Homey pub in a historic locale offering small plates & bespoke cocktails, plus live music. Based on 502 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ No takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
1503 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH 44314
Phone: (330) 745-5493
Website: http://www.theold97.com/
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Hours
| Wednesday | 4:30–11 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–11 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–11 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30–11 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
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Reviews
Sarah Cimino
Finally made it to this Kenmore charmer last week. The interior is gorgeous- timeless and classic. The staff couldn’t have been friendlier and multiple people stopped over to help with food & drinks. Got some classic appetizers (including Lawson’s dip) & the very creamy Mac & cheese.
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Alyssa Johnston
The service at this gem is outstanding! We came for a date night and it was so wonderful! We had steaks and a Margarita flight. The steak was delicious and came with roasted potatoes and a salad. The Margarita flight had some kick. It was strong, but still very enjoyable and still gave us variety!
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Latrisha Boncoski
What a GEM! Best hidden place in town! Great food, great drinks, and an awesome staff. FREE live concerts! Will be going back and recommending to everyone. Also booked a party there too!!!
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David Koch
What a great find!!! Best little secret in Akron. If I lived in the area, I’d be here every weekend. Music, awesome food, unique drinks – what more do you need! Steak tacos were loaded and so damn tasty!
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Andrew Knechtle
This place in underwhelming. And have some respect for the surrounding community that you serve. Their are families with babies that are right next to you. Profits over community It’s great that area has this, but with a bar and music venue right dead center in the middle of residential, they should be considering this. The cafe is decent? It’s not really a cafe when you’re waiting 10minutes for a drink. Can’t go to the patio for a private party. Server seemed distracted. Food wasn’t that great. And what I said earlier. Not everyone is at your “cafe” on Saturday. I didn’t realize cafes were known for bass. Go back to having a soothing but fun atmosphere, where every person is treated the same.
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Annie Standish
Wonderful spot for a drink, and great venue to have an event. I presided over a wedding here. It perfectly fit the 110 folks invited. The ceremony was outside but under a tent in their charming garden courtyard. Olivia (event coordinator at the place) was so helpful and efficient. The whole staff was great, as were the food and beverages. The building is beautiful, historic, and very solid, which was good since that evening we were under severe thunderstorm conditions and there was a tornado warning. Didn’t put a damper on the wedding at all (except a few guests who got wet going home) Otherwise, it was absolutely delightful.
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Zinga Hart
Surprising gem surrounded by industrial streets. It’s quaint bar with a gorgeous back patio and photo worthy cocktails. Our group had a meeting there and theh hosted us graciously. The bartender was friendly and have great customer service.
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R B
I love this spot! It’s a hidden gem. One of the best patios in the area, and the drinks and food are amazing! The playlist was pretty great too, and even better when there’s live music. Highly recommend!
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tabitha miller
What a wonderful surprise to find this hidden gem in Kenmore! The staff was beyond friendly and made us feel very welcome on our first visit! Inside is quaint and beautiful and the the patio is idyllic!! We were lucky enough to visit when there was a jazz band playing outside. Can’t wait to come back!
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CKN
Had a wonderful date night here. The food and drinks were great!! The service was outstanding from the moment we walked in. The owner Mark came over several times to see how everything was. Our server (I unfortunately can’t remember her name) but she was lovely and even the busser was professional and friendly. I cannot recommend this place enough!! Can’t wait to go back , Definitely a hidden gem
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