CRAFT Beer Market will open its third Calgary restaurant later this month as the hospitality company expands in the city where it launched in 2011.
The new location at Shepard Flats shopping centre, at 5155 130 Avenue SE, Unit 100, is scheduled to open to the public Aug. 27. Reservations are now open, with the first 250 reservations booked for Aug. 27 or later set to receive a $20 CRAFT On Us Card during their visit.
New southeast Calgary location
The restaurant will offer craft beer, cocktails and wine alongside a menu featuring a range of food options. It will also include rooftop and outdoor patios, including a rooftop patio designed for year-round seating.
Founder PJ L’Heureux said the company views the new location as an opportunity to expand its presence in southeast Calgary.
“We are incredibly excited to open our newest CRAFT location and become part of the southeast Calgary community,” said L’Heureux. “Calgary is where CRAFT began, and we are grateful for the opportunity to continue growing in the city we call home. We can’t wait to welcome guests through our doors and celebrate this next chapter with the community.”
Opening plans
The brand will hold a First Look preview at the new restaurant on Aug. 20 beginning at 6 p.m. The event will support Parachutes for Pets, which the company has identified as its local charity partner for the celebration.
The company said reservations for the new restaurant are available through OpenTable while quantities last.
The $20 CRAFT On Us Card offer applies to the first 250 reservations booked for Aug. 27 or later.
Calgary roots
CRAFT Beer Market was founded in Calgary in 2011, drawing inspiration from Portland’s craft beer culture and aiming to make craft beer more accessible.
The company opened its first restaurant in Calgary’s Beltline and has since expanded into a national hospitality brand with locations across Canada. The Shepard Flats opening will bring its Calgary total to three locations.
The company said its expansion has extended from British Columbia to Ontario’s east coast and into the U.S.
CRAFT’s original concept was built around making craft beer accessible to Canadians while offering food and other beverages. The company says it focuses on sharing craft beer culture and educating guests about the category.
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