Wolf's Ridge Brewing adds cocktail lounge to 200-year-old Worthington Inn

Wolf’s Ridge Brewing will expand its operations at the Worthington Inn by opening the Wolf’s Den, a new cocktail lounge, on Friday, November 6. The venue occupies a section of the 200-year-old landmark building at 649 High Street, which the brewery has operated since taking over the property in 2025.

The new space is designed to offer a more intimate setting for patrons who prefer mixed drinks to beer. The menu focuses on creative modifications of classic cocktails, such as Cosmo Noir and Persephone’s Kiss, alongside original drinks that feature specific spirits and liqueurs. This expansion allows the company to apply its existing brewing and culinary expertise to a different category of beverages.

Food options in the Wolf’s Den include shareable small plates and savory bites. Specific items on the menu include Loaded Pub Chips with aged cheddar beer cheese, smoked bacon, and scallions. Another option is Den Meatballs served with caramelized onion and ale gravy. For dessert, guests can order a Sticky Toffee Sundae containing sticky toffee pudding and Irish whiskey ice cream.

Bob Szuter, co-owner of Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, stated that the new room builds on the history of the Worthington Inn as a gathering place. “The Worthington Inn has always been a place for people to come together, and we wanted the Wolf’s Den to build on that tradition,” Szuter said. He noted that while beer remains a central part of the company’s identity, the lounge provides a venue to apply similar craftsmanship to cocktails.

Szuter described the space as a way for guests to experience the historic property in a different manner. “It’s another way for guests to enjoy the historic property, whether they’re catching up with friends over a drink or looking for a new place to spend an evening,” he said. The addition aims to serve both regulars of the brewery and new visitors to the location.

The Wolf’s Den will operate on a walk-in basis, with no reservations accepted. Seating is first-come, first-served. Hours of operation are Thursday and Sunday from 4 to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 4 to 11 p.m.