Cocktails Cleveland Formerly: Rockies

seriously shitty neighborhood

who cares about the bar when you don't know if you are going to find your car intact when you leave. unless you know how to handle yourself in the hood, don't risk it. and- have you noticed on these review pages that it's the same few guys checking into every bar. I think that neatly sums up the 'diversity' of the crowds at the bars. lol

Great bar with great people!

Since I moved to Cleveland in May of 2013 Cocktails Cleveland has been my favorite bar of choice in Cleveland there are some really great Ive met in that bar since I moved to this City the staff and service is excellent and everyone I know is part of a family atmosphere there Everyone is welcome from Drag Kings to Drag Queens to the Transgendered to the Leather and Bear Community we welcome you all you all are part of our family but yet there are a few who are negative and want to harm us but we can rise above them and make it a postive experince and a fun experince so for a great time check it out we will make it fun and make it a postive experince for you.

BE AWARE! Safety issues in this neighborhood.

Guys, this bar is in one of the WORST neighborhoods in Cleveland and is extremely dangerous. Last year a guy from NYC was attacked and it was all over the media; nothing has changed about the area around the bar when it comes to vandalism, assaults, drug busts, etc. All one has to do is go on the Cleveland Police Department crime map to know this is not an area you want to be in, especially solo. Is your life worth a drink? Only you can decide.

Probably the best Gay Club in Cleveland

Just to put it correct, none of the gay bars in Cleveland are in a good neighborhood -- not one. Please review the bar itself. If the Mayor and the Safety Director and the police cannot clean up the neighborhood then how in the hell do expect the bar itself to do anything about it. The bar is not the police. This is a great place and probably the best Gay club in Cleveland . The bartenders are very friendly -- very good drinks. The bartenders try to learn and remember everybody's' names and they definitely do not forget a face. And yes, there is leather. The most recent Mr Leather Cleveland 2013 contest was held there and there is a basement bar that is for the leather crowd. The owner of the club is Gay and is into leather himself. He owns another bar in Akron called Cocktails Akron. The place is not real glamorous or plush but it is very functional. It is friendly and fun. The main floor is a mixture of people from all races, age, gender and backgrounds. I really love this mix. Cocktails has a small stage and sometimes, there is a drag show on Saturdays but not every Saturday. On Fridays they have male strippers. Wednesdays are popular for the karaoke and they get a nice crowd. On Sunday around 5:30 - 7:30 PM, they have an excellent potluck dinner with a lot of people participating. Seriously, it is one of the best potlucks I have seen in the Gay clubs here in NE Ohio. Then on Sunday after the potluck starting at 10:00 PM, they have karaoke again. There is a very large covered patio that is heated during the colder weather. There are two pool tables. Cocktails Cleveland has the Ohio Lottery's Keno game too. You can purchase your MegaMillions or PoweBall tickets from the Keno machine as well (no scratch off tickets though). There is tons of seating with lots of barstools at the bar and plenty of high-top tables with chairs. They have very good security in that there are close-circuit cameras inside the club and outside all over. Also, the entrance is locked and you have to be buzzed into the place by one of the bartenders who can see your face on a monitor. The building is well lit on the outside and they recently added a new facade on the front of the building with more lighting.

basement

Barry is an awesome bartender, barely a wait to get served