Ben, Brian, Momma Kim and Nicole are awesome! I was there tonight and joked with Ben that he had to make me a drink he thought I would like and that the kitchen should surprise me with a snack. Well, Ben made me a Ward 13 which was great and Brian made me Spicy Bacon Pasta a not on the menu special that he had not made in months. It was fantastic! I would have been happy if I had gotten some nuts or chips and dip, but Brian went out of his way to make me a great dish! Everyone is friendly and willing to sit and talk to customers and they make you feel very comfortable. Also Ben has been trying to get a particular beer I requested on tap. This place is great and you must come in and meet Ben, Brian, Kim and Nicole. You will have a fun time and recommend Drink to all your friends. Thanks folks. Cheers!
Review Source:Yesterday my husband and I were looking for a place for a good drink and some creative bar food on a night when downtown was busy because of an Indians game. Â I went searching and found this bar with decent reviews of drinks and food. Â When we entered we were the only ones in the place - the location may not result in consistent crowds - which is a bummer! Â The drinks were great - we had Manhattans - not sweet with lots of flavor. Â The bar tender was great to talk to! Â We ordered chicken fingers with Thai chili sauce - so yummy as the chicken fingers were coated with a tempura batter and the dip had a nice kick! Â We also tried the pork belly lettuce wrap - crispy lettuce with tasty pork and sticky rice with a nice bean sauce! Â Yum! Â We would like to go back to try the bulgogi burger - which sounded good too! Â Hopefully this place will get a good set of regulars! Â We will return! Â Nice decor inside!
Review Source:Coming from Scottsdale, AZ, known for its upscale, snooty bar scene, my expectations of bars in Cleveland weren't that high. However, Drink. Bar & Grill totally put me in my place. Â The inside of the bar was classier than most places I've been and the cocktail selection was pretty great as well. Â
After a weekend of binge drinking with old college friends down at Ohio State, I was looking for something more refreshing and less sweet, and that's pretty much what I told the bartender on duty, Ben. I also threw out there that I wanted something with cucumber and vodka. A few minutes later, he brings to me a delicious cucumber inspired cocktail. I totally approve of this.
The menu has several items on there that I would've loved to try, but I was running late on time. I heard amazing things about the Korean-inspired bulgogi burger, but I went for something a little quicker to eat - a chicken quesadilla. The sriracha sauce on the quesadilla totally made it stand out from those served elsewhere.
I'll definitely be returning to Drink. the next time I'm in town. Thanks a lot, Ben & Brian for the awesome experience!
The Old Brooklyn neighborhood is lucky to have such a quality establishment.
While not a full sit down dinner restaurant/bar, drink does manage to have an excellent food menu great for anything from a quick bite to eat to a more filling dinner. The nachos, chicken tenders, and quesadillas are arguably the best in town. The entire menu is fresh and innovatively constructed and would not be out of place at a top restaurant in tremont or east fourth street.
The tap beer selection isn't massive, but every beer they carry is a GOOD beer. You won't find flavorless lite beers on tap, just high quality local beers with a few imports from Europe. The bottle beer list is of similar quality, plenty of good beers to explore over a few evenings.
The cocktail menu is possibly the best part of the whole experience. Want a mixed beverage that is better quality than the Velvet Tango Room, without the pretentiousness, and a third of the price? You've found it in Drink. There is no plastic bottle vodka here just high quality spirits. If you don't see the drink you're looking for on the menu just ask because the bartender knows what he's doing.
The ambiance is an intimate, relaxed room. A dark wood bar with warm low lighting creates a great place to hang out with friends for beverages and good conversation. The lounge areas are perfect for couples on a date, and there is pretty much no bad seat in the place.
To sum it up if you've outgrown noisy, trashy, get wasted bars and nightclubs... Then you really need to give Drink a try. I almost forgot to add, there is tons of parking.
As a person who's not really into the bar/club scene, I can honestly say that Drink Bar & Grill has become a favorite establishment of mine.
When I first walked into Drink, I was utterly impressed by the atmosphere. It's not a rundown, trashy bar like most places I've been to, but rather, a classy place that invokes a feeling of nostalgia. Set up like a 1950s style jazz bar, there is something for everyone: a full bar, a seating area for those who like to eat food at a table, and sitting areas that are perfect for an intimate date with a special someone.
But one doesn't go to bars strictly for the atmosphere, but for, obviously, the drinks (and occasional food).
First, the food is simply amazing compared to typical bar food. They have your typical burgers and fries along with some special items. My favorite is the Bulgogi burger, which is Korean barbecue burger. It simply tastes excellent without feeling like you just ate a gigantic tub of grease. Other favorites of mine include the Chicken Club Quesadilla and the Casa Nachos, which are delightful takes on the usual suspects. And they do carry-out!
And then there's the actual bar selection. There's a wide assortment of cocktails, bottles, draughts, and wines for anyone's tastes, and they are not low quality drinks, even if the price suggests otherwise (Seriously, the drink prices here are a godsend compared to other bars). Now, being a man who's picky with what he drinks, I'm very skeptical about trying new drinks out, but the bartender, Ben, has a keen eye for being able to ask what you like and be able to figure out a drink you've never tried but will absolutely love. And if you still don't want to change from your usual drink, and it's not on the menu, don't worry, it will be made for you with expert skills. There's even some new drinks that the bartender has created that will blow you away.
Speaking of the staff, they are among the nicest people I've ever met in a bar. Within five minutes of talking to them, you will feel like you've known them since first grade. It will honestly feel like you've known them for years. I can't say enough good things about them.
All in all, I'm very happy to have stumbled upon this wonderful, little place and can't wait to see it grow in popularity. It may be in a part of the town you wouldn't normally frequent, but I can guarantee you will be wanting to more once you come here. Excellent food, excellent drinks, excellent atmosphere, and excellent service makes Drink a place everyone should try out at least once. You won't be disappointed.
After a dozen visits and converting my siblings, many friends and acquaintances, I'm still a believer of Drink.
The service has continued to be excellent and the food has been a pleasant surprise. The onion rings were quite large, homemade, and had a nice spicy tempura batter. These were not typical bar onion rings.
They still get the little things right: bringing a water to you as soon as you sit down and refilling water or your non alcoholic beverage without asking - I really appreciate this. 'Classier' places in Tremont and West 25th in the OC, aren't doing this as much as they used to - forgetting why they're classier in the first place - because they did the little things like this (along with the nicer beers, atmospheres, clientele, etc).
Jazz, ragtime, or old blues (pre-60s) in the backgrounds, TV's will occasionally have sports [no sound] played in the background and aren't the focus here.
Their beer selections have not disappointed me as Brian keeps a nice rotation of very so often and bringing things that I can't drink anywhere else in Old Brooklyn, like dogfish pumpkin ale and nosferatu at expected prices (5-5.50 for the micro drafts).
The only thing I could ask is a few others to join me and friends some times.
Some hipsterish place in Old Brooklyn? Hmmmm. I missed happy hour and wasn't going to shell out $9 for a cocktail. Their beer list has a decent variety - I haven't seen Wells Banana Bread Beer anywhere else in town - and they have a selection of wines. I got the Bulgogi Burger, which wasn't bad, but I wasn't particularly impressed and it didn't really have as much of a Korean taste as the menu made it out to be. I also had a side salad which was better than I expected from a place like this. They also have some vegetarian options. Our server was really friendly and the interior was really nice. It'd be a good place for a date, but definitely go for their happy hour.
Review Source:I live half a mile away from Drink, and I think its the nicest bar/restaurant in the area. Its clean, decorated nicely, plays jazz, is dimly lit, has a nice waitstaff, and the food has been consistently good and reasonably priced every time I visit. Whenever someone wants to have a casual dinner or go to a bar some place by me, I pick Drink or else I end up in Tremont.
I especially like their hummus (its better than most hummus I've had in my life, and that's A LOT of hummus), and their Bulgogi burger.
Also, Theresa is a really nice server who is careful to remember your name and take good care of you.
Just like the other reviews, almost want to keep it for ourselves.  Drink bar & grill old brooklyn 4250 pearl rd 44109, Amazing place.  Nice parking in rear connected to the CVS.  Really great decor, comfy bar, couches niches, dining tables.  Adult music, and the food!  We enjoyed the meat and cheese tray, fried risotto balls with pesto, chicken club quesadilla, and OMG  spicey pork belly lettuce wraps to dream about, and chicken wings. Creative and tasty dishes, along with fun and talented bartender.  Highly recommend this bar and grill to any one who loves good food, drink, music, relaxation, and  a super staff who will go out of their way to make you smile !!  Thanks to all at Drink, we will return with a crowd !!!
Review Source:Came to this new place after reading an article about it on Scene's website. Â Love the decor of the place as it does reflect something you would see in ohio city or Tremont. Â We did originally sit at a table in the front of the bar and didn't get attention from anyone for about 15 mins so we moved to the bar where they were very attentive. Â They may have just missed us come in. Â The girl that took care of us was nice.
The food is more of tapas than entree's but they were delicious! Â We shared the hummus, pork loin lettuce wraps (sauce is amazing), and onion rings. Â We actually got to talk to the owner and the chef (his mother), which was great to hear how he decided to open the new place. Â It's a great alternative to restaurants outside of downtown, tremont, and oh city. Â
I'll be back for sure and spread the word about the place.
We finally tried Drink last night for dinner. Â Living in Old Brooklyn, we are thrilled it's down the street. Â The tempura chicken finger appetizer was great- crisp, flavorful and no "funny chicken" moments during any bite. Â The bruschetta was also very good. Â The chef came out to tell us they are experimenting in their garden with purple basil which topped the tomato salad. Â I'm a big bruschetta fan and the purple basil was more fragrant and earthly than your regular basil which was a nice touch. Â It was also cool that the chef took the time to share. Â For dinner, I had the steak quesadillas. Â These aren't your sports bar giant size mediocre quesadillas. Â The portion size was just right, the presentation was nice, and there was bacon involved. Â Enough said. Â : ) Â For dessert, we tried the cheesecake which was a solid ending. Â We tried a few of their cocktails, which were good. Â I think they'd be more appealing at $7 rather than $9, however, during happy hour they are $6, so that's easily doable. Â The ambiance at Drink is relaxing- dark hard wood, red walls and accents along with couches to sip your cocktails on. Â It was relatively empty on a Wednesday night, service was good. Â We will definitely be back, want to see what the weekend looks like at Drink and we also want to try out their happy hour. Â In any case, if you want a nice alternative to W.25th, not wall to wall people, good food and good drinks, definitely check it out.
Review Source:There's no reason to fight for a parking space or wait for a table at some new place in Ohio City or Tremont. Just cruise on into the parking lot behind the CVS, walk into Drink and you'll just be able to enjoy the food, drinks and smooth, upscale lounge feel the owner (Brian) has built. He said he wanted to create a place he'd enjoy spending 18 hours a day in -- he certainly succeeded!
The decor would fit into any top of the line club: dark wood, lounging nooks, high top tables and the central bar with bottle display- lit from below with color changing lights.
Everyone in our group enjoyed their food. I had the West Coast Wrap with a side salad. This was not the hard on the edges, spongy in the middle, chicken-from-a-bag you get at some bars that serve food. The chicken was pan-seared, tender and really delicious. The rest of the wrap included fresh hummus, basil, lemon, blue cheese and some tomato & onion. The salad was fresh, with a stunningly red roma tomato sectioned on top, a house blueberry vinagrette - and came with the perfect extra dusting of blue cheese I requested.
I'm looking forward to coming back to explore Brian's take on hand crafting traditional cocktails. The beer selections run the gamut from bottles including Pabst and Ommegang Philospher's to $3 Yeungling drafts. So there's something for everyone at the bar.
They've only been open since late March - so their clientele is still finding their way to Drink. But their customers are out there - wishing for just this kind of place in Old Brooklyn. Stop wishing ... Brian built Drink just for you (and himself).
My family and I read about the place in the Old Brooklyn News, and decided to try it. Â The atmosphere is friendly, and relaxing. Â The jazz playing in the background Is low enough to talk, but adds a comfortable ambiance. Â The food is amazing. Â My family each tried something different, and we liked everything. Â Special dishes included the nachos with and without chicken, the hummus, the chicken tacos, the pork belly lettuce wraps, and the wings - with any or all of the sauces. Â Amazing! Â We liked it so well that we went back again and tried other dishes. Â Theresa, our bar tender/waitress was great. Â She held her own against my nephew's "flirting", but I call harassment. Â She was funny, friendly, and provided Great customer service. Â Brian, the owner, stopped by to deliver our meals and ask about them. Â He also provided the customer experience that keeps people returning, again and again. Â The place also looks beautiful, from the cherry wood floors, to the bamboo bar, to the nooks with sofas and books. Â Overall, Drink Bar &Grill is a local place that I want everyone to know about to keep it around forever, but want to keep it with that same intimate, friendly neighborhood feeling.
Review Source:We kept driving by this place, So we finally decided to stop in and eat and I'm glad we did, when you first walk in you notice how nice and laid back the place is, the colors are soothing and the music playing is a jazz / blues setting a calming mood, our beautiful hot waitress (i didnt catch her name) was very nice and full of smiles, I recommend trying the pork belly lettuce wraps for an appetizer and the Bulgogi Burger it was awesome, Overall I had a great meal at a great place!!
Review Source:I almost hesitate to give The Drink Bar & Grill a good rating because I would like to keep this secret all to myself. Â I went here on Tuesday (4/9/2013) for the first time, and had a super-terrific experience! Â
You walk in The Drink and your senses go crazy, but in a very good way. Â Rich, warm colors, contemporary and varied lighting and candles. Â A roomy, beautiful bar in the center and lots of comfy, divided seating areas with nice couches, espresso colored coffee tables and bookshelves, with nice accent paintings. Â Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra on the sound system. Â It's the kind of nightclub you'd see in a classy movie!
When we sat at the bar, we were immediately greeted by Theresa, who is a total delight and immediately seemed as genuine and kind as an old friend. Â After we got our drinks, we made a beeline for the comfy couches. Â When our drinks got low, Theresa came over to ask if we would like another. Â Service like this? Â Definitely something I could get used to! Â
We saw the owner from a distance but did not meet him. Â A fellow customer, Becca (also posted a review here) even came over with her boyfriend, Bob, just to introduce themselves and say hello. Â That was unexpected, but very thoughtful! Â (Thanks you two, hope to see you again!) Â
We did not eat any food this evening, but I am planning to as soon as I can... Â maybe tonight! Â
Please support this delightful establishment! Â I know there is nothing wrong with the shot and beer bars, but we have enough of them. Â This place is special, and we need to support it to keep it around!
As others have already mentioned, Old Brooklyn isn't exactly known for its eateries. It's a blue-collar, PBR Keno kinda neighborhood dotted with hole-in-the-wall wing joints and beer and shot bars. So if you're looking for something a bit, how shall I say, less biker, you either head to Ohio City or Tremont to get your $12 burger fix. Anyway, there were two reasons I tried Drink, 1) I live in Old Brooklyn and 2) My fellow Yelpers have raved.
Located on Ridge Rd next to a CVS in a building that still has the sign from the now defunct Theo's restaurant hanging out front ,Drink is a very new addition to the Cleveland dining/bar scene. Having been in "soft open" mode for about a month on the day of our visit, it wasn't exactly crowded during our 6:30pm Wednesday time slot.
The decor rides the rails between cheese and swank and definitely has a throw-back feel to it. It's dark, candle-lit, and features several alcoves around the perimeter that have sofas and tables for mingling. The large, rectangular bar is the centerpiece of the space. It's dark red lacquered wood is so shiny you can see your face in it and there's no large, annoying lip to get in your way while gnoshing. There are several flatscreens hanging over the bar with the sound muted. Thankfully, not playing sports. The rest is giant pictures of French-looking women, draped fabric, two-top tables and jazz music. And one more comment on the atmosphere, it's really, really quiet. Like library quiet. I'm sure once the crowds start to amass this will change.
We sat at the bar and were greeted immediately by the bartender. There are eight taps, featuring several craft selections as well as a mixed drink menu if you feel like fancying it up. On the eve of our visit there were some issues with the draft system so I had to opt for a bottled selection of which there are a several from which to choose. Drink is more martini than beer, but don't let that concern you.
The menu is polished, short and maid up of a mixture of small plates, sandwiches and salads. As others have mentioned, the prices at Drink are more than affordable with prices topping out around 10 bucks. Here's the rundown of our selections:
Hummus - Fresh-made, delicious and full of flavor this hummus did not disappoint. Drizzled with olive oil and served with warm pita bread it was plenty for two.
Tempura Fried Chicken Fingers - I know, chicken fingers are so "children's menu", right? These things were fantastic. The 4 tender, juicy strips were coated in a batter that was seasoned perfectly and fried a spot-on golden brown. Not greasy, very crispy. You have several sauces from which to choose. We had the sweet and sassy (an orange-colored slightly sweet mayo-based sauce) and Thai Chili (thin, red, and spicy as hell).
Build-Your-Own Burger - Soft potato bun, flavorful, well-seasoned patty, topped with the usual veg. If you want cheese, mushrooms, bacon etc. they'll set you back a buck each. The fries that came with it were just OK, kind of your standard thick-cut variety, but you can sub in a side-salad or o-rings for a dollar more.
We had a good experience at Drink. The food was very tasty and the service was prompt and friendly. There's a juke box hanging on the wall but I'm not sure how much use it will get. I'm not a fan of jazz, either, so I can't say it was exactly up my alley, but any attempt to bring a touch of class to the neighborhood I'm all for. I wish Brian and his staff much luck in their endeavor and hope the people come.
I happened to pass by this place on my way to school. Once I got to school, I googled it, saw the first review, and decided to stop in that night. I was not sorry at all.
When I walked in, I was afraid I might have been a bit under dressed, but it didn't end up being an issue. The very awesome bartender with the Betsy Johnson scarf kept me in pleasant conversation as she made me a Sidecar. Ice cold, sugar rim- it was fantabulous. The atmosphere was wonderful- dim but not too dark, candles everywhere, the smooshy couches and the shelves of books- plus the jazz playing in the background. It was good jazz, not crap jazz, so good in fact that I never even touched the jukebox on the wall. This is very strange behavior on my part. I always love playing jukebox DJ, but it never even occurred to me that night.
As for food, I tried the chicken tenders. They were fried in tempura, and the sauce choices were wonderful. The couple a few stools over (the woman from the first review and her boyfriend) and I ended up sharing appetizers. They got the quesadillas and the nachos, which were both delicious. They all looked amazing, too. You can tell presentation is important to the owner and the staff.
I love this place, I will go back. Often.
We stopped in last night for cocktails for the first time. Â We were immediately amazed at how cool and welcoming the interior actually was. Â The owners did an incredible job at decorating the bar. Â The colors are rich, actual candles burning, book shelves and books, intimate seating areas, etc. Â The staff were very attentive to detail provided excellent service. Â We decided to order a cheese and meat plate. Â The quality was just as good as what we've come to expect from a establishment in Ohio City....but this is Old Brooklyn! Â The skills of the bar staff were top notch, resulting in superior quality cocktails. Â I know this establishment is referred to as a "bar and grill", but once you experience the visual ambiance together with the Jazz music playing in the background, you will see it is definitely more like a classy cocktail lounge. Â This place is one of those amazing "undiscovered" secret spots. Â I'm sure once more people experience how great it is, the crowds will begin to form. Â There is plenty of parking behind the building. Â There is a back door to enter through, if you parked behind the building. Â You've got to experience this gem for yourself, you won't be disappointed.
Review Source:My boyfriend and I live pretty close to the old Theo's location (now Drink bar and grill) Â on the corner of Memphis and Pearl. Â We couldn't have been happier when we walked in this past saturday for drinks and a bite to eat. Â We walked in and actually felt right at home, jazz playing in the background, couches to lounge on while sipping your drink, bookcases containing books that you actually would want to pick up and flip through while waiting for someone to meet you (instead of sitting at the bar clearing out your inbox) ... genius. Â The staff couldn't have been nicer!
As for the food... Â we had chicken tenders that were battered in tempura, followed by the chicken club quesadilla. Â The sauces paired with the tenders blew my mind (specifically the sweet and sassy)... Â The quesadllia was crazy good!
I am so happy that there is a nice place to go and have a drink in the neighborhood, we will definitely become regulars!...
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