Let be honest, it is what it is here. Lots of beer on tap, food is pretty ok, servers try their best to be as prompt as possible, and Friday + Saturday nights are generally a gong show. If you want to have a million choices of beer on tap then this is your place - but try not go during any rush hour beer traffic. read more

It's odd seeing so many beers on tap. There is a little flavour for everyone, and its obvious that whoever has decided on the selection knows what they are doing. Odd may not be the right word, but refreshing is dangerously close to pun territory. Let's stick with odd because the menu reflects this as well. Can you imagine what a '20 napkin burger' is garnished with? Another hamburger, albiet a very little hamburger. I went there for a bite around noon today and was pleasantly surprised to see brunch was still being served. After slaving over the monstrous beer list I finally settled on Amber's Sap Vampire Maple Lager. It went well with my fried chicken and waffles, the hint of maple washed everything down nicely. I like the irreverent. The interior resembles a barn, the menu contains items like hamburger sushi, wrapped hamburgers and fries that resembles sushi, and there is an air of friendliness inside. It's obvious management is willing to have some fun with this place. Unfortunately, it was not all 'chicken and waffles', I found the fried chicken to be a bit bland and hard to eat because of the monstrous amounts of breading. It was served so hot that I couldn't touch it for a little while, and even then I found it uncomfortable to eat. These gripes only amount to one star, I can't claim to be put out in any way, the experience was delightful. I will definitely be returning, hopefully on a Thursday when the fish tacos are only $2.50. read more

I had been craving CRAFT Beer Market's edamame hummus since I first tried it back in May. As today was my birthday and we were going to be in Calgary I thought I would give in and head back to CRAFT just for this delicious appetizer. Even though we were staying in a hotel a good half hour away we made the drive in to pick up a take out order just for my birthday. We drove straight back to the hotel and when I opened the bag I found the tasty little flat bread pieces, vegetables, shishito peppers and NO hummus. I was very upset because this is the one thing I wanted for my birthday not a cake not a big fancy meal just edamame hummus and flatbread & veggies. My husband in my defence called CRAFT and told them how upset I was with a couple choice words and all they had to say was well if you can dive back we can throw in something extra. UMMM... Obviously they weren't listening or they lack problem solving skills as my husband said from the get go we were half an hour away and it was already 11:30 (they closed at midnight). All I can say is I'm extremely disappointed the one birthday meal I wanted I was let down. Guess I'll just have to make my own version and share the recipe with the world so others don't have to put up with shotty customer service. read more

CRAFT - No edamame hummus. CRAFT fail - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Today I met my Dad downtown for lunch. I recently started working just down from Craft and it's been a while since I've been there for a meal. I've frequented the Edmonton location, but not ours. ANYway, the server was friendly, they sat us fast and all of the service was great! Nice people and quick! So it's a great place to go when you have a lunch deadline. I ordered the fish tacos, gluten free. And they were great! Nice and spicy AND the shell (which for GF folks is a corn tortilla) was NOT SOGGY! This is amazing and rare. So big ups to that. On the the side I ordered a spinach salad sans pecans, which was a bit sweet for my taste but still good and fresh. All in all, it's a great places with TONNES of gluten free and vegetarian options to choose from. And if you have to get back to work, we could have been in and out in an hour no problem. Highly recommend! read more

They have a great selection of craft beers and the food is delicious!! Everytime I visit Calgary I stop by! Their poutine is delicious!! I think they still do beer flights. read more

We really were not sure what to expect, but had heard positive feedback in the community about this place. We went around 6:30pm on a Saturday night, we're able to walk right in, grab a decent table on the pub side, albeit one of the few left, and get settled. Immediately this place reminded me of the Yaletown Brewing Company in Vancouver. Love the warehousey type feel and the option to sit on the pub or restaurant side was a nice touch. Being more of a wine drinker than beer (well sometimes) I was pleased to see they had a small but decent wine offering on their menu. We were also enticed by the Beer Club (not that we get out much with small kids at home) and decided to join in the hopes we would get back there more often even for the occasional brew. We grabbed some food...I had the appy size Baja Fish Tacos. Hubby had a Burger. Both were delicious. The selection of beers was extensive and we delighted in being able to try some new ones. Service was also great. In the end we can't wait to come back! read more

Caveat: It's been open for less than one week as I write this, so it's early to judge this place. I went to the Craft Beer Market for its Grand Opening on June 15. It's in the old Mother Tucker's space on 12 ave and it has been successfully converted into a vast draft house. The real draw is the great selection with 100+ beers on tap. On opening night, most of the beers we requested weren't available yet which was pretty disappointing, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and time to work out the growing pains and see what's available next time. And yeah, it took a long time to get a drink but the place was packed (opening night + game 7 of the stanley cup will do that) and the staff were doing their best. This place is the opposite of intimate. It's vast, open, and buzzing, but I would recommend it for groups or events. I'm going to try it again in a month or two to see what the food is like and if they can maintain the beer selection they advertise. Definitely worth checking out for the beer aficinados out there. read more

Amazing time at Craft! The manager took us for a tour of the kegs after we told our server that we were from Ontario. He was super knowledgeable and kind and definitely made our night. If you want a beer served right, this is the place to go. Our server was also very knowledgeable and personable. I hope the best for this business because everyone working here really cared about customer service and took a lot of pride in their service and knowledge. read more

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

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This review only addresses the beer, the staff, and the ambiance. We didn't order any food so can't comment on it. Fantastic selection of beers on tap, well split between European imports and local/regional craft beer, with a healthy sprinkling of American craft beer. We sat at the bar and ended up chatting with Ernie, one of two cicerones. He recommended several beers and all of a sudden samples were piling up in front of us. He was super knowledgeable about the beer the bar served and we both opted to order quite a few pints of many of his recommendations. Other staff were also really friendly and helpful. Such a great experience. This will be the first bar I head to next time I'm in Calgary. read more

20/30 Solid service, noise level was at a comfortable conversation level this Sunday evening and a decent veggie burger. Fries that accompanied the burger were tasty too. I also really appreciated that the waitress didn't pressure us in to getting up before we were ready, since we probably stayed another 45 mins. after the first bill was paid. $4 beers and hi-balls on Sunday nights and some appetizers are half off. What kept this from being a five-star review was that the veggie burger was a little on the dry side, and I really wish there was a dairy-free dessert option! But I do appreciate that the veggie-friendly part of the menu contains more than just a veggie burger or a bland pasta concoction. Yay, progress :). read more

In an effort to find a pub that does brunch, I ended up at Craft. I like Craft. I like Craft because mostly my friend Parker works there (killer good bartender) so every time I'm there, I have a good time. There are other reasons I like Craft besides the beer and Parker; the food is generally good and not too 'pubby', they have a vegetable plate on the menu which I really like and the stools are really wide and really soft. These things considered, I headed to Craft for brunch. The menu for brunch was more detailed than I expected and my breakfast mate - who normally will order two breakfasts - only needed to order one Trucker breakfast which was suitably giant. The food was good, the bacon crispy without being too hard and the potatoes did not feel like an afterthought, which was a nice change of pace. However, Craft did not do such a stellar job with the whole "getting our order right" thing. My breakfast came out with sausages instead of bacon, sunnyside up eggs instead of poached; my friends' breakfast came without any meat at all and my toast was half sourdough (which I ordered) and half white (which I did not). The manager did apologies for the screw-ups, got my breakfast fixed and brought out the meat that was missing from my friends' breakfast; but my toast was never fixed and we were never compensated for the mishap. To be fair, I don't expect to be compensated for every little mistake and I can understand if sometimes wires simply get crossed and things go wrong; but I do expect a little perk for four screw-ups on the same order. (maybe 10% off? free coffee?) Fortunately Craft has good food, good beer and is usually crowded which I like and I have yet to be there on any evening where the food came out that wrong or my beer wasn't full; so I will probably be back, but probably not for brunch. T. read more

A group of us went in on a Sunday evening for post conference bevies and dinner. There was a solid crowd which is always a great sign. The atmosphere is def uptown hipster with lots of exposed pipes and a draft selection that will meet the needs of the trendiest of cool kids. The menu is large enough to offer variety without going in too many directions. Pasta, pizza, apps, burgers but all with a modern twist. I enjoyed the bacon mac n cheese-lots of both bacon and cheddar and plenty leftover for lunch Our larger group was well served by friendly wait staff. I would go back again especially with a group! read more

CRAFT has a great location and a great space. The night I went it was PACKED. Thankfully my friends had snagged a table. Our server was very attentive even though she was having to plow through the crowds to get to us. I wasn't feeling deciding on a beer so I said "Surprise me". She brought me their grapefruit beer which was awesome. I would go back just for that beer! I hope to go back soon to try out the food. read more

One of my favourite happy hours downtown! From 3pm - 6pm on weekdays and all day Sundays, you can get pints of all Alberta beers for $3. And there isn't just a few Village or Wild Rose beers to choose from, we're talking Banded Peak, Troubled Monk, Cold Garden, Fahr Brew, Theoretically Brewing, Six Corners, Common Crown, Bench Creek, Outcast, Half Hitch, Blindman and more! Local beers are $6.25/pint (or smaller if it's a really strong beer) anyway, but $3 makes it a no-brainer. I've always had really good service too, and particularly enjoyed a flatbread and the mac and cheese on a recent visit. Pro tip: If you`re coming after work on a Friday, make a reservation! This place gets packed since, you know, $3 pints... read more

I remember when this location used to host Mother Tucker's, a mainstay in Calgary for many years. It seems this location's kept the hardwood flooring, but the main area is much more open than before, which really highlights how large the area is. I never fully appreciated how much space was in the venue. I'm not much of a beer drinker, but I have to admit that they had a lot of variety. No Sam Miguel's that I could see, but they had Sapporo, Fruli, a gluten-free option, and more. The food menu looked interesting as well, although when I went, I didn't have much room in my stomach left to sample as I had eaten already prior. I'm looking forward to going back though to try some more things in depth and to write a more detailed review. 22/30 read more

Am surprised by the low reviews. My experience was fairly good. We avoided a 45 min wait by eating at the bar and our bartender was excellent! There was a problem with our champagne being flat a couple times but she made sure to keep trying until we were satisfied. The ambiance is hipster, nice decor, I really like the hanging air plants. We ordered the mussels and sausage which was excellent and plentiful for the price. The market fish was a bit pricey for the portion, but was still very flavorful. The one tortellini that accompanied it was very good. Overall, I recommend if you don't mind spending a little more for good gourmet "locally sourced" food. read more

Some coworkers from New Orleans were working with us in Calgary for a week, so as a farewell before they left, my local coworker suggested we take them to Craft. Now I had only heard of this place and had never strayed in so it was new for me as well. We stopped in on Good Friday around 7ish and the place was already packed with people. As one of our American guests commented as he looked around "There are more beautiful women in this bar than there are in all of Louisiana" Agreed. We stood at the bar enjoying a pint when my stomach looked up and started screaming in its squeaky voice "Help meeeeee! Help meeeee!" Fine. Time for a bite. I decided to have something light and satisfying and picked the crab cake sliders. They were alright. Unfortunately, this was definitely not fresh crab and the cakes were a bit on the dry side. The saving grace was that it had a pretty good flavour beyond the crab itself. I'll give it another try some other time and update, hopefully reflecting the positive reviews made by other people. As for the beer selection, it's very impressive and worth trying a few, and the service is good. read more

Came here for dinner as we had a voucher to use. Absolutely loved the layout! The beer selection is amazing and the service was great. I ordered the ribs and my husband ordered the brisket, at approximately $27 each we were expecting really amazing food. The dishes came out and they were absolutely tiny, barely any meat or sides. Extremely disappointing, I'm just glad I had a gift voucher and wasn't paying for it myself or I'd have been extremely annoyed. My husband said that most of his dish was sauce with very little meat. Overall it was a nice place with a good atmosphere just way too overpriced for what you receive. read more

CRAFT - Brisket - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Went to Craft to enjoy a night out in Calgary with a few people. Loved the open concept. The beer menu was excellent. 100 beers on tap was awesome. Prices weren't too bad. Food was great. The only negative thing I have to say is it is a bit loud in there, but that comes with the open concept. Would go back and tell friends to give it a shot. read more

A solid 4.5 stars! We came here for the first time ever on a Sat afternoon and had a great time! Highlights - the space itself, terrific service and a fantastic menu with ample foodie choices! (pasta, burgers, flatbread, salads, steak, chicken) Soooo many beers to choose from! If you are a beer drinker, this will be your new heaven. For non beer drinkers, the staff will attempt to win you over with some fruit beer and you will be SOLD if you are anything like me and want your beer to not taste like beer :). I liked all the cherry ones they were pleased to treat us to samples. The hostess and servers love their jobs - it shows. Most Calgary service IMO falls down, not here. Even the manager stopped by to chat, nice guy, hands on and obviously involved in the day to day operations of the restaurant. We ordered the inferno burger (not made to order) with an up sell of poutine on the side and a margarita flatbread. Delicious. The burger was not my order but I had a couple of bites and prefer my burger meat medium rare and not well done but this is how they roll here. The pretzel bun was a wonderful addition that made this burger stand out. The poutine was very good with homemade gravy, organic potatoes and Quebec cheese curds. The flatbread was very good, make sure you get their homemade hot sauce for an extra buck on the side. Our waters could have been filled more often but other than that and my burger meat preference, this was very close to being a 5 star experience. There are TVS playing sport games but the background music at an acceptable level was 80's and 90's tunes. My new fave casual spot for totally reasonably priced eats in downtown Calgary! I HAVE to come back to try the infamous Mac and Cheese! read more

We had a great server, Mitch was great to chat with and was happy to help me with choosing gluten-free options

Despite the fact I sometimes feel that Craft is a corporate experiment designed to "dupe" me into liking it, Despite the fact it is OFTEN crowded, loud and hard to find a seat, I have to say, I'm a fan! The beer selection is pretty dang good, but with 100+ beers on tap, some are bound to run out from time to time. Like the Rolling Stones said, "You can't always get what you want." The last time I visited, I was surprised that the food is actually pretty dang good as well! The fish tacos are quite delicious; fresh and tasty with a nice amount of spice. I also had some of the flatbread pizza which is also quite good. My final insight of positivity, which tips the scale in the above-average realm of the spectrum, is in regard to the specials. Throughout the week, as well as various times during happy hour, you can get some great deals on food AND beer. They have a variety of "specials" on certain nights and occasional special events. Overall, I would not wait in a huge line to get into Craft, but I am certain I will visit from time to time when craving some tasty bar bites and some highfalutin beer. read more

I've gone to Craft a couple of times in the first month of its opening. I had lunch on the second day of its opening and the food was excellent but service was slow as their internal systems were being ironed out and am sure this will improve over time. The food fare includes more upscale burgers, salads, flatbreads than you would find at your neighborhood pub. The beer selection is fabulous and I would highly recommend the beer sampler which offers 6 - 4 oz beers for $9. Would rate a 4 star if service turnaround time improves. read more

Craft remains one of my go-to spots for many reasons. Pros- Beer Selection, Vegan/gluten free food and Food Ethics, lively atmosphere Cons- Pricing (sales and specials) , inconsistent staff and customer experience However, it is a dynamic place and can have a shifting atmosphere, values and service depending on when you go. Monday to Friday it acts like a resto-pub and is a bit slower, good for hanging out with friends, semi-business meeting/meals and a more casual atmosphere, possibly watching sporting events (no volume on tvs). These days there are often food specials. Friday and Saturday Nights, it is more like a night club atmosphere (DJ and a small dancefloor), but people are very friendly. Weekends its more of a family friendly place with morning brunch (Kids can visit til 8pm). During major sporting events like playoffs Craft is like a sports bar, where the tv volume is loud and the atmosphere intense. I like to come when the beer is on discount Tuesday and Thursdays. They also have food specials too, $3 Tacos, 1/2 prices Appies on Sundays, etc. Check the website and twitter for their deals. Craft has over 100 beers on tap, but can also offer wine, mixed drinks and some nonalcoholic options for many different palates. With their rotating handles or limited production beers that change roughly every month, you can try a new beer every time you are there. Look at their seasonal beer menu and the 2 chalkboards for these limited-time brews. Always ask for a beer taster before ordering, as some beers sound awesome, but are not tasty for all. Their food options change less frequently but remain good choices. I have only been truly disappointed with the fast food sushi, otherwise, most things are a satisfactory or better value. If you have time, comb the specials and beers and often you can have 3 beers and food for under $30. But it does take some time and concentration. Staff is inconsistent, but the more you go, the better they become. Once staff know your patterns and name, they anticipate your needs. They can get you a table, when it is busy, bring you new samples of beer and provide better overall service. read more

I love my beer! I love my food! Craft has plenty of both! Sometimes I want my old standards when it comes to my brew, but now and then I want to try something different. Craft is great for that - I like to treat myself to their flights of beer if there are enough options on there that I haven't tried. It leads to me to discover new things that I like. Last time it was the Gouden Carolus Classic. So good! Food has varied from good to fantastic! Might not always knock your socks off, but will still be a decent feed. Their nachos are pretty incredible and served in the bottom of a keg barrel. Definitely bring a few people to share! It is very noisy and sometimes difficult to find a table. However the staff are friendly and helpful, even if they are slow sometimes due to the crowds. Definitely worth giving a shot. read more

Came for a drink with friends and enjoyed the environment. Clearly this is a place for beer lovers, but what I admire is the fact that there are really awesome cocktails and some decent wine and hard liquor options as well. I've been to other beer-centric places, and they've always lacked the additional options for those of us who A) can't enjoy beer or B) just don't want to (this probably sounds like heresy to anyone who loves beer!) Service is really friendly, as well as knowledgeable, which is a plus, considering just how variable the beer menu is. We didn't dine on this visit, but the menu looked pretty appealing. I suggest the Gin Cesar as an alternative to beer - it was a really nice choice. read more

Came here with friends during a short trip to Calgary. VERY spacious place with tons of seats and an endless list of beers for you to choose from. A very well done place for people to chill and relax. Food wise, it was mediocre. The nachos were HUGE (definitely recommend ordering, but then again I'm biased since nachos are my #1 loved bar food) and the blue cheese burger was good. The pretzel bites and the Mac and cheese were other items that I would not want to get again. The sheer number of beers here will seriously overwhelm you. Over 100 different beers? I still can't tell the difference between a lager and an IPA! Or all these other terms for beer, for that matter. Regardless, they make it easier by grouping them into sections, and the servers are helpful about it. One thing that ruined the experience (apart from the bad food choices) was the lack of wifi. Tried to communicate with the server several times to get the password, but apparently there's a problem and it cannot be accessed... couldn't Instagram the food on the spot D: read more

Have been here few times already with large group of people; the food is just average and I am not expecting exceptional food as this place is more like a beer house; great selection of beer, fun and live atmosphere. The service has always been great, very good attitude by the staff. read more

I'm sad to see the average review of this place is only 3 stars. I don't write a ton of reviews but I felt like I needed to disagree with the current reviews. I live in Seattle but come to Calgary often for work and so I eat out a lot. I've been to SO many restaurants in Calgary and this is one of my favorites for food. I love fine dining and have been to all the fancy places in Calgary and have had mixed experiences. Some great, some mediocre. But at craft, I love the selection of beer and the food is great! The ambiance isn't my style but I often just grab a booth and use the free wifi to get some work done. I won't down-rate it for the ambiance because there's nothing wrong with it - it's just not what I'm looking for at this stage in my life. They have so many amazing Belgians on tap, incredible! The service has always been great. And I just love their classic burger on the pretzel bun with homemade pickles and sharp cheese, yum!! Sooo good. I've had their lettuce wraps and other items too, also delicious. Their sweet potatoe and their regular fries are both perfect and sometimes it's hard to choose because they just nailed them. I tend to prefer to eat really really healthy but this is the kind of burger I make an exception for, I just love it. I always make a point to come here when I'm in town for work and I've always had great experiences. Excellent food, service and beer on tap. The ambiance is great, if you're looking for social hour and meeting people. If not, you can do like me and bring your laptop and be anti social. It's all good. Overall, Love this place! read more

I've always liked this place. I'm not a drinker, but I am definitely an eater. Food here is great. Last week I went for YYC Burger Week, and it did not disappoint. This was my 2nd favorite burger after the Blowfish Ramen Burger. The pretzel bun has such a good texture and flavor. Remember that feeling running home on the last day of school? Imagine that feeling wrapped up in a burger with a pretzel bun, and you there you have it. Only tough part is finding a table on a busy night. You walk around forever and you start to feel like an american soldier searching for WMD's in Iraq... but WMD's you desperately want to find... with food on them... OK it was a bad metaphor, but you get it. Hard to find a table. read more

Really torn on this place. Our server, Sheena was amazing! We had a big group and she took such good care of us. Beer was great, we had a fun time, but the food was just ok. Love the Gluten free choices, but the steaks most of our guys had were were either over cooked or way too rare. Lobster lasagna was mushy and the pulled chicken sandwich was ok, but when i think of pulled Chicken I think of slow-cooked and full of flavor, which this was not. Like I said, torn. Could be such an amazing place to come for eats, but they need to pick up their food. read more

Sure beats Mother Tuckers. they did a great job converting this old space in the beltline. With over 100 beers on tap it's hard to go wrong. They added some really cool foods to the menu as well. Fast-food sushi? Nice. You should give that a try if you're a fan of bacon...and who isn't. A couple of the bartenders are awesome, so I'd sit at the bar if you can...it's worth the experience and they really know their beer. Other servers are a bit hit or miss, but they are still pretty new. Overall it's a great experience. read more

I often end up at CRAFT for group events or work related things as they are really good at accommodating large groups. They have an upstairs area that can be sectioned off for private parties and there's some good spaces for large groups on the main floor as well. Since they are just a short walk from many of the office towers downtown they're well located for the downtown crowd. They have a great selection of beer, although I must have bad luck because they are usually out of my first or second choices and the food selection covers most of your typical bar fare, they also offer brunch which have tried as well and it's pretty good. read more

Got to attend the Caskapalooza event yesterday. Had an awesome time. I'm glad Craft Beer Market is putting on events like these. Got a chance to meet up with some of the brewers across the province and have great chats with many others. Ernie was good for is ensuring our tickets were available when we arrived. The beers were very good and some, like "Hot Night in Thailand" were very unique. Great to see some of the craft brewers creativity on show. This was our first event attending at Craft Beer Market, and the experience was great. To busy having fun and didn't have a chance to sit down... :D read more

Yoga and brunch at craft was a success!! Took my mom for her birthday and she absolutely loved it:) can't complain about finishing a good yoga session with a beermosa. Thanks craft for helping me make this day special for my mom! read more

CRAFT - Little beer-moss after yoga - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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I enjoyed my night here and a part of me enjoyed having a large array of beers available in front of me, but I think some of the negative reviewers have a point (I enjoyed this: "Just a generally silly place, I think." - Peter A.) It's a big place with a chain restaurant feel that has decided to go with 'more is better' yet market itself as something different. I'd prefer a small place with character that actually focuses on craft beer. At least Craft actually does have some good beer on tap that you don't usually find elsewhere. Ignore half of their list and pull a lot of money out of your pocket and you'll enjoy some nice stuff. read more

We had a great experience tonight. A group of ten is never easy to handle but Stephanie did a great job. Service was on point, on time, attentive and everyone enjoyed the food Huge selection of beers. Soundtrack was good, too. Really enjoyed the evening. read more

I have visited craft twice now this last fall. The good: drink selection is great, and the food is good. I would definitely recommend trying the butternut squash ravioli - it is delicious! The not so good: service is so-so, waiters both times were not super attentive, getting re-fills on drinks took long both times I was there. All in all, a not so bad place to go for drinks and supper. read more

I love Craft! One of my fav places to go when I feel like getting out. I know that things are tough with COVID but I know that Craft uses all possible safety measures which makes me feel so much better. The food is incredible, especially knowing how much of it is locally sourced. Love the options of beer, I was never a big beer drinker until I came to Craft. The staff are super friendly and I always feel welcome. read more

This bar/restaurant is fantastic. It is always a go-to for my friends and I to go out! The food, selection of drinks, service and environment is amazing! It suits very occasion! Definitely recommend. read more