10 of the Best Waterfront Happy Hours in Cleveland

Merwin’s Wharf - 1785 Merwin Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113 - HH: 3-6 PM M-F Unparalleled atmosphere paired with discounted wine, cocktails, and appetizers. Reviews rave about the sights, the sounds, the ambiance. Everything from couches in front of a roaring fireplace and cocktail tables beneath strings of fairy lights, to giant Jenga and corn hole, it’s enough to make you want to move in. All directly on the waterfront, with trails for biking or walking and water taxis that periodically tour up and down the river bend, you can’t beat this dining experience. http://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/Merwins-Wharf/Merwins-Wharf1.aspx

Lago - 1091 W 10th St, Cleveland, OH 44113 - HH: MF 3:30-6:30 Lago’s prepared for the late-summer evening crowd, hosting a patio sprinkled with heated towers and happy hour specials ranging from $3-$7 food specials, $5 house wines, and half off certain liquors! Views of bridges and boats are just a few Lago has to offer on the east bank of the flats, along with a spacious, colorful inside seating area as well. There’s nothing better than a warm patio and a cocktail in September.

Shooters - 1148 Main Avenue, Cleveland - Happy hour: 3:30-6:30 M-F Shooters has historically been a focal point for the Flats, I know my mom has told me stories of spending time there with friends in her twenties. There’s an outdoor bar, plenty of patio seating, and endless Instagram-worthy picture spots. Right off RTA stop, providing easy access and views of trains, bridges, ships at harbor. If that’s not enough to convince you, the $5 cocktails and $5.50 appetizers might just do the trick. http://www.shootersflats.com/

Rusty Anchor at the Music Box - 1148 Main Ave. Cleveland - HH: 4-6:30 PM M-F The title holder for both Most Mouthwatering Menu at the Downtown Cleveland Restaurant Week 2016 and OpenTable’s Diners’ Choice 2016. Sitting perfectly amidst the water and the city’s skyline, you feel like you’re in the heart of Cleveland. If the food and the view’s aren’t enough, they have outdoor music events to soundtrack your experience. Although it is open only as a bar Monday and Tuesday, there’s full restaurant service Wednesday through Sunday. If you haven’t been yet this season, what’re you waiting for? http://rustyanchorcle.com/

LockKeepers - 8001 ROCKSIDE ROAD, VALLEY VIEW, OH 44125 - HH:4-6PM M-F Cozily tucked away in Valley View, it’s still got the patio of a waterfront restaurant, with the charm (and quiet!) of the suburbs. This is the place to be with the family if you’re looking for a destination closer to home with views of the river and $4 wine selections to pair with $5-$8 appetizer dishes. Plus, it’s right around the corner from the Valley View Cinemark, perfectly located for a dinner and a movie date, riverfront style. http://www.lockkeepers.com/

Alley Cat Oyster Bar - 1056 Old River Road - HH: 3-6 PM every day Alley Cat is a part of the Zack Bruell chain of restaurants– credited personally by Scene for bringing Bistro dining to the ‘Land and revolutionizing the experience of inner city eating out. With gorgeous views of boats passing by and a happy hour menu available EVERY DAY, you won’t find a better oyster bar around. http://www.alleycatoysterbar.com/

Pier W - 12700 Lake Avenue, Lakewood - PierW.com HH: 4-7 M-F, 4-6 Sat, 4:30-7 Sun A breathtaking view and unbelievable seafood is what awaits you at Pier W, a restored ship transformed into a restaurant perched above the water. Happy hours every day of the week paired with an atmosphere as delicious as the food, Pier W is unbeatable. They've got an expansive happy hour menu boasting a wide range wines, bourbons, and half off appetizers, plus a dozen specialty drinks and several single malt scotches. If you like drinks with a view, this is the place to go.

Coastal Taco - 1146 Old River Rd. Cleveland - Coastaltacobar.com HH: every day 3-6:30 This new “bar and chill,” as they call themselves, certainly has a prime spot on the riverfront. They offer an array of different specials each night, including a service industry discount on Monday nights, Taco Tuesday deals, and a house DJ Fridays and Saturdays. Uniquely, they also host Yoga Saturdays and Steel Drums Sundays, so if you’re in desperate need of vacation, maybe closing your eyes and feeling the river’s breeze on your face with steel drums in the air will do the trick. A Yelp user dubbed it “the best patio in the flats,” but you should really be the judge of that yourself.

Creekside Restaurant and Bar - 8803 Brecksville Rd. Brecksville, OH - creeksiderestaurant.com HH: 3-6 M-Sat, 3-4-5 deal (all drinks and food is $3- $5!!!!!) Adorable, cozy atmosphere settled creekside with incredible happy hour deals six days a week! Guaranteed to be a quiet, pleasant summer afternoon.

Crop Rocks - 1075 Old River Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113 - HH: MF 5-7 Good food and a great location are what Crop’s got to brag about; their happy hour boasts $3 domestics, $4 Draft of the Day, and $4 House Wines, as well as $4-$6 appetizers! Crop Rocks is one of several differently themed Crop establishments around the city, others include Crop Kitchen and Crop Sticks, so be sure to see what makes the ‘Rocks’ restaurant stand out.