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The Hawk

Google (105) 3.8

Tripadvisor (2) 2.0

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Visitors praise The Hawk for its friendly and attentive bartenders, inclusive atmosphere, and strong sense of community, with some calling it a key destination. However, some find the venue to be dirty and question its appeal.

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G3.8 🦉2.0

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Address

11217 Detroit Ave, Cleveland

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Phone

+1 216-521-5443

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Website

thehawkcleveland.com

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About this place The Hawk

The Hawk is a gay dive bar at 11217 Detroit Avenue on Cleveland's west side. It has been a gay bar since 1976, when it opened as the Tomahawk. It's a quiet room for talking rather than dancing, with a pool table, a jukebox, cheap drinks and a rear patio. Reviewers mention friendly bartenders, and the bar hosts a community Thanksgiving meal. Listed hours are noon to 2:30am every day. No Class is next door, and Twist and Cocktails are a few minutes away along Clifton Boulevard and Detroit Avenue. Google reviews average 3.8 from about 110 ratings.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 02:30

Monday 12:00-02:30

Tuesday 12:00-02:30

Wednesday 12:00-02:30

Thursday 12:00-02:30

Friday 12:00-02:30

Saturday 12:00-02:30

Sunday 12:00-02:30

Features

Gay Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Dive bar Local favorite Dive bar Outdoor terrace Pool Evening venue Late night (after midnight)

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3.8

★★★★★

105 reviews

Based on 105 Google reviews.

bradley siegfried May 2026

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Major Reed May 2026

★★★★★

Alex is a very great bartender he takes care of business at the bar The HAWK and we all love him down.

Federico Guerrero Apr 2026

★★★★★

Great place to share w friends !

Brittany Rowdy Mar 2026

★★★★★

Richard Colvin Mar 2026

★★★★★

I love the dirty bird (THE HAWK)

Kim Barden Feb 2026

★★★★★

Gloria is so personable and is always so kind to us. She really knows how to make those Long Islands n she jams out to my fav Bob Marley! Cant wait to go back! Xo

Abbey H Feb 2026

★★★★★

The Hawk is one of the best and inclusive dive bars in the area. John the bartender makes a great cocktail and is always very attentive, he definitely cares about the patrons. Love this bar