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  Country bars evoke the imagery of cowboy boots, mechanical bulls, ten-gallon hats and a loud, boisterous time. Today, any establishment that features country and western music on a nightly basis can be considered a country bar, and there is no shortage of them in Ohio. Whether you are a resident of the state or just passing through, here are three unique country bars that are worth checking out.
  
  

Saddle Ridge Saloon

• The Saddle Ridge Saloon, located in the heart of Cleveland, offers customers a variety of entertainment options. You must be 18 years of age to enter and 21 years old to purchase and consume alcohol. The feature attraction of the Saddle Ridge Saloon is the mechanical bull; there are nightly riding contests with prize giveaways. There is a wide variety of special events held here, from Ultimate Fighting matches to country line-dancing lessons. The Saddle Ridge Saloon is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights until 2:30 a.m. and has a small cover charge.
  
  Saddle Ridge Saloon
  5100 Pearl Road
  Cleveland, OH 44129
  216-351-7900
  saddleridgecleveland.net
  
  

The Dusty Armadillo

• The Dusty Armadillo, considered one of the more popular country bars in the state, is located approximately 35 miles southeast of Cleveland. This establishment is open from Wednesday to Sunday and is known for its live music and special events. The Dusty Armadillo will allow patrons in that are over the age of 18, however you must be 21 to drink alcohol. Wednesday is college night and college students are not required to pay a cover charge. Sunday is family night--no alcohol, no smoking and all ages can enter to listen to live music or partake in dancing lessons.
  
  The Dusty Armadillo
  3147 State Route 44
  Rootstown, OH 44272
  330-325-0647
  dustya.com
  
  

Screamin' Willies

• Screamin' Willies (formerly The Sundance Saloon) is a 30,000-square-foot tavern that features live country music. Artists such as David Allen Coe, The Charlie Daniels Band and Kenny Chesney have all performed here. A 2,800-square-foot dance floor, complimentary line dance lessons and a mechanical bull make Screamin' Willies the epitome of a great country bar. This establishment is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday and can be rented on off-nights for private parties.
  
  Screamin' Willies
  1921 Channingway Center Drive
  Columbus, OH 43232
  614-866-5920
  screaminwillies.com