Highland Square
Bars, breweries, and nightlife in Highland Square, Akron
Highland Square is Akron's closest thing to an arts-and-entertainment district - a walkable commercial strip known locally for independent shops and a lively bar scene packed into a small footprint. BarFinder lists 10 venues here, led by classic bars, with Highland Tavern, Empire Concert Club & Bar, and The Matinee giving the area real music-venue energy alongside more straightforward spots like Ray's Pub and Rockne's Pub. It punches above its venue count for a neighborhood this size.