To quote a song by Steppenwolf, a big part of the joy of being a motorcycle rider is to get your motor running and head out on that highway. Having a destination in mind, or at least a place to stretch your legs and have a beverage and some fun is an added part of the experience. But not all bars want bikers in their establishment. Finding bars that welcome bikers is a big bonus. There are some in the Canal Fulton, Ohio area.
Until June of 2009, Bottoms Up Bar and Grill was known as "The 27 Bar." The name change happened when new owners took over the establishment. Bottoms Up Bar and Grill is located in Manchester, Ohio, which is about four and a half miles from Canal Fulton. They have live bands at times and other nights feature DJs or karaoke. Bottoms Up sponsors poker runs and other events. Food and drinks can be purchased and there are electronic games, pool and other diversions.
Bottoms Up Bar & Grill
301 East Second St US 52
Manchester, OH 45144
937-549-4892
myspace.com/487426867
DiCo's Grillery and Pub is devoted to the Cleveland Browns NFL team, but that doesn't mean they can't welcome bikers, too. In fact, they are the official home of a group called the "Wadsworth Browns Backers" and a membership card earns special discounts. The bar is located in Wadsworth, about 15 miles from Canal Fulton. Happy Hour specials are available weekdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
DiCo's Grillery & Pub
210 Great Oaks Trail
Wadsworth, OH 44281
myspace.com/dicosgrilleryandpub
Live music holds an important place in the profile of the Iron Saddle Saloon. Of course, with a name like "Iron Saddle," it's pretty obvious that they are friendly to bikers. The Iron Saddle Saloon is located in Akron, making it less than twenty miles from Canal Fulton. Iron Saddle promotes itself as having "great burgers." There are different specials each day of the week. Mondays, the Iron Saddle Saloon has free pool from 7:30 PM to 2 AM.
Iron Saddle Saloon
137 E South St
Akron, OH 44311
330-434-3157
myspace.com/ironsaddle
Akron serves as the home for Main Street Saloon, meaning that it's less than 20 miles from Canal Fulton. Those looking for proof of Main Street Saloon's biker standing need look no further than the link to Liberty Harley Davidson on the official web site. Thursday nights Main Street Saloon's stage plays host to jam night. Bands perform on Fridays and Saturdays. There are different food and drink specials each night of the week. Competition eaters will want to try their 80 ounce "challenger" steak. Eat it and all the fixings and it's free.
Main Street Saloon
1481 S Main St
Akron, OH 44301
330-724-8855
