Oh man this place is awesome! The floor plan is unique-pub/wine bar/concert hall all under one roof! The bartenders are sexy and friendly and the food is plate licking good. Best damn burgers in Cleveland hands down. They have live music every night, usually 2 different kinds- one in the wine bar that's usually more mellow and then rockin out in the concert hall. Seriously, check it out!
Review Source:I really like Brother's. Â Have been here 3 or 4 times now. Â It is better when it is less busy, like on a weeknight, because the service is naturally quicker. Â They always have a variety of live music. Â With three different bars (front bar, wine bar, back bar where the large stage is), you can always escape to the more quiet one if you want to talk.
My bf always raves about the bar back who works here. Â Just watch him sometime, he actually is incredible. Â He is fast as hell and actually rotates the beers in the cooler and front-faces them. Â So you can see what beers are there and you know they are actually fresh. Â Such a basic concept but tell me the last time you saw someone at a bar rotating their stock.
The crowd is typically older than most bars, which is good, in my opinion. Â However, if you are 21 and just looking to get lit on shots, you might want to pick somewhere else.
I love Brothers!! Â And not just because my husband and I had one of our first dates here, although that will always make this a special place for us. Â Brothers gets some great musical acts in here and their food is very good as well. Â No matter what your mood you have your choice of a bar area, dinner area, or the music hall.
Review Source:Friendly. Eclectic. Diverse. Tasty.
I had a limited experience (and by limited, I mean I was at the bar). Â Did taste the beers during happy hour and had apps thanks to the Yelp Deal I used. Â Food and drinks met expectations. Â The crowd at the bar was interesting, but everyone was very friendly.
Now this is where things get interesting. Â In addition to the bar, Brothers' has a wine bar, pub, and concert hall all in the same complex. Â IN ADDITION, they also have certain special depending on the day of the week, including sushi night. Â YOU MEAN I CAN GET SUSHI AND IPAs? Â That's a win in my book.
OH SHIT MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Went out there upon recommendation of my date's friend. Went in, went through, turned around, went out. Place packed with girls that ALL LOOKED THE SAME (like in a horror movie!): age range mid 20s - 40s, with each one of them straight, smooth (for the night), yellow bleached, long hair and a bucket of mascara in the face. Hey, each to one's own, if you want to look like "trailer trash went to town", go ahead, deary, but the attitude, wow, it seeks its match! Felt like at my date's high school reunion (where those type chickie HAD to be nice with me, HAR-HAR!). If looks could kill I would be DEAD now.
I was not prepared at all for that, the place gets such good reviews, but I do not need that, and I do not want that. Where are the people with less L'OREAL on their head and more in their head? I go out to have a good time, not to be pierced to death with hate looks. NO THANKS, ladies. By the way: do something about that trailer-trash-Cinderella look if you think it might be an idea, but DEFINITELY reconsider your negative vibes, princess! I am no match for these, that's a given. I party elsewhere.
PS: I just heard from a friend it may depend what night to go out to these places, crowd allegedly greatly differs from day to day, I went Saturday night. Better nights suggested were Thursday and Sunday. I'll try that.
Everything from my previous five star reviews still applies. Every time we go here the guys I am usually with all have to get the Left Coast sandwich. I got the lobster salad rolls last time and they were amazing. As were the fries that came with them. Also Guy Fieri just happened to stop in for a bite!
Review Source:This is a pub/lounge/music hall where one almost always meets or sees interesting people. Â Beer, Wine, and Liquor Selection pretty decent and above average. Â There are two music halls, one in the wine bar and the main stage. Â There is also a back patio. Â There are good food specials most nights of the week. Â Every week there are blues and jazz jams as well as the in house jazz band(the Mojo Big Band). Â Very well suited for Semi casual night out or weekend night fun.
Review Source:Decided to come here while my daughter was at a concert down the road. Â Well, I should clarify... I never just happen upon a place- I scope/Yelp it out! Â After looking into other options, I picked Brothers, mostly becuase of its location to the concert.
I was immediately impressed with their private parking lot & was even more impressed with the interior. I thought the lighting, woodwork and ambiance were wonderful & tasteful. Â Our service was great, too.
I don't recall what I ordered because nothing on the menu looks familiar so it must have been a special. Â I think it was polenta and it was pretty good. Â I remember not getting much for the price, but liked the atmosphere. Â There was a nice variety on the menu so I think there is something for everyone.
Connected to the restaurant is the wine bar, which seemed a little more upscale & quiet. Â We had some apps in the bar & then went to the main venue and listened to some guy talk about Bob Marley. Â Not a Marley fan, but it was interesting & I am glad I went.
I would recommend this gem to anyone looking for some new entertainment. Â I will be keeping my eye out on their calendar!
What a great place/gem. Went with wife and had a sampling of all four venues available by this great place. Â Loved the wine bar the best with Althea solo aquatic artist. Â Great selection of wines and very well priced wine and liquor. Â Then moved on to bar/pub area, upbeat and friendly. Â Then went to the music venue area with a great band, very friendly crowd willing to share table seats and conversations as well. Â Finally went outside to the outer bar and just a great place to relax, hear great tunes and be able to have a normal volume conversation. Â Looking forward to going again!!
Review Source:One of the coolest places in a city known for uncool places. Live rock, blues, and jazz. Â A sophisticated wine bar, music hall, and front lounge. Front bar is small and gets crowded quickly. Sometimes custoemrs can get a little rowdy on weekends, but nothing serious. Mostly young professionals and neighborhood residents who like the atmosphere letting their hair down. Small but good menu. The Bavarian pretzels, however, were not that good- didn't really taste like pretzels but whole grain soft bread sticks. Otherwise, a fun place and tasty food. Not cheap, but prices need to be somewhat pricey to keep some of the trashy types from the neighborhood out.
Review Source:Recently visited Brothers Lounge while in town for business as it was recommended to me by local friends.
Enjoyed the energy in the atmosphere. The music by a local musician who everyone seemed to know was really quite good.
Not sure of the beer prices since i didn't pay for any of them (love being a woman) but I will comment on the food and service.
Food: I ordered buffalo wings (yes, i ordered chicken wings during lent) but could only eat two because they were too greasy and I was not drunk enough to overlook the problem.
Service: our server was a young women who would not crack a smile or make eye contact in spite of my multiple attempts. Even though I didn't pay for my beer or food I still tip the servers accordingly & I generally tip very well 20% or better. Not bragging just stating the facts (Ok, maybe I am bragging just a little).
At the end of the evening I opted to tip her for her service after all since she did serve me well and smiles are over rated!
However server cost Brothers Lounge a star because even though smiles are not required being nice does matter and she was unfriendly all evening. Maybe she didn't think I would tip since my bar tabs were paid by others....not sure. I'm willing to give this place another opportunity the next time I'm in Cleveland.
I really like Brothers Lounge. I didn't come here much since the reopening, probably will now since I am about a mile away. It is really nice inside and the food is good. It is a good place to see some live music and enjoy yourself. I really don't like crossing W 117th if I had more than one beer on a given night so it looks like I will be staying on the Cleveland side and Brothers will continue to be place I frequent.
Review Source:I can say onething but the Brothers Lounge Rocks!!!Its to me the best Music Venue on the Westside of Cleveland.The food is good but the beer prices are high but what do you expect for a place of its caliber.The wine Bar has a good selection of wine and the beer selection is off the chain....The food is very good too and it priced right.I will say the Brothers Lounge is a good place to go for the music and vibe.
Review Source:Who doesn't love paying $4 for a beer? In all seriousness, this place is great! The prices are a bit high but I would rather pay a few extra dollars so I don't have to deal with the college crowd down the street.
Brothers Lounge was remodeled a few years ago and let me tell you the craftsmanship is awesome. The dark wood and subtle mood lighting make this the perfect place to grab a beer after work or party with friends on a Friday or Saturday night. Their staff is pleasant and they are always willing to help you in your spirit selection.
I bet you were wondering about the food, huh? Well let me tell you I have eaten a variety of their food and it is all delicious. My cholesterol doesn't think it is but I do. Everything from wings to steak, it is all good. On Tuesday evenings they have some really good sushi and it is well worth the price.
Mix great food, strong drinks and live music and you certainly will have me coming back. Brothers Lounge continues to be one of my most treasured local joints. Get here and enjoy all it has to offer.
I've been twice, both times in the back room. Â The first was for happy hour and the front bar was full. Â We got a couple of fun martinis but there wasn't really much going on back there so it was a bit awkward. Â
The second time I was there was for a comedy show with a few bigger names of local comics. Â It was a good time. Â Bartenders were quick even though each high top table was full as was the bar. Â Glows from candlelight made for a nice ambiance. Â Comics were funny, and some not so funny. Â
I'd like to check it out the other rooms. Â I like the idea of the different areas all in the same establishment and try more food than just an app. Â For now, it's 4 stars.
Brothers is pretty sweet. They really did a number on this place.
I'd like to see more of a selection, band wise, and that's why they're losing a star here. This would be the perfect place to showcase some of Cleveland's finest and I just don't see it happening here. I suppose they just want to keep the riff-raff (people like me) out so they book mostly cover bands to cater to the mom-jeans-wearing, non-trouble making, one-glass-of-White-Zinfandel-and-I'm-tipsy types.
Their food seems to be pretty decent. I had the Cajun Blue Sliders and they were very tasty. (Sorry, I'm not going to go into their texture and all of that boring food nerd crap). They were just good, okay?
I was semi-satisfied with their beer selection....until the bartender thought he was talking to a beer newb. I wanted an Allagash White. They were out. He recommended a Blue Moon and said they were "comparable". No way, buddy. I went with a Roquefort 8 -- tasted like it had been in their fridge for too long -- but still tasty. (It's not pretentious or boring to talk about beer in this way. Nope, not at all).
Alright, I'll get off my high horse. I like Brothers, despite its minor flaws. Check it out.
I love the Brothers!
Seriously, one of my more favorite places to hang. I've seen a few shows in the back theater and I'm always impressed by the sound system and pro stage. This place was built for music. I agree that they could use a bit more variety as far as bands go though.
The wine bar is cozy and the food is pretty decent. On my last visit, I had the Wedge Salad with chicken. Really good. I also enjoyed the Mac n Cheese.
I like that there are multiple separate areas. Pub, wine bar, music theater. Something for everyone! The patio kicks ass too. The money used to renovate this place was well spent.
Tasty food.
Every restaurant in Cleveland should serve Lake Erie Perch. Brothers does and it's delicious.
We sat at the bar for lunch. Friendly bartender.
Decent selection of bottled beer. Dortmunder on tap.
This place is a triple-threat. Full bar, wine bar and Live stage.
High-top seating in the back for live music.
Great seating in the wine bar... leather, soft backed chairs and a small stage with a piano and drum set.
A cool, clean, place... worth a trip for lunch.
I'd like to head back for some live music and drinks for sure.
This place is a welcome addition to my regulars list. The food is always good and the sushi is a real bargain on Tuesdays. But I come here because the staff and owners always make me feel right at home. The sushi class was a real fun time (even though some loud-mouth clown, the founder of some software company here in town, was being a complete and utter tool). I always have a good time at Brother's.
Review Source:I seriously never reviewed Brothers yet on Yelp?  How the heck did that happen?  Never mind, I need to right this wrong right away.  Brothers is an amazing place for dinner or to take in a show.  It is cordoned off in three different sections.  There is a main bar which is cozy and quaint for a nice meal.  It is the more pedestrian area of the bar.  It is just a bar more or less, kind of small, couple televisions, decent beer selection and a pretty decent menu.  Great night to go is Tuesday which is Sushi Night made by Cleveland Sushi Master Kimo.  Now we were actually lucky enough to take part in a sushi making class at Brothers a couple months back  with Kimo as the Teacher.  Now that was awesome and an experience of a lifetime I highly recommend.  His sushi is some of the best in the area.  Â
The wine bar which is très elegant is very upscale and very cozy.  The wine bar is adorned with gorgeous hardwood throughout.  It's light is dim but ambient.  The wine selections are fantastic, the bar is stocked with top shelf hooch, and a decent beer selection to cater to the blue collar crowd or the beer snob.  The Brothers Wine Bar also has a small stage that features pretty much nonstop solo and acoustic acts from around the city.  This is more of a chill room.  Great acoustics for listening to the acts on stage.  They offer a full menu as do all the rooms.  Which includes everything from Burgers, Nachos and wings to an elegant wine board, or a 12 ounce strip steak.  The menu is eclectic without being all over the board.  Some of the choices are a bit on the boring side (the nachos and salads) but other items are unique served with an amazing presentation (the sushi and wine board).  Honestly when you come here don't skimp go for a real meal and stay away from the Friday's finger foods. Â
The main hall is amazing.  It is huge with great acoustics.  You can see some of Cleveland's finest like the Jack Fords, Kristine Jackson, Gs Harper or Carlos Jones here.  However there is at times some bands I question à la 80's whatever the flavor of the month is.  Hey if it gets asses in the seats I can't blame them because any given weekend this place is packed to the rafters.  I just tend to stay away those nights because I take my music seriously.  The patio out back is a great place to chill away from the crowd.  You forget you are on 117th and Detroit back there.  Packed bar and all though the staff is amazingly attentive.  The cat that runs the place is one of the main reasons I come.  I had not been back in years until I found out John Golubic was running the show.  The guy knows how to run a bar and he knows how to take care of his guests.  Plus he has one of the best Bartenders in Cleveland behind the bar, ain't that right Craig?
So where does it lose a star? Â Parking, some of the more pedestrian food choices on the menu, and the band selections. Â You can't please everyone though, but I reserve to give the star back to them should they get it 100% together. Â I would like to see more emerging acts in the bar over the cover band crap. Â If you want cover bands then go to Parma. Â I would love to see them become more of a supporting role to the up and coming Cleveland music scene with more variety. Â I would also like to see more national acts on a stage that for all intents and purposes rivals that of the House of Blues. Â The potential I see in this place is way more than they do. Â Take some risks, start booking national acts with emerging Cleveland supporting acts, boot the nachos and you get your star back.
I knew this place was trouble when I first walked up to the bar for the first time ever, the bartender looks at me and says "bourbon' not as a question. They make a mean libation here from Manhattans to Martinis. The food is also really delicious and not terribly expensive.
You can choose from 3 different ambiances, we ended up there during a solo artist set where she sang the lesbian rock, but she was so good we stayed.
I got to see a pretty accomplished jazz trio at Brothers Lounge last month, and was thoroughly impressed with the great interior, acoustics, drink selection, and ambience. Â The trio played in the east room "wine bar", which is particularly great for nighttime entertainment when they turn the lights down, but you can still see people walking by the enormous bay window in front of the building. Â I play in a jazz quartet myself, and am hoping to someday land a gig there, this is the kind of place for jazz aficianados!
Review Source:Wow, did they ever pour the cash into this place! We went last weekend, and there were lines out the door. There are three separate rooms, each with its' own full bar. The first thing I was struck by was the age group of the clientele. It was Saturday night; we got there about 9:40. Most people were in the 40-60 demographic. Which, frankly, I am, too. Shouldn't we all have been home in bed? NO! We were at Brothers. I was told that Brothers was big in the 60's and 70's, then closed down for many years. They did a grand remodeling on it, and there's a lot going on. When you walk in, there is a huge bar with very comfy bar stools (thanks for the BACKS on the stools, Bro!) and other seating, mostly for two, along the opposite wall. The room behind the main bar is huge, and would make an ideal spot for a private party. The night we were there, a live band was playing, and there was a separate cover charge for that room. They had a stage, lighting, and quite a sound system. To the East of the main bar, there is another large room (which I hear is actually a wine bar) with bigger tables and a stage set-up that could accommodate a jazz combo quite easily. We didn't try the food (menu looks limited to some very standard bar fare, but, really, who's eating?) It was a lot of fun, it was jammed with people. We left around 1:00 and it was still going strong. The only complaint I had was the noise level. It was one of those places where you had to cup your hands next to the other person's ear and shout to communicate. My ears were ringing when we left. That's why I didn't bestow five stars on the place.
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