Restaurant
Unclaimed profileHappy Dog
Cleveland, OH · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Happy Dog stacks a 40-plus cocktail list, 75-plus beers with 20 on tap, and a spirits shelf covering vodka, gin, tequila, whiskey, rum, and liqueurs. Prices stay gentle: cocktails $6.50–$12.00, drafts $3.00–$7.00. The menu balances classics like Negroni and Manhattan with house creations, while beer spans local crafts and Eastern European imports. Marty's Cocktail leads the cocktail card, and the 216 offers a premium pour.
- What should I order?
- Start with Marty's Cocktail, a house creation at $8.00, or the Negroni for $10.00. For beer, Bell's Two Hearted at $6.75 on draft is a reliable pick, with PBR at $4.50 for a budget option. If you're exploring spirits, try Buffalo Trace at $7.50.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who value wide, affordable choices over a tight curated list. Hot dog fans will find a beer list built for casual pairing, and cocktail enthusiasts can work through classics and originals without straining a budget.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $6.50–$12.00; wine by the glass is $8.50–$10.00; drafts and bottles are $3.00–$7.00; spirits start around $3.50 for a single pour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The scale is the story: 40-plus cocktails, 75-plus beers, and a spirits list with single, double, and premium pours. Beer spans local crafts and Eastern European imports, and the non-alcoholic menu includes a dedicated mocktail.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Over 40 cocktails mix classics and house creations. Prices stay friendly, with options like Old Fashioned, Negroni, and Manhattan alongside originals like Marty's Cocktail and the 216.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive list with over 40 options spanning both classic and creative cocktails.
- — Accessible pricing from $6.50 to $12.00, including premium Aperol Spritz at $12.00.
Standout selections
- — Marty's Cocktail at $8.00 is a house creation worth trying.
- — Negroni at $10.00 offers a classic bitter profile.
Pricing: $6.50–$12.00
Wine
A compact wine list covers red, white, rosé, and sparkling, all by the glass or bottle. Glasses are uniformly $8.50–$10.00, bottles $24.00–$28.00, with straightforward selections like Glenbrook Cabernet and Prosecco.
Menu strengths
- — Offers red, white, rosé, and sparkling options by the glass and bottle.
- — Bottle prices stay accessible, with most under $28.00.
Standout selections
- — Prosecco at $10.00 per glass is a sparkling option.
- — Glenbrook Cabernet is $8.50 a glass or $24.00 a bottle.
Pricing: $8.50–$10.00 glass; $24.00–$28.00 bottle
Beer
More than 75 beers with over 20 on tap, spanning domestic, craft, import, and non-alcoholic. Local and Eastern European beers join standards like PBR and Guinness, with prices from $3.00 to $7.00.
Menu strengths
- — Large selection with over 75 options and more than 20 on tap.
- — Includes local and Eastern European beers plus non-alcoholic choices.
- — Draft prices from $3.00 to $7.00 keep it budget-friendly.
Standout selections
- — Bell's Two Hearted at $6.75 is a craft IPA staple.
- — Okocim at $4.75 offers an Eastern European import.
- — PBR at $4.50 is a cheap domestic classic.
Pricing: $3.00–$7.00 for drafts and bottles
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic offerings include sodas, juices, cold brew, and a dedicated mocktail, Marty's Mocktail. All priced $2.00–$5.00, with non-alcoholic beers also available.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a dedicated mocktail option, Marty's Mocktail.; Range covers sodas, juices, cold brew coffee, and non-alcoholic beers.
Standout selections
- — Marty's Mocktail at $5.00 is a non-alcoholic counterpart to the house cocktail.
- — Guardian Cold Brew Coffee at $5.00 is available for coffee drinkers.
Pricing: $2.00–$5.00
Spirits
Spirits span vodka, gin, tequila, whiskey, rum, and liqueurs, with single, double, and premium (RX) pour options. Prices range from $3.50 for a single to $22.00 for a double premium.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive selection across all major spirit categories.; Multiple pour sizes including premium RX pours.
Standout selections
- — Buffalo Trace at $7.50 is a solid whiskey pour.
- — Casamigos Blanco at $8.75 is a premium tequila.
- — Hendrick's Gin at $8.00 is a top-shelf gin.
Pricing: $3.50–$22.00 depending on pour
How it sits with the food
With hot dogs as the signature food, the beer list offers obvious pairings from PBR to Guinness; cocktail options like Margarita or Bloody Mary could complement spicy or savory toppings.
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