Please click the Concert Schedule page (above) to view our full concert schedule. "...the west side's premier live music venue."  - The Cleveland Plain Dealer. "You people are lucky to have a club like this in your town." Pat Travers - from the Winchester stage to the audience. "This may be the best sounding corner stage in the country." Jason Ricci - Blues/Rock Harmonica phenom 3/1/08. "This is the best sound we've had on our entire tour."  - Chris Difford of Squeeze. - "This place sounds great!  Maybe we should record a live album here."  Andy Powell from Wishbone Ash on stage to the crowd December 5, 2007. The Winchester opened in December, 2002 and has committed to bringing quality music to an established music fan base.  There is no screaming into the mic here.  We have seats for nearly everyone and there is plenty of room for your comfort.  You will not be over crowded or uncomfortable.  This isn't easy, but when you get a living legend like Leon Russell calling saying he wants to play The Winchester AGAIN (which he did, three times!) because he loves the room and the audience, it makes it very worth while.  To quote R.E.M.'s producer, Don Dixon, who played The Winchester in September and loved it... "The Winchester is a great sounding, old school room."  Dave Cousins from English Folk Rock legends The Strawbs said on stage during his sold out performance that "The Winchester is a magical place to play."  Cool. We are located at 12112 Madison Avenue, Lakewood/Cleveland, Ohio  44107.  One minute from the Cleveland border off of West 117th Street.  We are just off of I-90.  Get off I-90 at the West 117th Street exit, go North on West 117th Street to Madison.  Turn left (west) on Madison a couple of blocks and you are there.  Phone:  216-226-5681.  This is the info line and to charge tickets by phone.  Call for details.  When there is a "off night," or no major show, The Winchester Tavern is still open for your relaxed enjoyment with "OPEN MIC NIGHTS."  Come in and talk music with like minded individuals.  Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 7pm to 2:30am.  We are closed Sunday and Monday unless there is a show we can only schedule on a Monday of which we will then be open.  We serve a full selection of mixed drinks and have 39 selections of beer available for every taste.  There is NO wine available.  Such are the oddities of certain liquor permits. Bookings:  If you are looking to play The Winchester please use the contact box to the side to state your intentions.  Mailing list:  Also use the box to be entered onto our mailing list and you will get periodic updates about the goings on. Suggestions?  Same thing, use the box.  We read all the mail and answer what is appropriate.  What bands do you want to see at The Winchester? First Name Last Name E-mail Address Comments 12112 Madison Ave Lakewood Ohio 44107 USA For directions to our location, enter your starting point in the form below and click Get Directions . A new window will open displaying a map with directions. Street Address City State Postal Code Country USACANADA Partial View of The Music Hall Partial View of The Music Hall   Every Tuesday & Thursday is Acoustic Open Mic Night (if there is no show).  Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage.  It is mostly singer/songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get.  There are some amazing talents and some early beginners.  We are now offering $2.00 Long Island Iced Teas during open mic nights!!  December 11th, 2003, the night before their show, Brian Willoughby from The Strawbs came strolling in for a jam.  You never know what is going to happen!  Sometimes we have shows prior to Open Mic Night and then have Open Mic Night in the Music Hall right after the show.  Fun, fun, fun.   Hold your party or gathering at The Winchester! We have hosted wedding receptions, private parties, movie release parties, class reunions and many other events at The Winchester.  Please call 216-226-5681 to discuss the use of the back room Music Hall for your event.  We are currently scheduling parties or events, so call now for dates and availability.  The music hall is over 4,000 square feet and includes a stage and lighting for bands or D.J.'s and ample room for catering, dancing, seating, etc.  We can arrange the use of our sound equipment as well.