Beachland Ballroom & Tavern

This place is amazing to go see a show at talk about a personal experience. My love threw one of our favorite artists a joint and he got it and we had an amazing time I even met a new artist and got to tell them how awesome they were! Met the owner he was a really cool dude let us park in the lot, right across from the bus! ( we showed up super early.) I highly recommend it and will definitely be back!

It was my first time at this venue and I enjoyed the event hosted. It was easy to find, but the parking situation is the only reason why this does not have 5 stars. It was hard to navigate where the correct parking was. I wish they had people flagging or had some signs. Other than that, the experience at the venue was great. The staff was awesome and very kind. I would absolutely visit again!

I Finally made it there...since downloading "Band's in Town"...I kept seeing musical shows I wanted to see...so I got there to see Steely Dead...Had a GREAT TIME Great staff...Large assortment of drinks & beers They have their own FREE parkinglot...with plenty of spaces ...I'll definitely go there again

Its been awhile since I've seen a show here but its always been a fantastic venue. We stopped into the vintage shop downstairs. Great finds, excellent prices on old vinyl.

Beachland Ballroom & Tavern is a gem for live music lovers in Cleveland. This small concert club offers an incredible atmosphere that makes for an intimate and unforgettable experience with your favorite artists. The venue itself has a cool, laid-back vibe that feels welcoming the moment you step inside. The space is just the right size—big enough to bring great energy but small enough to feel connected to the performance. One of the details I really appreciated was the drink shelves along the side walls—such a simple yet genius feature that made it easy to keep a drink nearby without worrying about juggling it during the show. Speaking of drinks, they were fairly priced and the service was impressively fast—a huge plus at a concert venue. No long waits meant more time enjoying the music. Overall, Beachland Ballroom & Tavern is a fantastic place to catch a show, whether it’s a big name in a smaller setting or discovering an up-and-coming artist. If you love live music, this spot is absolutely worth a visit.

you gotta love Clevelands Beachland Ballroom, if you dont, whats wrong with you ? the atmosphere alone is extremely cool... It's independent, of course; inside an old Croatian workers social club; and "funky" in just the best possible way. For whatever reason, bands seem to sound better in here, it's not too big, & not too small, just right. ... plus, there's the disco ball ! Dont sleep on their food or drinks either, both are affordable & delicious. Service at the bar is quick, friendly & efficient; please dont forget to tip your bartender... and, no, that doesn't mean turn them on their head. If you haven't been down here , you really should ! The entire Waterloo Arts District is truly one of Clevelands most absolutely unique & enjoyable areas... what are you waiting for, a personal invitation ?

Great venue! The atmosphere is dark and dingy but in a good classic model way. The bar is big and they have a great array of local beers ontap. The stage is up close and personal and you feel like your having a moment with the band. It's real and authentic and keeps you wanting to come back for more. The grill makes an iconic burger and fries. You have to try at least once in your life. Enjoy!

Beachland is a great venue! I’ve been to shows at the larger stage and the smaller stage up front - while they are different experiences, both are fun places to see a show, and even the larger stage is still intimate. The food is great, too (especially brunch, but they also have good food to grab before a show), and the vintage store downstairs always has some fun finds!

I have been to the Beachland Ballroom before for a flea market. Never for a concert. I enjoy going to smaller venues like this. Only a five hundred or so people all there for the same purpose. With it being a smaller venue, the acoustics are loud. Lucky for me I got some fancy ear plugs for shows like this. You really can't be upset at loud bass drums at a rock show and venue. Getting there early, I wandered around a bit to get a better lay of the land. I went to the bar to get a bottle of water. The bartender was very sweet and did let me know of the free water jug with cups, but I would rather have the bottle. I will definitely keep my eyes peeled for other shows there. Fun venue!

Beach land ballroom is a lovely venue. Seats allow you to feel up close and personal with the performers. All staff I interacted with were so very kind. The French fries are amazing. They also offer NA beer in a can which is a major plus in my books. Overall a Cleveland gem.

We were walking the Waterloo Arts area, and stopped in to see this iconic venue. The tavern was busy past lunch. Downstairs is a vintage shop with records, clothing, a few books and old Knick knacks. It was cool. We didn't see the performance area, but we had heard about it, and the variety of shows. We'll be coming to see a show soon.

If you want to get up close and personal with the performers, this is the place! We saw Moon Walker with Waitress last week. It was so much fun!

I've had the pleasure of coming here on a few different occasions, the biggest being CleMosh 2023 and 2024. The fact that they have two stages just adds to the excitement and the experience! The festivals I've been to draws in really great crowds metal heads who never made me feel unwelcome or unsafe. That is a sure thing I can say, if you're at a metal show you will be a safe, wild and well coming community! the actual venue is very beautiful, the main stage is lit with dazzling and fun lights! There feels like there is a rich history of joyous excitement bedded into the walls! You can feel the atmosphere change in a great when you walk though the doors! I've only tried their chicken tenders and fries from the tavern but I will say it was the most delicious mouthwatering bites I've had after dancing around and having the time of my life fr hours! If ever have the opportunity to see a band play here, definitely take it! You won't regret it! Also side note, there is a really cute antique shop in the basement that is worth checking out!

We decided to drive across town to the Beachland Ballroom Tavern for the Benevolent Brunch. It was well worth the trip. The Benevolent Brunch has a limited menu (only three items), but they make those items perfectly. There is a parking lot, but also street parking. It was clean and well maintained. There was a good music selection (James Brown and Percy Sledge to name a few). We arrived at 11a. The brunch is 11-4. The tavern filled up quickly and there were several take out orders. You order at the register and they bring the food to you. Drinks are a separate purchase at the bar. Staff was friendly and it appeared there were several regulars, which is always a good sign. Afterwards you can browse the upcoming events or do some vintage shopping in the basement. It will be nice when more businesses are up and running in the Waterloo area. It could be a nice afternoon stroll. We will be returning in the near future.

A modest sized music venue with a raised stage and a few bars. Saw Pokey LaFarge perform there, and he put on a fantastic show. Had to stand to the right side to see the band, and the sound was still great. It is standing room only. Knowing that, I had to miss the opener because I have invisible disabilities that make standing painful. The only negative being on that side was the constant stream of (the same) people going to and from the bar with beers in hand. When you exit the ballroom after a show, you funnel out into a rather narrow hallway, which had band merch set up on one side which made it difficult to stop and check out merch. Overall loved the vibe and the history of legendary bands that have played there like The Cramps. Would definitely make the trip to see a show there again. Oh! Street parking was hard to find so we had to park at a small pay lot a few blocks up. It wasn't expensive...around $5.

Ive had several good experiences here. The staff has always been friendly, helpful, and attentive. The food was good & worth the money for the portions you get. The ambiance is nice too, i enjoyed it.

Omg. Get the chicken tenders! Crispy and meaty. Delicious! The honey mustard dip was grainy and creamy.

Great venue for live music. It was standing room only. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The bartenders were amazing and attentive. They remembered my drink order, I was very impressed! I appreciate how they tried to keep order which can be challenging where booze is involved. We had such a good time, we left our jackets. When we returned the next day, our jackets were right where we left them! The owner has an Airbnb down the street. It was perfect for a one nighter and we were able to walk to and from venue. Beachland Tavern was so much fun and I will remember always!

My absolute favorite place to take in a show. Sound is always perfect..loud enough to let you know you're at a show, but not so loud to require earplugs. Location is cool and somewhat safe. They have a fantastic little store in the basement that carries music and merchandise. The food here is amazing. I highly recommend the fries (with garlic aioli sauce) and the chicken tenders which are unique and are NOT the frozen variety.

Great intimate concert venue in the Waterloo Arts District in Cleveland. They have all kinds of music there, and a full bar. The biggest surprise is the high quality of food from their modest kitchen menu!

Have been several times for different concerts.. hands down the best Long Island I have ever had. The bartender's are always nice and the atmosphere is definitely a vibe.

Are you anyone in Cleveland if you don't turn up for a show at Beachland every now & then? Welcoming and chill environment, GREAT bands & performances, & if you're one of my Croatian comrades, be sure to snag a photo outside by the "my old Croatian home" tiling. So proud to have this place in my neighborhood! Also LGBTQ+ friendly in my experience! wear your Docs, fam.

Live music mecca. I've had so many good nights here, too many to mention. This place is just a really awesome cornerstone for keeping Northeast Ohio artistically relevant. This is where you'll discover a ton of up and coming live bands.

I came here for the Star Wars burlesque show. It was packed and such a blast. They had a great show and way over 10 different dancers. The costumes were creative as well as the dancing and music. They had a fabulous host who was good at introducing people. S very funny. I got here at 7:20 but they didn't open doors til right at 7:30 and it took another 10 mins for them to start collecting tickets. I wish intermission wasn't so long (15 mins) but the drinks were good and the crowd lively. I would recommend coming here for a show!

So, I just went to my first small venue concert since the pandemic began, and I was a little nervous. Fortunately, the reviews for Beachland were accurate...this place had plenty of room to spread out. We saw some Americana/Folk/Country (whichever label makes you feel better about your music choice when you tell your friends) artist, and it was the perfect intimate venue. It's unique in the fact that it has the main stage ("ballroom"), a small bar area to order drinks, and then also a large bar area with a lounge. There's definitely a lot of options to enjoy the space and the music. I will definitely be keeping my eye on future shows that pop-up here, as it's definitely a cool spot. Pro Tips: 1. Arrive right when the doors open if you want to stake out a seat at one of only four or five tables for the show. 2. Same goes for the venue parking. They do have about 20 spots, but they fill up quickly.

Ohhh such a cool place! This music venue is really awesome. When you walk in, there is a bar to your right, the venue straight ahead, and a vintage shop (I believe) to the left. I'm a big fan of the vibe here with wood paneling and the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. I am a big baby about loud noises hurting my ears and I forgot my ear plugs so the bartenders were searching all over trying to find me some. Another thing I really appreciated is that they serve food and drinks here, which will make for a nice date night (dinner and a show) sometime in the future. The food menu is small but they have a hot chicken sandwich, burger, and fries too. They also have a full bar and their website says that they cater. The venue is the perfect size for me where you are definitely in a crowd, but it's not overwhelming. I saw Of Montreal here a month ago and the sound was great. I am looking forward to seeing Rubblebucket here in a couple of months too! They get some pretty awesome acts in here. I'll definitely be back!

Went to Beachland Ballroom & Tavern for the Spice Girls Tribute Band Concert on April 7th 2023 and had an awful experience. My friends and I felt unwelcome, disrespected and unsafe. I would not recomend this venue to anyone. Another patron purposefully dumped her drink on my friend and after the bouncer was called over (by an unrelated group of people who witnessed the unprompted assault), absolutely nothing was done to remedy the situation. The bouncer did not escort the violent, belligerent woman out of the venue. Instead, he kept saying, "She's VIP, what do you want me to do about it?" So, apparently, at the Beachland Ballroom, VIP entitles you to assualt others. The female bartender was extremely rude to my friends & me. She ignored us, used a cruel tone of voice when interacting with us and was confused by simple requests (ex. to split a check).

I have seen many shows at the Beachland Ballroom (large stage) & it's a great venue if you like the old standing room only type places. I have seen the great Ian Hunter (Mott the Hoople) in the ballroom many times. Sound has been great. They have a bar with beers on tap as well as craft cans. But if you want chairs & a shi shi atmosphere this place ain't for you. This is old school rock clubbing like it should be. Although I'd been inside the smaller Tavern before, I saw my first Tavern gig (small stage) last weekend. The staff is super friendly. Bartenders were great. They have a small menu and I had a really good grilled cheese & huge order of fries with aioli dipping sauce. Prices are cheap. If you come to a Tavern gig & want a table or chair (limited) get in line before doors open. It's a small bar. Again, this is a dive bar room which features great bands. Don't expect anything new or shiny (especially the restroom), but do expect fab music. They have a small parking lot to side & back, arrive early to get a space in the lot. Or park on street. Not a great neighborhood but not awful. Pizza joint across street & coffee shop down street are only other places to get food/drink. No hotels close by either (as in walkable to venue) Downtown Cleveland 15 min or so. So many awesome bands have played here over the years. If you live near Cleveland it's an experience you should try at least one. Oh and don't miss their cool basement record shop.

Chicken strips are very good. That's all I ate but the Ambience screams Cleveland's love for music

This place is awesome. Awesome. Awesomeness. Awesome. Awesome. Awesomely. Awesome. Awesome. This place is awesome. Awesome. Awesome.

This is the best place to see live music. The atmosphere has an intimacy and warmth that you don't find other places. Their food and drinks are top notch, and so is the service. This is the place to be. I always love the Sunday brunch and can't wait till they start it up again which I think I heard is the weekend of June!

Always an awesome experience. A Cleveland gem and neighborhood hang. Do yourself a favor and see some awesome live music.

Went once years ago for a concert, was a great, earthy, quality Cleveland experience.

My home away from home. Best place to see a show in the 216! Douche bag free zone for the most part. No chairs. Stand and dance, good grub and self serve water. A must, for any show where you have to shake your ass! In my humble opinion one of the best concert venues in the US of A. Wow, I still run into people and they never heard of the Beachland Ballroom. I am so baffled. Unless you have lived your whole life in Mentor, this is an inexcusable atrocity or testament to supreme lameness. WOW there goes my zen! I like it man , it feels good I love it!

I experienced the Beachland Ballroom as a touring musician and can say that their staff were beyond excellent. So many venues are concerned with the experience of the customers but not what goes on behind the scenes. Beachland is an exception and that speaks volumes of their professionalism and commitment to the experience of each person who walks through their doors.

I've been visiting the Beachland Ballroom and Tavern for years now. Off the top of my head, I've been to: concerts, album releases, burlesque shows, swing dances, performance art and more. Beachland is really a catch-all for fun programming and I love that they don't limit their programming to just concerts. They also have a clear dedication to supporting local artists, which I always will adore. They have a small parking lot but plenty of street parking exists in the neighborhood. The Waterloo area has seen so much development, and there's so much to do nearby, from vintage shopping to public art to an awesome pizza spot across the street (Citizen Pie). They also offer a weekend brunch that is fantastic. Sometimes, they even have two events going on at once as there's two totally separate areas in the venue (ballroom and tavern, duh). For me, the Beachland is an essential part of Cleveland's music scene. Give it a visit.

Beachland is awesome for a concert or a burlesque show! I've been here several times and I've always enjoyed my experience especially so now that the road out front is finished! I've never had a problem finding close by parking on the street and staff has always been pleasant when I call in to order tickets for a show (cheaper than buying online). I have not been here for brunch, so I can't really speak too much on the bar food, but the bartenders are great! Last night my friends and I chatted with Mike and he introduced up to this delicious beer called Shiner Holiday Cheer mmm. Anyways, even though this place isn't sparkly brand new, it has tons of character and history! I definitely suggest checking out a show here!

This review is specifically about brunch, this place does have alot of merit as a dive bar and music venue, but opening early for brunch is not their thing. The service was lowsy, and the food was all either soggy or burnt. These are ok for a dive bar but not great for brunch.

Oh Beachland, you never let me down. Service was great. I'm the type of person that likes to get to the point. Meaning, take my order, bring the food and drinks and try not to hover. I just like to be able to carry a conversation without having to stop constantly. This place let's me do that. Their food is fantastic. I LOVE their biscuits and gravy with the sausage gravy and home fries. It's a lot of food, I'm usually unable to finish it. However, today I was able too. Lol! The atmosphere is bar like. The music is a bit too loud, but at least it's good music. The staff is always friendly and happy. We'll most definitely be back.

Love the atmosphere. We came for the Rock N Roll flea market. Thank you Beachland Ballroom for hosting. Certainly took me back in time!! So much nostalgia. Have to come back and eat what we saw being served looked very homemade and healthy portions.

The Brunch here is really good!! Everything is made fresh and to order. The Corned Beef hash was fresh and NOT from a can. I loved it!! If you go here you have got to try the Homemade Sausage!! Excellent!! They have a really nice Brunch menu and nice choices. The prices are wonderful!! A DJ spinning nice tunes and a good place to people watch.

Really enjoyed my time at Beachland Ballroom when I drove down to see Nada Surf play a week or so ago. The venue is a nice size without feeling too huge or too small. Some of my favorite venues have a similar size/feel about them (Schubas in Chicago for one) and this one joins their ranks. It was hot as hades outside but inside it was actually almost cold which I appreciate (especially since our venue of similar size in Detroit is NOT air conditioned. Holy hell). Every spot had a great view, the sound was fabulous, and the staff was out of control nice! I walked up to the bar and asked the bartender for a G&T for myself and a "tasty local beer" for my fella who wanted to sample some of Cleveland's finest. He asked me a few questions including what kind of beers he liked to drink and handed me over a tasty double IPA from Great Lakes Brewing. As he was handing it to me someone in line behind me started chatting me up about how great that beer was and before too long we were all in a lovely conversation. So nice! I love the midwest. Everyone else I encountered at the venue was equally as lovely. Usually at shows I want to throttle at least one person around me for being a jerk but here, most everyone was pretty chill and fun. A few shouters but nothing crazy. I actually left without my blood pressure rising. Thumbs up! Excellent venue that I'm sure I'll be visiting again the future, especially since it's surprisingly not that far (about 2.5 hours) from Detroit. An easy trek if someone you really want to see is playing there.

Amazing Brunch. I have only had the luxury of dining in for brunch one time, but it was unlike any other brunch scene at noon on a Sunday. No wait to get a table and no crazy servers running around in chaos. Service was a bit slow, but we weren't in a hurry and frankly, this isn't a restaurant so I'm not blaming. The food was amazing, and there were options for everyone. I chose the turkey sandwich after seeing the man at the table next to me enjoy it as poached egg dripped on his face. Sold. Turkey, bacon, poached egg, tomato and avocado. Served with hash browns and deliciousness on multi grain bread. The Bloody Mary was garnished with pickled veggies; green beans, cauliflower, and a carrot. It was a nice twist on the classic. They also feature ginger infused vodka which gives a kick to their house made Bloody Mary mix. I will surely be back for more. Also, their vintage shop downstairs (This Way Out) was very nice and reasonably priced. Vintage clothes, records, jewelry, patches, and some awesome knick knacks. A lot of local goods. Perfect to look around in while waiting for or digesting your delicious breakfast.

I was here last night to see Pete McDonald's band. I say I was there to see his band because I know the bassist so that was the draw. However, I left a fan. They totally upstaged the headliner and I would be back to see Pete McDonald and co. anytime. Anyways, it was another phenom experience at the Beachland, complete with shopping in the basement. My gentleman caller picked up a few items by the Waitresses including a little cute pin that I had better see him wear.

5 stars for it being a music menu and for the awesome vintage shop downstairs. I've been to several shows and it's always great music and cheap drinks. 2.5 stars for brunch. I like the concept (brunch and music) and staff is nice but the food was meh. We tried the salmon and latkes and the chilaquiles. The lakes were like a salty undercooked pancake and just ruined the rest of it. The other dish was fine but nothing spectacular. So... In conclusion, Just come here for the music.

Really all I have to say is, meh. I haven't been here in a while, but I don't remember it being so dingy. I've honestly never experienced so many different smells in one place before. The lobby smelled like sewage, the thrift store smelled like musty moth balls, and the bathrooms smelled like sour milk. My nose had no idea what was going on. Now I do think this is a nice venue for what it is. Small with a vintage feel to it. The sound was a little off but that didn't bother me. I was also happy to see some ciders in the cooler. Not too many places carry Fox Barrel. I also like the idea of the thrift store in the basement, pretty unique. Also, ladies you better sit down for this one, they changed the toilet paper roll! It ran out halfway through the show and a woman came in to change it. I know! Unheard of! I guess I would just like to smell some nicer things next time I see a show here. That is all!

Never ate here, but have seen a couple shows here. Great place to see a band. PBR 24oz cans!

One of those places I've heard of a lot but never went to until recently when I got tickets to go see a concert there. I have yet to try the food but I really like the setup for a concert. Luckily there was free parking which is always great and the bar is in a back room and well lit which is nice for a concert. I could see their drink menu and had fast service. The only thing that was unfortunate were the bathrooms which only had two stalls. I know the venue is small and not their fault so I will not hold it against them. Thanks for a great concert experience!

The gf and I went here for brunch today. It was super cool. The only thing was it seemed like we needed a reservation, but it wasn't necessary. We sat at the bar. And were greeted by a super friendly girl. For our first round of drinks I went for a champagne cocktail called "Neil Diamonds cuff links" and my gf got a spin on a Bloody Mary called a bloody Maria. Both were super good. For our second round I went with a Bellini and my gf got the beachland buzz. So so good. I highly recommend getting their brunch cocktails. They are super delish and really reasonably priced. For our brunch entrees I went with the Deep South biscuits and sausage gravy and my gf got the pinto bean chilaquiles. All in an all it was a great experience and some great music was getting spun.

I am not rating the food as we have not tried it. We have been here a couple of times because our grandson plays in rock n' roll bands here as part of a program sponsored by School of Rock. It is a great venue for kids to perform in a professional setting and really develop their skills. This place is perfect for performances of this type.

Best brunch! Had chicken and waffles and a hula girl to drink. awesome atmosphere, great server and great bartender. Loved the vintage shop downstairs. Great experience definitely will go back!

Stopped in for brunch on a steamy Sunday afternoon. There was a really eclectic crowd noshing on delicious looking breakfast and brunch food. Hipsters. Bikers. Families. Old people. I was impressed to see so many different kinds of people hanging out. I'd made the trek to brunch to try out one of the many vegan options. I got a vegan scramble which consisted of tofu, greens, tomatoes, and some home fries. The tofu was a little bland, but I added a little hot sauce and presto, change-o, my meal was delicious. I also got some whole wheat toast. It was great. Not sure where they get their bread, but I could have eaten a whole loaf. My boyfriend got the pancake of the day, a sausage biscuit, and some home fries. He enjoyed absolutely everything he got and was impressed by how good everything tastes. Be forewarned, though. This isn't your grandma's foo foo brunch spot. (unless your grandma is a surly old Clevelander from Collinwood) Yes, the furniture is old. The AC doesn't work all that well. The servers and bartenders are down to earth folk. But...the food is so good, who cares about the ambiance. Definitely worth checking out! There's a reason why this spot wins for best brunch in multiple city polls.

Tribute to the Roxy.....Thank you, Beachland, for bringing incredible talant to Cleveland! Miss Peggy de Lune is amazing! Please more shows like this!!!!!

Bryce and Mia are amazing! Food was wonderful! Great service and bright personalities!

Holy cow. Just awesome. Literally found this place by accident. My husband came looking for the vintage shop (it's in the basement) but the 18 y.o. son wanted to eat. Did a quick scan of other Yelp reviews for Sunday Brunch and figured it was worth a shot. TOTALLY WORTH IT. Prices were more than reasonable - and the food was amazing! Love supporting locals and the food was A+++. Always look for the items highlighted on the menu. Had the house special Spicy Bloody Mary with bacon. Yummy pickled veggies were a surprise treat & not just garnishment. Hubs had the sausage & eggs with potatoes (we are 99% sure that the sausage came from the shop across the street), the kid had the fried chicken sandwich on their homemade buttermilk biscuits with a side of grits & I ate their version of Eggs Benedict - also on their biscuits with a side of grits and served with a creamy Asiago cheese sauce instead of hollandaise sauce. SO GOOD! Service was great - the host was a super nice guy - and the DJ they had spinning records provided the perfect soundtrack to a slow Sunday soul-tinged brunch.

I took my boo here to see Tank and the Bangas for her first indoor concert. The staff were all friendly and they serve their full dinner menu till midnight-which was great because we got there at 10pm and needed dinner. It did take a long time before any bartender finally came to get our order though and feeling ignored, especially when others come up after you and are served is never a great feeling. The place also has a vintage store underneath it, so you can do a little shopping in between sets or if you get there early.

As venues go it is okay but nothing much but they do get some great talent to play in this place. Ballroom is more of a oxymoron than what you would expect because it is seriously small. You really don't come here for the ambience you will come to hear some great music! There is WAY too much talking while the band's are playing....why pay to see a band when all your going to do is talk! Relax and enjoy the show!