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Monday – Friday • 4pm – 6pm
Wind down the right way. Cold drinks, great bites, unbeatable prices.

All Day Every Monday
If you cook food, make drinks, serve guests, or sell food & beverage—you're part of the family. Bring your badge, your apron, or just your stories.
Bartenders, servers, line cooks, sommeliers, baristas, food reps. If the industry is your life, Monday is your day.
See you every Monday at Proof Public House ✦
For parties of six or more, Proof Public House asks that guests call the restaurant directly to make a reservation. This helps our team make sure we can properly accommodate your group and provide the best experience possible.
For nearly two decades, Matt Fish ran Cleveland’s loudest love letter to comfort food. Melt Bar & Grilled started as a small bar in Lakewood in 2006 and grew into something the city took personally, thirteen locations, a thousand member strong tattoo family, primetime national TV, and grilled cheese concoctions that more than a few Clevelanders would tell you saved their lives. Before all that, Matt was a touring musician for over ten years, and he never stopped seeing a restaurant the way he saw a band: every menu a setlist, every plate a song, every night its own show. Proof Public House is his next chapter. A punk rock-and-roll bar and restaurant with an unapologetic attitude. A bold, chef-driven menu that turns over with the seasons and a curated bar menu to match. The kind of place where the staff knows your usual order and the playlist tells you something about who’s working that night. This is more than a comeback— it’s a whole new record.

HOURS
PHONE & PARKING
(216) 644-4292
Free street parking · Free parking in the May Dugan Center lot behind the building · RTA Red Line W. 41st (6 min walk)

Got Questions?
Everything you need to know before you walk through the door.
Proof Public House is a punk rock-and-roll inspired bar and restaurant in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood. We serve bold, chef-driven food and curated drinks in an atmosphere that celebrates music, community, and unapologetic attitude.
We're at 4116 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113 — right in the heart of Ohio City. Free street parking and free parking in the May Dugan Center lot behind our building and we're a short walk from the RTA Red Line W. 41st stop.
We're open Monday - Saturday 12pm - 9pm and Sunday 11am - 6pm.
Yes, for parties of six or more. To make a reservation, please call us.
Absolutely. Our chef-driven menu rotates with the seasons and always includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Just let your server know about any dietary needs and we'll take care of you.
We curate a rotating selection of craft cocktails, local Cleveland beers on tap, rotating local and national packaged craft beers and a thoughtful wine list. Our bar program is designed to complement the food menu and changes seasonally.
Yes — we have limited space for private parties, corporate events, and celebrations. However, please keep in mind our location is small but mighty. Most events will need to be pre-planned and likely involve a location buy-out. Contact us directly for availability, pricing, and custom menu options.