Dive Bar delivers a lively sports-focused experience featuring 24 beers on tap, arcade games like skee ball, and DJs spinning on weekends. Located in Cleveland's Downtown, patrons can expect a crowded, noisy, and spirited atmosphere ideal for groups and game days.
What to Expect:
🍺 Large beer selection with 24 taps
🎮 Bar games including skee ball
🏈 Live sports broadcasts on multiple TVs
Important Information:
– Age Policy: 21+ after 9 PM
– No reservations accepted
– Located in basement without wheelchair accessible entrance
– Cash and credit cards accepted
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
📍 Local Insights
🍺 Game Days Pack the Place: Expect heavy crowds during big sports events, especially football games.
🎧 Weekend DJs Start Late: DJs usually begin playing later in the evening on Fridays and Saturdays.
🎯 Arcade Fans: Skee ball is a local favorite—ask bartenders about current bar game specials.
⏰ Early Sunday Hours: Sundays open at 9 AM, ideal for daytime tailgating and casual drinks.
Review Sentiment
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Customers enjoy the extensive beer selection, lively DJ nights, and energetic sports atmosphere. The bar games and fast service are frequently praised. Some note it can get very crowded and noisy, with accessibility limitations and occasional concerns about liquor quality and management changes.
Last updated on
November 9th, 2025
