Crafted and Curated with Freshness and Flavor
Haley Betts
EVENTS DIRECTOR
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AWARD WINNER
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Located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, Southern Tier Brewing Company is a craft brewery and taproom with private event dining both up and downstairs amongst an eclectic backdrop of barrels. Featuring a modern layout and design with flavorful drinks and complementing dishes, you can host both large and small-scale events at the brewery. Celebrate a variety of festivities with us, from engagement parties to intimate receptions, making it a versatile venue for all of our wedding needs!
The story of Southern Tier Brewing Company began in the forests of Lakewood, NY with founders, Phineas DeMink, Sara DeMink, and Allen “Skip” Yahn nearly 2 decades ago. Now, many years later the brewery’s beers and ales can be found throughout the country and across borders. In addition, there are multiple locations serving beers brewed on site and fresh from the tap, such as the Cleveland location which features a German-designed brewing system and over 30 beers on tap. The company as a whole prides itself on innovative approaches to the concept and industry of craft breweries.
8+ years in business
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Engagement Party
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Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Brunch
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Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
Day After Brunch
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Kelsey Lopez
Events Director
Hailing from Northeast Ohio, Kelsey has been working with area brides for over a decade and has a passion for private events. She loves working directly with her clients to make their vision come to life in a fun, flexible atmosphere!
Reviews
4.9
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Kathryn Mary B
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5.0
1/27/2026
We booked Southern Tier's barrel room for our rehearsal dinner and welcome drinks, and it was absolutely perfect. From our initial communication with Kelsey to the final bill, I h...
ave never had an easier event planning experience. The breadth of options Southern Tier offers can fit any budget and please every guest. We started with a plated dinner for about 30 people, which was absolutely delicious, and dietary needs were expertly accommodated by the culinary team. From there, we welcomed all of our out-of-town guests to an open bar and stationed hors d'ouevres. Honestly, if I knew how fun and easy it was going to be I would have made our event longer and ordered more food ahead of time. I'd recommend Southern Tier for any private event in downtown Cleveland and hope I get the chance to host with them again.
Response from Southern Tier Brewery Cleveland on 01/27/2026
Thank you so much Kathryn! It was my absolute pleasure to provide you and your guests with...
an amazing experience. Our staff strive to provide world class service, and we would be honored to host an event again for you in the future. All the best!
Cathy K
5.0
7/09/2024
Kelsey at Southern Tier was fantastic to work with! We had the back barrel room and The atmosphere was great! I would highly recommend!
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Melissa B
5.0
3/28/2023
We hosted our rehearsal dinner here in early March. The food was fantastic, and the private room was big plus! Very fun place to host an exciting event.
Response from Southern Tier Brewery Cleveland on 03/28/2023
Thanks so much, Melissa! It was a pleasure working with you all - we are so happy we could...
be part of your special day! Looking forward to having you back in the taproom soon =)
Katie R
5.0
10/20/2022
Cool space and great food! Perfect for our welcome party.
Response from Southern Tier Brewery Cleveland on 10/20/2022
Thanks so much Katie! It was a pleasure having you all in and working with you!
Patrice B
5.0
7/24/2022
The service and food at Southern Tier Cleveland was outstanding! I worked with Haley to plan our son and daughter-in-law’s rehearsal dinner and she was extremely professional and p...
rovided top tier and timely communications throughout the process. The food was delicious and we received rave reviews about the entire experience.
Response from Southern Tier Brewery Cleveland on 07/25/2022
Thanks so much for the kind words Patrice! It was such a pleasure working with you all! Co...
ngrats to the happy couple, as well!
Kelsey L
5.0
1/25/2022
I had my wedding reception at southern tier and it was perfect. It had a rustic, speakeasy feel and the staff was amazing. The event coordinator, Haley, is extremely responsive and...
helped make our special day absolutely perfect! Thank you again Haley!!!
Response from Southern Tier Brewery Cleveland on 01/25/2022
Thanks so much Kelsey! It was awesome working with you and Shannon!
Morgan W
5.0
10/05/2021
We had our rehearsal dinner here the night before the wedding and the whole team was amazing! Hayley was incredibly responsive, professional and accommodating. We had just under 40...
people in the brewers room on the main floor and everyone had nothing but positive things to say. The food was great and a really good portion - they allowed us to have the space for after dinner to welcome folks in town for a few drinks and it was great! Between the ordering process ahead of time, being aware of certain guest allergies and overall atmosphere, we are so happy we chose Southern Tier!
Response from Southern Tier Brewery Cleveland on 10/06/2021
Hi Morgan -
Thanks so much for the incredible review! We are so happy you and your guests...
enjoyed yourselves. It was our pleasure helping you celebrate! Congrats to you both and can't wait to have you all back in soon!
Michelle K
5.0
6/25/2020
We had our rehearsal dinner at Southern Tier and Haley did such an amazing job!! We rented out the basement and had half the the downstairs to ourselves. We picked our own custom m...
enu which allowed all of our guests to pick from a variety of food options and the food was delicious. We also invited our out of town guests to join us after the rehearsal dinner for drinks. We had a large turn out and the service was still outstanding! Thank you guys!!
Response from Southern Tier Brewery Cleveland on 06/26/2020
Thanks so much Michelle! It was great working with you and such a pleasure to be part of y...
our big day!
Tess C
5.0
4/24/2020
I had my rehearsal dinner here before my wedding last fall and it was wonderful! The private event space in the basement offers a romantic and relaxed atmosphere. The food was abso...
lutely delicious, and a great price! Also, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. They went above and beyond! The venue's event manager, Haley, was an angel! She answered my multiple emails and questions at all hours. I would book here again in a heartbeat :)
Response from Southern Tier Brewery Cleveland on 06/12/2020
Thanks so much Tess! This was amazing to see coming back from months of being furloughed a...
nd is beyond appreciated! We are so happy you enjoyed your time at Southern Tier and we are thrilled to have been a part of your big day =) All the best!
Cristin R
5.0
3/16/2020
Southern Tier had the perfect location for our engagement party. The lower level was spacious with comfortable seating and a private bar for our guests (40+), and there was a great...
selection of food and drink items. Leading up to and during the event, the staff was accommodating to our party's needs, friendly, and responsive. We would definitely look to Southern Tier again to host another event!
Response from Southern Tier Brewery Cleveland on 06/12/2020
Thanks so much Cristin! We had a great time hosting your group and looking forward to havi...
ng you back in the future!
Lauren S
5.0
3/15/2020
Great experience from start to finish. We did buffet making it extremely easy and affordable. The food was great and the downstairs space was unique , had its own bar so we could r...
emain downstairs after and not have to go upstairs for service, and more than adequate for our rehearsal dinner which had about 30 people in attendance.
Response from Southern Tier Brewery Cleveland on 06/12/2020
Thank you Lauren! We love getting feedback and are thrilled everyone enjoyed themselves =)...
Thanks again and looking forward to having you back in the future!
Lori B
4.0
3/13/2020
We had our sons rehearsal dinner at Southern Tier. The venue was extremely accommodating with our requests. Great set up downstairs for about 50 people. Very easy to socialize wit...
h our guests. Food was delicious and the drinks were flowing! Great job everyone.
Response from Southern Tier Brewery Cleveland on 06/12/2020
Thanks for the feedback Lori! We greatly appreciate it and are so happy to hear you had a ...
great time!
Pete O
5.0
3/12/2020
Great space, very helpful and friendly people. They were very communicative and accommodating. Recommended!
Response from Southern Tier Brewery Cleveland on 06/12/2020
Thanks so much Pete! It was great working with you and we are happy to hear you enjoyed yo...
ur time with us =)
Bre C
5.0
3/12/2020
I hosted my wedding dinner at Southern Tier. We had a group of about 50 people. I would do it all over again. The staff was great. Everyone was so helpful and made sure that we as ...
a newly married couple were happy with everything. Kaylee was so helpful and made the process very simple. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was great as well. My husband and I highly recommend an event at Southern Tier!
Response from Southern Tier Brewery Cleveland on 06/12/2020
Thanks so much Bre! It was such a pleasure hosting your wedding at Southern Tier and we lo...
ok forward to working with you and your husband again! All the best =)
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