The Hawk

Friendly little joint, super divey, but the drinks are nice and cheap, and the company is pretty nice. Deceivingly spacious inside.

Creepy and a total dive. Last time I went I got cornered by an old man with bad skin.

Went with a couple friends on Saturday. I should have known it was a gay bar, by the florescent rainbow in the window. Not really one for gay bars because I am a straight female. But once inside, I was surrounded by nothing but compliments of how beautiful I was. Lol! The drinks were inexpensive and good, and the people were nothing but smiley faces. Probably wouldn’t be first bar of choice to go to being a heterosexual woman, but I definitely enjoyed myself.

This divey, little spot serves up some very, very generous, cheap drinks. And like many other Unilocalers have mentioned, everyone is welcome here!
First, $ 24 for 6 tall tequilas on the rocks. I’m sorry… what?! No, I did NOT have all 6. But are you kidding me with those prices? And when I say «tall» I mean some of the most generous pours I’ve seen in a long time. And I used to bartend (and make my own drinks, ha!)
Secondly, as I mentioned, this place is a glorious mixing pot of all, and it’s frickin’ awesome. I feel like that’s something that’s missing from a lot of bars and nightclubs in this area. Everyone was cheering for the Cavs, chatting it up – just a warm, inviting atmosphere.
I’d say just about the only thing I wasn’t a huge fan of was the blasting teeny-​bop dance music. But this is a hyrbid mix of a dive bar and a nightclub. And with the atmosphere and those prices – I think I can deal with the tunes.
Can’t wait to come back!

Lots of fun. Local neighborhood bar that is very small and cramped however it adds to the friendly feel. Visited on a Friday and Saturday and both nights was packed. Drinks are affordable and stiff. Definitely will return to this scene of the crime :-) to hang out with friends and enjoy libations!

For a «drive» bar, I really like The Hawk. The drinks are cheap and strong and you never feel bothered or uncomfortable. One tip I will give, is be careful when you go, Friday and Saturday nights are beyond busy and I have had to wait for up to 40 minutes to get a drink. Plus, the Friday and Saturday night bartenders are always rude and play favorites of who they service. My favorite two bartenders/​bar back duo would be Stephen and Troy. They are both awesome, friendly and always have a good story to tell.

This bar is a great down to earth place to stop and have a drink. Most people are blue collar regulars and are friendly and welcoming. The crowd is mixed and features all colors, sexual orientations, and incomes. Everyone blends together very pleasantly. This is a shot and a beer joint. Don’t come here expecting to order a pink squirrel and sashay around a dance floor. It’s bare bones décor, but nicely decorated around holidays. The neighborhood is a bit seedy but use some common sense and carry a sidearm and you’ll be fine. Prices are very reasonable. Drinks are strong. It’s a gay bar but you wouldn’t know it when you walk in. It looks like any other bar in Cleveland. The difference is the people, they’re down to earth and friendly. If you’re a snob and have the habit of looking down your nose at everyone else, you might want to try twist, as this is not a fashion or model event, although sometimes a young fashionista scarf model may prance into the hawk.

I love The Hawk, and I visit every time I come to Cleveland. If youre a pretentious bitch, dont visit The Hawk. This is a place to have fun. Unless you are a complete moron, you’d know this isn’t the best part of town. By far the worst, but I have never had any trouble. Ever. And have been coming here since Deco Dance was next door.

This is the epitome of a gay dive bar.
If you just want to have a fun and cheap time while fighting over who gets to play the jukebox next (haha!), then this is the place for you! Me and my friends frequent this place often, and it is a great place to people watch because of all the interesting characters that swing through here! It’s entertaining and will definitely add to your night of enjoyment!
Drinks are amazingly cheap and STRONG! So if you’re looking to get your buzz on without breaking the wallet, this is my #1 spot for that.
Great for random weekday nights and great for pre-​gaming on the weekends before hitting the nightclubs downtown!

Neighborhood gay bar. Non-​pretentious. There are all types for all types. It’s real, down-​to-​earth from twink to rugged – all shapes and sizes. Staff is very friendly and ready to serve. Get off your «high horse», and ride The Hawk to a great time!

Everyone is welcome, great drinks, usually fun music. You’ll have a ball here… Or two

This is a hole in the wall-​dive bar. This area of Cleveland is very dangerous! Keep this in mind if you are from out of town-​go in groups. Parking is along the street (very limited) is only for a couple of cars and then you must park on the side streets and I got asked for money from several people from the bus stop on Detroit Ave outside the bar. Once I got in the bar the restrooms are very dirty and the piss smell comes into the bar. The drinks are very strong and very cheaply priced. This place is for the town drunk that likes to sit and drink all day. The crowd here is lower middle class so do not expect a quality conversations here if you are a business professional stopping in after work for happy hour. I went one day in a suit and tie after work and was looked at like I was from outer space when I walked in. This is a very seedy bar that caters to that type of crowd-​welfare and under/​employed Clevelanders. Did I mention on the way out of the bar I had a gentlemen follow me out asking for money for the bus and then when I said no he asked me for a ride home since he did not have bus fair– when I said no a second time he said he would preform a sexual favor for me if I give him the money. I got in my car and out the heck out of here.

Open early. Airconditioned. Dark. Divey. $ 2 drinks… works for me!

my favorite gay bar EVER.
I love that it’s called the Tomahawk Café, because it is most certainly not a café.
You will get the strongest drink you’ve ever had here. Trust me.
I seriously love all the bartenders so much, but I have MAD love for Michael and Troy.
I have spilled about 90,000 drinks on the pool table.
Awesome pick up machine. Really fun music… most of the time.
Best people in Cleveland.