Mulberry's: Sports and Spirits at Cleveland's New Hangout

This week marked the grand opening of one of the most innovative new bar/sports facilities in the Cleveland area - Mulberry's. The idea has been six years in the making, with the last two of those years spent planning and constructing the facility.

Owned by partners John Teel and Darrell Seafler, Mulberry's is not only a place to grab a few drinks, but they also offer indoor basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, kickball, floor hockey, and whiffle ball in the facility's gymnasium through Teel's other venture, Cleveland Plays.

Cleveland Plays is a social club that organizes leagues for people to play a variety of games at locations throughout Cuyahoga County. Sports leagues offered by Cleveland Plays include flag football, bowling, dodgeball, volleyball, softball, kickball, and more. Over 5,000 people are members.

Mulberry's fulfilled a need for Cleveland Plays' own gym space, as they found out that playing venues were not always available when they were needed for their organized games. John Teel credits partner Darrell Seafler's, construction skills and financial backing with getting the pair this far. Seafler also owns Seafler Home Improvement, which is based out of Lakewood.

Mulberry's is located at 2316 Mulberry St. near the northern edge of the West Bank of Cleveland's Flats. Besides league play, the gym will also be available for rental on an hourly basis for a small fee. There's free parking available in Mulberry's front lot, or in their larger lot located across the street on Center and Main.

You'll also want to make sure you stop by and check out their 35-foot high-def screen, the biggest screen by far in the city. Just imagine watching sports on that!

Mulberry's opens just in time for the big Ohio State vs. Michigan football game next weekend, where on game day they'll feature bleacher seating, free hot dogs, free chips & salsa, free parking, and all the Coors Light draft you can drink from opening (11am) to close. You get all that for just $15 at the door. Plus there's no charge for designated drivers, and if you're not into beer, they'll be having $3 Skyy Vodka drinks.