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BOP STOP @ The Music Settlement

Live music venue Music school Jazz club

One of the Top rated Live music venues in Cleveland


Address

2920 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

Website

www.thebopstop.org

Contact

(216) 771-6551

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (170 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 7 to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 6 to 11 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 7 to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 6 to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 6 to 11 PM
  • Friday: 7 to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 I M. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely blown away with this place!!! Top quality live music, great atmosphere, friendly service, fair price, free parking and a fireplace for the winter time! Can't believe I never heard of this place. In any big city, tickets would be triple the price and it would be sold out days before the concert. Totally a hidden gem, I highly recommend!!!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tyler K. 2 years ago on Google
    Music is great. Beer list if good, wine list is passable, cocktails are nothing special. Before going here for the first time, I was expecting a bar with jazz music. This is not the case. This is a jazz concert venue with a bar. Don't go here if you expect to chat and get tipsy with your friends or date. No one talks during the performance. Think of this as a jazz concert hall that also serves drinks. If that's your thing, go for it. It's small, but they use amps anyway. I honestly think they don't need it, the venue is small enough where amps aren't needed so it gets kind of loud. They have bar snacks (chips, popcorn, etc.) But no substantial food so grab dinner beforehand. Edit: Thanks, for the quick response from Bop Stop! I wasn't aware that they had a limited menu right now. Just wanted to clarify, this is a nice venue, and I'm enjoying my night! Just wanted to get my thoughts out there! I look forward to coming back!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt M. 5 years ago on Google • 381 reviews
    This place is truly a Cleveland gem worth visiting for anyone who appreciates good music. I came here to see Mark Guiliana and the venue was perfect for the show. I am definitely going to come back for more shows. There are no bad seats in the place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John O. 1 year ago on Google
    Brent Kirby's 10 x 3 was fantastic. Songstress Jo was amazing.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ning X. 1 year ago on Google
    Hidden gem. This intimate wonderful venue unites the community with talented musicians and friendly staff. We always have a great time here. The jam session is absolutely fun.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 KAS 9 months ago on Google • 144 reviews
    Saw Dan Bruce and Dan Wilson last nite... awesome music, cool venue. I was visiting the area and needed something to round off the trip. Was perfect so thank you.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert S. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a great place to go if you're wanting to listen to great local jazz artists! They also support the education of young jazz artists, what could be better?
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jacklyn I. 2 years ago on Google
    I love this place. It has a venue of live music provided by some fantastic jazz artists that know their craft and great up close seating
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Russonkeys 4 years ago on Google • 98 reviews
    What fun. I'm so glad I went there tonight. I got to hear a great organ trio, The Soul Message Band. I never got to hear Jimmy Smith, or Groove Holmes back in the day. Tonight I got to hear all those people. The Bop Stop is a great place to hear live music. Please go there. What fun!!!!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angie (. 11 months ago on Google • 78 reviews
    We hosted a baby shower here and it was wonderful. The space is more intimate than a fire hall or church hall, but still fits a sizeable group comfortably. The acoustics are made for music performances, so there aren't the loud echos you get in other venues. There's space for catering to set up some food and the view is nice. Definitely recommend. The jazz shows they host are great too! 😉
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rob D. 8 months ago on Google • 247 reviews
    It's absolutely amazing. Acoustics were fantastic, CJO was exceptional, and overall experience was great. No seat was a bad seat. Parking situation could be a little better.

  • 5/5 Sylvia R. 1 year ago on Google
    My first time going there and i really liked the atmosphere. When I first walked in. They had a dj who was playing music right for the occasion and we danced it was so much fun. The food was delicious and our dessert. We danced until it was over had a great time. The host was awesome. I will go there again. 😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jim M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great intimate venue for music...not a bad seat in the house...plus they have food and a full bar...if you are near downtown Cleveland it's a must stop...check out the middle of the week musical performances...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan Mesh (Nancy and D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great intimate jazz venue. Food and bar service are mediocre, but that is not why you're going...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex R. 1 year ago on Google
    A pillar of the Cleveland music scene. The Bop Stop is an intimate venue that attracts amazing talent. From concerts, to open mics, and jazz jam sessions, there is a stream of (young/old, new/experienced) musicians who all love to share their music in a comfortable place with a strong community. Plan a night, go there, have a drink and know the money you spend is going right back to supporting the Music Settlement. You won't be disappointed!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 raymond m k. 4 years ago on Google • 154 reviews
    FIRST TIME EVER...SHAME on me.. but First class club, musicians , song selections, guest stars Bobby Selvaggio, Evelyn Wright, Howie White and local talent showcase.. Gabe is the MASTER of ceremony and Host..support them please.. Drop in at the Bop Stop.

  • 5/5 Mike E. 3 months ago on Google • 139 reviews New
    First-time visitors on a date night. I really enjoyed it. Will come again and again!

  • 4/5 lhpley 7 months ago on Google • 75 reviews
    At the jazz fest. 1st year of many, I am syre.

  • 5/5 Bill S. 7 months ago on Google • 46 reviews
    This is a great jazz club. It was designed to be exactly that, and it is comfortable and has excellent acoustics and sight lines. It gets a steady stream of national jazz acts and the best Cleveland-area ones.

  • 5/5 brenda o. 1 year ago on Google
    Great venue to both play at and watch music. Great drink/ bar and bartenders. Excellent atmosphere and acoustics.

  • 5/5 penny a. 11 months ago on Google
    Great, up-close & personal type venue - no seat is a bad seat, as all the tables/chairs are very close to the stage & the bar, with a long row of seats, sits on a raised level behind the table area. Audience is quiet & respectful of the musicians & patrons.

  • 5/5 Diane N. 7 months ago on Google • 42 reviews
    Really loved our first time at the Bop Stop. Music was great. We'll definitely be back for my shows

  • 5/5 Sara L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place! Studio-level sound, awesome guests, non-profit, and great people. It’s a win-win providing an unbeatable music venue while supporting music education in Cleveland.

  • 4/5 Chris K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to hear some intimate jazz. State-of-the-art facility nicely stacked bar. My only gripe is if you're going to put a piano in the corner at least shine some light on it instead of having it sit in the dark

  • 5/5 Michael H. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice, intimate place for real music. Great bar with lots of options. Looking forward to my next show there.

  • 5/5 Kurt B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice clean venue with good beer selection, limited but tasty menu, and excellent music. All for a good cause


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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