Wolf’s Ridge opens cocktail lounge in 200-year-old Worthington inn

Wolf’s Ridge Brewing is opening a new craft cocktail lounge inside a 200-year-old landmark on High Street in Worthington.

The Wolf’s Den will open its doors on Friday, November 6, adding a dedicated space for mixed drinks to the existing brewery and restaurant.

The venue is located at 649 High St., a historic building that Wolf’s Ridge has occupied since taking over the property in 2025.

The new lounge features a menu that reworks classic cocktails and introduces new creations using unique spirits and liqueurs.

Items on the drink menu include the Cosmo Noir and Persephone’s Kiss.

The food menu offers shareable small plates and savory bites.

Options include Loaded Pub Chips topped with aged cheddar beer cheese, smoked bacon, and scallions.

Diners can also order Den Meatballs served with caramelized onion and ale gravy.

For dessert, the lounge serves a Sticky Toffee Sundae made with sticky toffee pudding and Irish whiskey ice cream.

Bob Szuter, co-owner of Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, said the Worthington Inn has always been a place for people to come together.

Szuter stated that the Wolf’s Den builds on that tradition.

He noted that while beer remains a major part of the brand, the new space allows the team to apply the same creativity and craftsmanship to cocktails. "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," Szuter said. The Wolf’s Den will operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Hours of operation are Thursday from 4 to 10 p.m. The lounge will be open Friday and Saturday from 4 to 11 p.m. Sunday hours run from 4 to 10 p.m.