FRINGE EATS & SIPS
One cannot fringe on an empty stomach. We have some great spots for refueling. Eat, drink, and be merry!
Fringe Bars & Eats
Grab a bite from our rotating line of outstanding food trucks. Chase it down with a drink at the many bars on site to take care of that big thirst.
Dawn’s Spiegelgarden (One Fringe Place across from Eastman Theatre): urban lounge open for the entire festival September 15-26 – Theatre Bar & food trucks
Parcel 5 (next to One East Ave): open during events on September 18 and 19 – food trucks & drinks
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park: open during events on September 26 – food trucks
The Spiegeltent (One Fringe Place across from Eastman Theatre): the crown jewel of Fringe; Glam bar open September 15-26 during ticketed shows only.
Neighborhood Venues
** Food and Drinks [open during shows] **
Biltmore Bar & Lounge (47 State St.) - restaurant and bar
Blackfriar Theatre (795 E. Main St.) - snacks and small bar
Brown Hound Bistro (Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave.) - restaurant
Center City Lounge and Terrace (Hyatt Regency, 125 E. Main St.) - restaurant and bar
Char Steak and Lounge (550 East Ave. at Strathallan) - restaurant and bar
The Duke (Focus Theater, 260 E. Main St.) - restaurant
Java’s Cafe (16 Gibbs St.) – café and coffee
The Little (240 East Ave.) - café and bar
Photo City Music Hall (543 Atlantic Ave.) - full bar, no food
ROC Cinema (957 S. Clinton Ave.) - café and bar
Salena’s (Village Gate, 302 N. Goodman St.) - restaurant
Vanni’s Jazz Lounge (Inn on Broadway, 26 Broadway) - bar and restaurant
Yelp Food & Drink Recommendations
- Pre-Friday & Saturday on the Fringe or Fringe Finale Weekend pick me up: Fuego Coffee Roasters
- Post-Friday & Saturday on the Fringe or Fringe Finale Weekend nightcap: Bar Bantam
- Get caffeinated: Java’s Cafe
- Breakfast: Locals Only
- Lunchtime eats: Orange Glory Cafe & Catering
- New & different: Holy Bowly
- Happy hour: Native Eatery and Bar
- Fine dining: Tournedos Steakhouse
- Late night drinks: Branca Midtown
