Proposed Micro-Brewery/Restaurant for Wildwood
Date Posted: June 18, 2024
Posted In: News, Projects,
From West Newsmagazine: Parties are seeking approval from the city of Wildwood to allow a microbrewery and restaurant at the current 3.14-acre site of West County Feed & Supply.
The supply store has been at 2603 West Avenue since 1993, said Joe Vujnich, director of planning and parks.
However, the property has been on the market for over a year. Recently, Good News Brewing contacted the city about converting the site from a feed grain store to a restaurant and microbrewery.
Good News Brewing has been searching for sites in Wildwood for over two years, with this location being favorable given the size of the property, the spot it occupies on historic Route 66, the character of the building and grounds and the availability of property for future growth, Vujnich says.
The project would be done in three phases. The first phase would open the brewpub with minimal changes to the existing building and grounds, but with a new, wood-fired pizza oven and kitchen. A patio with sunscreens and a small outdoor performance area would be added as well. Provisions would be made for paved parking and additional overflow parking.
If funding is available, bocce ball courts would be introduced.