Plank Road Tavern is a vibrant Cleveland bar known for its robust beer selection, creative cocktails, and live performances including Irish music on Thursdays. Visitors enjoy fast, friendly service alongside a menu praised for consistency, plus a well-loved patio for social gatherings.
What to Expect:
🍺 Wide variety of beers and craft cocktails
🎶 Live Irish music & performances on Thursdays
🍔 Tasty pub food and bar snacks
🧠 Trivia nights and sports broadcasts
Important Information:
– Hours vary; closed Mondays and Sundays
– Family-managed with friendly staff
– No reservations accepted
– Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, and restrooms
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
🍀 Thursday Irish Sessions: Plan to visit on Thursdays to experience authentic Irish pipes, fiddles, and harp live music.
⏰ Peak Hours: Busy from 6 PM to 9 PM on weekdays, with weekend nights packed till late.
🍔 Popular Menu Items: Chicken Wings, Plank Burger, and Fried Brie come highly recommended by regulars.
🌳 Patio Perks: Enjoy outdoor seating in warmer months; it's a favored spot for groups and solo diners alike.
Review Sentiment
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Plank Road Tavern is widely praised for its friendly staff, excellent food, and lively atmosphere, especially on trivia and live music nights. Most guests highlight the great beer selection and fast service. Some isolated reports mention pricing concerns and one complaint about staff behavior, though such negatives are rare.
Last updated on
November 9th, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, and restrooms ensure comfort for all guests. Staff are accommodating in addressing accessibility needs.
