Many Clevelanders find the diversity in this area irresistible. While Little Italy and AsiaTown both offer incredible day trip options, it seems things are limited when it comes to many other cultures… or are they? The truth is that many of the cultures that shaped Cleveland no longer have entire districts that are as vibrant as the aforementioned, but they are still leaving their mark on our community in their own way. If you’re craving an authentic German experience, this one charming biergarten will transport you straight to Europe.

Welcome to the Cleveland Maennerchor!

Google Maps This unique German clubhouse was formed to preserve the influence of German song in the community and their chorus continues to practice and perform to this day.

This charming escape is open to the public every Friday night from 5 to 9 p.m., and its biergarten is a lively summer paradise.

Cleveland Maennerchor/Facebook Their dinners have become famous in the area, particularly for their fish fry. However, you must be a club member to purchase alcohol. Food, membership, and event tickets are cash only, though the bar does accept cards.

Friday night dinners here consist of authentic German favorites, allowing you to indulge in authentic meals at a reasonable price.

Cleveland Maennerchor/Facebook You can find the full menu here. Remember that each Friday brings a new special, so adventurous eaters should set out to try something different each time.

The atmosphere is warm and overflowing with German decor, making it a cozy place to visit.

Cleveland Maennerchor/Facebook If you happen to have an interest in singing in German, their chorus is always looking for new members. Being of German descent attracts many to the group, but it isn’t a requirement to join.

Throughout the year, the Cleveland Maennerchor hosts events that are too spirited to miss.

Cleveland Maennerchor/Facebook The Clubhouse Olympics are quickly approaching on August 18, 2018, and will begin at noon. SchlachtFest, an all you can eat pig roast, is just around the corner in September. You can find a full list of upcoming events here.

At this unique German cultural center, festivities abound all year round.

Cleveland Maennerchor/Facebook Annual membership is only $20 - the equivalent of one concert ticket anywhere else. You’ll find yourself immersed in music here, and you may even find a love for a culture you never knew had an understated community in Cleveland.

You’ve been to Little Italy… isn’t it time you pay a visit to our own slice of Germany?

Cleveland Maennerchor/Facebook

From the cozy interior to the libations, you’re sure to love a visit to this German destination right here in Greater Cleveland.

Cleveland Maennerchor/Facebook You can find the Cleveland Maennerchor at 4515 State Rd., Cleveland OH 44109

So many unique cultures have built up The Land, and many have continued to flourish as our city grows. This one authentic German experience is a great example of that, and it can trace its ancestry back to 1873, though it was founded in 1967. Are you ready for an experience you’ll never forget?

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This unique German clubhouse was formed to preserve the influence of German song in the community and their chorus continues to practice and perform to this day.

Cleveland Maennerchor/Facebook

Their dinners have become famous in the area, particularly for their fish fry. However, you must be a club member to purchase alcohol. Food, membership, and event tickets are cash only, though the bar does accept cards.

You can find the full menu here. Remember that each Friday brings a new special, so adventurous eaters should set out to try something different each time.

If you happen to have an interest in singing in German, their chorus is always looking for new members. Being of German descent attracts many to the group, but it isn’t a requirement to join.

The Clubhouse Olympics are quickly approaching on August 18, 2018, and will begin at noon. SchlachtFest, an all you can eat pig roast, is just around the corner in September. You can find a full list of upcoming events here.

Annual membership is only $20 - the equivalent of one concert ticket anywhere else. You’ll find yourself immersed in music here, and you may even find a love for a culture you never knew had an understated community in Cleveland.

You can find the Cleveland Maennerchor at 4515 State Rd., Cleveland OH 44109

To explore more of Cleveland’s cultural history, check out these photos from our recent past.

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