Reviews of FWD Day + Nightclub (Night Club)

Kevin McMullen

Great establishment

Julia Rusk

Refuses to answer the phone and doesnt have an true hours posted.

Stefan Nikolic

Way too expensive for Cleveland standards, it's not like we were in Miami. Men have to pay a cover...

Michael A

Are you guys open soon??

James Fedor

Music was too loud

Megan McDonald

Fun atmosphere and great music! Definitely a little pricey but thats understandable for the location and type of club that it is. There is dress code and usually a cover as well as a long line depending on what time you go.

Ann Franklin

Good place for the summer

Tessa Lubertozzi

Totally rude and horribly inconsiderate. Literally the worst place I’ve ever been. The staff was on another level genuinely I’ve never had a worse experience

Sandeep Kulkarni

Good place to hangout late eve

Heather Chester

Love the outside atmosphere, did not like the cover or gross bathrooms

Jocealyn Leon

I had an awesome time upon visiting FWD. The servers were very friendly, the drinks were great, and the atmosphere was super fun!

John Mitchner

Had a great time seeing ARTY here! Beers weren't overly expensive and the crowd with decent enough. Not over crowded. Smaller stage, but plenty of standing room.

Denise Gordon

I only had views from the outside ????

Dennis Santana

Lame

Jacqueline Shiffman

A refreshing Vegas style vibe in Cleveland Ohio. Their bar transforms to pool bar by day to outdoor dance club by night, with live entertainment and great staff. Definitely the place to be if you’re out on the town during a Cleveland summer.

Kim Brown

Had a blast best thing around the area! Ppl was nice the drinks was amazing the dj was playing very good songs to twerk too I will be here all summer the way here last summer

Myself_D

Need to switch up the music a bit and lower drink costs

Jeffrey Loebick

Great club and great music!

Mac Ward

TERRIBLE nightclub with an even more terrible staff who allows patrons to remove their masks once inside, only to spread their germs amongst each other on a crowded dance floor. They are NOT following any social distancing procedures and when confronted about it on social media, this "establishment" responded by blocking concerned patrons. This place cares about profits over people and I wish I could give them zero stars. DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU CARE ABOUT THE WELLBEING OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS AROUND YOU.

Nolan Bousek

Great atmosphere.

Noriaki ITO

I've come to this place because Content Marketing World's opening party was held there. it is located near the river,the atmosphere is good,foods are not so bad.

Ezell McAfee II

Something different for Cleveland, open air day/night club. Friendly staff nice atmosphere and good rotation of guest djs

Ron Collier (BigRon)

Good parts: the atmosphere is more like LA, Miami, NYC, or Vegas. Bars and clubs are the same, overpriced drinks....what else is new. Bad parts: the dress code is not wholly enforced......people walking in with jeans, hats, and sneakers. Just cause its outside doesn't mean smokers and vapers should be free to smoke.They need to escort drunk idiots and hood rats out asap. The bathrooms weren't clean as they could've been. The bouncers are kind of idiots and the scantily clad servers was too much.

Art Fonzarelli

The bouncers at this place pretty aggressively removed my friend. He probably deserved it, though.

Lisa Anderson

had a great time

Kaitlin Kelly

Had a blast! John was a great friendly bartender, he went above and beyond with me and my girls. We were there in the early evening with a bachelorette party. It's nice there is so may bars around the dance floor. No seats anywhere is you don't reserve/buy an entire section. The dj was also really great!

Omar Kurdi

I love this place. Spacious, outdoor and just so vibrantly amazing. Had a section reserved last week to celebrate my graduation and the server was very attentive. The front fellows were very prompt. This place gives you a taste of a mega city partying vibe in a smaller city like Cleveland.

Tony T

nice atmosphere and scenery. drink prices are outrageous .wouldn't let us in for wearing cargo shorts. How ridiculous .

Tiant Taylor

Awesome Place

Mike LaSpina

All I have to say is... From the DJ selection, to the people there, to the drinks... it is absolutely amazing!!! But the venue itself.. I’m blown away! It is one-of-a-kind and known internationally! There is no other place like it in Cleveland and that’s facts. If you like the night life then you NEED to come to FWD!

Danny Bodner

I have been to this establishment a few times and I have had a terrible experience almost every time. Some of the staff is nice and helpful, however the bouncers are terrible people, and the managers cannot help you with anything.

Jake Semonin

This place is awful. Everyone thinks theyre better than everyone else. The workers are even bigger ass holes. 20 dollar cover.

Kayla Cancilla

FWD is by far my favorite place to go when I’m looking to have a great night! The dance space is AMAZING, the music is AMAZING and the staff is very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend FWD if you’re looking to have an unforgettable night ????

Leah Marino

FWD is without a doubt the best party in Cleveland during the summer! The overall atmosphere goes unmatched. Great service, great music, and just an overall great time!

Ryan Thibault

Awesome live music venue. They also have an in-ground pool. Exclusive cabanas for bottle service is definitely a no brainer here.

Anthony Turchetta

I purchased VIP meet n Greet tickets to see Pauly D on 7/3. When I approached the line at FWD, I inquired where the line was for VIP meet n Greet. One employee directed me to one line and when that line was approached, I was redirected to the front of building. I entered the building through the front entrance where my friends and I spent over $100 in drinks as we waited for Pauly D to arrive. Approximately 11:30 pm, I realized it seemed odd that my ticket seem to be the same as general admission. I approached a security guard who advised Meet n Greet was hours ago at Magnolia. I asked him who I needed to speak with to assist with this as we were never advised to go to Magnolia and he ignored me. I left the front of the dance floor and proceeded to ask any employee for assistance and continued to be directed to the wrong person. When directed to the owner, he was rude, advised there was nothing he could do and basically dismissed our conversation after spending hundreds of dollars on this event. I left FWD and went to Magnolia as some employees advised to then be advised by the head Security guard that the meet n greet was over. Head Security proceeded to say Pauly D was no longer taking photos. I spent over $200 on ticket sales, another $100 in drinks to not have the service I purchased rendered to me. I can't begin to tell you how disappointed I am for attending this venue for the first time and to be treated as poorly as I was. I have paid for a service that was not rendered and when I attempted to seek assistance was treated like trash. I requested reimbursement that night and was treated poorly by all employees and never directed to who I can speak to to resolve this matter. I am requesting my sale on tickets to be reimbursed to me as I never received what I paid for.

Luke Curkowicz

Falsely accused and got kicked out I would not recommend!!

M D

Had such a great time here they put on a great band and we're very professional and we're very strict about keeping anybody except our invited guests out of the venue we had a private party here for the California designation for the Republican National Committee

Kathleen Caruso

I haven't been to the downtown Flats area since they remodeled everything years ago. It was a friend's birthday party so I decided to venture and try it out. Can I just say it's one of the best times I've had in the past 10 years!! The atmosphere was very upbeat New York style people were dressed the way they should be when going out nobody had their pants sagging off their butt and the ladies were Tastefully sexy it was more of an upper-class environment. We had table service in a nice u shaped couch area the whole evening for 15 people was about $3,000 considering all the bottles & mixers plus the wonderful service we got everybody was extremely happy. The music was non-stop amazing the DJ they have is really top notch. I can't wait till next summer when they Re open. I did learn that company has another bar dance club in the area called Magnolia. I will be checking this out! Lol I personally will pay 20.00 cover charge if it keeps out the cheap creepy rif-raf that start fights and make my life out sub-par . I was very comfortable and felt safe. Everyone was respectful... Just loved everything. Wish I wasn't a winter b'day.

三澤直哉（Mitch）

There are a pool, bar, good view point and so on.

Michal Bieniek

Hip spot to hit off summer outdoors party. Make sure to bring $$ and wait in line.

Marquetta Rattler

Not my scene but if you like loud music and crowds this is the place for you

ali hamzah

Everything is over price

John Spiro

Music sucks and overpriced. You can’t put this kind of place in Cleveland and expect to attract cool people. All you will get is Cleveland losers, bums and slobs all around you and wasted people should be shown the door! Your bringing our classy meter down! Bottle girls think they are so hot when they are all ugly and have makeup caked on. Weak! Bottle service is overpriced, you get to look at a crappy city and the people who live in it all around you. Move FWD to Chicago and play better music!

Bryan Poulton

Cargo shorts not allowed in a pool bar on a sunday .. lmao!!

Ron Webster

High cover charge to get in and expensive drinks.

Brittany Baroni

Bouncers act entitled. Was dressed according to code and still wasn’t allowed in. 10/10 would NOT recommend. Go to Dontes

Alex Rice

15 dollars per person?

Andrew

Charged 300 dollars per bottle for service. Waitress didn't have clean cups, always out of mixers, no ice, didn't pour the table drinks. Worst part was the auto gratuity for zero service. I had to go down and ask bartenders for juice and glassware. Other cabanas were taking our ice and red bull and no security around at all to complain. I won't attend again as so many fun and new options in the area that perform to a way higher standard than forward for a better value. Not gonna cut it.

Dan Angers

This was my first summer back in Cleveland after being gone years! Love this City, and the best DAY and NiGHT CLUB in it, is FWD. This place is full of energy. Yeah, it’s not Vegas. It’s better. I don’t need to get on a plane and fly there to have the greatest night ever! Thank you for the drinks and worth the hang over! Love you FWD! Oh and check out the pool during the day. It’s open online 12-6pm and FREE! ????????

lisa

We used to go here all the time, day and night. Loved it. But now they've changed everything around and won't post or tell people the day hours, just night hours, but no actual hours for special events, day or night, or holiday weekends with Mondays. I tried calling and texting the number they advertise, no answer, just always an automated message. For anyone going next year...I guess just show up at the door and see what happens.

Didi Hu

Bartenders charged $12 per drink and the drinks were really small. Not worth it Plus $10 cover for over 21

Michael Janosko

The bouncers wouldn't let me in to a table I helped pay for. The first time I went, my friend wasn't allowed in because the bouncer thought he saw a stain on his shoe. Worst place in Cleveland

Brookelynnn Goupil

FWD is not only one of the best night clubs I've ever been to in Cleveland but it is one of the best in the country. Every experience is one too remember, everyone is welcoming and inviting, not only that but it is a beautiful venue.

Bryan Burrows

When we went to FWD, the line was very long and we waited 20 minutes to get in. I was dressed properly. The bouncers at the door would not allow me into the club because I was wearing sneakers. I was wearing a pair of Yeezy shoes and I also saw many other people wearing them inside such as other security guards. I went to the next line over and the bouncer easily let me in. For a club that's in downtown Cleveland, I expected the staff to be respectful. That was my first and last time at FWD day and night club.

Aaron Horak

First time there, Pauly D put on a great show. But the security there is garbage, tries fighting people without having any clue what even happened. Definitely my last time going there.

Mark Honsberger

Had a party for a friend who had just gotten back from a deployment and the staff were extremely accommodative for us. They upgraded us to a private table for the pool party and it was the best time we had all summer. Everything was clean and the pool was refreshing. There’s no better way to beat the heat and spend a Saturday, especially with the dj and live music. Nothing else like in Cleveland.

Brandy Hammel

This review relates to 2019, I gave FWD four stars because this is an amazing club with great music, location, and atmosphere. I've only been to the pool parties during the day in 2019 however. But...it could use improvements, like for example, management needs to communicate better with the other staff members, like the door staff. They do not answer the phone number provided to call or text. They in 2019 hosted a fitness event almost every saturday morning which disrupted their capacity limits, and at the door they changed their rules at the last minute due to this. We tried calling beforehand, no reply on fitness event rules. They post on Instagram their hours and that "they are open" but say otherwise at the door. I am NOT here to discuss COVID-19 issues, as I understand hardships businesses went through in 2020. I hope 2021 can be a better experience for everyone!

Austin Beach

Allowed a patron to assault a gay man at an event advertised as LGBT then didn't do anything to the perpetrator. Not a supportive place to LGBT People and not the first time queer people have been discriminated against in the establishment at a queer event.

Alexandra Graham

There is truly nothing like FWD in the midwest. Though it’s a seasonal club they make the most of the short seasons. If they had a roof they would surely blast it right off. Every year the acts they book get better and better. Just this season alone they’re having Pauly D and 3Blau! They also have a pool and host day parties on the weekend. The staff is great and super friendly! Whether you’re a day drinker or want to party all night long FWD has something to offer!

Rachael

best club to be at in cleveland in the summer. well known djs come here, but i've noticed that they've had the same ones multiple times instead of getting more, and even better ones. (a lot more/better djs go to clubs in columbus that haven't come to cleveland). ticket prices for events usually aren't bad if you get them soon, but you can expect to pay the same price to get in on just a normal night, which is why i don't go as much as i would like to. when pauly d was there, it was very crowded and a lot of people were being rude. one girl pretty much ruined my night and a manager noticed i wasn't happy and asked if everything was okay and bought me and my boyfriend drinks!

Ashley Helwig

Best venue in Cleveland! If you’re looking to have a great experience, (right on the water!!), listening to music that you can FEEL, then go! Have I mentioned the Miami pool vibes? FWD Summer = my best summer!

Cory Ross

Very classy and rich

Muhammad Amawi

Everything about FWD from the amazing staff to the music that plays is top notch. Look forward to it opening every summer!!

Yuriy Mazur

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Melissa Lucarelli

Service and atmosphere are amazing! They really know how to throw a party! Love going there with my squad! ????????????

James Palko

Nothing like it in Cleveland. Hands down best spot to be over the summer. I've never had a bad time! Highly recommend to anyone looking to experience a good night out

Brandy Lee

Worst experience I've had going to a club. I waited in line for a bathroom for over 20 mins!! Ridiculous! They had other bathrooms closed? As I was finally next in line to use the restroom. A FWD employee ropes off my line and a huge group of VIP consumers get to use the bathroom! I had to PAY $20 to get in this place and the rope the bathroom off for VIP! It should have been roped off the whole time or these VIP consumers should have their own bathroom! I had to use tge bathroom soo bad. This place is big enough they should not have lines like this. Horrible don't go here. Overrated.

Daniel Irby

They are trying to do something nice. The location is cool and all, friendly staff. If you are coming in from out of town be warned there is about as much dance room on the Dance floor as your flight seat.

Tony Abi

Idk man

Jacinto Blanchard

I had an awesome time upon visiting FWD. The servers were very friendly, the drinks were great, and the atmosphere was super fun!

Kevin M

Great beats and good priced drinks! Definitely the hottest ladies in Cleveland showing off there bods! Thanks for all the great times!

Dan e

Prices are out of touch for downtown. Clueless employees. And when they host an event there, they still charge a 20 dollar cover after the event is over and that basically includes nothing. This is the last place in the flats I would go to.

Courtney Simmons

If you want an escape from the normal Cleveland club, this is the place to be. FWD is like a Miami club right in the heart of the flats. Great out door atmosphere, fun music, and beautiful people!

Arina W.

Just went last night and was very impressed. First off, I loved the staff. They're very friendly, especially the bartenders. Secondly, the atmosphere is phenomenal. A lovely waterfront view with boats in the distance, and a lovely breeze. The stench of fish is a bit to get used to at first. (Once you have some drinks though you don't notice it.) Thirdly, I enjoyed being surrounded by classy, well dressed people. Fourthly, I loved the music. It's Dance, EDM, and pop remixed. As much as I enjoy the Hip-Hop music at the W 6th clubs, it's nice to hear dance music, which I also love. Only negative is that they allow smoking. Aside from that, had a blast! :)

Nicole Dienstberger

Discriminatory. My BIL served in military, but refused to let in. Said it was because of “flip flops” but was letting girls in less than ????????????????

WillieJ Starrah

I went for a fashion show it's very chill And I'll have to come back for see how the vibe is partywise.