A walkable stretch of bars, music, and late nights just west of downtown. Where the city goes out.

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Uptown

Manhattan's Pub 'n Cheer

Uptown's brick-walled hangout where comfort food, a deep beer list, and live music on the patio come together. You'll want to stick around.

Uptown

The Arts Commission

Ohio's longest-standing arts commission, founded in 1959, now settled into a new Uptown home on Adams Street. They run the Art Loop series, Artomatic 419, the city's mural permits, and the public art you've walked past a hundred times. Since 1977 they've managed Toledo's One Percent for Art program, the first in the state.

Uptown

The Attic on Adams

A cozy second-floor hideout above Manos Greek Restaurant, with an ever-rotating craft beer list, pool tables, and the occasional live set. Uptown's living room.

Uptown

Georgjz419

Uptown's LGBTQ+ bar and restaurant with weekly drag shows, karaoke, and a kitchen that stays open late. Hosts the Toledo Pride kickoff variety show every year.

Uptown

The Ottawa Tavern

Toledo's original live alternative music room, an Uptown dive where touring indie and punk bands squeeze onto the stage. The name goes back to a 1925 tavern on Ottawa Street.

Uptown

Pizza Cat

Creative pies with a punk streak on Adams Street — Uptown's go-to when you want a slice that doesn't play it safe.

Uptown

Handmade Toledo

If you're hunting for locally made gifts and art, this Uptown spot's got you covered. It's the home of the Maker's Mart, too.

Uptown

House of Dow

Vintage finds with serious character, right in Uptown. If you love digging for one-of-a-kind apparel, this Toledo spot's got your closet covered.

Uptown

Market on the Green

Your friendly Uptown grocer for the everyday runs and the good stuff alike. Come get your shopping done right here in the neighborhood.