Dogfish Inn, a canal-front, beer-themed hotel in historic Lewes, Delaware, celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2024 with a redesign. Owned and operated by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, the inn’s new coastal-cottage lobby includes cozy seating areas, an onsite library curated by San Francisco’s City Lights Booksellers & Publishers, and an espresso bar serving coffee drinks brewed with beans from Delaware’s Gaia Coffee Co.
Each of the 16 renovated guest rooms offers a king or double queens, plus quirky perks like shower beer holders and beer-infused soap. Additional creature comforts include a mini-fridge, microwave, Malin + Goetz bath products, down comforters and upgraded linens. The two-bedroom “Cottage Sweet” has a queen in each bedroom, single bathroom, living room and kitchenette. Dogs are allowed in select rooms.
The property’s handy “gear shed” offers a slew of equipment to use during your stay, from binoculars and hammocks to cornhole boards, plus a fleet of custom beach cruisers and e-bikes (see website for bike rental fees).
Off property, enjoy a beach day without the summer crowds, peruse area farmers markets or take a bike ride through lovely Cape Henlopen State Park. Then venture out to one of Dogfish Head’s two Rehoboth Beach restaurants—Brewings & Eats brewpub or the seafood-centric Chesapeake & Maine.
Dogfish Head’s main brewery in Milton, a 20-25 minute drive from the inn, is worth a pilgrimage for the annual Dogfish Dash road race on Sept. 28, and the free, family- and dog-friendly Punkin Ale Fest on Oct. 11. Give their new Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale a try. Room rates begin at $219. 105 Savannah Road, Lewes, Delaware, 302-644-8292