Upcoming Events
Cinco De Mayo Weekend
We're featuring our favorite Mexican dishes all weekend! Swing in for some queso and house made chips and stay for a margarita. Music on the patio with Larry Thiel - Sunday, May 5th at 11 AM
Cinco de Mayo Music on the Patio
Our friend Larry is back on the patio! Join us Sunday to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with tacos, margaritas and music.
Mother's Day Brunch
Spoil your mom this Mother's Day and treat her to brunch at Fort! We're featuring mixed berry crepes, fried chicken eggs benedict, croque madame and special cocktails for the favorite woman in your life!
Charcuterie Making Class
Step by step instructions on building your own charcuterie board. Be the envy of your next get together! Ticket includes a cutting board, all ingredients needed to build your board, and a cocktail. Tickets are limited and can be purchased using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/charcuterie-making-class-tickets-893710420927 or by calling (419) 208-5625.
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Beers and Board Games
Bring your favorite board game or learn to play a new one! Beers and Board Games is hosted the third Thursday of every month.
Summer Concert Series - Sutton's Patio
Music is back on the patio! Sutton's Patio is kicking off our Summer Concert Series and we can't wait to have them back!
Ride, Wine and Dine
RMS Cyclery, White Shutter Winery and Brewery, and Fort 88 have partnered to bring you the Third Annual Ride, Wine and Dine! Meet at Fort 88 at 8:30 AM with your pedal bike for a featured White Shutter beer or glass of wine. We'll bike to the winery for snacks and drinks before heading back to Fort 88 for buffet brunch. Grab your friends as there is room for everyone! Don't drink? No worries, we have room for you as well! Ticket includes three drinks, snacks, brunch, and a gift.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ride-wine-and-dine-tickets-894057679587?aff=oddtdtcreator
First Thursday
Dress like your favorite Disney character and join us for First Thursday! The bounce house and ball pit will be back on the patio. Swing in for a Baby Yoda cocktail or finish off dinner with a Dole Whip!
Drunk Spelling Bee
Have confidence in your spelling ability? Think you have what it takes to be Fort’s First Drunk Spelling Bee Champion? Register and join us on Thursday, April 25th at 7 PM. Entry fee is $20 and includes contestant’s drinks whilst competing.
Need a ride home? We’ve got you covered. Please let us know upon registering if you need a ride home that evening.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drunk-spelling-bee-tickets-865907722307?aff=oddtdtcreator
Solar Eclipse Weekend
Join us all weekend as we celebrate the Eclipse! Drink and food specials beginning Thursday, April 4th - Monday, April 8th. We will be open extended hours on Sunday, 4/7 until 10 PM and we’ll be serving brunch on Monday, 4/8 from 9 AM - Noon. Live music, tarot card readings, and Sablestone Silver Jewelry!
Additional info can be found here: https://www.forteightyeight.com/solar-eclipse
Think Local First Thursday
In honor of the solar eclipse, we’re going to space for Upper’s First Thursday kick-off! Grab your space themed DORA drink and shop local. If whether permits, we’ll break out the bounce house and outdoor games.
Kids' Trivia - Harry Potter
If you have kids 12 and under, we’re hosting trivia just for them! Join us at 6 PM on Tuesday, April 2nd for Harry Potter trivia - kids’ edition. With the purchase of a meal, kids’ receive mac & cheese or grilled cheese for free.
*One adult meal = one free kid’s meal
Cookie Decorating Class
It’s spring cookie time and now is the perfect time to learn how to decorate cookies! We will provide the cookies, icing, tools and walk you through how to decorate. Tickets are required and include all materials needed to decorate cookies, instruction and a cocktail.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-cookie-decorating-tickets-852494773817?aff=oddtdtcreator
St. Patrick's Day
We're celebrating St. Patrick's Day ALL day on Saturday, March 16th. We're starting with kegs, eggs, and corn beef hash... and finish the evening with Reubens, sauerkraut balls, and shepherds pie. Don't miss out on some of our favorite food ;)
Galentine's Day Brunch
We’re cooking up something special for our girlfriends to celebrate friendship! Join us for a special brunch and make a friendship bracelet! Tickets are required and include brunch, a cocktail, exclusive Fort Galentine’s Otis & Wayne earrings, and bracelet making!
Grab your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/galentines-day-brunch-tickets-811766795337?aff=oddtdtcreator
80's Murder Mystery Party
We’re taking “Til Death Do Us Part” seriously this Valentine’s Day. You are invited to a party that’s to die for - pay attention to the clues and other party guests as there is a murderer in attendance. Is it you? Hors d’oeuvres, an 80’s cocktail and dessert are included with your ticket. Tickets are limited and be purchased using the link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/80s-murder-mystery-party-tickets-811700727727?aff=oddtdtcreator or calling Fort (419) 208-5625.
Mardi Gras
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Fort! We’ll be slinging our favorite creole dishes including shrimp po’ boys, beans and rice, and gumbo. Will you find the baby in the King Cake? Invite a friend, order up a Hurricane and find out ;)
Valentine's Day Dinner
Pick up some flowers and your Valentine and join us for dinner! We’ll be serving a four course dinner from 5 - 10 PM. Cost is $75 and includes a Champagne toast with dessert. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Fort at (419) 208-5625 or emailing eat@forteightyeight.com
** Please note this will be the only menu offered for the evening
Fort Vacation - CLOSED
Our hardworking staff is taking a few days off. We will reopen Friday, February 9th at 11 AM
Cooking Class with Kelsey
Kelsey will teach you how to make homemade pasta and sauce. If you are lucky, Mama Anne will stop in and assist with bread making. Finish the meal off with salad and dessert. Tickets are required - purchase tickets here.
Dinner Club
Dinner Club is back! Chef Adam has designed a new take on old classics for this six course dinner that you don't want to miss. Tickets are required and can be purchased from your server.
Candle Making with Katy
Katy will be leading a candle making class! Grab a friend, a cocktail and let’s make a candle. Cost is $35 and includes all candle making supplies and a cocktail. Seating is limited - purchase tickets here