At the beating heart of any community, you’ll find gathering places where neighbors connect, ideas flow and local pride is poured into every glass. Check out these Toledo bars and breweries for your next night out, casual catch-up, or weekend gathering.
Written by: Olivia Lattimore
Updated:10/16/2026
60cc Brewing
Family owned and run brewery featuring 10 rotating taps of delicious craft beer including an ever-changing experimental tap. 60cc is also kid and dog friendly as long as your kids and dogs are!
American Winery/ American Brewery
American Winery opened a Tasting House at the estate for you to sample their wines in a relaxed setting to find the blends you like best and provide the winery with ideas for new blends. The adjoined American Brewery features multiple different types of beers, with each being as unique as the wines available at the winery.
Arlyn’s Good Beer
This Bowling Green hidden gem offers a variety of delicious ales and lagers, in a spacious comfortable taproom. In good weather, patrons can enjoy beer and activities in their large beer garden. Kids and dogs are always welcome!
Brewing Green
As the oldest brewery in Bowling Green, Brewing Green is dedicated to crafting exceptional brews that reflect their community. Whether you are a craft beer lover, or just looking to explore some new beers, their brewery offers an atmosphere where you can savor innovative and traditional brews alike.
Buffalo Rock Brewing Company
Named after the historic Buffalo Rock outcropping in the Maumee River—also known as Roche de Boeuf—the brewery reflects the rich history of the Waterville area through its beer names and community-driven atmosphere.
Flatrock Distillery & Bistro at Fallen Timbers
Offers a delightful and unique Bistro-style dining experience, featuring expertly crafted cocktails made with their own spirits, plus, wine and local craft beer.
Hoptometry Brewing Company
Located in Tiffin, Ohio, Hoptometry Brewing Co. offers a unique blend of hop-forward craft beers and a full in-house menu featuring elevated pub-style fare. Whether stopping in for a pint, a meal, or both, guests can expect quality, creativity, and a true taste of Tiffin hospitality.
Patron Saints Brewery
This West Toledo nano brewery crafts a variety of Saintly beers and seltzers. Enjoy pints and tasters in their small taproom which is “1/2 pint” and “little growler” friendly (aka kids & dogs) or they’ll fill growlers and have cans available to go.
4KD Crick Brewery
Always experimenting, the team at 4kd Crick Brewery in Defiance brews in small batches, allowing them to tinker and stay true to their DIY punk aesthetic. Their small and passionate team invites you to join them in their pursuit of artisan ale mastery and share a pint of the freshest beer in town.
Brewhouse Downtown
This cozy cafe in the heart of Downtown Toledo offers a moody speak-easy by night with delicious hand-crafted cocktails.
Bronze Boar
A historic local neighborhood dive bar located in the Warehouse District in downtown Toledo. Join them for live music and one of the best patios in downtown Toledo. Dogs welcome!
Earnest Brew Works
With three locations featuring a casual charm, South Toledo is the brewery’s original location. It features 18 beers on draft, available in the taproom or on the patio. To-go six-packs and merchandise are available for purchase.
Ernest Scarano Distillery
Established as one of the first A3A distilleries in Ohio and specializing in rye whiskey, Ernest Scarano Distillery produces only a limited number of whiskeys that each display a unique tasting profile and philosophy.
Findlay Brewing Company
Their mission is to use their passion for brewing to craft quirky and traditional beer for people to enjoy. Findlay Brewing Company features a taproom, beer garden and full-service restaurant featuring appetizers, salads, burgers and more.
Great Black Swamp Brewing
One of Toledo area’s first craft breweries whose dream is to share locally brewed beer. Founded on a love for beer, creative and new recipe development, and pride in the community featuring 33 taps of craft made beer, wine, cider, seltzer and a full bar.
The Heights
Towering above the Maumee River in downtown Toledo, modern and hip, The Heights inside The Renaissance Hotel is Toledo’s only rooftop bar with panoramic views of the Maumee River and urban landscape. The extensive menu of specialty cocktails, craft beers and award-winning wines are perfectly paired with an inventive selection of small plates and wood-fired flatbread pizzas.
Inside the Five
Founded by former NFL players, this locally loved brewery serves up a rotating selection of house-brewed beers, from hoppy IPAs to rich stouts, alongside a menu of elevated pub fare. Whether stopping in for a casual pint, a hearty meal, or a lively gathering with friends, Inside the Five delivers a game-day-worthy experience every time. Locations in Sylvania, Perrysburg, and Toledo.
Juniper Brewing Company
Features a rotating selection of house-made beers alongside a menu that highlights fresh ingredients and creative flavors, making it an inviting stop for both casual visits and special outings. With its stylish interior, attentive service, and walkable downtown location near Bowling Green State University, Juniper Brewing Company serves as a hub for locals and visitors alike, perfect for meeting friends, enjoying a meal, or unwinding after exploring northwest Ohio.
Magnolia
Toledo’s premier nightclub, where vibrant energy, DJ-curated beats, and an upscale vibe make it the perfect destination for those seeking an unforgettable nightlife experience.
Maumee Bay Brewing Co.
Located in the Historic Oliver House, The Maumee Bay Brewing Company’s menu features a variety of their own brews made on site to enjoy along with great sandwiches, wood-fired brick oven pizzas, burgers, and appetizers with a perfect view of the 500-gallon tanks of the original brewhouse.
Molly’s Irish Pub
A a warm and welcoming experience unlike any other. It’s about having a good time and enjoying the company of friends or family over a pint of Guinness or an Irish coffee.
Ottawa Brewing Company
Ottawa Brewing Company is passionate about brewing beer. As engineers, they’ve always been drawn to the science and art of the beer making process. From the ingredients they source to the techniques they use, they are dedicated to quality and taste.
Ramblin’ Red’s Brewing Co.
Small, family-owned brewery focused on delivering high quality beer. Offering a variety of 10 taps including ales, stouts, IPAs, fruit wheats and seasonal beers.
The Blarney Irish Pub
Located in the heart of the Warehouse District, The Blarney features Irish and American fare as well as a great selection of import and domestic beers.
The Casual Pint
A community and neighborhood craft beer spot that provides a vast selection of the best craft beers the region has to offer.
Toledo Spirits Company
Creates unique whiskies, gins, and vodkas using regional ingredients and fierce ingenuity. Their on-site cocktail bar, Bellwether, offers a seasonal cocktail menu as well as snacks.
Twin Oast Brewing
Come and experience great beer, crafted by people obsessed with making unique flavors for beer enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike. Customers will enjoy their drink in the middle of a beautiful 60-acre estate, featuring forested areas, stone fruit orchards and home-grown produce.
Upside Brewing
Strives to be the best local craft brewer for enthusiasts who appreciate outstanding, unpretentious beer and are adventurous to explore a range of styles.
Voodoo Brewing Co.
Featuring a wide range of craft beers and pub fare, each made with the highest quality ingredients and an unwavering commitment to excellence, you’ll experience the passion and dedication to brewing great beer that has made Voodoo a nationally recognized brand.
Whiskey Red Saloon
Located in the historic Commodore Perry building in the heart of Downtown Toledo. Rotating entertainment includes their always popular line dancing every Wednesday, as well as karaoke, live DJ’s, and bands.
Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull
Just steps away from Fifth Third Field, the Huntington Center and the Glass City Convention Centre, Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull is a convenient stop before and after downtown concerts and events, but also a great destination in our own right for anyone looking for great, affordable food, craft beer, a fully stocked bar, fantastic live music or just great people-watching from our covered patio.
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