Stopped here for the first time for brunch and it was delicious! Huevos Rancheros (my favorite) was so flavorful! Also loved the biscuits and gravy and the eggs benedict. Was happily surprised with how reasonable the prices were. Not to mention the $15 champagne bottle that included orange juice! Cant wait to come back and try their dinner menu.
Their themed brunches and live shows are always so much fun. Their vegan and vegetarian options are really tasty and, although I dont practice a meatless diet, their menus for began Mondays are ever-changing and always yummy. The Winchester burger is so good that Ive insisted on more than one friend ordering it during my many visits lol. The bar has a laid-back vibe that makes it perfect for any outing, from a chill date night to a quick nightcap. I love the music and shows/movies they put on and have enjoyed every event Ive had the pleasure of attending. Definitely worth checking out for delicious, interesting bar snacks and awesome service.
Burger week continues and this burger was delicious!! Cheese curds, bacon jam on the perfectly toasted bun, served light pink - pure burger perfection. Rosemary fries very good. Lavender lemonade refreshing. Friendly staff. Cant wait to go back and try brunch.
Always amazing food, especially for the vegans. Great service. Thank you for taking care of us
Great bar, food has improved greatly and the staff is awesome. Nice big open area with a stage perfect for bands or stand up comedy with plenty of spacing. Nice patio in the front as well. Definitely one of the best spots to check out in Lakewood.
For a small bar the food was mist definitely 5 stars. Went for burger week got the burger, rosemary garlic fries and the fried brussel sprouts. Everything was just awesome. This is not your everyday bar food.
Great food, everything I had is super good, I love breakfast ramen
The winchester is my favorite place in Cleveland. I always leave happier.
Was here last night to support my friend at a comedy show. Somehow, someone got me and my boyfriend’s food. When I brought it to the bartender’s attention he was extremely apologetic and empathetic as well as the cook who overheard the situation. They got us our food on the fly and even after, they were still extremely apologetic. The only reason for the four stars is because of that issue AND it was uncomfortably cold in the sitting section of the show.
Excellent food. Kind and amazing people great place to venture to. Highly recommended.
The guys working there are solid and the wings are delicious!
First time at the winchester went during 6 dollar burger week had there birdtown burger it was fantastic my complements to the chef and also enjoyed some garlic rosemary fries they were delicious will definitely be back also had a yuengling beer it was the coldest beer i ever had at a bar keep up the great work will recommend to family and friends
Brunch here is fantastic! Service rocked. I will definitely be back!
Went for a concert so I can only say it was a nice little venue for a small show. Good sound and plenty of room. The bar and dining area looked nice but I didnt stop. Plenty of street parking in walking distance.
Great food, drinks, atmosphere and covid safe!!!
Ive never been here before but read good reviews. I went in to support local business and got a 32oz margarita but it came in a mason jar that clearly says 24oz. No big deal, grand total $30..... That is just horrible, I can get a full pitcher for $22 at any of the local Mexican restaurants. Ill definitely never go here again. Btw, the margarita was weak, and bottom shelf alcohol... I know that times are hard but this was ridiculous.
Friendly staff chill and played back great place to gather with friends and family
Nice little bar, they were doing Harry Potter trivia!!! Went to see a Grateful Dead cover band, which was amazing. Great set, nice atmosphere, outstanding evening
Dang! Super impressed by this tiny venue. I cant wait to see another show here. Cleveland has a way better music scene than Pittsburgh right now, so it is totally worth the road trip or weekend getaway.
Went for burger week - everything was good!
Friendly staff. Glad to see they are taking the Coronavirus precautions seriously.
Great atmosphere, great shows, and fantastic food!
Was disappointed with Drag Brunch, the food was delicious the lady bar keeps up front were friendly.Had made reservations for a table but there were none to be had. Perhaps wiser to explain; it is general seating on first come first serve basis. The show itself lagged and was devoid of the ability to captivate the audience. The girls costumes, well lets just say they need work, as do their acts. Doubt if I will be back for this monthly event.
If you love wet fries and chunks of fat smothered in melted cheese and tasteless brown gravy. Try the pootine, you’ll love it.
I came here for a Sofar event and it was cool! I havent tried the food yet but I want to for sure. I saw some comedy on the way out so it seems this place has a lot to offer!
Good food, decent atmosphere
Stud Bulls Disco Biscuit band were really good. These guys hadnt done a show in 10 yrs, but were great. The venue was an appropriate size for the crowd, and the food was good.
People sleep on how good their food is. I like I can bring my vegan friends here too. Owners are cute too.
They have an amazing staff theyre super nice there and the Cooks at the restaurant there do an amazing job, some of the best bar food Ive ever had actually.They also had a great DJ in the restaurant area playing awesome music.. it definitely seems to be a metal bar but this was the first time Ive been therethe sound was fantastic... I did not expect that from the speakers I saw but the stage is so low that you cannot see anything unless youre within the first three rows or youre over 6 ft tallI will go there again if theres a band but is on my bucket list but it is number three on my least favorite venues simply because the stage is so low.. besides that it was a great experience
Pretty low key place. Usually. It can get busy. Parked on side street. Didnt try to find parking lot...bartenders were nice. Prices reasonable. Local crowd. Had fun
The Winchester was and their staff are A1!! Awesome venue, great stage, good vibes and genuine service. My friends and I hosted our Trailer Release Party (#lolCLE) at The Winchester. It was the perfect venue for what we needed. They provided an environment suitable for all ages, a projector and screen for our trailer screening, tables and chairs, and enough room for the guests to turn up whenever they were compelled to.I havent tried the food yet but I hear its good. Also, they have a full bar in the ballroom and in the tavern.If you are thinking of hosting an event here or just coming for a visit, its a Big Bet that youll have a killer time!! Lets not forget to mention the bathrooms were clean and fresh scented.Photo Credit Brian Foox
Great food, service, and atmosphere.
Great place to Rottt
Great venue. Great food. Great drinks. Chef is super cute too.
Best burger in the state... no joke. The nachos are really good, the poutine is delish all the food is amazing
Had to cancel an order I put in through ubereats, so I could correct something and re-order it. I called after putting in the corrected order, just to make sure that I would be charged only for the second one and not both. I was put on hold while they checked, and he came back and said that they cancelled both orders even though I hadnt asked them to do that, but he hung up before I could clarify that. I went ahead and tried to just re-order the same thing again on the app, and it cancelled before it could go through. I called again and asked if I could just call in the order and pick it up, and they said that the kitchen would not make it anymore because of how many times it had been cancelled (only one of which was intentional).Ive had good experiences here before, but I think this is a misunderstanding that could have been easily cleared up but instead they made it more complicated and then blamed it on me. Very disappointed.
I went there for lunch with my daughter one Saturday afternoon. The place was empty and the menu that the bar maid gave us had mostly breakfast food on it, however I ordered the French toast with bacon and an additional side of sausage. After the first bite all I was able to say was WOW! It was delicious! And they did t just give me two or three measly pieces of bacon either! They gave me EIGHT PIECES of large, crispy, bacon and it was great! When I left my house to go there I never thought Id be eating French toast for breakfast- and liking it! The service was great and the time that we were there it was no crowded. I would definitely come back again and again. I just never thought I would come to a bar and eat breakfast. To everyone reading this, The Winchester is a nice place, and youve got to try the French toast!
I love The Winchester under its current management. It is one of the best stops in the entire area for local music, food and drinks, and hanging out in general. Im at the Winchester all the time. Cheers.
Came here during Cleveland Burger Week to try their special. The burger was fantastic, one of the better creations I tried during the week. The fries were also some of the best Ive had in the area. Service was great. The only downside was that the music in the restaurant/bar area was a little loud for the space. Music selection was great just could have been a little lower in volume.
1st time here. My wife and I sat at our table with our 3 kids and waited at least 7-9 minutes without being greeted by anyone. I went to the bar being our 1st time and had asked if we were sopose to put our orders in at the bar and have them delivered to our table. The bar tender had asked where were sitting and someone would be there. No sooner 4 minutes later a server went to a table that sat down after us and greeted them. So we left. Not sure if will go back. Not like there going to miss our 50.00 tab. When the place is awalys busy. Ashame cause we were very excited to try it for the first time.
Hamburger week special burger. Takeout.
Great place to see a band. Nice bar/good up front too.
Went to the Drag Brunch! The buffet was delicious, the drag Queens were phenomenal, and Virginia went above and beyond to make it an amazing experience!!!! Cant wait to go back and see Sassy Sascha
Very cool people working there, excellent food, cool music venue.
Good atmosphere, good music, and good food
Food was good but wow,the beer was overpriced. I ordered a seasonal IPA and it came in a small-ish glass...when the bill came I discovered the beer was 8$ a glass. Ouch! Highway robbery!
Very intimate concert venue with amazing sound quality and a great chance to interact with the bands. Highly recommend!
2 words. Them wings. The honey Sriracha wings are out of this world. Great place for brunch or a beer and the game.
I used to always walk by the place to go to other and never thought about going in. It wasn’t til November 2018 I walked in and there was a reggae/soul concert. It was neat! Then one night I was buzzed and hungry and ordered a fried chicken sandwich. It was great! So delicious!
This place is amazing. Great venue for shows, good selection of beers, great service, the food is amazing, and there is always something going on. Good place to watch some live music, comedy, burlesque, play bingo or bar trivia, do yoga, or just hang out with some friends. Definitley check this place out.
I had the most amazing margarita. They even had vegan options and i went on a Friday night. Usually their vegan menu is Monday but i was pleased to see some permanent vegan food on the menu. Cant wait to go again!
Great back room music venue for shows! Bar service was quick too!
Attended the David Starfire show last night for my first time at the venue last night. Vibe was awesome, staff was great. I enjoyed how the actual venue is at the back which kinda separates the scene if you need a space to chill. Had a great time and look forward to coming back. The biggest thing I can say is how awesome and amazing it was that the venue had a little water cooler set up for patrons with free water. I really cant stress enough what this says about the owners. Absolutely thankful for it and its totally amazing that they do this for music goers.
Great brunch. Clean facilities. Friendly staff. Good food.
Love the live venues and Tuesdays build your own burger.
Good food and drink
Cant wait to go back.
Went to the Winchester to support Sashas Drag Brunch and celebrate a birthday. The place was packed front and back of the house. The brunch was $10 dollars. The food was good. The bar offered unlimited Mimosas for $15. This was a bottle of champagne and unlimited orange juice, not bad. A Bloody Mary bar was also available. The show had 5 performers and was very good. The next brunch is February 10th. The Winchester graciously hosts this event once a month and the staff did a great job keeping the food in beverages coming.
Wife and I went here for dinner and music. I order the Winchester burger that was damn good. It came with a homemade mayo (the special sauce) that really kicked this burger up a notch.I also ordered the garlic rosemary fries that were really tasty. I had some leftover special mayo I used to dip the fries in and again, really made the fries that much better.Whatever you guys put in that mayo, dont stop!!!After dinner we saw Blacktop Mojo (with Lullwater and Glendale opening). The music Hall isnt huge, of course, but that gives it a much more intimate feeling with the bands.Good food. Good beer selection. Good music. I live almost an hour away and I would come back just for the burger and fries.
A good place for me to grab a drink on the way home. Other customers may be rude/disruptive/general douchebags; but this is what happens at a bar. This is handled in a reasonable, non-confrontational manner. Give respect and you will get it -- as life generally goes.
Very near the bands and stage no matter where you are. Food looked good and it was cheap!
Had brunch there and it was awesome. Super cool to see restaurants adding more vegan foods
Had a afrobeat bite that was nice. Drinks were cheap and decent.
Food was ok. Crowd was a little sketchy. No handicap bathrooms.
We threw a show here last weekend and the quality of service, space, and stage size was very pleasing. Hope to DJ here again soon
Its a fun tavern, live music. I didnt eat, but it smelled yummy. Its small, but comfy.
Great local bar. Eclectic in a non pretentious way. Welcoming, easy, great local music. Great food. Great service. First time there tonight. chilled to live music and vegan Monday!
Brunch here is best in Lakewood
Awesome food, great music and lovely employees. So happy somebody bought this classic venue and brought it back to life.
Best. Brunch. Ever. Great service, fun atmosphere. Never disappointed!!
Good band venue and the hamburger I ordered was awesome. I like that the concert and restaurant areas are separate. It was nice to leave the show, get a bite then come back to the music.
Another really nice and conveniently located Cleveland music venue. Support local music! See a show. Great food and drinks served here too!
Excellent time there seeing Jim Miller Band. The staff is terrific and the environment overall is another reason to go there. I really love it there, but please get some locks for the doors in the ladies room!
We went for Boozy Bingo and stayed for the comedy show. The food was good, the drinks were great, we will definitely go back!!!
The best damned venue and bar. Not to mention the food and service. The owners are the most hospitable humans also.
The Winchester is quite literally diamond in the rough of Cleveland (Lakewood). They have stuff going on every single night of the week. If you need something to do & cant think of anything, just go to The Winchester. Taco Thursday is also pretty legit! My company also held their Christmas Party there this year, where my band, The Undercover Band, played. We used to run The Winchesters Live Band Karaoke when they first opened back up, so it was great to be able to play there again.
First time here and wont be the last. Had so much fun! Food was awesome ... had the impossible burger, buffalo cauliflower, and brussel sprouts ... all were amazing. Drinks were well made, and staff was pleasant.
Cozy and dimly lit. Good food and drink options. Fun weekly events.
Great food. Cool bar. Fun drinks. And who doesnt like drunk bingo?
Very crowded. Needs more seating. But the food was really good!!
Bartenders are fun, the space is quaint, and the music is great.
Best place to see live music in Cleveland. Best Brunch on weekends.
Great venue loved the space, sound, and room for the band.
A solid space for a really good show!
Fun venue for a concert. The food looked and smelled amazing, but we ate before we arrived. A few more tables and/or chairs would be appreciated.
Visited tonight for the Master TC show. They were amazing. The environment was great and they drew an interesting crowd! Excited to come back next time they perform!
Food is amazing and Dommie and Trish are on point