Yacht Club opens in The Source

The Yacht Club has taken over the center space at The Source in RiNo with plans to offer a community gathering place with high-quality beverages.

"We want the space to have something for everyone and also showcase how diverse the world of booze can be," says Mary Wright, owner of Yacht Club. "In the islands, you have Ti Punch, in Spain sherry or gin and tonics, as well as favorites here like juleps, cobblers or a shot and a beer and so on. At the Yacht Club, we will showcase some of these ideas, as well as some of our own."

The wine list highlights quirky and esoteric bottles, as well as classics. To encourage customers to experiment with new wines, all bottles are available to open for by-the-glass purchase with a two-glass commitment.

The Yacht Club also plans to keep a steady rotation of food-friendly beers.

"It's all about balance," Wright says. "Whether it's a big barrel-aged beast or a crisp pilsner, we want the beer to be approachable to the palate while maintaining a certain amount of complexity."

A small selection of food is available through a collaboration with Acorn, one of the two restaurants at The Source. The goal is to provide food that complements the drinks, rather than the more traditional approach where drinks complement the food.

"We want to offer our guests a broad range of options -- cocktails, wine, beer -- without the commitment to a big dinner," Wright says.