Wooden Cask Brewing Company: York Street Visitor Guide
Wooden Cask Brewing Company’s main York Street brewery and taproom is at 629 York Street in Newport, Kentucky. The family-run brewery emphasizes traditional Irish, Scottish, and English beer styles, alongside rotating small batches, bourbon, and food. Its separate Newport on the Levee presence should not be confused with the York Street location when checking directions.
Current York Street hours
The official location page lists:
- Tuesday–Thursday: 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Friday: 11:30 a.m.–midnight
- Saturday: 11 a.m.–midnight
- Sunday: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Monday: closed
The kitchen closes earlier than the taproom—generally one hour before closing on weekdays, at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 7 p.m. Sunday. Verify same-day hours for holidays and special events.
Beer and food
The brewery describes an 18-beer standard lineup plus rotating small-batch releases. Availability changes as kegs rotate, so use the live tap list rather than an old article. Traditional options may include lagers, wheat beer, Scotch ale, porter, and stout, while seasonal releases may use different styles or strengths.
Food service includes pub-oriented items, but menus and prices can change. Check the current menu if dietary restrictions, a particular dish, or kitchen availability determines the visit.
Planning the visit
- Confirm the destination is the York Street brewery.
- Review parking and event notices before arrival.
- Large groups of roughly 8–25 should use the reservation option.
- Bring identification for alcohol purchases.
- Arrange a designated driver or rideshare.
Accessibility and families
Contact the brewery about step-free entry, seating, accessible restrooms, service animals, and event layouts. A taproom can be loud during live events or peak periods. Families should confirm current minor-entry rules and supervise children closely.
Historic setting
The brewery documents the York Street building’s connection to Newport’s former Flamingo Club and gambling era. Treat that history as context for the location, not proof of every colorful story associated with the building.
Official sources
Choosing from the tap list
Beer strength varies considerably, and a smaller serving of a high-alcohol stout can contain more alcohol than a larger light beer. Read the alcohol-by-volume percentage, ask for sample sizes, and pace the visit. To-go containers remain subject to current laws and brewery rules.
Guests interested in a specific traditional style should check the live list on the visit date. A core beer can sell out, and a rotating release may disappear quickly. Non-beer drinkers should confirm current nonalcoholic choices.
Final check before departure
Review the York Street page, live tap list, kitchen cutoff, and any event notice. If food is essential, arrive well before the kitchen closes. Confirm transportation before the first alcoholic drink.
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