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Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown

Beautifully converted 1920s Board of Education building turned hotel in downtown Cleveland with complimentary evening cocktails. Sports fans love the walkable proximity to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and Progressive Field, plus the free evening kickback with drinks and snacks.

Kimpton Schofield Hotel

Elegant boutique hotel in a restored 1902 landmark building in the heart of downtown Cleveland, steps from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and Progressive Field. With its nightly wine hour and Parker's restaurant, the Schofield is where visiting NBA teams and performers stay when in Cleveland.

Metropolitan at The 9

Luxury boutique hotel housed in a stunning 1893 Cleveland Trust Building downtown with a dramatic glass-domed lobby. Steps from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and Progressive Field, ideal for fans catching games in Cleveland's sports district.

The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland

Five-star luxury hotel in the historic Tower City complex connected to downtown Cleveland's sports venues and entertainment. The premier stay for visiting fans attending Browns games, Cavs playoff runs, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions.

The Westin Cleveland Downtown

The Westin Cleveland Downtown is ideally positioned for fans attending games at Progressive Field, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, and FirstEnergy Stadium, all within easy walking distance. The hotel's comfortable amenities and lively lobby bar make it a hub for visiting sports fans throughout the season. Staff are knowledgeable about local fan culture and happy to recommend the best neighborhood spots.

Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower

An upscale hotel on Public Square, about a 10-minute walk to the stadium and near the Warehouse District bars.

DoubleTree Cleveland Downtown – Lakeside

A lakefront hotel about a 10-minute walk from Huntington Bank Field, typically priced below the Hilton and Marriott on game weekends.

Hilton Cleveland Downtown

A 600-room convention-headquarters hotel, the closest major full-service hotel to Huntington Bank Field — roughly an 8-minute walk to the gates.

Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown

Hotel with an onsite bar and restaurant, a walk of under five minutes to Progressive Field.

Pre-Game & Post-Game Restaurants

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Bar Cento

Bar Cento in Ohio City serves artisan pizzas, craft beers, and Italian-inspired small plates to a hip Cleveland crowd that includes plenty of sports fans on game nights. The warm, brick-walled space is a perfect pregame dinner spot before making the short trip downtown to the stadiums. A curated beer list and excellent food make it a step above typical sports-adjacent dining.

Barrio Tacos

Build-your-own taco spot born in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood, now a local chain beloved by sports fans. The downtown location near Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is a go-to pregame stop for Cavs and Guardians fans.

East 4th Street Restaurant Row

East 4th Street in downtown Cleveland is a pedestrian-only block lined with some of the city's finest restaurants and bars — Lola, Greenhouse Tavern, and more — creating the most vibrant pregame dining scene in the city. A short walk from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and Progressive Field, it's the hub where Cavaliers, Guardians, and Browns fans congregate before and after every major game.

Lola Bistro

Celebrity chef Michael Symon's flagship downtown restaurant serving creative New American cuisine with bold flavors. A Cleveland dining landmark for Browns, Cavs, and Guardians fans looking for a special pregame meal.

Mabel's BBQ

Celebrity chef Michael Symon's Cleveland-style BBQ joint downtown, blending Eastern European kielbasa and pierogi traditions with classic barbecue. Located near Progressive Field and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, it is a fan-favorite pregame destination.

Noodlecat

Jonathan Sawyer's Noodlecat serves steaming bowls of ramen and Japanese-inspired small plates that have made it a cult favorite among the downtown Cleveland sports crowd. After a cold-weather Browns or Cavaliers game, a hot bowl of ramen at Noodlecat has become the unofficial Cleveland sports fan recovery ritual.

Slyman's Restaurant

Cleveland institution since 1964, famous for towering corned beef sandwiches that are considered the best in America. A must-visit for Cavaliers and Guardians fans, Slyman's has been featured on national food shows and is a pre-game ritual for anyone visiting Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Blue Point Grille

An upscale Warehouse District seafood restaurant — a sit-down pre-game meal among the Warehouse District hotels and bars within reach of the stadium.

Collision Bend Brewing Company

A riverfront brewpub on the East Bank of the Flats — it hosts game-day football parties and runs shuttles to the stadium starting two hours before kickoff.

Bars & Nightlife Around the Event

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Great Lakes Brewing Company

Cleveland's pioneering craft brewery in Ohio City, famous for its Dortmunder Gold and Edmund Fitzgerald Porter. A short trip from the downtown stadium district, it is a pregame institution for Browns, Cavs, and Guardians fans.

Market Garden Brewery

Ohio City brewpub across from the West Side Market producing award-winning lagers and ales with a full gastropub menu. Browns, Cavs, and Guardians fans flock here on gamedays for fresh-brewed pints and a vibrant neighborhood atmosphere steps from downtown Cleveland.

Noble Beast Brewing Co.

Downtown Cleveland craft brewery known for its German-inspired lagers and hop-forward ales in a sleek taproom. A walkable pregame stop for fans heading to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse for Cavs and Guardians games.

Porco Lounge and Tiki Room

Porco Lounge is Cleveland's beloved tiki bar in Tremont, serving elaborate rum cocktails in a retro Polynesian paradise filled with vintage decor. Browns fans and Guardians supporters escape to this tropical hideaway for inventive drinks and a vibe that's pure Cleveland eccentric charm.

Punch Bowl Social Cleveland

Massive entertainment venue in Cleveland's Flats East Bank district with bowling, karaoke, arcade games, and craft cocktails. A popular postgame hangout within walking distance of the downtown arena and stadium complex.

The Euclid Tavern

The Euclid Tavern is a Cleveland institution — a beloved dive bar near University Circle with live music, cheap beer, and the gritty rock-and-roll energy that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame enshrines down the road. Sports fans making the Rock Hall pilgrimage inevitably end up at the Euclid Tavern for a cold one and to absorb the genuine Cleveland music scene that made the hall necessary.

Barley House

A Warehouse District sports bar with about 50 TVs, widely called the hottest game-day spot near the stadium — it hosts pregame radio broadcasts on Browns Sundays.

Butcher and the Brewer

Brewpub and restaurant on the East 4th Street entertainment strip near the ballpark.

Flannery's Pub

Irish pub in the Gateway District, a Cleveland fixture since 1997 popular before and after games.

Attractions for the Daytime Window

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Huntington Bank Field

Sitting on the shore of Lake Erie, Cleveland Browns Stadium is home to the legendary Dawg Pound, one of the NFL's most passionate and raucous fan sections. The lakefront setting and the old-school Cleveland football culture make a Browns game day an experience unlike any other in the league.

Things to Do

Muni Lot Tailgate

The Cleveland Muni Lot is one of the NFL's most famous tailgate destinations, where Browns fans set up massive parties starting at dawn on game days. The lot's proximity to Lake Erie and the downtown skyline gives it a unique atmosphere that visiting fans and television crews alike come to experience. The passionate Dawg Pound mentality starts right here in the parking lot.

Things to Do

Pro Football Hall of Fame (Canton Day Trip)

Just an hour south of Cleveland in Canton, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is the ultimate pilgrimage for NFL fans, featuring the gold jackets, bronze busts, and interactive exhibits that celebrate the game's greatest players and moments. A day trip from Cleveland to Canton before a Browns game is a classic Ohio football fan itinerary.

Progressive Field

Home of the Cleveland Guardians, Progressive Field is a classic downtown ballpark widely recognized as one of the best fan experiences in baseball, combining intimate sightlines, affordable tickets, and a genuinely passionate Cleveland fan base. The stadium's proximity to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse makes Cleveland's sports district one of the most walkable in America.

Progressive Field Tour

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Guardians. The tour covers the press box, luxury suites, the warning track, and the dugout of one of MLB's most fan-friendly ballparks, consistently ranked among the best in baseball.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

I.M. Pei's iconic glass pyramid on Lake Erie houses the ultimate music fan pilgrimage — currently undergoing a $175M expansion set to fully reopen in fall 2026, with exhibits on Elvis, Hendrix, and rock legends.

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Home of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse underwent a massive renovation and is now one of the NBA's premier arenas, with a transformed fan experience that honors the city's 2016 championship. The arena sits in the Flats entertainment district and anchors one of the best sports-adjacent bar and restaurant scenes in the Midwest.

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Tour

The Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is where LeBron James led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a historic 2016 NBA Championship comeback, and the arena tour visits the court, locker rooms, and the "Cleveland Remembers" championship exhibit. For basketball fans, standing on the court where the greatest comeback in Finals history was completed is a pilgrimage experience.