The 10 Best Bars to Celebrate the New Year in Ohio!

Do you have your New Year’s Eve plans yet? If not, we’re here to help. There are plenty of bars—from the lavish to the laid back—where you and your friends can raise a glass to the new year and dance the night away in style. Here are the 10 best bars to celebrate the New Year in Ohio! 

1. Liquid, Cleveland, OH

Dance the night away at Liquid’s New Year’s Eve bash in Cleveland. Doors open at 7 p.m. and special drink packages are available early on. There will also be DJs and lots of fun before and after midnight. 

2. MadTree Taproom, Cincinnati, OH

For drinks, food, and a live DJ, head to the MadTree Taproom in Cincinnati. This large, bustling taproom is the perfect place to ring in the new year with close friends.

3. Fleetwood’s Tap Room, Toledo, OH

Head to Fleetwood’s Tap Room for the ultimate New Year’s Eve Dance Party. Sip on craft beer and dance the night away to tunes from local DJs—or head upstairs for live music all night long.

Opening Day was 👌

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4. Wild Eagle Saloon, Cleveland, OH

The Wild Eagle Salon will be hosting its New Year’s Eve Bash celebration featuring a beer toast at midnight as well as draft beer cards. There is also a special NYE package that includes an overnight stay at the nearby Comfort Inn.

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5. Park Street Cantina, Columbus, OH

For an exciting but laid back night out, head to the Park Street Cantina for their annual New Year’s Eve Bash. With top-notch DJs and bartenders, and plenty of tequila, you and your friends will have a blast ringing in the new year. 

Bass bangin! #bass #edm #dance #electro #fouronthefloor #bassmusic #house #asseenincolumbus @thegdex

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6. Howl at the Moon Splitsville, Cincinnati, OH

Make your plans to ring in the New Year at Howl at the Moon Splitsville. NYE packages include drink tickets, a gourmet dinner buffet, and a complimentary champagne toast.

7. East End Restaurant & Bar, Cleveland, OH

Start your new year off right at the East End Restaurant & Bar in Cleveland. Doors open at 3 p.m. and New Year’s packages include a finger foods buffet, an open bar, wine, and a champagne toast at midnight.

Happy Sunday! Join us for #SundayFunday from 3-8pm $100 Moët all day - Soundtrack by @djflacoflash & @coreygrand

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8. Hollywood Casino, Toledo, OH

This New Year’s Eve, the Hollywood Casino in Toledo will be hosting a New Year’s Eve boogie featuring the band Disco Inferno. Doors open at 9 p.m. but get there early for other fun happenings.

9. The Big Bang Dueling Piano Bar, Columbus, OH

The Big Bang Columbus is the place to be this New Year's Eve. Party all night long with singing, laughing, and dancing. Special NYE packages include private cocktail, food, and drink specials. 

Saturday night is turning up at @bigbangcolumbus! #asseenincolumbus #cbus #duelingpianos

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10. Margaritaville, Cleveland, OH

Ring in the New Year with a tropical escape and the Boat Drinks Band at Margaritaville in Cleveland. Bar drinks and food will be available as well as party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.

Ready for the weekend!

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