Bad Medicine

Bad Medicine is a sophisticated neighborhood cocktail bar located on Lorain Ave in Cleveland that brings together craft cocktails, elevated bar food, and a passion for vinyl culture. The bar specializes in world-class cocktails that range from their original creations like the Love Rendezvous and Sunbather to thoughtfully remastered classics including the Pimms Cup and Cantarito. Their cocktail program showcases creative spirit combinations with unexpected ingredients—think smoked blueberry and cardamom bitters in a rye whiskey drink, or tamarind-glazed salmon paired with yellow curry and Thai-inspired sides. The food menu elevates typical bar fare with small plates like deviled crab salad, ahi tuna tartare, and fried cauliflower with orange sesame, alongside heartier options such as an 8oz bavette steak with chimichurri and a standout fried chicken sandwich. The atmosphere celebrates vinyl music, making it a destination for those seeking an authentic, music-loving bar experience beyond standard cocktail lounges. Open Monday through Saturday from 5pm to midnight, Bad Medicine attracts cocktail enthusiasts, music lovers, and food-conscious diners looking for quality ingredients and skilled bartending. The venue hosts weekly Tiki Tuesdays, adding themed programming to their regular operations. Whether you're seeking a carefully crafted drink with unexpected flavor combinations or substantial bar food that rivals restaurant quality, Bad Medicine delivers on its promise of neighborhood sophistication with genuine passion for the craft.