US Federal and State laws prohibit the sale of wine, beer or spirits to anyone under 21 years of age.
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CLE Urban Winery is open Tuesday through Sunday. We’re closed Monday, except for private or ticketed events.
We’re open from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 12 noon through 10 p.m. on Saturdays, and 12 noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Adjustments to these standard operating hours (for private events or other reasons) are announced on our website, on Winery Events listings, and on social media.
You can find free street parking on Lee Rd., and there are multiple free parking lots, including a large free garage, directly across the street.
CLE Urban Winery does not have its own dedicated parking lot. Don’t park in the Dewey’s Pizza parking lot or in parking spaces allocated to apartments in our building, although you can drop off items for events at the winery at our back garage door accessible through the Dewey’s parking lot.
Our address is 2180B Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118. We’re right in the heart of the vibrant Cedar-Lee Arts District, near the intersection with Cedar Rd and across the street from the iconic, 100-year-old Cedar-Lee Theater.
Yes. We may ask guests to present a valid ID when purchasing wine or other alcoholic beverages.
You do not need to be 21 to come to the winery. We are family-friendly and children are welcome with appropriate adult supervision.
CLE Urban Winery is warm, inviting, and reflects our local community. Visitors will find a cozy, colorful space full of local art and plenty of seating for groups of all sizes. Curl up in pairs on one of our couches, sit at the bar and talk wine with our owner Destiny Burns, or gather all your friends at a large table. Look through the windows along a dividing wall to see the winemaking process in action. No matter where you turn here, there’s something special that helps make this place truly unique.
Yes! Visit our events calendar for upcoming events that are open to the public, including game nights, music performances, art classes, guided tastings and education events, and more. We host private events, too, such as baby and bridal showers, graduation and birthday parties, fundraisers, and weddings. We can accommodate up to 100 people for a private event.
We offer a range of dry, classic vinifera red and white wines, as well as sweeter, lighter fruit-infused wines and specialty blends. All of our wines are Cleveland-branded and hand-crafted on-site made from premium grape juice sourced from Washington State, California, and New York.
Yes! You don’t need a reservation for a wine tasting - just come on in!
Our standard wine tasting offering is our Wine Flight, available on our menu anytime, which includes five 2 oz pours of your choice of our hand-crafted wines. We also offer a fun, seasonally changing wine and food pairing flight!
We have full bar service, with our hand-crafted wines as the star attraction! We do offer something for everyone on our menu, including beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages, including mocktails. We also offer innovative wine cocktails, an award-winning wine slushie, and many other goodies to quench your thirst. There’s something delish for everyone in your group!
Absolutely! We serve non-alcoholic wines, beer, cider, and soft drinks. We also offer non-alcoholic spirits for all the cocktails on our menu. There’s something lovely to drink for our sober neighbors, designated drivers, and those who simply don’t want to drink alcohol.
Our hand-crafted wines are fermented, bottled, and aged onsite at CLE Urban Winery. You can view our wine production area behind glass from your seat at the Tasting Room bar.
Yes, our menu includes a selection of wine-friendly food offerings such as Cheese & Charcuterie Boards, house-made dips, sandwiches, tinned fish platters, and a gourmet snack mix. We also offer our Urban Winery Gourmet Store, which features delightful grab-and-go food items you can enjoy and create your own snack board.
Since we are not a full, sit-down restaurant, we allow outside food to be brought in, especially for large parties and events. Our neighborhood partners next door at Dewey’s Pizza will offer a 10% discount to our guests who order a carry-out pizza from them to enjoy over at the winery.
Yes, you can buy bottles of our wines at the winery to open and enjoy in the Tasting Room or to carry out. You’ll receive a $10 discount for carry-out and an additional 10% off when you buy a minimum of six bottles. You can also order bottles of our wine on DoorDash, Uber Eats, and from our online wine shop.
We offer a variety of great gifts to pack alongside our wine. Wine openers, glass charms, books, cheese boards, and wine-scented candles made from our recycled bottles are among the fun, unique options for gifting at CLE Urban Winery. We can create custom gift baskets for you at the winery, and you can order gift baskets for local delivery from our website.
Yes, you can shop our collection of wines on our website. We deliver locally and can ship wine within Ohio and to 34 additional states.
You can explore our favorite blends in our Best Sellers collection. Our top sellers include our Buckeye Blackberry, Hometown Heroes Peach, C-Town Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cedar-Lee Chardonnay.
Fill out the Event Inquiry form, call the winery at (216) 417-8313 during business hours, or email destiny@cleurbanwinery.com to check availability and to pay the Facility Rental Fee to confirm your reservation. You can also stop by in-person and speak to our staff so we can answer all your questions. Your party/event is not confirmed until the rental fee is received.
Yes! We can accommodate private events where you can reserve the entire winery to accommodate up to 100 guests. This option is available even on days we are closed.
Absolutely! The winery is a lovely venue for these types of celebrations, either as private or semi-private events. You can bring in your own food and decorations, and for private events, you can also control the music playlists.
Facility rental fees range from $50 for a semi-private event during business hours to $250 to $1,000, plus a bar minimum, for a private event. The fee depends on the day of the week and time period selected. Full details can be found here, but in summary:
Private event reservations are booked in four-hour blocks. This time slot includes setup and cleanup. You can add on time for event setup for an additional $50 per hour.
Semi-private events are booked during business hours, with one reservation per semi-private section of the winery per evening, with daytime and evening reservations available on Saturdays.
No bar sales minimum is required for semi-private events held during business hours. However, we do expect that you and your guests will purchase our wine, beer, cocktails, or non-alcoholic beverages during your event. You may bring in outside food, but no outside beverages are permitted. We do offer a free filtered water cooler for our guests.
For private events, a bar minimum is required (plus tax and staff gratuity), with a cash bar, drink tickets, or single tab options. Special orders of beer, sparkling wines, or spirits can also be accommodated for private events by request. Details on bar minimum requirements can be found here.
Parties and events at the winery during regular business hours are held in the shared, open Tasting Room space, but with dedicated seating for guests set up in semi-private areas by reservation. All party/event guests are expected to share the common spaces of the Tasting Room with other winery patrons for parties/events held during regular business hours.
You can book a private event if you do not wish to share the winery space with other winery patrons during your event, or if you have a large group, defined as 30 people or more.
We are not a full restaurant, so you may bring in outside food for your party or event. Food must be kept at the appropriate serving temperature, and you are responsible for bringing in your own plates, napkins, and utensils. We do offer some minimal catering options, including a custom grazing table. No outside beverages are permitted.
NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES OF ANY KIND ARE PERMITTED. You MAY NOT bring in or consume any outside alcoholic beverages at our winery. This is not permitted under our liquor license. If you have specific beverage requirements for your event, please let us know and we will do what we can to accommodate you. For private events only, you have the option to place special orders for alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages to be served at your event.
The winery can provide the folding tables and chairs it has available for your party or event. Winery furniture and equipment cannot be moved for a party or event without express permission of winery management.
Yes, you may bring in decorations. However, under no circumstances are glitter, confetti, or open flame candles permitted. Balloons are allowed, but they must be secured with weights. No decorations may be affixed to winery walls, and all decorations must be removed from the winery at the end of the event.
Yes, you may sell tickets for their event, if you wish, with prior approval of winery management after you confirm your reservation.
You may sell merchandise and other such items during your event with prior permission of the winery management. No outside alcohol can be brought in, consumed, or sold at the winery. Non-profit organizations may hold raffles at the winery in accordance with local, state, and federal law.
For private events only, you may play your own playlist on our Bluetooth speaker or stream anything on Spotify. You can also bring in a DJ or other live entertainment for private events.
Yes. We are family-friendly. Children may attend winery events but must be in the care of a parent or guardian at all times while at the winery.
If you need to cancel or reschedule your event, kindly contact us at least 48 hours in advance if your plans change. The Facility Rental Fees are non-refundable, but you may reschedule your event without paying an additional fee.
If you would be interested in finding out more about having a party, event, or fundraiser at the winery, please fill out this interest form and we will get in touch with you to make a reservation. You can also stop by in person, call (216) 417-8313, or email destiny@cleurbanwinery.com and we will be more than happy to help you plan the perfect party or event!
The Urban Wine School is located at the CLE Urban Winery in Cleveland Heights.
Our classes go in-depth on specific wine varieties, including a discussion of the wine’s history and how it’s made. Urban Wine School events also included guided tastings.
All of our classes can be reserved through Eventbrite. Check out our wine school events schedule for upcoming classes.
Yes. You can cancel your reservation up to 7 days prior to your class for a full refund.
You can pay for your Urban Wine School reservation with a credit or debit card, as well as PayPal and Google Pay, when you check out through Eventbrite.
Enjoy connection and conversation at our in-depth classes that combine education and guided wine tasting.
Yes - contact Destiny at (216) 417-8313 or at destiny@cleurbanwinery.com for more information, pricing, and scheduling. We can conduct these classes onsite or offsite.
