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Where can you get a Guinness at an Irish pub in Cleveland?

Cleveland has Irish pubs in three different areas: Downtown's East 4th, Detroit Avenue by the waterfront, and the Gordon Square arts district.

In Cleveland, choosing an Irish pub can also mean choosing a neighborhood. Downtown's East 4th area revolves around restaurants, theatres, and sports venues; Detroit Avenue faces the city's west-side waterfront; Gordon Square mixes arts spaces, local shops, and homes. RTA connects Downtown with western neighborhoods by bus and rail, but each pub sits in a different place, so check the exact route instead of assuming they form a short stroll. This guide brings together three venues where Guinness appears on the menu or in recent location-specific references.

Founded in 1997 according to its website, Flannery's Pub is the most convenient choice before or after a Downtown event. Its current menu includes fish and chips, a Reuben, Irish stew, and fries with Guinness gravy; the pub also explains that Prospect and Euclid garages operate independently and valet has variable rates. The Harp at 4408 Detroit Avenue pairs boxty and shepherd's pie with Guinness Draught reported in recent check-ins at that location, plus a west-side view of Downtown. Its patio and live music make it a longer visit, especially in warm weather.

In Gordon Square, Stone Mad offers a different scale: an oak room, fireplace, stone patio, bocce, live music, and seasonal dinners. Its official website names Guinness and publishes menus, events, and private-party options. Google reviews mention the patio, bocce games, atmosphere, and dishes such as chicken pot pie or shepherd's pie. This is not only a sports bar: the visit may revolve around dinner, a performance, or a social activity, so the event calendar helps you choose the right night.

Customer comments praise the locations, Irish cooking, and service, but each venue changes with concerts, games, and weekends. For one night, Flannery's pairs with East 4th and Downtown; The Harp suits a west-side plan and skyline view; Stone Mad works with a Gordon Square outing. Check current hours and menus, which may change on event days; reserve seasonal dinners and verify draft beer on the current list. If your trip crosses neighborhoods, check the RTA network or plan a drive instead of assuming the pubs are walkable from one another.

The Harp, Flannery’s Pub, and Stone Mad Pub profiles add details on menus, services, and atmosphere. The Harp · Flannery's Pub · Stone Mad Pub

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Sources & references

Sources for the information and reporting discussed in this guide.

  1. Ubicación, menú, horario, entretenimiento y patio ↗ Primary source This Is Cleveland · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Directorio turístico oficial: dirección, teléfono, horarios, Irish cuisine, boxty, shepherd's pie, música en vivo, cerveza de barril, patio y datos de aparcamiento/servicios generales.

  2. Official website of The Harp ↗ Primary source The Harp · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  3. Official website of Flannery's Pub ↗ Primary source Flannery's Pub · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  4. Official website of Flannery's Pub ↗ Primary source Flannery's Pub · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  5. Official website of Flannery's Pub ↗ Primary source Flannery's Pub · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  6. Official website of Flannery's Pub ↗ Primary source Flannery's Pub · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  7. Official website of Stone Mad Pub ↗ Primary source Stone Mad Pub · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  8. Ficha local de turismo y contexto de Gordon Square ↗ Primary source This Is Cleveland · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Directorio de Destination Cleveland: dirección, horario y ubicación en Gordon Square Arts District, detalles del patio, decoración y menú preparado a diario.

  9. Official website of Stone Mad Pub ↗ Primary source Stone Mad Pub · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  10. Official website of Stone Mad Pub ↗ Primary source Stone Mad Pub · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  11. Neighborhood and transit map ↗ Primary source Destination Cleveland · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Mapa oficial turístico con barrios, líneas de tren y estaciones, incluido Detroit-Shoreway, Downtown, W. 25th–Ohio City y conexiones RTA.

  12. Official website ↗ Primary source Flannery's Pub · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  13. The Harp, comida y patio ↗ Primary source This Is Cleveland · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Directorio turístico oficial describe cocina irlandesa, música, cerveza de barril, patio y el contexto del centro desde Detroit Avenue.

  14. Stone Mad y Gordon Square ↗ Primary source This Is Cleveland · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Ubica el pub en Gordon Square Arts District y describe interior, patio y cocina.

  15. Official logo: the-harp-cleveland ↗ Primary source Official business website · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  16. Official photograph: the-harp-cleveland-1.webp ↗ Primary source Official business website · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  17. Official photograph: the-harp-cleveland-2.webp ↗ Primary source Official business website · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  18. Official logo: flannerys-pub-cleveland ↗ Primary source Official business website · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  19. Official photograph: flannerys-pub-1.webp ↗ Primary source Official business website · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  20. Official photograph: flannerys-pub-2.webp ↗ Primary source Official business website · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  21. Official logo: stone-mad-pub-cleveland ↗ Primary source Official business website · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  22. Official photograph: stone-mad-pub-1.webp ↗ Primary source Official business website · Accessed October 22, 2026

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  23. Guinness Draught registrado en esta sede ↗ Secondary source Untappd · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Registros recientes de consumidores (mayo-junio de 2026) muestran Guinness Draught servido en la sede de 4408 Detroit Avenue; la oferta de barril puede cambiar.

  24. Reseñas Google Maps de la sede Detroit Avenue, consultadas 2026-10-22 ↗ Secondary source Restaurant Guru / Google Maps · Accessed October 22, 2026

    La ficha exacta de 4408 Detroit Ave, actualizada el 15 de agosto de 2026, atribuye a Google 4.6/5 y 2,024 reseñas. Los temas visibles incluyen patio, menú irlandés, Guinness, vista y música; impresiones de visitantes.

  25. Reseñas Google Maps de la sede Prospect Avenue, consultadas 2026-10-22 ↗ Secondary source Restaurant Guru / Google Maps · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Ficha de 323 Prospect Ave E lista 4.3/5 y 2,199 opiniones Google. Entre los temas visibles recientes aparecen eventos, Guinness, comida, ambiente y atención; opinión de usuarios, no una garantía.

  26. Reseñas Google Maps de la sede West 65th, consultadas 2026-10-22 ↗ Secondary source Birdeye / Google Maps · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Ficha exacta de 1306 W 65th St, 4.6/5; la página distingue 1,191 opiniones de Google y dos de otras fuentes. Comentarios y datos generales de negocio no equivalen a garantía.