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Shoreby Club

4.7 ★★★★★ 327 Google reviews · Lakefront wedding venue in Bratenahl, Ohio · 0.4 mi to the lakeshore

Sunset ceremony

Club offering a pier on Lake Erie, plus a pool, sunset views and a grill.

Plan your tour

  • Setting lakefront venue, 0.4 mi to the lakeshore — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Phone (216) 851-2582
  • Website shorebyclub.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

40 Shoreby Dr, Bratenahl, OH 44108

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Shoreby Club and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

Tented Reception

“Tented receptions will never go out of style, and I love the timeless look this venue provides.”

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 327 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 8 mentions

“The incredible views of Lake Erie are stunning—there’s truly nothing like it.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 2 mentions

“The staff is wonderful, the food is great and the view is spectacular!”

From the reviews

The best waterfront venue in Cleveland! Tented receptions will never go out of style, and I love the timeless look this venue provides. You can have your entire wedding here and not even have to leave for portraits. Going out on the pier transforms you to a different world, and the views don’t disappoint.

★★★★★ — Juliana, Nov 2023

Shoreby Club has such a special presence right on the water. The incredible views of Lake Erie are stunning—there’s truly nothing like it. There is no bad spot to photograph couples, the stone facade has a timeless old-world feel that adds so much character, the waterfront and mature trees give so much variety that…

★★★★★ — Kristin, May 2026

Most stunning yacht club on Lake Erie, and maybe the best on any of the Great Lakes. Beautiful grounds and wonderful staff. Serious Newport Rhode Island vibes.

★★★★★ — Bill, Sep 2025

Fantastic venue. Excellent service from valet to bar. Tremendous views and charm. The event was a wedding and it was perfect.

★★★★★ — Michael, Oct 2025

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Getting married at Shoreby Club

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.