If you want to be part of the action: The Clevelander Bar & Grill
For those who want to dip their toes into the mayhem of All-Star Weekend, the best place to start is the Clevelander. Sporting two-dozen taps, including several offerings from Cleveland breweries such as Fat Heads Brewery and Great Lakes Brewing Co., you’ll be hard pressed to find something you don’t want to drink. With more than 10 TVs and a huge menu of bar classics, you’ll be well-stocked to watch baseball all day. And if you happen to find yourself getting sucked in to a night out on the town, so be it. 834 Huron Road E, Cleveland, 216-771-3723, clevelanderbar.com
If you’re an East Sider and want to stay close to home: Boss Dog Brewing Co.
Boss Dog doesn’t just have a spacious outdoor patio, stately bar and plenty of table seating: they have TVs positioned in every corner, inside and out, meaning you aren’t going to miss a single dinger. The dozen or so house-brewed beers serve you right (Boss Dog excels at IPAs) and the gently elevated takes on classic pub food, such as the house poutine, keep you fueled for the ballgame. 2179 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-321-2337, bossdogbrewing.com
If you’re a West Sider and want to stay close to home: Panini’s Grill
Feel like you’re hanging out in the dugout with this spot that goes all-in on local sports. Decked out in sports memorabilia — including a large wall photo of Progressive Field — it’s got you covered thanks to 32 TVs lining the walls. You also won’t go hungry thanks to a menu full of paninis, pizzas, dips, burgers and salads. And if you need a seventh-inning stretch, a golf arcade game gets your competitive spirit back in full swing.
23800 Detroit Road, Westlake, 440-250-0075, paninisgrill.com
If you’re a foodie who likes a good meal with a side of baseball: Good Company
If you want to catch the All-Star Game with a meal that goes a little beyond the basic bar kitchen, chef Brett Sawyer’s Good Company applies fine technique to excellent burgers, boozy milkshakes, wings and hot sandwiches. Opened earlier this year, the spacious, industrial-styled Good Company sports five TVs around a large bar and plenty of booth space. Order the double Good Boi burger ($8), a side of pungent pecorino garlic wings ($7) and a pint of Miller High Life ($3) and you’ll be treated to some of the best bar food in town. 1200 W. 76th St., Cleveland, 216-331-0318, goodcompanycle.com
If you want the ballpark experience on a budget: Happy Dog
Some of us like baseball for the love of the game. Some of us like it for the beer and snacks. At Gordon Square’s Happy Dog, you can build your own hot dogs ($6) from a list of 50 toppings — think chorizo chili, everything-bagel cream cheese, sport peppers and diced tomatoes. With a huge tap list and plenty of space to watch the game, if you’re the type who loves sports for the sausage and beer, you can condense the ballpark experience into its purest form at Happy Dog. 5801 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-651-9474, happydogcleveland.com
All-Star Game 2019: Where to Watch
Don't have tickets to the game? Here are five spots to catch all the action.
