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Miles of smiles: Where to go for Cleveland's best happy hour deals

By ldemarco

June 06, 2008, 12:00AM

Too much of a good thing is just enough for me -- except when it comes to being "Happy." In a desperate attempt to find Happiness, I hit as many happy hours as I could over the course of two weeks. I ate sushi, burgers, oysters and pizza, and drank margaritas, mojitos, beer and tequila.

My tummy and head are a mess. I can't say that I'm too happy about that.

But I discovered that yes, there are enough happy hours to make you feel good for a day -- even if your boss is a jerk, gas prices are sucking you dry, and you're tired of Unhappy Hours in bars where drunks grovel in their beer and chicken-wing heads drool BBQ sauce all over themselves.

In other words, these places are affordable and fun. Just don't overdose on them, OK?

Happy factor rated on a scale of one to five.

Bar Cento, 1948 West 25th St., Cleveland, 216-274-1010. Read more

Blind Pig, 1228 West Sixth St., Cleveland, 216-621-0001. Read more

Cleveland Chophouse & Brewery, 824 W. St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, 216-623-0909. Read more

Fahrenheit, 2417 Professor Ave., Cleveland, 216-781-8858. Read more

Flying Fig, 2523 Market Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-4243. Read more

Jigsaw Saloon, 5324 State Road, Cleveland, 216-351-3869. Read more

Lincoln Park Pub, 2609 West 14th St., Cleveland, 216-621-2240. Read more

Light Bistro, 2801 Bridge Ave., Cleveland, 216-771-7130. Read more

Happy hour favorites at Lolita, in Cleveland's Tremont area.

Lolita, 900 Literary Road, Cleveland, 216-771-5652. Read more

Lopez on Lee, 2196 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-932-9000. Read more

M Bistro, 23800 Detroit Road, Westlake, 440-250-5550. Read more

Momocho, 1835 Fulton Road, Cleveland, 216-694-2122. Read more

Morton's, 1600 West Second St., Cleveland, 216-621-6200. Read more

Nauti Mermaid, 1378 West Sixth St., Cleveland, 216-771-6175. Read more

One Walnut, 1 Walnut Ave., Cleveland, 216-575-1111. Read more

Paladar, 28601 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 900, Woodmere, 216-896-9020 Read more

Sergio's Sarava, 13225 Shaker Square, Cleveland, 216-295-1200. Read more

Sunset Lounge, 1382 West Ninth St., Cleveland, 216-535-0001. Read more

Sushi Rock, 1276 West Sixth St., Cleveland, 216-623-1212. Read more

Touch Supper Club, 2710 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 216-631-5200. Read more


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marcinch
Posted by marcinch
June 06, 2008, 1:18PM

Bar Cento is awesome! I predict they'll soon need to swap spaces with Bier markt.

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guinness7
Posted by guinness7
June 06, 2008, 2:45PM

I'm very disappointed that you didn't include any alternative or gay bars in this article. Union Station Video Cafe at W. 28th Street and Detroit Avenue has an AMAZING happy hour special, with $2.50 well cocktails, $1.50 domestic beers, and $5.00 appetizers (amazing chicken wings!)

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guinness7
Posted by guinness7
June 06, 2008, 2:45PM

I'm very disappointed that you didn't include any alternative or gay bars in this article. Union Station Video Cafe at W. 28th Street and Detroit Avenue has an AMAZING happy hour special, with $2.50 well cocktails, $1.50 domestic beers, and $5.00 appetizers (amazing chicken wings!)

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tytys
Posted by tytys
June 06, 2008, 11:59PM

gay bars aside, i think the point to this selection is to veer away from the typical happy hour. i.e. no chicken wings and miller lights.

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blendie
Posted by blendie
June 10, 2008, 5:14PM

Went to Lolita's Friday for their late happy hour and it was well worth the heat we endured. No A/C.

We ordered everything they offered and it was all worth having. The burger, wings, mussels and mac and cheese were outstanding. Great atmosphere, loved it!

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sexyexec17
Posted by sexyexec17
June 20, 2008, 3:28PM

can't you just be happy that there's some place to have a good drink and some appetizers. I never think of "gee, will there be good looking men there while I have a drink and an appetizer?" Why does it have to be a "GAY" place. Gosh. Get OVER yourself.

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ladybug614
Posted by ladybug614
June 23, 2008, 9:36AM

Note for Bar Cento - you have to actually be sitting AT THE BAR, they won't serve you happy hour specials even if you are sitting at the tables next to the bar (which I thought were considered the "bar area", especially since there were happy hour menus at the tables!). SO, not a good place to go with more than 2 people. Servers also were rude. The service and burgers at the Flying Fig are wayyyy better.

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demarcusking
Posted by demarcusking
July 09, 2008, 12:29AM

Guinness7

Get real.

If some normal people mosey into a gay bar and see a guy dressed in only a jock strap in will spoil their appetites. And ruin happy hour for them forever.

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clevetownjoe
Posted by clevetownjoe
July 23, 2008, 2:46PM

Pier W didn't make this list and has an excellent happy hour

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roxyroller
Posted by roxyroller
August 29, 2008, 7:10PM

But what if he sees some AMAZING dude that looks just AMAZING sucking on some greasy chicken bone that just happens to also taste AMAZING? Maybe that would make him enjoy it?.... NAW! I think you're right, the bone suckers should get real and lighten-up!!!! Geeez

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parkerbosley
Posted by parkerbosley
October 23, 2008, 12:36PM

Guinness, you might be ugly and hurting for some loving.....come over and I'll give you some

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