My first night in Calgary and what a fantastic spot! The warmth of the decor & expansive bar was a welcome sight. Everyone who worked there was just so nice & personable. The beer options covered every type anyone could ask for. The staff was happy to pour samples to try. A holiday community brew was not only exactly my style, the restaurant donates a percentage of every one sold to a charity. I ordered the Spanish prawns, and with all of the veggies, peppers, & rice had such great fresh flavors and was enough to hit the spot without making me feel stuffed and left room for the spice cake dessert, which was equally delicious. This checks off everything I want in a spot: Great food, drink, atmosphere, & friendly people. Yes, I will be back! read more

So imagine if you booked a party at CRAFT for 30 people and only 2 showed up. Now Imagine that they asked me why i didn't inform them of the sudden change in my booking as they went to the trouble of reserving a section, hiring extra staff and turning away other bookings and my response was, yeah, sorry, i guess i should have let you know. Well, this afternoon. My group of 4 researched some Happy Hour options and thought we would try out The Craft Happy Hour that "is available every day from 2pm to 5pm" according to their website and social media platforms. We considered several different establishments but decided to make the half hour trip to Craft Market Downtown only to be told by our waitress "sorry, we dont have happy hour during Stampede week". Thanks Craft Beer Market for the honesty and effort in earning my trust and loyalty. Next time Barbarella it is!!! read more

Group of six for lunch Friday afternoon during Calgary Stampede weekend. Definitely busy, but lots of seating indoors. Patio was full, understandably. Pros: - Speedy service - Clean clean facilities Notes: - definitely on the smaller portion for food read more

We had the best ladies get-away time!!! From the time we arrived until the end was the best experience. As soon as we arrived the hostess told us they were fully booked. But she told us we can sit at the bar if we like and glad we did! Our bartender Kaiden was the best got us our drinks so quickly, made us best shots throughout the night. Our food came so quickly too even though it's so busy at the restaurant. We went here to watch the hockey game. Best time ever! Kaitlin the manager made sure we are having a great time! The bouncers and security were all there to make sure we are safe! We were having to much fun that the other patrons were starting to come to our bar area. Definitely we are coming back and get the best service again!!! read more

CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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This was a really fun spot with a lot of beer options. We stopped in during "off hours" so well after lunch and before the evening so there was plenty of seating. There are also a lot of TVs if you are looking for a spot to watch any sports games. Service was quick and we didn't have a long wait for any food or drinks. The fries were great and I would get those again. Overall a fun spot and I would stop by again if i am in the area. read more

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Food and beer (ipa) were delicious, Sunday evening was happy hour so we ordered all our food off the happy hour menu. Server was very friendly . We are visiting from the US. We had just arrived and this was our first meal. We enjoyed it. read more

CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown - Korean sticky ribs and classic burger - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Abhi is amazing! The best served for a big group. Engaging and informative with all our questions

Nice rooftop for a pleasant breeze. Signature steak was delicious. Nice beer list. Service was adequate.

When I first heard about Craft Beer Market in Calgary, I was very excited. I love my craft beer and every local I spoke to mentioned Craft as the place to visit. The atmosphere is great, especially up on the patio, and the beer selection is one of the best in the city. But I highly recommend coming at night. This three story restaurant is dead during the daytime and you just won't have the chance to get the full experience with some of the floors closed off for lunch. The Vegan Cali Bowl was mildly entertaining in its plating but the highlight of the dish was the Thai sauce. It definitely made me feel like I was eating something signature instead of simple vegetables on top of some rice thrown in there for good measure. Servers were kind but certainly more interested in talking to one another than caring for the busy table tops. If you're looking for a place to grab some light bites and drinks on a Saturday night, this place will definitely do it for you! OVERALL: 3/5 Service: 2.5/5 Food: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 but 5/5 in the evening! read more

CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown - Vegan Cali Bowl - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Great ambience and neat looking place. We were there for the late night happy hour and good the Mac n cheese (big serving) and the yam fries (pretty small) and both were really good. Lots and lots of beer choices and good service. The only thing, is I think they should've asked a guy that was too drunk, to leave-he was loud and seemed to be a little inappropriate with people-otherwise great place read more

CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown - Cool booth seating area at Craft. They have a rooftop too, I believe. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The Beer selection was excellent and the food was very tasty. Amazing service. Only drawback was very loud. Would come again when in town.

Went for Father's Day brunch. Two people. They automatically add 20% gratuity to the bill. I don't understand this since it is not a large group and aside from providing drinks we are serving ourselves. Questioned staff and they said they do this only for brunch - this makes no sense. Buffet variety was good, but the hot food was barely warm or cold - even the eggs Benedict was room temperature at best for example. read more

First let me start with the service last night was excellent. However, typically I'm a fan of Craft but last night the food was not good. I was excited because there was one of my favs now on the menu, tortilla soup and one of my all time favs fried pickles. The soup was luke warm at best, had little to no taste, was essentially tomato's with a few crispy tortillas sprinkled on top. Not too mention it may have been the smallest amount of soup I've seen for $9. The fried pickles were essentially dried and over fried. The pickles were almost not even there. It seemed as though it was pickle skins rather than actually pickles; absolutely no pickle flesh/juice. Not sure if that's because they were so over fried but they were terrible. I will say others in the group meals were hit and miss. Some were good and others not so great. I recommend my usual go to the Brewmasters Chicken Sandwich to a couple of people who said that it was good. Someone had the ribs and said they were overdone. I will likely give them another chance as they have been ok in the past but it won't be top of my list. Too bad :( read more

Beer and mellow vibe. The place is huge and fairly emptied when we came. They have beers and cocktails. The beer was pretty tasty, I think I got one of their IPAs. We also ordered the cookies and ice cream dessert. Cookie was kind of hard but ice cream was good! Yum! read more

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Love the refurbed warehouse open concept, but it is not well executed. Bad lighting, loud reverb, awkward seating, cigarette smoke wafting in... what a shame! Same offerings as the Edmonton location and you can add to your beer 'passport' here as well (if it works, that is). The Calgary venue is larger (Edmonton's upstairs patio notwithstanding) but much less cozy and friendly. The two of us were seated upstairs at an awkward split table meant as a 6-top, where the lighting was terrible. Service was OK, but how frustrating is it for the servers and guests to have to yell to be heard and to repeat themselves? The cig smoke was annoying in a 'seriously what decade are we in' kinda way. Music was so loud at 6:30 p.m. on a Friday that we elected to stick to drinks and eat elsewhere. Then the NHL playoffs on TV were changed over to Entertainment Tonight, WTF? We were happy to get out. Such a miss!! The Edmonton location does it better IMO. Great beer, great food, but crap ambience, we won't be back. read more

CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown - Try it! So yummy! Very small tho - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Great atmosphere and great staff. We came straight from the airport to Craft Beer Market and they did not disappoint. Kids were welcomed and great food and beer. Will highly recommend to anyone exploring the area! read more

CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Nice place for drinks... there are so many options for beers and it's becoming difficult to decide what you want. At least the menu is separated by kind of beer :) red, dark and so on... I prefer dark beer, Black Smith was the good choice for me... so.. if you are hungry and you like burgers, they have good options as well.. I loved the Blue cheese and bacon, it was so good and believe or not, they are big lol and you can choose the side between fries or small salad :) if you need help with the menu you can ask help for the waitress. The service was really good, she was so helpful and she knows the menu well.. I don't have any complains. So I hope you guys like the place like I did and thank you for reading my review. P.s.: when I did the check in on the yelp I just got an hi five from the bartender :/ too sad it was not a drink :( read more

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Was happy to find a Steam Whistle beer in Calgary but we were kind of left to our own vices here. Wasn't too busy but seems like a lot going on. I guess it's like a club of some kind, or something, I couldn't really figure it out. BUT they had a massive tapped beer list and I had some pretty solid local beers. This was the end of the night so I could have just been over it, but had a good time. IF you're looking to find a lot of taps and a lot of local, here's your spot. read more

CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Fun apps and a good selection of beer. Our large group sat upstairs at a bunch of high tops. Service was very good. My buddy and I ate our way through the HH menu. The wings were above average, and the fish tacos were filling. read more

Oh My God!! This place is insane...when ur body craves for positive vibes and soul craves crafted beer and good food then look no further... I was a walk in on Friday Evening and took about 15 mins, they have an amazing patio, but I guess I rather enjoyed being at the bar cos the bartenders and servers are just these amazing people..make sure to meet Chantel and Quinn and the rest of the gang Keelan and Tory. They will take such good care of you, understand ur palette for beer and serve you exactly what u love. I guess I'll certainly be a regular here cos of my server friends. The only bit where they can Improve is the music, it was good but can be better, the DJ needs to change the genres a bit more smoothly and not so constantly. Food: 4/5 Happy hour Pricing: 4.5/5 Food quality: 4/5 Food quantity: 4/5 Staff: 5/5 Overall 4/5 Do I recommend this place....Hell Yeas!! read more

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Great selection of local and regional beers. We made a whole meal from their extensive appetizer menu. The portions were nice sized and the taste and quality were excellent. On top of being friendly and attentive, our server Bella, was fantastic and really knew her beers. Highly recommend this place if you're in the downtown area and want a casual and great gastropub experience. read more

Bella was amazing, she served us during happy hour for a quick little hang out with an old friend. We had the spicy ahi tacos, we couldn't get enough of them. So yummy. Thank you so much. We will be back again, especially when the rooftop patio opens. read more

Craft is a massive beer hall with a 100+ beers and plenty of good bar food. We stopped by around 11:30 and place was fairly busy and it also felt like a nightclub as they were blasting edm and old popular music. We both got a flight of local beers and they were a decent sampling. The poutine was tasty, especially since we added pork on to it. Our server was helpful and friendly. It's a good place to get beers if you don't mind the loud music. read more

While visiting Calgary, we went to Craft on a Thursday evening & it did not disappoint! There was about a 15 min wait for a rooftop table but they texted us when there was a spot available. The rooftop patio offers a great view of the Calgary Tower & there is ample seating indoor/outdoor. The fish tacos were tasty & well portioned. The kitchen also customized one of our dishes to make it vegetarian -- substituting cauliflower for chicken in the lettuce wraps -- & the result was amazing. Crispy, saucy cauliflower with a kick. The service was great, friendly staff & despite being busy, food/drinks were quick to come to the table. I'd recommend checking it out if you're looking for lunch/dinner with a view. read more

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This is a kudo's for the bar staff! Just moved back to Calgary. Company has me in temp accommodation in downtown. So went to Craft after work. Even though it is Stampede week I was directed to the bar for a seat right away. Once seated the bar staff were great but not only to me, they served every seat in order as they showed. No matter if you were solo, affluent looking, couple, etc.. I have not witnessed this in large popular bar in big cities where I have travelled for work, including the other Craft locations I have been in Canada( Vancouver and south Calgary). Not saying they are bad, but this location upped the service game from them. Great job! Cheers all! read more

Our server Maddy was a delight and I so enjoyed being back in this favourite place. Thank you for a great night! read more

I had to laugh at the check-in "perk" - it is a high-five from a bartender. I would feel so weird walking up to the bar to claim my prize lol. Otherwise I do like this location. The decor is off the hook. Everything is incredibly visually appealing in an absolutely gigantic space. I forget what this place was back in the day, was it Whiskey night club? Am I aging myself here? I loved the sign that said "Ballin", too funny. The ambiance is very trendy and there is a broad demographic. Our server was definitely the highlight. I wish I could remember her name because she was awesome! :) I also liked the section of random floor games like the beanbag toss. I did that one a few times throughout the night and enjoyed it. It was nice to be able to break up the night like that. Something to do. Wine menu is my only qualm, I didn't love the selection. I forget the wine that I did order, but I didn't like it so I let my friends just have the bottle. I ended up trying some of their cocktails which was a much better decision. read more

We had a marvelous time at Craft 10th Ave with special recognition to Curtis. He single handedly elevated the experience by advocating for the pinnacle of enjoyment. Materializing a masterful list of recommendations allowed for our group to transcend the typical night-out creating memories that will impact each of our lives. Truly a fine young gentlemen of the highest steed. WILL BE BACK. read more

Terrible service. Waited 20 minutes while our drinks sat on the bar and the server walked by them numerous times. Couldn't get a second round as the server never returned to the table after the first round. read more

Mostly unimpressive but the hi5 option was a nice touch. Typically overpriced downtown charge for a somewhat average and kind of disappointing fair. read more

Really cool spot to get great beers and a couple vegan food options too. Get the Mediterranean dish with no tzatziki and extra hummus!!! They also have a beyond burger too. Just check on the sauce. For more plant based options check out my insta @tommy889_ read more

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Good food, waitress and staff was super pleasant and the rooftop patio was amazing. Would definitely come back when in town.

A place you can totally count on that will deliver every time. I stopped by here with some colleagues after a conference for some eats and drinks. A few of us had flights. The local flight was nice to get to sample some local brews. The around the world flights were not very around the world when we were there. There was a Belgian and an Irish, the rest were from BC. Food wise, their ravioli was to die for and their kale salad was great. Defo order the fried pickles!!! So delicious even tho I am not a pickle lover, I enjoyed it very much. Nachos a bit pricey (so is most of everything else) but that's how it is at a bar. Have a Guinness float or a fruli float to cap off your night. Best idea ever! read more

CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown - This is the Around the World flight for $25 - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Just plain terrible. Took a craft beer tour and CRAFT was the last stop. There we had some chicken wings and nachos and 3 tasters of their finest craft beer. VERDICT: One and done. read more

Oh, Alright. Time to poke my nose in here and put in another swell, no, swollen two-bits worth. CRAFT, aw.....CRAFT. I truly NEEDED to Love Yee! I live a block and a half away. When I first heard you were opening, this close to my little nest, I instantly thought of signing a FIFTEEN Year Lease, on an Apartment I've been trying to get out of for 12! The value of the neighborhood just increased by 300%,*mind you, in the Beltline that ain't tough to do. Dandelions would improve it by at least 15. So? On to the Posies and the Punishment. I went twice in two days. Hey, Fish TACOS? Yah, Baby Yah. 100+ Beer(s) on TAP? An irresistible force. OK, Here's the good news, The place is young and fresh and vibrant and, and, and..... What's fantastic is this. I've never had a better tasting pint of Big Rock Traditional. EVER. Bubbly, effervescent, just plain CLEAN. Well, whaddid'ya expect? New Kegs, New Lines, New Taps. Ouchie Mama! Does it get much better than this? OKee! Now lets dig in to those 100 Beers on Tap. I'll have a.... a...wait,. let me take some time with the huge Beer menu. OK I'll have a...Tapped OUT? How about a....what? Tapped OUT? Alright I'll try a.... Tapped OUT? Day 1 I had an Okanagan Springs Pale Ale, I LOVE this stuff on Tap. Day 2? Tapped Out. OK. They're almost brand new. But on Sunday, after the Buffet was over, I ordered a simple order of fries @ 1:15, after which I was told the Kitchen wasn't gonna open till 2. At 2? Mistake, The kitchen won't be open till 3. They finally arrived, on the house, at 3:20 After that I ordered a Burger, which was quite different but certainly not worth whatever it was not worth. The gravy tasted like Vinegar. Service was very good on Day 1, and piss poor on day 2 when it was a LOT slower. Logan, Michael? You two rocked. Rob (Manager) was convivial. Now. Newborns don't pop out walking, unless they're future lawyers and then they pop out swimming.... so I don't expect CRAFT to run like a well oiled unit for a wee while to come. But? I've prognosticated this to some of the boys behind the 'Wood'. If you're waving the flag of 100 Beer(s) on tap, you've gotta' fly it at half staff until you can deliver. We're really new is a reason, but it's no excuse. Which means you'll be in a boat load of Owie, come Stampede week if you're poop ain't in a scoop by then. Stampede will be bedlam in there and you probably won't get much slack. Sat next to a guy named Justin, who really knew his stuff, and I asked him to 'recommend the next', he did, about 9 of 'em in a row. Each of them 'Tapped Out'. AGGGH! OK, 'yer new, 'yer new. I expect a 4* rating in the months to come, and, if you finally pour me anything I order? A solid 5. Over All? Great Potential. Work it, guys, work it. read more

CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown - This place is massive. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I've really enjoyed this place. Firstly I should tell you I read past reviews so the 4 times I have been here has only been lunch time on Sat or Sun, never gone on a busy night and after talking to a manager and finding out the capacity is 500 and they fill to 500 on Friday and Sat nights with most people just standing I'll stay away when it is busy. The food was really great. I had the spicy tuna wrap and another night got the fish tacos. The sides are great. Yummy homemade mac and cheese (the really good kind with green peppers and onions) poutine, perfectly cooked McCain's plank cut yam fries (the best type of frozen yam fries on the market and better than most fresh homemade ones; they are crispy) that were perfectly cooked and seasoned with sea salt. The dessert was also excellent - I had the toffee pudding, sweet but not too sweet. and I save the best for last: the beer. HUGE selection, most beers on tap of any bar in Canada. Many craft beers, and many really great promotions (such as the Belgium paddle with Stella, Hoegaarden, and Leffe for $7.25 and a free collector glass of one of those beers). I looked online and to buy a Leffe glass was $14+$20 shipping, so your basically being paid to drink by getting that special. Oh and if your looking for a good local beer try Village Brewery, right here in Calgary Craft Beer Market is one of the few places with Village on tap. It's good. Think the Steamwhistle of Calgary. Lastly I must say the marketing materials are great; the menus, magazine ads, transit signs are done beautifully with thought and detail. Read the footer of the menu for instance; they use little jokes and quotes to get their policies across. It's nice to see a bar take pride in their marketing materials. read more

I really enjoyed my visit to CRAFT and would recommend it to any beer connoisseurs. I had the Beer Flight (6 mini pints of the season) in order to taste a variety of beers. The Brew-master's selection of beers were delicious. I enjoyed each one and was happy to get to try so many different ones without paying an absurd amount. For my meal I had the fish tacos (on special for $2/taco) with a small side salad. I couldn't be happier with my true summer dinner. It was the perfect way to end a hot summer week. The server we had at CRAFT was very diligent and provided excellent service. She was also very helpful for our beer questions and when we asked how many tacos we should order for a meal. I was surprised that we would receive such great service even though there wasn't an empty table in sight. If you enjoy great beer and great food you'll have a hard time finding any place better than CRAFT. read more

CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown - Beer flight! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Craft Beer Market is in a pretty large location where the old Mother Tuckers used to be on 10th ave. Their claim to fame is their large selection of draft beer (at any given time, there are over 100 on tap). They rotate in seasonal beers regularly, so their selection is always changing. I love me some good beer, so I'm working my way through their beer passport (goal: drink 100 different beers). I typically stick to dark lagers or hoppy IPA's, but I've been surprised to enjoy some of the sweeter beer selections such as the Vampire Maple and the Steigl Radler (Steigl mixed with grapefruit juice... who would have thought?! It's delicious!). This place is almost always busy. They do take reservations for lunch, and on Sunday through Wednesday nights. If you don't have reso's, it is up to you to scout out a table... this usually requires some patience, but the place is huge, so something is bound to open up eventually. I can't comment on Friday / Saturday nights here (I'd rather come when it is slightly quieter and easier to find a table). Since opening, their serve staff has gotten a LOT better (both from a speed and a knowledge of the beer menu perspective). They still aren't perfect, but with all that beer, it can't be easy. The food here is decent, and they always have something on special- whether it be their fish tacos, pastas or flatbreads. They recently also launched a weekend brunch menu with some classic items (3 different Egg Bennies), and a few unique ones (Chicken & Waffles anyone?!). I tend to come here more for the beer than for the food, but with over 100 beers to try, I will keep coming back. read more

Massive beer selection, cool environment, great food, and service! One of my favorite things to do in a new city is just to aimlessly walk around and find a good place to eat. We passed by Craft and their "Saturday's are for the beers" sign immediately caught my attention. Cold and hungry, my girlfriend and I decided to walk back and go inside. The staff was accommodating for us since we didn't have a reservation. They offered us a table as long as we could finish at a certain time (which was plenty) and sat us immediately. Our server was awesome and brought out beer samples for us to try out. I ended up getting the beer flight as I wanted to try some beers that were aways in other parts of Alberta. Couldn't go wrong with any. For food my girlfriend and I split their beer and salt wings, poutine with braised beef & mushroom, and flatbread with arugula and prosciutto. Couldn't complain about a single thing here and I'll definitely be wanting to stop by in future trips to YYC. read more

Last Sunday morning, I phoned craft hoping to make a reso for 30 people for that evening. There was a group of us finishing up a course and we wanted to head out for dinner to celebrate. We decided on Craft because we figured they'd have the easiest time accommodating us thanks to their already gigantic space. I phoned as soon as they opened, and was promised a phone call back as soon as they had a chance to see what staff they had on that day and whether or not they'd be able to accommodate a group our size for a reservation, or whether we'd just have to take our chances and walk in. A couple of hours later, they phoned me back saying they had called in an extra server just for our party and that we could have their private room for 7pm. From start to finish, Craft did what they could to accommodate us. There was the odd mix up (my best friend ordered a burger on a gluten-free bun and it came out on a regular pretzel bun... but was fixed quickly after that), and with a group our size, sometimes it took a few moments longer for drinks to make their way to their respective drinker, but hey, one server for a group of 30 made same day? I'm impressed Craft pulled it off as well as they did. Thanks for taking such great care of us Krystal! I was impressed that they'd gone to the trouble of bringing in another server just for our group instead of just telling us they didn't have enough staff scheduled. Sundays remain my preferred day to hang out at Craft. It's not overly busy, so you can still hear everyone. Pints that are regularly $5.95 are still on for $4 (all-day happy hour). And the burger I had this time round was plenty filling. I haven't tried brunch yet, but I might do that next! read more

CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown - Poutine and.... Amber's Vampire Maple Lager! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta