"There are a few things we all want from a good dive bar. The atmosphere must be unpretentious, the drinks need to be simple and cheap, and there has to be a few unique characters haunting the grounds. The Harbor Inn in Cleveland has it all - and it's been doing it for a lot longer than most. We compiled a list of the best dive bars in every state, and The Harbor Inn was a clear winner for Ohio for many reasons."
"The bartenders are excellent, the clientele consists of locals and regulars, and the history is fascinating too. The Harbor Inn opened all the way back in 1895, when Cleveland was an industrial hub and a central port for trade and commerce. The bar was a beloved spot for sailors and dockworkers, and many would bring beers from around the world to share. At the height of that time, The Harbor Inn served over 180 different types of beer (as per Cleveland Magazine)."
"The Harbor Inn is the city's oldest continuously operating bar, but it's been run by just four different ownership groups. Vlado "Wally" Pisorn had been at the helm for over 40 years when he put the business up for sale in 2014, and he was a central part of The Harbor Inn's identity. Over the years, the bar has been popular for miners, bikers, bachelor parties, and business people - and it continues to attract every sort of patron today."
The Harbor Inn is an unpretentious dive bar in Cleveland that offers simple, cheap drinks and a cast of unique regulars. The bar opened in 1895 when Cleveland was an industrial hub and central port, becoming popular with sailors and dockworkers who shared beers from around the world. At its peak the bar served over 180 different beers and it still offers more than 100 varieties. The Harbor Inn is the city's oldest continuously operating bar and has had only four ownership groups. Longtime owner Vlado "Wally" Pisorn ran the bar for over 40 years. The bar attracts a diverse mix of patrons.
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