CLEVELAND — Seven hotels in Cleveland will be permitted to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. during the NBA All-Star Weekend Feb. 18-21, the city announced late Monday night. 

What You Need To Know

  • Seven businesses will be permitted to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. during Cleveland’s NBA All-Star Weekend

  • In all, 89 businesses applied for extended alcohol sales

  • The city said it limited the number of businesses allowed to extend hours due to public safety and COVID-19 concerns

  • The NBA All-Star Game is expected to generate more than $100 million in economic benefit to the Cleveland area

The seven hotels were among 87 venues that applied for the extended hours. 

The city said it limited approvals due to public safety and COVID-19 concerns. 

“After careful consideration and discussion within Mayor (Justin) Bibb’s cabinet and the COVID-19 Task Force, the City recommended only the seven applying hotels to the State of Ohio Division of Liquor Control for extended hours waiver approval during NBA All-Star Weekend,” Bibb’s office said in a news release. “The decision will allow for optimal public safety throughout the city, while also accommodating the needs of players and visitors to enjoy a meal after the evening’s official NBA events.”

The following hotels were granted permission to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. during All-Star Weekend: 

  • The InterContinental  
  • Holiday Inn Cleveland Clinic 
  • Hilton Downtown 
  • Hotel Indigo  
  • Metropolitan at the 9 
  • Westin Downtown  
  • Betts at Kimpton Schofield Hotel

Generally the latest any bar can remain open in Ohio is 2:30 a.m.

Extended alcohol sales were permitted in Cleveland in 2016 during the week of the Republican National Convention. 

When the NBA announced in 2018 that the All-Star Game would come to Cleveland, County Executive Armond Budish estimated the event would bring nearly $100 million in economic impact.

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