This airy bar serves coffee and cocktails all day, which makes it a good spot whether you’re seeking an espresso tonic and eggs in purgatory or a Negroni on tap and tinned fish. Try a menu cocktail like the spruce mojito, one of the rotating wines by the glass, or select one of the aperitivos on offer, like Ramazotti Rosato or Don Ciccio Cinque and get it turned into a spritz. There’s a list of amaro available neat, on the rocks, hot, or mixed with tonic and lime. What to get: Spritz, amaro

On the outskirts of Cleveland’s downtown, you’ll find a bright and lively brewery. It’s home to Noble Beast Brewing Co., opened in 2017 by two Cleveland natives, brewer Shaun Yasaki and chef James Redford. Order a Union Pils Bohemian Lager at the counter and then snag a table among the many barrels where stouts, barleywines, and Belgian-style beers are slowly being aged. For your second round, try the award-winning Evil Motives. What to get: Evil Motives IPA, Union Pils Bohemian Lager

Even if a — checks notes — Viking-inspired bar feels outside your usual realm, go anyway. A crew of industry veterans started this spot, where the ambiance is no-frills, the music is heavy metal, and the drinks are great. Try house signatures like the spicy Gunslinger, with whiskey, ginger-orange syrup, lemon, and ginger beer or the tropical-ish Hellhound, with Bombay gin, Luxardo maraschino, tropical fruits, and aquafaba. What to get: Gunslinger

Porco packs ’em in every night for excellent tiki drinks, a solid rum selection, and Filipino snacks. The vibe is classic tiki — the room is decked with palms, carvings, and outrigger canoes (some items were sourced from Cleveland’s Kon-Tiki, which was open from 1961-1976) and the drinks come loaded with umbrellas and swizzle sticks. Try a classic Jet Pilot, one of their original drinks, or sip through the rum collection. What to get: Jet Pilot, Mai Tai

A cool newcomer in Old Brooklyn, Never Say Dive melds low-brow decor (think neon signs, light-up Santas, and other ephemera) with high-brow cocktails and food. Well, sort of — the signature bite is a pickled egg served with fried Saltines and mayo. Chef John Hagerty also offers plates like caviar service, shrimp cocktail, and a fancy hot dog, so this is a good spot for dinner. There’s a tight and good wine list, fun cheap beers, and thoughtful cocktails. What to get: Martini, Old Brooklyn

Time for a beer and a burger? Head downtown to Johnny’s Little Bar and get both. The weathered back alley dive bar is a beloved institution, serving Cleveland customers for over 40 years. Grab a wobbly table near the bar and order their house cheeseburger with standard toppings, chips, and a pickle. Packets of mayo are available upon request. Pair your burger with whatever local beer is on tap — we went for the Prosperity Wheat from Cleveland’s Market Garden brewery. What to get: Beer, burger

This subterranean spot with brick walls feels like an underground bunker but is home to the city’s best wine bar. Snag a spot at the bar and order from the easygoing, knowledgeable bartenders. The wine list offers great, affordable pours from producers we dig, like Meinklang and Occhipinti. There’s also a tight menu of upscale bar snacks if you need a bite to tide you over. On your way out, grab a bottle of wine to-go from the retail section. What to get: Wine by the glass

Stop in at this old-school tavern and restaurant (it opened in 1938) for some classic Cleveland old-world charm. Cocktails like the smoky Penicillin are a good choice, but a P.O.C. Pilsner might better suit the vibe. Don't forget to put in for an order of pierogies. What to get: Beer, pierogies