The Winchester Music Tavern

We initially went to the Winchester for a Goth Brunch, but ended up sitting in the front bar area. They were having the Goth Brunch in the back of the building where they have concerts. I have driven by the Winchester many times and have wanted to go in. They have a vegan night every Monday which is appealing. The bar was very nice with just enough seating. We sat ourselves and were given menus right away. The staff was very nice and helpful. I ordered the tofu scramble, which was good. The tofu itself was a little on the salty side for me and the potatoes were dry. I still enjoyed the meal.I ordered the Moist Pickles. They are named after one of owners whose name is DJ Moist. They were spicy and good. I will be going back for vegan night.

This place was cute. Spent most of our time outside with friends so always a good time. The bartenders were sweet and would always help us and serve us well. We did not get food so don't want to speak on it. But overall love this little place. They have a concert venue in the back so I would like to experience that next time.

This is a bar that has a lot of fun events and have a decent utilization of the space they have available. My only complaint really is the food which has more bark than its bite.

Fantastic music venue in Lakewood. This place is in my top 5 places to see a show in Cleveland. The bands that play here are always great. Drink prices are great too! Haven't tried the food, so I can't comment on that. Service is always good here. If you are a fan of live music and entertainment, this place is a must visit!

The brunch I had was great. Tried the Biscuits and Gravy based on a recommendation from the bartender and it was absolutely delicious! Would go back again. The service was great as well. Good hidden brunch spot.

Y'all, I love this place! I've been here for Drag Shows, Plant Bingo, Vinyl Sales, and just for dinner and drinks and I've had such a splendid time on each visit! The Winchester is located in a prime area of Lakewood with plenty of stereo parking within a block. The front half of the building is a bar and restaurant and the back is the venue, where you can also order drinks and food. The venue space is decent sized and the stage is huge, which was great for drag. I always find that The Winchester is always pretty organized, even on days when they are understaff, they make it work and make sure everyone gets taken care of. It's such a fun spot! There's honestly nothing special about the way that it's decorated and the bathroom situation isn't great but overall the vibes are good and they host a bunch of great events. Love this place!

Very cool dive bar/tavern located on Madison in Eastern Lakewood. With Cleveland Burger Week having some vegetarian options I figured to give them a try. The Winchester menu is vegetarian/vegan friendly and was by far the best and best designed burger version offered.While very hip and happening, the Winchester is still welcoming to all, I sat at the bar and was treated well; also noticed that families were there eating. Nothing too overdone with the decor, although there is a stuffed racoon over the bar.Took a bit for the burger to come out, although well worth the wait. An impossible burger, topped with housemade vegan sausage, tomato sauce on a garlic bun; a real flavor bomb with great textures. Rather then coming up with the easiest vegetarian burger alternative, the Winchester put some real thought and attention to detail into their option.A cool and relaxed option in Lakewood for vegan/vegetarian food. Looks like a great place to see some smaller concerts or just hang out.

If you are vegan or gluten-free, this place is for you, friends! I first stumbled upon The Winchester last year during Cleveland Burger Week and was impressed with their submission, but I never made it back around until almost a year later. Although technically a music venue and bar, this little hole in the wall has a great food selection that specializes in brunch and dinner items. The dining area isn't large and they don't do table service, so you need to walk up to the bar to order. The service could be better - the bar tender barely acknowledged us when we came in and waited about 5 minutes before she explained the ordering situation - but the food made up for what the service lacked. The menu is loaded with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options. Something to satisfy every taste and diet, really. My husband and I both ordered the Winchester burger and upgraded to the rosemary fries. The only complaint I have is that for all the GF options they have, they don't carry GF buns or bread, so I had to just eat mine without. The burger is actually a double burger with sharp cheddar, crispy bacon, herbed Mayo, micro greens, and tomato. It was outstanding. The fries came out in a heaping pile with apple cider aioli, balsamic glaze, green onions and garlic and Rosemary. All of this for only $14. The bartender didn't check on us much and I had to run to the kitchen window and ask for Mayo since the cook forgot it because I didn't get a bun, so I'm not rating the service high on the charts here, but the food was worth coming back for sure. I'm excited to try other items on the menu and maybe even catching a show one night. I also see that they offer a fish fry during lent but our server couldn't give me any details about the type of fish or what comes with it. If you're in the area, I'd definitely check this place out. Great food, reasonable prices and a menu that suits everyone's needs.

Came here as our Stop #2 during CLE Burger Week, but did it as takeout so we could enjoy some other side dishes we had already cooked at home.I ordered two burger and a side of their fries. When our Birdtown burgers (pretzel bun, cheese curds, bacon jam, sun dried tomato aioli, pickled red onions, house pickles) arrived home, they were dry and had too many sweet tastes that overpowered the savory aspects...especially the pretzel bun. Both my wife and I prefer the savory flavor profiles, so for us this burger combo just did not hit the spot, and certainly doing the meal takeout style made for a less-than-fresh burger experience (which is on us).The rosemary garlic fries were quite good, especially with the aioli dipping sauce. They stayed hot all the way home and we had leftovers to enjoy over the weekend.Will have to give these folks another try, but this time at an outside table, in person.

Did you know that Mondays are vegan here? Enter Mom of 2 vegetarians who is thrilled to find places to have our "Mom-and baby Dates"! I've been here in the past to see bands- so I was delighted to hear that the Winchester can also be a happy place to dine. This evening was rather snowy, and parking was a bit stressful due to the massive snow piles the plows left behind. Today it was 3 of us. Daughter G and her pal H. G was pretty psyched to try the bean burrito- which is what I had- and G opted for an impossible burger instead (my butterfly changes her mind a lot). G's friend H opted for the grilled cheese- as she is seeking the best grilled cheese she can find. This one did not disappoint either. Service was great, it wasn't packed though, and that always makes me a little sad. This is why I support businesses offering alternative menus like Vegan Nights at the Winchester.