• Enjoy a cocktail in Lake County, Ohio.white wine and red wine image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.com
  
  Lake County, Ohio offers residents and visitors close proximity to Lake Erie and attractions, such as the Carol H. Sweet Nature Center, Fairport Harbor Marine Museum, Gibson Bagpipes, Herb Society of America and the Black Brook Golf Course. After a day spent exploring the area, those who need to refresh and recharge can do so with a visit to one of the county's bars. Throughout Lake County, pubs and taverns are available with a glass of beer, bottle of wine, mixed drink and a variety of food to accompany cocktails, plus live entertainment and daily specials.
  
  

Willoughby Brewing Company

• The Willoughby Brewing Company, located in the Willoughby town of Lake County, is open Tuesday through Saturday, serving lunch, dinner and drinks in a building that once served as a rail car depot. Guests enjoy live blues and rock music with their drinks, or they can start off with an appetizer, such as chicken egg rolls, walleye bites, bruschetta dip or bavarian pretzels. Other fare includes pizzas, sandwiches (jalapeno burger, corned beef, pulled pork and Philly cheese steak), salads, soup and entrees (veal scallopini, stuffed chicken, fish and chips, cashew-crusted walleye and spicy chicken alfredo). The bar serves a variety of specialty beers, including wheats, ambers and stouts, including one that is so full-bodied, it is only served in a snifter. Attire is casual.
  
  Willoughby Brewing Company
  4057 Erie Street
  Willoughby, OH 44094
  440-975-0202
  
  

Corks Wine Bar

• Lake County wine enthusiasts may head to Willoughby for an evening at Corks Wine Bar, where more than 60 ports, wine and champagnes are available by the bottle or glass. Corks also serves martinis and beer. The bar is open Monday through Saturday from late afternoon through late night. For diners looking for something to eat while sipping wine, Corks offers selections, such as imported grape leaves, baked brie, cold smoked salmon, pate and cold smoked trout filet. Guests with a sweet tooth may be interested in Cork's desserts, including chocolate truffle cheesecake and baklava. Those looking for specials can stop into Corks throughout the week for daily deals, such as discounted martinis on Mondays and a combination appetizer and bottle of wine for a packaged price every Tuesday. The attire is casual.
  
  Corks Wine Bar
  4084 Erie Street
  Willoughby, OH 44094
  440-918-9463
  corkswinebar.com
  
  

Hooley House

• Residents and visitors to Lake County who enjoy a little bit of sports with their beer may find the Mentor area's Hooley House a winning combination. Hooley translates to an Irish boisterous party; diners will find Irish specialties sprinkled throughout the bar's menu. Hooley House is open daily for lunch, dinner and drinks, with late night hours Monday through Saturday. The bar offers daily specials, such as discounted Long Island Iced Teas on Mondays, low-priced daiquiris on Thursdays and discounted Bloody Mary drinks on Sundays. Food is also available, with a menu ranging from wings, deep fried mushrooms and grilled chicken to Irish stew, shepherd's pie and a corned beef sandwich. Wraps, pizzas, salad and desserts round out the menu. Hooleys offers a full bar with bottled and draught beer, cocktails by the glass or pitcher and wine by the glass or bottle. Sports fans can watch their favorite teams on one of the bar's 20 television screens or enjoy live music, trivia and DJs throughout the week. The attire is casual.
  
  Hooley House
  7861 Reynolds Road
  Mentor, OH 44060
  440-942-6611
  1funpub.com