Seattle brewery owner expands empire with new spot in Green Lake

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Seattle brewery owner expands empire with new spot in Green Lake
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A new brewery is setting up shop inside the former Wooden City Tavern space across from Green Lake Park this summer.

A new brewery is setting up shop inside the former Wooden City Tavern space across from Green Lake Park this summer. Green Lake ’s newest brewery will step into a roughly 5,000-square-foot space at 7110 E.

Green Lake Drive N., which has been vacant since the Wooden City Tavern shuttered in December 2025. Wooden City continues to operate restaurants in Tacoma and Spokane, along with Alabama and Tennessee, despite its move from Seattle.Built in 1972, the building features a western red cedar exterior, a glass atrium, and a stone wall. Cluff noted that the building’s architecture and its close proximity to Green Lake Park made the location attractive to his company. “The design of the building is perfect for a brewery as it has an indoor/outdoor feel with all the glass, including the glass roof,” Cluff toldIn 2018, Cluff opened Magnuson Brewery, and in 2024, opened Gasworks Brewing. Cluff used to own and operate South Lake Union’s Dexter Brewhouse, though it closed down in 2019. Cluff also owned Kobrew at Point Ruston, which closed just a few months after its 2019 grand opening. Greenlake Brewing will brew beer on-site and include a full kitchen that serves lunch, dinner, and a brunch menu on the weekends. Aside from beer, Greenlake Brewing will also serve cider, wine, and cocktails. Cluff spoke to his love of the Green Lake neighborhood and how he envisions Greenlake Brewery as a “neighborhood spot.” “It’s a place that reflects the outdoor environment of the park as casual, welcoming, and centered around community,” Cluff told. “Whether you’re coming for a beer after a walk around the lake or meeting friends for dinner, we want this to feel like your neighborhood spot.”A new brewery is setting up shop inside the former Wooden City Tavern space across from Green Lake Park this summer.As New Mexico jury finds Meta platforms harm children, social media firms await more legal decisions SAN FRANCISCO — The first jury verdict in a series of social media child safety trials this year is in — and it’s not looking good for Meta. A jury in New Mexico found on Tuesday that the social media giant’s platforms are harmful to children’s mental health and imposed a $375 million penalty. The University of Washington’s iconic cherry blossom trees are finally in peak bloom after being delayed by chilly weather.A Washington couple celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows at home plate during Seattle Mariners Spring Training — the same place where their love story began.12 reasons to try Aegis Living respite care — yes, short stays are a thingChrystal Ortega's tireless dedication recently earned her the WSECU Community Champions Award and a $1,000 grant to further the mission.When Shawn Tibbitts opened Tibbitts FernHill, he was just trying to survive. The small Tacoma restaurant has since earned culinary awards and praise.Wilcox Family Farms is continuing its cherished holiday tradition of giving back by donating nearly one million eggs to food banks across the South Sound region this season.Matthew Ballantyne has transformed that early awareness into action, embodying the organization's mission:"No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town."

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