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Since 1988, Great Lakes Brewing Company has stood as a touchstone for the Cleveland community and an anchor in the bustling Ohio City neighborhood. Our versatile facility offers a mix of rustic, modern, and industrial touches. Our welcoming and professional staff will delight in helping you craft memorable moments for your guests. And of course, award-winning, hand crafted beers and a delicious local, responsibly sourced menu will provide fodder for dancing, toasts, and inspired storytelling. We invite you to make your personal mark in our iconic spaces at your special event, because at Great Lakes the only thing we love more than a great beer is a great story. Let us help you share yours.
Tasting Room
Maximum Standing Capacity: 200 • Maximum Sitting Capacity: 150
Located on the upper level of our historic brewery, this room features a beautiful antique bar, vintage beer memorabilia, and original brick from the building’s previous life as the Leonard Schlather Brewing Co. stables. Guests can view our production brewhouse through the Tasting Room’s windows and observe our brewers at work.
Details
| MONDAY–THURSDAY, 8 AM–4 PM | MONDAY–THURSDAY, 4 PM–11 PM | FRIDAY–SUNDAY | |
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| Room Fee | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Additional Time | – | $250 per hour | $500 per hour |
| Food & Beverage Minimum | $1,000 | $2,000 | Friday: $4,000 Saturday–Sunday: $5,000 |
ROOM DETAILS
- All events receive an onsite venue coordinator to oversee food and beverage service along with logistics, all staffing, and setup and teardown of all GLBC equipment. The menu selection accompanies complimentary table linens and linen napkins, along with all food and beverage service items. Table linens may be black, white, or ivory in color.
- Valet Parking is strongly encouraged for all events due to the lack of parking in the area. We partner with an outside vendor, Great Lakes Valet, to alleviate the burden of limited parking. Pricing is subject to guest count and the length of the event, the time of day, day of the week, and other factors. Final pricing will be determined 20–30 days prior to your event date.
- All Friday evening through Sunday evening events include complimentary valet service for all guests in attendance.
- Due to our venue’s historic build, there is no elevator access to the Tasting Room; chairlift access only.
AV NEEDS
- Projector and screen: $300
- Microphone: $50
BREWERY TOURS & PRIVATE TASTINGS
We offer a variety of brewery tour and beer tasting options for our private events. Your coordinator can connect you with the Tours Manager to discuss options, pricing, and availability for your booking. A minimum of 4 weeks’ notice is required to schedule these services.GETTING MARRIED?
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ROCKEFELLER ROOM
Located above our historic brewpub and named after John D. Rockefeller (who was rumored to have toiled as a bookkeeper in this very space) the Rockefeller Room features a beer barrel wall, vintage style lighting and beer memorabilia, and furniture made from reclaimed Cleveland wood. The Rockefeller Room can hold the largest formal sit down dinner of our brewpub spaces and includes an area for screen projection, its own full bar, and dinner buffet space. Full day rentals available.
Details
| JANUARY–AUGUST Monday–Wednesday | JANUARY–AUGUST Thursday–Saturday | SEPTEMBER–NOVEMBER Monday–Wednesday | SEPTEMBER–NOVEMBER Thursday–Saturday | |
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| Food & Beverage Minimum | $1,000 | $3,000 | $1,500 | $4,000 |
| Room Fee | $100 | |||
| Additional Time | Room Fee: $50 per hour Food & Beverage Minimum: $500 per hour | |||
| Event Length | Pricing is based on a total of three (3) hours: 12–3 PM or 6–9 PM | |||
| Booking Notice | All private events must be booked at least three (3) weeks in advance. | |||
| Accessibility | Due to our venue’s historic build, there is no elevator access to the Rockefeller Room. Stairs only. | |||
| Includes | Room fee includes all tables, chairs, and staffing needs for a 3-hour event. | |||
DECEMBER EVENTS: Pricing varies - Please see December calendar for details.
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BEER CELLAR
Maximum Standing Capacity: 50 • Maximum Sitting Capacity: 25
Located on the lower level of our brewpub, this unique rathskeller-style room features its own bar and is the ideal space for informal cocktail hour events including happy hours, sales presentations, and small private parties. Our Beer Cellar is a charming hideaway featuring upcycled keg hanging lights, original stone floors, and close-up views of our brewpub’s fermentation tanks and small-batch barrel aging room.
Details
All private events must be booked at least three (3) weeks in advance.
| JANUARY–AUGUST Monday–Thursday | JANUARY–AUGUST Friday–Saturday | SEPTEMBER–THANKSGIVING Monday–Thursday | SEPTEMBER–THANKSGIVING Friday–Saturday | |
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| Food & Beverage Minimum | $1,500 | $3,500 | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Room Fee | $100 | |||
| Additional Time | Room Fee: $50 per hour Food & Beverage Minimum: $500 per hour | |||
| Event Length | Pricing is based on a total of three (3) hours: 12-3 PM or 6-9 PM | |||
| Booking Notice | All private events must be booked at least three (3) weeks in advance. | |||
| Accessibility | Due to our venue’s historic build, there is no elevator access to the Beer Cellar. Stairs only. | |||
| Includes | Room fee includes all tables chairs, and staffing needs for a 3-hour event. | |||
THANKSGIVING - DECEMBER EVENTS: Pricing varies - Please see December calendar for details.
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