Woods Beer & Wine Co. is taking a big swing at Fisherman’s Wharf, with plans for a waterfront taproom inside the long-vacant Fishermen’s Grotto space at 2875 Taylor Street. The pop-up will span roughly 2,000 square feet and is slated to arrive late this summer, aiming to pull the Wharf’s drinking scene a bit closer to the locals who actually live here.
According to CoStar, Woods has leased about 2,000 square feet at 2875 Taylor Street, the former Fishermen’s Grotto address, in a building owned by the city. CoStar reports that this will be the company’s first spot located directly on the waterfront.
The Port Commission recently signed off on a short-term lease that is crafted to get the doors open quickly rather than bankroll a full makeover, SFGATE reported. Under the deal, Woods will skip a fixed base rent and instead hand over a slice of gross sales, about 10% in summer and 8% in winter, plus a $1,000 monthly reimbursement for utilities. The company told the outlet it is aiming for an August or September debut, with Woods saying, “We’re mainly going to be using the space as is.”…