The 10 Best Bars in Ohio — 2026

We compared all 2542 bars in Ohio on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated October 2026.

#1 · Leather Stallion SaloonCleveland SaloonLGBTQ+

Mon-Thu 4pm-1am, Fri-Sat 3pm-2am, Sun 3pm-1am

(216) 589-8588 Website View listing

#2 · The Venice CafeKent Live music

Tue-Sat 5pm-2:30am

(330) 968-4603 Website View listing

#3 · Barro Di MarioCuyahoga Falls KaraokeLive music

Mon-Sat 11:30am-3am

(330) 945-8187 Website View listing

#4 · JaxBarSandusky

Mon-Thu 4pm-2am, Fri 3pm-2am, Sat-Sun 12pm-2am

(567) 283-5353 Website View listing

#5 · Lakewood Truck ParkLakewood

Mon-Wed 11am-12am, Thu-Sat 11am-1am, Sun 11am-12am

(216) 712-4032 Website View listing

#6 · Novocaine LoungeGrove City Lounge

Tue-Thu 4pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-11pm

(614) 619-0650 Website View listing

#7 · Spirits in WIlloughbyWilloughby Live music

Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am, Sun 11am-11pm

(440) 525-5699 Website View listing

#8 · The HilltopCincinnati

Tue 6pm-12am, Wed-Thu 5pm-12am, Fri 5pm-2am, Sat 6pm-2am, Sun 6pm-12am

(513) 818-8400 Website View listing

#9 · Victory PintsMaineville

Tue-Thu 2pm-10pm, Fri 12pm-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 2pm-10pm

(330) 464-3393 Website View listing

#10 · The BarKenton

Sat 10am-2pm

(419) 679-1133 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (saloon, dive bar, bar & grill, lounge, lgbtq+, tavern, karaoke, hookah, arcade, happy hour, live music, dog-friendly, beach, biker, country), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.