West End Tavern

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

Thought we'd use today's post to highlight another historic NEO bar that hangs on our walls at West End:

Lenihan's Bar & Grill stood as a quintessential neighborhood tavern at the corner of West 65th Street and Detroit Avenue in Cleveland’s Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood. Captured in an archival photograph on a rainy day in 1940, the establishment offers a glimpse into the working-class culture that defined Cleveland during its industrial heyday.

💸 From Bank Vaults to B**r Taps
The structure housing Lenihan’s originally served as a neighborhood branch for the Cleveland Trust Company. Following the repeal of Prohibition, the building was repurposed into a commercial tavern. The owners adapted the sturdy architectural foundation—including hand-painted exterior signage announcing "Lenihan's Bar & Grill"—into a sprawling community space.

🏭 The 1940 Atmosphere
By 1940, Lenihan’s functioned as a full-service, high-volume tavern tailored to the schedules of local industrial workers. Period storefront signs show the business offered:

"W**e & B**r to Take Out": A convenient option for laborers heading home after shifts at nearby manufacturing facilities.

A Dedicated "Lunch Room": A space serving fast, affordable meals alongside drinks.

Everyday Amenities: Convenient access to quick bites, ci**rs, and daily essentials for neighborhood residents.

🚋 Hub of an Immigrant Community
During the mid-20th century, the Detroit-Shoreway corridor was populated heavily by Irish, Italian, and Romanian immigrants working the nearby docks, railyards, and industrial plants. Establishments like Lenihan’s served as crucial social centers where neighbors gathered to share local news, relax, and utilize financial services—often taking advantage of the building's former bank infrastructure for check-cashing.

🎭 The Intersection Today
Though Lenihan's is no longer open, the intersection of West 65th and Detroit remains a central hub of the Detroit-Shoreway district. Today, the location anchors the Gordon Square Arts District, surrounded by theaters, local restaurants, and historic architecture that preserves the structural framework seen in mid-century photographs.

09/29/2026

Need we say more? OK, we will...

3 tacos for $7 with your choice of protein. for ! 🍺🌮

https://westendtav.com
216-521-7684
18514 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH

09/28/2026

1/2 off wings all day today! 6 wings only $4 😎

All happy hour specials today at https://westendtav.com

18514 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH
216-521-7684

09/27/2026

🍳 Brunch again today (10a - 1p) 🏈 The Browns kick-off at 1. We'll have the sound on and game specials, so !

Brunch menu and cocktails at https://westendtav.com

18514 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH
216-521-7684

09/26/2026

🍳 Brunch today from 10a - 1p AND 🏈 Ohio State kicks off at Noon against Illinois so !

Brunch menu and cocktails at https://westendtav.com

18514 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH
216-521-7684

09/26/2026

🏈 Saturday: Brunch 'n Buckeyes @ Noon
🏈 Sunday: Brunch 'n Browns @ 1
⚾ Guardians play to clinch the division all weekend too!

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216-521-7684
18514 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH

09/25/2026

You know where to go! Or, have it delivered through DoorDash or Uber Eats. Start your order @ https://westendtav.com 🍕🌛

09/23/2026

LAST CALL! Grab your book for tomorrow's private conversation about sanely navigating the insane world of youth sports with author David Murray! Doors open at 5:30. You can buy a copy here at the tavern!

https://www.loganberrybooks.com/product/soccer-dad

09/22/2026

HUGE series for the Guards starts today in baseball's oldest stadium—come watch at our place. 🌮 It's all day long. 🍺 Happy hour now til 6. ⚾ First pitch at 6:45

216-521-7684
18514 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH
https://westendtav.com