Miami Valley restaurants, breweries host eclipse events
As a rare total solar eclipse will plunge many places in Ohio into darkness on April 8, several restaurants and breweries are celebrating with watch parties and many other events.
Here is a guide to what some have planned:
Branch & Bone Artisan Ales
Location: 905 Wayne Ave., Dayton
Details: The brewery will open at noon on Monday, April 8 to celebrate this once-in-alifetime experience with a pair of eclipse themed beers: Barrel Aged Adjunct Stout and Hazy IPA can release. There will be a food vendor on site. For more information, visit the brewery’s Facebook page (@branchandboneales).
Crooked Handle Brewing Co.
Location: 123 N. Main St., Piqua
Details: Crooked Handle Brewing Co. is selling pre-sale tickets for its Total Solar Eclipse Party on Monday, April 8 starting at 11:30 a.m. (for VIPs). General admission tickets are $30 which includes admission at noon, eclipse glasses and a buffet taco/nacho bar. VIP tickets are $50 with a themed cocktail or mocktail, buffet taco/nacho bar and a swag bag with eclipse glasses, themed snacks and surprise gifts. Tickets at the door will be $40. Tickets for kids ages 12 and under are $15. For more information, visit the brewery’s Facebook page (@crookedhandlepiqua).
Full Circle Brewgarden
Location: 324 Union Blvd., Englewood
Details: Full Circle Brewgarden is hosting a gardening in the dark event noon to 8 p.m. Monday, April 8. The brewery will release a Black IPA and Company 7 BBQ will be on-site. There will also be an astronomer and solar telescope available. For more information, visit the brewery/kombuchery’s Facebook page (@fullcirclebrewgarden).
Moeller Brew Barn
Location: 214 W. Main St., Troy.
Details: The brewery is throwing a Solar Eclipse Patio Party from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, April 8. Their kitchen will be open, in addition to solar eclipse inspired beer and cocktails. For more information, visit Moeller Brew Barn’s Facebook page (@ moellerbrewbarntroy).
O’Conners Irish Pub
Location: 2200 N. Limestone St., Springfield
Details: The bar and grill is hosting a watch party at 2:30 Monday, April 8. For more information, visit the establishment’s Facebook page.
If you are a restaurant or brewery owner and would like your event added to this list, email details to natalie.jones@coxinc.com.