Celebrate 2025 at Fort! Join us for a four course dinner (menu will be posted Friday, 12/6) on New Years Eve. We will be open from 5 - 10 PM. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Fort at (419) 208-5625 or emailing eat@forteightyeight.com

While we aren't planning on airing our grievances or competing in feats of strength, the kitchen staff has created a wonderful coursed dinner for you and your family to enjoy on Festivus.

Fort will be open on Monday, December 23rd for lunch from 11 AM - 2 PM.
We will reopen at 5 PM for dinner service featuring a coursed dinner (menu in comments). Kids 12 and under will have the option to enjoy mac and cheese, grilled cheese or cheeseburger for free with a drink and dessert. Every reason to bring the whole family
Reservations are required for the coursed dinner and Christmas sweaters are encouraged.

Ben Zucker and Friends are back for some Christmas cheer on Thursday, December 19th at 7 PM! Join us for cocktails, food and great music.

Join the holiday fun with Fort as we share decorating tips and tricks to bring your one-of-a-kind, sugar-coated gingerbread house to life! Open for kids and adults. Cost is $25 and includes all materials to build one house.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1097204501199?aff=oddtdtcreator

Kelsey is back with a holiday themed cocktail class! Join Kelsey as she guides you through the making of four delicious holiday cocktails. Tickets are required and include four cocktails and all supplies.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1096782368589?aff=oddtdtcreator

Start your holiday shopping early with our friends from Birch Tree Bookery! They are back with a book fair AND a book wrapping demonstration. Book wrapping kits are $5. Your one stop shop for all your book loving friends and don't forget pick up something for yourself!

Grab your friends and enjoy a cocktail while you design your own wreath. Tickets include all wreath making supplies and a cocktail.

We're hosting on a Sunday this year with an instructor, more room, more greenery, and decor!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-wreath-making-tickets-1056610764239?aff=oddtdtcreator

We're opening early on Black Friday so you can eat before you shop! Full brunch menu will be available along with coffee, mimosas, and Bloody Marys. Bring a receipt in from a local shop and get $1 off a cocktail.

Who is ready to catch up with friends and family over cocktails?! Join us for live music with City News from 7 PM til the music stops!

Katy will be leading a candle making class! Grab a friend, a cocktail and let's make a candle. Cost is $35 and includes all candle making supplies and a cocktail! Seating is limited. Tickets are required and can be purchased following the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/candle-making-with-katy-tickets-1056603993989?aff=oddtdtcreator or through your server.

You are invited to our exclusive dinner featuring a delectable menu paired with spirits from Watershed Distillery. Indulge in a culinary journey where each course is expertly paired with handcrafted drinks. Learn about the distillation process and the artistry behind each spirit from our friends at Watershed. Tickets are required and can be purchased by calling Fort at (419) 208-5625, emailing eat@forteightyeight.com, or through the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/course-dinner-with-watershed-distillery-tickets-1056585428459?aff=oddtdtcreator

The culinary team has put together a carefully curated menu of ghoulishly good dishes, inspired by classic Halloween movies and seasonal ingredients. Six or seven courses, depending on how the kitchen is feeling for $75, gratuity and alcohol are not included. Tickets are required and can be purchased by calling Fort (419) 208-5625, emailing eat@forteightyeight.com or through the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-club-halloween-edition-tickets-1056548909229?aff=oddtdtcreator

We're celebrating Halloween all week long! Bring your kids or borrow one and come carve/paint pumpkins at Fort on Tuesday, 10/29 at 6 PM. Bonus - kids eat free with the purchase of an entree.

Join us as we celebrate Halloween! Live music with Devan Steward, tarot card readings, themed cocktails and food specials. Costumes are encouraged!

Raise your steins and let's celebrate our first Fortoberfest. Pretzels, sausage, German potato salad, and more! Ticket includes dinner, your first beer, and a commemorative beer stein. Tickets are required and can be purchased from your server, by calling Fort (419) 208-5625 or online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1008523178977?aff=oddtdtcreator
You don't need to dress up but lederhosen are highly encouraged ;)

Meet at Fort 88 at 8:30 AM with your pedal bike for a featured White Shutter beer or glass of wine. We'll bike to the winery for snacks and drinks before heading back to Fort 88 for a buffet brunch. Grab your friends as there is room for everyone! Don't drink? No worries, we have room for you as well! Ticket includes three drinks, snacks, brunch, and a shirt.

Tickets can be purchased following this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/728286674047?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you would like to receive your shirt the day of the event, please be registered before Sunday, September 15th.

Order some sauerkraut balls and a beer, grab a friend and join us for music with one of our favorites - Violet Vinyl!

Grab your DORA drink and shop local! Weather permitting we will put the bounce house up with outdoor games.
We are rolling out our Cocktails for a Cause - stop in and find out how to support your local schools.

Let’s celebrate back to school! We will open EARLY for Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas at Fort from 7:30 - 9 AM. Drop off your kids and celebrate.

Relax on the patio before the school year begins with our Columbus friends - Double Time Jazz.

If you have kids 12 and under, we’re hosting trivia just for them! With the purchase of a meal, kids’ receive mac and cheese or grilled cheese for free.

* One adult meal = one free kids’ meal

Anna is teaching us how to make market bouquets! Tickets are limited and required. Tickets include learning how to arrange and wrap a market bouquet, all flowers, supplies and a cocktail. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/957773124197?aff=oddtdtcreator or from your server.

Our favorite brothers are back on the patio! Grab a drink, a friend and join the fun.

Grab a DORA drink and shop local! If weather permits, we’ll break out the bounce house and outdoor games.

Join us for music on the patio! Grab a friend, a drink and sit back and relax.

It's never too early to start your Christmas shopping! Our friends from Birch Tree Bookery are joining us for a Christmas in July book fair. Grab a cocktail and peruse their selection of books.

What’s not to love in this fun pairing?! Join us for a fun evening of everyone’s favorite weekend treat paired with beer! Tickets are required and can be purchased by calling Fort (419) 208-5625, from your server, or following this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/donuts-beer-pairing-tickets-935531488867?aff=oddtdtcreator

Dinner Club is back! Chef Adam has designed an all American themed menu for this six course dinner that you don’t want to miss. Tickets are required and can be purchased by calling Fort (419) 208-5625 or from your server.

Join us for music on the patio! Grab a friend, a drink and sit back and relax.