Midnight Owl Brewing in Shaker Credit: Douglas Trattner

It’s only been open for two and a half years, but Midnight Owl Brewing in Shaker Heights will be closing later this month. Former Great Lakes and Goldhorn brewer Joel Warger and Rosemary Mudry opened the brewpub in October of 2023, in the former Lucy’s Sweet Surrender space across the street from the Van Aken District.

This past summer, the owners partnered with Mendel Segal, who runs Mendel’s Kansas City BBQ next door. The plan called for Segal and his team take over the kitchen at the brewery and convert it to a certified kosher brewery and kitchen.

Apparently, the partnership was not enough to save the business.

“After 2 1/2 years, we have made the difficult decision to close Midnight Owl effective January 25th. We were fortunate for the opportunity to serve the residents of Shaker Heights and the Cleveland craft beer community. We are grateful for the support of all of you, and it was a joy getting to know folks over the last few years.”

Attempts to reach Segal prior to publication have been unsuccessful.

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For 25 years, Douglas Trattner has worked as a full-time freelance writer, editor and author. His work as co-author on Michael Symon's cookbooks have earned him four New York Times Best-Selling Author honors, while his longstanding role as Scene dining editor has garnered awards of its own.