The Lot Beer Co. in Granville Blends Beer, Burgers and Vintage Vibes

The Lot Beer Co. is not the first foray into the Granville small business scene for Trent Beers. He started Seek-No-Further Cidery two streets over in 2021 and followed up with his second act, which aims to capture the communal, pre-concert parking lot party vibe he has enjoyed as a Grateful Dead fan. 

Walking into The Lot Beer Co. is a step back in time to when the Nintendo Entertainment System was king of the video game scene (there’s even one available to play at the end of the bar). Local memorabilia lines the walls, including a photo of the 1985 Denison University football team and a vanity GRNVL license plate from 2000. 

“It’s just really a lot of unique stuff I’ve gathered,” says Beers, whose background in graphic design led to his love of vintage signs. “Antique stores, thrift stores, Springfield Antique Show, Facebook Marketplace, eBay, you name it.” 

Much like a parking lot pre-party, there’s cold beer here too. There are six to eight house beers on tap at a time, like the Never say Die IPA or the Workingman’s Lager. Two weekly pitcher nights add to the nostalgic vibe, and the hard seltzer allows you to “Choose Yo Flava” from syrups like peach and strawberry or even build your own flavor combination. 

The food menu is simple, spanning easy tailgate foods like hot dogs and burgers. Go for one of the suggested options or build your own with an array of quirky toppings from Funyuns to Hot Takis to macaroni and cheese. Wraps, salads and wings are on the menu too.  

The fun continues with Skee-ball, dartboards and vintage arcade games like Frogger found just off the main dining room, while trivia, arm wrestling tournaments and other events are scheduled on select evenings. It’s easy to see why this place has become such a local favorite since it opened in 2022. 

“It’s always fun becoming a staple in the community where people can’t imagine the town without you,” Beers says. “That’s the most rewarding part.” 

140 N. Prospect St., Granville 43023, 740/920-4444, thelotbeerco.com

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