21 Kid-Friendly Cleveland Spots Where Parents Can Get a Damn Drink

Barrio

Multiple Locations

Similar to Happy Dog, Barrio lets adventurous eaters of all ages add as many toppings as they’d like to tacos. Already a kid-approved snack, tacos customized to their liking is just the topping on the cake, or rather the sour cream on the cherry tomato guacamole.

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Tabletop Board Game Cafe

1810 West 25th St., Cleveland

Board games can get expensive, especially when a terrible two gets sick of each toy so quickly. Swooping in to save the day with over 1,000 board games, Tabletop takes the stress out of family game night by hosting it for you. It's an easy way to spend some quality time with the squirts without breaking the bank on a $60 board game they'll only play once.

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Punch Bowl Social

1086 West 11th St., Cleveland

Kids are allowed to play games, bowl and sing karaoke at this fun spot in the Flats. But make sure you do it all before 10 p.m., when the bar and restaurant turns into a 21+ spot.

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Happy Dog

5801 Detroit Ave., Cleveland

Every kid dreams of building a meal only they could enjoy. Let them pile it high with Froot Loops, nachos and mac and cheese while you sip a craft brew or signature cocktail. Just watch out for just exactly how much the apple of your eye is ringing up. Those 50+ toppings can lead to a cringe-worthy bill.

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Melt

Multiple Locations

There isn't a Clevelander out there who will turn down a Melt grilled cheese when offered one, especially if under the age of 10. With light up holiday decorations and cartoons on half the mounted TVs, there's plenty for a kindergartener to look at while eating his Kindergarten sandwich. And of course, the worn out parent can sit back with whatever's on tap.

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Corner Alley

402 Euclid Ave., Cleveland

Bowling, booze and and sports, Corney Alley has it all when it comes to keeping mother, father and baby entertained. Set up the little one to knock down pins and knock a few back while watching the big game.

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B-Side Liquor Lounge

2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights

Definitely don't come to B Side's with a kid after 11 p.m. Late at night, the bar fills up with tipsy 20-somethings telling their friends to watch them whip while hogging the skeeball machine. But, before the crowds descend, B Side is a great after dinner stop to help both guardians and their wards chill out. Equipped with a full bar and wall-to-wall arcade games, the intimate space is ideal for tired parents to relax on a stool while the little tykes play pinball within eyesight.

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Hofbrauhaus

1550 Chester Ave., Cleveland

Filled with beer, music and lederhosen, Cleveland's Hofbrauhaus overloads the senses. While new parents are busy chowing down on some schnitzel and guzzling a pint or two, children can be entertained by the family-friendly live music, dancing servers and gift shop. Also, kids eat free on Sundays.

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The Chocolate Bar

347 Euclid Ave., Cleveland

Want to really score points with the little ones? The mini-bar fondue on the kids menu is one of them more gluttonous items around, featuring kids size chocolate fondue items like strawberries, marshmallows and pretzels. While they’re dipping food in chocolate, you can enjoy a Salted Caramel Chocolate or Swedish Fish martini.

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Cedar Point

1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky

There’s really no better compromise for adults and kids than riding the coasters at Cedar Point. Oh, and there’s beer. Sign us up.

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