Posted in West Virginia January 22, 2021 by

The Best Hot Wings In West Virginia Can Be Found At This 170-Year-Old Inn

Where do you go when you’re in the mood for chicken wings? If you’re from West Virginia, you probably go to the Drover’s Inn in Wellsburg. It’s been around for a long time – the building is on the National Register of Historic Places – but that only adds charm to the experience of chowing down on the best wings you’ve ever tasted!

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Tucked away outside Wellsburg, West Virginia is a historic brick building, the Drover's Inn Restaurant and Tavern. Perhaps you've seen it presiding regally over Washington Pike.
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It's an old building dating to 1848, with an expansive front porch...
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...four spacious dining rooms featuring original and other historic furnishings...
Jeffrey F/Tripadvisor
Interestingly, the dining rooms were originally the Fowlerston General Store and Post Office.
...and a basement full of character and spirit.
Drover's Inn & Tavern
There's even a warm-weather pavilion out back for diners to use in season!
But no matter what time of year you go, and where you choose to sit, you absolutely cannot visit Drover's Inn without ordering the wings.
Tim T/Tripadvisor
Ask anyone - you won't find better wings anywhere else. Drover's Inn makes them extra crispy and extra flavorful, with tons of flavor options: Mild, Medium, Hot, Suicidal, Atomic, Hurt Me, Honey BBQ, Buffalo Garlic, Sweet Hot Oriental, Butter Garlic, Garlic Parmesan.
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It's the food they're most famous for, and with just one bite, you'll realize why.
So come on by, even if it's a bit of a drive...the food, the service, the history, and the ambiance are well worth the trip!
Drover's Inn & Tavern

The Drover’s Inn is open Wednesday to Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 7:00 p.m. Their address is 1001 Washington Pike, Wellsburg, West Virginia. To learn more, visit the Drover’s Inn website here.

Have you ordered up a plate of wings from Drover’s Inn? Were they the best you’ve ever eaten? Which flavor is your favorite?

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Address: 1001 Washington Pike, Wellsburg, WV 26070, USA