Miami Valley restaurants, breweries host April 8 total solar eclipse events

Moeller Brew Barn is located at 214 W. Main St. in Troy. TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Moeller Brew Barn is located at 214 W. Main St. in Troy. TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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-a-lifetime 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).

The Dublin Pub

Location: 300 Wayne Ave., Dayton

Details: The Dublin Pub is hosting a viewing party at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 8. The pub will have 40 tables set up in the parking lot, as well as patio seating available for reservation. Reservations include eclipse glasses. DJ Ron Perry will be on site from noon to 4 p.m. Guests can expect an outdoor beer and cocktail bar, food and event T-shirts available. For more details, visit the The Dublin Pub’s event page on Facebook.

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).

The Foundry

Location: 124 Madison St. in Dayton

Details: Happy Hour is starting early at The Foundry on Monday, April 8 at 2:30 p.m. There will be cocktails, beer, wine and flame-grilled bites. Guests will get complimentary glasses to view the eclipse. For more information or to make a reservation, visit thefoundryrooftop.com.

Little Fish Brewing Company

Location: 116 Webster St., Dayton

Details: From 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 8, Little Fish Brewing Company will be hosting an eclipse viewing event. Those that purchase a pint will receive, one pair of eclipse glasses. The full-bar will be open with small plates available. There will be games on the patio. For more information, visit the brewery’s Facebook page (@littlefishdayton).

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.

Oregon Express

Location: 336 E. Fifth St.,Dayton

Details: The Oregon Express is hosting a patio pizza party from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday, April 8. Entry is free, but space is limited. Guests will be able to view the eclipse from the restaurant’s roof top patio. Eclipse glasses will be available. They will also have a special eclipse cocktail. For more information, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page (@oregonexpress).

Warped Wing Brewing Company

Location: 26 Wyandot St., Dayton

Details: Warped Wing Brewing Company is celebrating the total eclipse with the tapping of a new beer — Out Of The Light IPA. It’s a light, fruity, mildly bitter beer with a dry finish. The Dayton Taproom will open at 4 p.m. Monday, April 8. Warped Wing’s other taprooms in Springboro, Mason and Huber Heights will open at 11 a.m. There will be limited quantities of eclipse glasses available at those three locations. For more information, visit the brewery’s Facebook page (@warpedwing).

If you are a restaurant or brewery owner and would like your event added to this list, email details to natalie.jones@coxinc.com.


More about the eclipse

Timing: The Total Solar Eclipse in Southwest Ohio will be between 3:08-3:17 p.m. with the Southwestern parts of Ohio being first and the Cleveland area being the last as it moves toward Canada. The centerline of the eclipse enters Ohio just after 1:50 p.m.

Locations: According to the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources and NASA, the path of totality, or the most central Southwest Ohio spots to see the total solar eclipse include Darke, Shelby and Auglaize counties. Close to that center, though, are the counties of Montgomery, Miami, Champaign and Preble. The outer edges of the path, where partial darkness will be seen, includes the northwestern portions of Butler and Greene counties. Warren and Hamilton will experience some darkness but are on the edge of the path.

Of note: The Total Solar Eclipse band is 124 miles wide. According to ODNR, “The last total solar eclipse visible in Ohio was in 1806. The next total solar eclipse in Ohio will be in the year 2099.”

Source: https://ohiodnr.gov

More online

Visit DaytonDailyNews.com for other solar eclipse events and details.

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