Market Avenue Wine Bar

Wine and friends

in the heart of Ohio City

2521 Market Avenue · Cleveland OH 44113

...this ambient bar pairs an extensive wine list with plenty of small plates whipped together with seasonal, local ingredients from the nearby West Side Market. Market Avenue’s proximity to many of Ohio City’s restaurants makes it the perfect place to stop in for pre-dinner drinks, hand-chosen boutique wines, and artisan beers.  Don't forget the small plates to accompany your beverages.

Upcoming Events:

"Petal To The Metal", Join us to build your own bouquet of flowers with this mobile flower truck - Saturday, July 15th, 4- 7pm

 

"Forever Golden" - Come and get your Permanent jewelry (Clasp Free), Saturday, August 5th, 3:30-7pm

 

It's summer and Ohio City is buzzing with activity. Step onto our patio where the sun shines bright, glasses clink and laughter lingers in the air.  With a wine selection that is bursting with flavor and flair will guide you through an adventure of velvety reds, crisp whites and everything in between. Cheers to unforgettable moments.   See you soon.

 

PLEASE SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS We at the wine bar would like to invite our customers inside to social distance in our large space or we can do carry out at retail prices for ALL our wines and beers.

RELAX and PARTAKE

All the ingredients for a memorable night out!

Come in for our extensive wine list,
stay for the good times.

100s of Wines

Our epic wine list of over 300 labels features selections from the best appellations in the US, Europe, South America, Australia, and beyond

Plates to Share

Our menu features small plates and hors d'oeuvres packed with fresh local, seasonal ingredients sourced from our neighbors at the West Side Market

Full Cocktail & Beer Menu

Wine not your thing? We've got you covered! Our talented mixologists can put together your favorite cocktail or draw you a pint from one of our many craft beers on tap

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Tripadvisor Reviews

  • star rating  We so much enjoyed our outdoor dining here. Service and food and people watching were all great. Would return!

    avatar thumb AaronFWA
    May 26, 2021

    star rating  Food and venue were great. Every detail was covered. The private party room was perfect for our 40 plus guests. Parking was easy with a short walk to the wine... read more

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    February 28, 2020

    star rating  I went to the wine bar for a closed wedding reception. The interior is warm and inviting and perfectly elegant for a reception. The staff were helpful and the wine,... read more

    avatar thumb Kristen H
    January 6, 2019

    star rating  Visiting from out of state and an old friend suggested we meet up here for a drink. I wasn't familiar with the area, so it was a little hard to... read more

    avatar thumb 241jeanneb
    April 2, 2018
  • star rating  We relaxed with a bottle of Amarone and a cheese platter after a stroll through the West Side Market. Low keyed, and a really well trained staff makes this a... read more

    avatar thumb Martysfo
    September 9, 2017

    star rating  Great selection of wines by the bottle and the glass. Staff can answer questions about everything they stock. The charcuterie board is a steal and comes with a bonus of... read more

    avatar thumb 488stephanief
    June 27, 2017

    star rating  Great selection of wines by the bottle and the glass. Staff can answer questions about everything they stock. The charcuterie board is a steal and comes with a... read more

    stephanieCLE
    June 27, 2017

    star rating  After all these years, still our favorite wine bar. Everyone knows our name, they have a great selection of wines, knowledgeable staff who can always help you make a choice.... read more

    avatar thumb skm4444
    March 29, 2017
  • star rating  Rob, the owner is fantastic! The wine bar has a wonderful selection of beer & wines! The atomosphere is excellent & Rob was awesome guiding us thru the menu listening... read more

    avatar thumb TimB929
    February 12, 2017

    star rating  We really enjoyed the quiet reserved atmosphere at the Market Avenue Wine bar. Our servers were very knowledgeable concerning the wine selection. We also had the cheese tray and it... read more

    avatar thumb 419tedl
    January 31, 2017

    star rating  Great atmosphere - We really enjoyed the quiet reserved atmosphere at the Market Avenue Wine bar. Our servers were very knowledgeable concerning the wine selection. We also had the cheese tray and it... read more

    avatar thumb Ted L
    January 31, 2017

    star rating  Good wine bar in Ohio City. I enjoy the interior space, with large windows looking onto Market Avenue, as well as the patio. Typically has a fairly quiet atmosphere. The... read more

    avatar thumb tweedy1000
    July 16, 2016
  • star rating  I really had to rate this place 5 cause it is everything an European needs in Cleveland. After a really tiring day at work, who does not need a glass... read more

    avatar thumb picchio85
    May 25, 2016

    star rating  We had a great experience stopping by this wine bar. The staff was friendly and made a good wine suggestion. Good atmosphere for a couple or a small group of... read more

    avatar thumb B6334TRlizm
    January 16, 2016

    star rating  This is my favorite place in Ohio City to get a great glass of wine and sit and talk with a friend. The selection is wonderful and the prices are... read more

    avatar thumb lmstrad83
    December 13, 2015

    star rating  My wife and I just stopped by for some wine after the GLBC tour. She's not a beer person so this was a nice alternative for a glass (or several... read more

    avatar thumb Justin F
    November 14, 2015
  • star rating  Don't get me wrong, this is a great place, but just appears to off a bit. The bathrooms stunk and dirty. Calm me crazy, but having terrible bathrooms is a... read more

    avatar thumb Craigtobias
    September 28, 2015

    star rating  We had a great experience stopping by this wine bar. The staff was friendly and made a good wine suggestion. Good atmosphere for a couple or a small group of... read more

    avatar thumb B6334TRlizm
    January 16, 2016

    star rating  This is my favorite place in Ohio City to get a great glass of wine and sit and talk with a friend. The selection is wonderful and the prices are... read more

    avatar thumb lmstrad83
    December 13, 2015

    star rating  My wife and I just stopped by for some wine after the GLBC tour. She's not a beer person so this was a nice alternative for a glass (or several... read more

    avatar thumb Justin F
    November 14, 2015

Yelp Reviews

Market Avenue Wine Bar
4.5
Based on 109 Reviews
Ricardo Q.
Ricardo Q.
2023-07-16 11:13:54
When in Cleveland you must try this place!! The wines are amazing, the small plates are delicious, the service and ambiance is great for any type of... read more
Rosetta D.
Rosetta D.
2023-05-08 07:23:02
A great wine bar. We had our family and friends Christmas party on December 26. We were very well taken care of. The party room is comfortable and beautiful. read more
Lauren G.
Lauren G.
2023-02-27 09:50:40
Great atmosphere and vibe! Chic decorations and comfortable seating- The girl working was very nice and helpful and the wines/small plates are read more
Vivian H.
Vivian H.
2022-11-30 08:20:06
What a hidden gem! We came here on a whim while waiting on a table at a neighboring restaurant, but this wine bar won our love easily from the get go. It's... read more
Emily P.
Emily P.
2022-11-29 19:51:51
I was excited to come here and stopped by with my friend who lives near by. It's a super cute spot and I love anywhere quaint that offers wine and cheese,... read more
Sherry T.
Sherry T.
2022-09-05 15:27:24
OMG. I paid $16.20 for a glass of Chardonnay. I practically bought the bottle didn't I? Needless to say without being nasty I will never come back nor would... read more
Cara L.
Cara L.
2022-06-17 04:08:47
I have lived in Cleveland for over 10 years, lived in Ohio City for a few years and somehow, only recently came here for the first time!I visited with a... read more
Penelope H.
Penelope H.
2022-01-08 14:28:29
Dimly lit and cozy, Market Avenue Wine Bar is a great spot to enjoy a glass of wine.When it's warm, they have outdoor seating atop a cobblestone strip. My... read more
Catie T.
Catie T.
2022-01-05 14:19:51
This place is absolutely wonderful! Very lovely inside and they also have a few small tables out front when it is nice out. It is on a cute little somewhat... read more
Amy J.
Amy J.
2021-11-18 07:43:39
Very cozy beautiful yet roomy back event space. We had a wine tasting with charcuterie boards set up. Vintage even Victorian style furniture. Multiple of... read more
Anna A.
Anna A.
2021-05-02 05:49:22
My husband and I stopped in to share a bottle of wine and a cheese board. The wine selection is excellent and the cheese board was delicious. Three... read more
A. B.
A. B.
2021-01-30 17:20:29
LOL. This place is an overpriced joke. Waitress ignored us. Couldn't even stand at our table long enough to answer a question. Food is served on non-food... read more
Debra V.
Debra V.
2020-09-20 15:56:32
Since 1994 this beer and wine bar is cozy and quaint. It's definitely a stop when I'm in Ohio City. Find it with the small shops on the pedestrian street.... read more
Jenny P.
Jenny P.
2020-02-15 16:54:40
It's 7:51 and I'm in a stall with no toilet paper...we drove 20 minutes in an Uber because my husband had one good experience here 8 years ago. Still... read more
Divya B.
Divya B.
2020-01-17 06:19:24
Love this cozy spot! They've got a huge selection of wines many of which are reasonably priced. Bar seating and tables + seating also available. If you're... read more
Cindy L.
Cindy L.
2019-11-10 17:43:02
Their wine selection is amazing!!!!I have been looking for pinot blanc in Cleveland, and this place finally had it! Their patio space was nice. Highly... read more
Meredith S.
Meredith S.
2019-10-01 15:21:31
Cozy. Consistent. Lovely wines. Tasty little bites to pair with wines. Friendly service. There is a reason this continues to be a beloved Cleveland tourist... read more
Nikki T.
Nikki T.
2018-04-05 20:39:30
This place is super cute. Dim lighting, wine and chandeliers I'm in. There are some appetizer, finger food options I did not try the food but would like to... read more

Google Reviews

Market Avenue Wine Bar
4.6
Based on 116 reviews
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Marjorie Uncapher
Marjorie Uncapher
00:17 14 Dec 22
My friends and I love it here. The bartender is very nice and they have a great selection!
Curtis Cupach
Curtis Cupach
19:45 13 Dec 22
Not a great experience - lots of drunken bickering and arguments taking over the atmosphere of the bar. Bartender and... her friends seemed more concerned about gossiping than de-escalating the absurd behavior of belligerent customers.read more
Teasia Glover
Teasia Glover
20:09 01 Nov 22
Yesterday October 31st i had my first racial experience, I walked into this location at11:00pm, I then asked the... bartender where was the restroom so I can head there before I place an order. The bartender then stated "I'm sorry we are actually closed, " but there were 3 white men sitting at the bar. So he then stated"we actually don't have a public restroom" I then stated "this is a public bar but you don't have a public restroom?" The bartender started stuttering over his words and then tried to point to where the bathroom was And at that point I was so disgusted I just left the establishment. Whoever owns this place definitely needs to do better with who they hire. What' a jerk.read more
Stasha Powell
Stasha Powell
02:20 30 Oct 22
My book club met here and it was so fun and chill. Adam was very attentive.
Kathleen
Kathleen
14:02 28 Aug 22
Charming little place with friendly staff. The wine dinner was excellent.
Cookee townsend
Cookee townsend
19:15 12 Aug 22
Charcuterie boards 💕 exceptional wines. Lovely atmosphere. Exquisite experience.
Jim Wallace
Jim Wallace
21:32 29 Apr 22
Good selection of wines. Started out with a Tempfranillo which was quite decent. Nice ambience, which is important when... drinking wine. And a friendly hostess.read more
Brian Rini
Brian Rini
16:52 24 Oct 21
Very nice place
Goran
Goran
00:19 28 Sep 21
We stopped in at around 8:30 after our anniversary dinner with plans on ordering the baked brie and a bottle of wine.... We stood at the bar for around ten minutes waiting to be served and it was apparent that all of the attention was on the private comedy show in the back room. When we were finally able to order a drink, we were told that the $9 cabernet on the board was sold out without offering an alternative, we then ordered 2 glasses of the $9.00 blend, and were told that the total was actually $21.60 due to tax. Apparently the older female bartender adds a 20% tip to each order. We only drank half of the wine as it was too sweet, we had to ask for our own glasses of water, and no one asked us if we wanted to see a menu. Very disappointing experience, and put a damper on our anniversary celebration. Hate to leave a negative review as it's hard to find good help these days, but we're still disappointed 2 days later.read more
Elisabeth Eitel Young
Elisabeth Eitel Young
20:42 20 Sep 21
This place is AMAZING for private parties hosting people who are wine lovers! They have a giant back room called the... Burgundy Room that is plush and stylish and perfect for parting and mingling! Owners made us a cheese and charcuterie spread for $15 per person that also included some Greek nibbles … we were SO HAPPY with the food and wine and whole experience! Thank you Julie and everyone else at Market Ave. Wine Bar 🍷read more
Tod Bowen
Tod Bowen
11:59 08 Sep 21
I stopped in for a drink while I was in the area for an event. The drink was excellent, the place has a great low-key... feel, and the bartender was friendly, welcoming and helpful.read more
D Blankenship
D Blankenship
02:27 19 Aug 21
Went on a busy weeknight during a comedy show. Bartenders were fast and kind. The seating arrangement is a little odd,... but it worked for the vibe of the place. If wine is your thing, you won't be disappointed. Didn't try the other drinks or food.read more
Austin White
Austin White
01:24 10 Jul 21
Best wine bar in Cleveland and great small plate options. A Cleveland staple for anyone looking for a lovely time.... Great bartenders who need a raise.read more
Anna Starr
Anna Starr
18:53 30 Jun 21
Loved my bartender
Earthly “Donnie Monk” Donnie
Earthly “Donnie Monk” Donnie
01:36 06 Jan 21
I felt a bit uncomfortable, I suspect the waiter assumed my fiancé and friend and I were not going to pay. I do not... believe it is worth the amount that I spent. It was nice to sit and enjoy my meal for nearly 100 dollars. I just cant get over wine and hummus reaching that amount.read more
Ron Ekstrom
Ron Ekstrom
13:29 02 Nov 20
Great service and friendly staff. Wine was also good.
amal sliman
amal sliman
00:03 01 Sep 20
Great hospitality and awesome wine list to choose from!
Stephen Bank
Stephen Bank
14:43 02 Aug 20
Great selection of wines worldwide, friendly helpful staff. Open during COVID with all the necessary precautions.... Beautiful small patio out front. Highly recommend.read more
Dan Hughes
Dan Hughes
00:24 30 May 20
Great place! Awesome selection of beer, wine, and cocktails. Something for everyone. Owner is very nice and down to... earth. Best of luck!read more
Toby Ahmed
Toby Ahmed
14:07 17 Jan 20
My favorite side for Tapas/Small Plates. Most of the foods here are Quick meal items. Some of their famous items are... Baked Brie, Meat, and Cheese Tray, Olive Tapenade, Hummus Plate. I got an interesting collection of drinks at the wine bar also.read more
Nektarios Katsifarakis
Nektarios Katsifarakis
05:24 22 Dec 19
Cozy, quaint with a Victorian touch, this wine bar along a cobblestone road should not be missed. Hors d'oeuvres are... also available.read more
James Clarkson
James Clarkson
18:42 08 Oct 19
Knowledgeable staff, great selection with some quality wines. Watch the year ordered and given. Our first bottle was... a better vintage than was listed and the second bottle was a lower value wine than listed so it balanced out for us. Prices are reasonable for the quality and selection.read more
Barb Hornbeek
Barb Hornbeek
11:52 23 Mar 19
Excellent cozy atmosphere, quiet, able to hold great conversation. Our wine master was a great help and he found us an... awesome new wine. Have been here multiple times.read more
Ithaca Court
Ithaca Court
11:25 23 Feb 18
I once brought a date here who called this place 'perfect'. And I was on a first date, and she was smart and lovely and... the night was perfect. But despite all that, we didn't click, and after I walked her to her car later that night, I called the girl I did click with and we're still together 9 years later. This little wine bar is magic to me, because it was able to define how even if the atmosphere and environment is everything you could want, it is most important to be sure of what's inside.read more
Brian Whitford
Brian Whitford
00:40 06 May 17
Great wine selection with a great staff that knows their wines.
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