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You've got a friend in the ticket business—that’s us. The Winking Lizard Tavern network offers versatile event spaces across Cleveland’s suburbs, including the WL Event Center in Bedford Heights, the Bedford Party Center, Winking Lizard Lakewood, and Winking Lizard Canton. Whether you’re planning a private gathering, a corporate mixer, or a community festival, we’ve got you covered with practical details and reliable recommendations. Below you’ll find seating capacities, parking and transit options, and nearby hotel and restaurant suggestions to help you secure the right setup and stay comfortable nearby.

Note: Some locations publish private-space layouts; contact each site for the latest seating charts and availability. Dates and events are subject to change, so we’ll keep you updated on rescheduled events or date-to-be-announced plans as they come up.

Locations include WL Event Center at Bedford Heights (25200 Miles Rd), Bedford Party Center (25380 Miles Rd), Winking Lizard Lakewood (14018 Detroit Ave), and Winking Lizard Canton (5710 Fulton Dr NW). The Coventry and Gateway District venues have closed, with operations consolidated into current sites. Transit options include local bus lines near Miles Rd in Bedford Heights and standard Cleveland-area routes. Nearby hotels such as Quality Inn & Suites Bedford Heights and Staybridge Suites Cleveland Mayfield Heights offer convenient stays for visitors. We’ll help you navigate seating, parking, and transit—plus point you to affiliate partners for hotels and dining to streamline your visit.

For event planning, private-space capacities and layouts vary by site: Bedford Party Center and Lakewood private spaces provide published details, while others may require direct confirmation of seating charts and availability.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Locations include Bedford Heights (WL Event Center and Bedford Party Center), Lakewood, Canton, and Mayfield Heights; Coventry location closed in 2016; Gateway District location closed in 2022 and consolidated.
  • WL Event Center at Bedford Heights: 25200 Miles Rd, Bedford Heights, OH 44146; capacity up to 150 guests; located in the building south of the Winking Lizard restaurant.
  • Bed­ford Party Center: 25380 Miles Rd, Bedford, OH 44146; capacity up to 120 guests; 60" round tables seating eight; available 8:00 am–Midnight; events up to 5 hours.
  • Winking Lizard Lakewood: 14018 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107; private spaces include a Banquet Room and Bowling Party Room, each with up to 80 seats (total two private spaces described publicly as 80 each).
  • Winking Lizard Canton: 5710 Fulton Dr NW, Canton, OH 44718; private meeting space seating capacity listed as 50.
  • Nearby hotels commonly used by visitors include Quality Inn & Suites Bedford Heights and Staybridge Suites Cleveland Mayfield Heights; both are within a short drive of Winking Lizard locations.
  • Transit access: public buses serve the Bedford Heights area (e.g., lines 19-19A-19B and 34 near Miles Rd); check local schedules for routes and times.
  • Notable events hosted include: Belgian Beer Festival at Bedford Heights Event Center (May 31, 2025), Mayfield 2025 Tour of Beers Finisher Party (Bedford Hts/Mayfield Hts), and regular live-music events on the Bedford Hts patio (examples in 2021–2025).
  • Private-event capacities and seating charts are published for some sites (e.g., Bedford Party Center, Lakewood private spaces) but not for every location; contact each venue for current layouts and availability.