Follow Richland County’s Wine & Ale Trail to discover local wineries and breweries— many of which are in unique locations, from historic properties to gorgeous rural settings.
The Wishmaker House Winery & Wine Bar in Bellville is situated in a historic Queen Anne style home, preserving it as a restaurant, winery and B&B. Relax on the patio with a Velvet Rain pinot noir rosé.
Situated on one of Ohio’s largest blueberry farms, 1285 Winery at The Blueberry Patch features an expansive patio with unparalleled views. Sip a dry blueberry wine paired with a wood-fired pizza. Make sure to pick up blueberry donuts and a bottle of wine to take home as souvenirs.
The Phoenix Brewing Company makes its home in a century-old mortuary in downtown Mansfield. They “resurrect tradition,” as they say, with quality brews like the Redemption West Coast IPA or Ferryman oatmeal stout.
While you explore their extensive wine list, marvel at how The Vault Wine Bar has transformed a 1911 bank building in downtown Shelby while preserving original features, equipment — even the bank vault!
Take time to explore Hickory Vines Winery, with 30 acres of orchards, vineyards, a pond, campsites and a spacious tasting room. They offer the chance to “taste the locals” by featuring selections from neighboring wineries in addition to their own wines.
Uniontown Brewing Co. has restored a pre-Civil War building in downtown Ashland, with gorgeous brick walls, lovely patios and a full menu. Get started with their signature Uniontown IPA and delicious food.
The Spirit Room at The Phoenix transforms the upper level of the brewery into a lounge with low lighting, dark wood and leather seating — the perfect setting to taste their handsome selection of bourbon, whiskey and Scotch.
Find Cypress Hill Winery’s elegant and cozy tasting room in the lower level of Hudson & Essex, an upscale dining destination in a former 1920s automobile showroom. Try their crisp and fruity Grenache Leggero!
Named for the river that flows through Shelby, the family-run Black Fork Brewing features
a modern, barn-like tasting room. One of their original brews is their chocolatey porter!
By Alexia Kemerling