A rendering of the new Union Braxton Brewing Company brewery and taproom | 8901 US-42, Union Rendering: Tilsley Architects/Provided by Braxton Brewing Company

A new community gathering space featuring three of Cincinnati’s favorite food and beverage brands is set to open in Northern Kentucky.

Union Commons, a new family-oriented destination located on US-42 near Braxton Drive in Union, will open to the public at the end of November. The project features a Braxton Brewing Company brewery and taproom, a Dewey’s Pizza restaurant and a Graeter’s Ice Cream scoop shop.

Everything is centered around “The Lawn,” a 20,000-square-foot greenspace and beer garden designed to be a family and community-centric space. The companies say in addition to being a foodie destination, they want to have specialty programming, music and events.

To celebrate Union Commons’ opening, Braxton Brewing will host a grand opening on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The brewery will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. that day, with the grand opening happening from 4 p.m. to close. The event is free and open to the public and will have live music, a ceremonial keg-tapping and more.

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Braxton Brewing founders, brothers Jake and Evan Rouse and their father, Greg Rouse, say the new brewery’s location is especially meaningful to them as it’s right by where Jake and Evan grew up on Braxton Drive — the same street the brewery was named for.

“This is truly a full-circle moment for us,” Jake said in a press release. “Opening this brewery so close to where we grew up is a testament to our commitment to Northern Kentucky. We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Dewey’s and Graeter’s to create a place where families can come together and build memories so close to where our family did for years.”

Dewey’s Pizza’s Union location is also expected to open at the end of November.

“At Dewey’s, we’ve always been passionate about creating spaces where people can gather and enjoy great food. Union Commons is a natural fit for us, and we’re thrilled to be part of a project that brings together such iconic brands from our region,” Chuck Lipp, the president and CEO of Dewey’s Pizza, said in the release.

Graeter’s has been open in the Union Commons space since November 2023.

“For over 150 years, Graeter’s has been proud to serve families across the Midwest. This collaboration allows us to continue that tradition in a new and exciting way. We’re looking forward to sharing this space with the community and providing a place where families can create sweet memories,” Graeter’s CEO Richard Graeter said in the release.

Braxton Brewing Company at Union Commons is located at 8901 US-42, Union. More info: braxtonbrewing.com.

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This article appears in Nov 13-26, 2024.

Katherine Barrier is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s journalism program and has nearly 10 years of experience reporting local and national news as a digital journalist. At CityBeat, she...