Elbow Lounge

This place is definitely a contender for the title of most run-down exterior of any bar I have visited!

When we arrived, the place had just opened for the evening and we were the first customers. They were waiting for a DJ to arrive and expecting a big crowd later. The bartender and the other employee there were pretty nice and chatted with us about our visit to Ohio.  

This is a rather old building, but I liked the way they put in a modern ceiling without completely hiding the 100+ year old original ceiling.

While this place is easy to find, it's tricky to figure out how to get to. Your best bet is to park in the paved lot at the SW corner of 1st & Canal and then walk down the alley (Scheilder St.) around to the front of the building.