After Three Years, Wicked Wolf Philadelphia Just Announced that it Will Be Closing Its Doors
Published on January 8, 2026
Wicked Wolf just announced that they are closing its Center City location on Chestnut Street. The popular sports bar first opened its doors in 2022, taking over the high-profile space previously occupied by Sugar Factory, a flashy dessert-and-dining destination that once drew crowds for its oversized cocktails and celebrity appeal.
The news was confirmed via Wicked Wolf’s social media, where the team shared photos from a final send-off earlier this week, marking the bar’s last days in Philadelphia. The announcement follows the recent closure of a sister location in New Jersey, signaling broader challenges for the brand.
In a message posted to Instagram, the Wicked Wolf team wrote:
“After a few unforgettable years on Chestnut Street, we’ve made the incredibly hard decision to close our doors. Thank you to our loyal customers and our wonderful staff—you turned this space into something so much more than a business. We’ll forever be grateful for the memories we made together. #WolfKnows ❤️”
Since opening in 2022, Wicked Wolf aimed to reintroduce the space as a high-energy sports bar, transforming the former Sugar Factory footprint into a game-day destination packed with TVs, crowd-friendly seating, and a lively atmosphere for Eagles, Sixers, Phillies, and Flyers fans. While it quickly found a following, the bar’s closure highlights the ongoing volatility of large-format hospitality concepts in Center City.
With Wicked Wolf now gone, the Chestnut Street space once again becomes a notable vacancy in one of Philadelphia’s busiest corridors—leaving many wondering what concept might be next to take over.