Newark, OH Dining Events

Flavorful Fare
From a casual, American style restaurant that offers an elevated dining experience to a laid-back pub designed for taking it easy over classic cocktails and bar bites, Cherry Valley Hotel offers a variety of dining options to enhance your stay. Savor fresh food prepared with seasonal ingredients on the open-air patio or within our dining room, and create some good, long-lasting memories in the process.
NEAT
Saturday, July 26 | Ohio Event Center
Discover the bold, complex world of bourbon at NEAT: A Bourbon Tasting Event, hosted at the Ohio Event Center. This signature experience invites enthusiasts and newcomers alike to sample pours from top heritage labels and rising craft distilleries.
Explore distinctive flavor profiles, enjoy handcrafted cocktails, and connect with distillers and fellow bourbon lovers in an elevated, intimate setting.
Sip, savor, and stay for the full experience.
Summer Music Series
June 26 – Will Freed
July 3 – Jonathon Hape
July 10 – Doug Hare
July 17 – Jeff McCargish
July 24 – Deanna Sweeney
July 31 – Donna Mogavero
August 7 – Jeff German
August 14 – Chaz Mechenbier
August 21 – Will Freed
August 28 – Davey McCandlish
Bring a chair or borrow one on-site. No coolers, pets, or outside food and drink. Dining tables require a 2-drink minimum.
Take & Go Picnics
Whether you're staying the night or just passing through, our ready-to-enjoy picnics offer a perfect way to relax and savor the day. Available as a room add-on or by reservation through Craftsman Kitchen & Terrace. Picnics are pre-paid and non-refundable. Each Picnic Includes:
Chef-prepared picnic meal (varies by package)
Refreshing drinks
Disposable cutlery, plates, and cups
Cozy picnic blanket
Picnic basket (to be returned)
Trash bag for easy clean-up
Pick-up at the front desk or hostess stand
Murder Mystery Weekend
Our Murder Mystery Weekend is a fully immersive two-night experience where secrets unfold, suspects emerge, and solving the case is half the fun.
Enjoy a weekend filled with suspense, laughter, and carefully crafted meals — all set against the cozy backdrop of fall in Ohio.
Details, pricing, and package inclusions are available now, and space is limited.
Don’t miss your chance to sleuth, stay, and escape the ordinary.
Santa's Suite
Welcome to the enchanting Santa's Suite, an exclusive holiday retreat within Cherry Valley Hotel in Newark/Granville, OH. This is no ordinary suite; it's Santa's very own, and he's graciously lending it to you to infuse your family with the festive spirit.
Weekly Specials & Events
For the latest offers and weekly events, please visit The Craftsman Kitchen & Terrace website.