Restaurant in Calgary, Canada
Alberta Tap-Forward Casual
CRAFT Beer Market at 345 10 Ave SW is a practical, low-stress pick for groups wanting a broad tap list and casual food in Calgary's Beltline. Booking is easy, walk-ins work most weeknights, and the large room handles big parties without friction. For food-first evenings, Pigeonhole or Ten Foot Henry are stronger alternatives at a comparable spend.
CRAFT Beer Market at 345 10 Ave SW is a practical choice when you want a broad tap selection and crowd-friendly food in Calgary's Beltline without overthinking the booking. Prices sit in the casual-pub range, the room handles groups without drama, and walk-ins are generally achievable outside peak Friday and Saturday evenings. If you are coming specifically for the beer program, it earns its place. If food quality is the primary driver, Pigeonhole or Ten Foot Henry will serve you better at a comparable spend.
The room runs loud once the after-work crowd arrives, typically from around 5 PM Thursday through Saturday. The energy skews social and informal: high ceilings, communal energy, and a noise level that makes it better suited to groups catching up over pints than to a quiet dinner for two. If atmosphere and sound level matter to your evening, earlier in the week or a lunch visit will get you a noticeably calmer room. Sunday afternoons in particular tend to be the lowest-pressure window if you want to actually talk across the table.
For Calgary food explorers looking for something with more culinary depth, the city offers stronger options. Alloy and Annabelle's Kitchen Downtown both deliver more considered cooking at a step up in price, while Aloha Modern Kitchen offers a distinct point of view at a similar price point. CRAFT's value is its accessibility and scale, not its ambition.
Pub-format food generally travels adequately: burgers, wings, and fried items hold for short hauls but lose texture quickly. If you are ordering delivery from CRAFT, plan for food that is fine rather than at its leading. For a delivery experience worth the spend in Calgary, Alforno Eau Claire handles the transit better given its pizza-and-baked-goods format. CRAFT is more rewarding eaten in the room, where the beer selection and the social setting do the heavier lifting. Off-premise ordering makes sense for convenience, not for getting the leading version of what they do.
Booking difficulty is low. Reservations are direct for most party sizes, and walk-ins work reliably at lunch and on slower weeknights. For larger groups, booking ahead is advisable to secure a suitable section of the room. The venue handles group bookings routinely, so this is a lower-stress option for coordinating a big table than most of Calgary's more chef-driven spots. If you are planning around an event at a nearby venue, factor in that the Beltline strip gets busy on weekends and early arrival pays off for parking and seating.
| Venue | Style | Booking Ease | Leading For |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRAFT Beer Market | Casual pub / beer hall | Easy | Groups, beer focus, walk-ins |
| Pigeonhole | New Canadian, small plates | Moderate | Food-first couples and small groups |
| Ten Foot Henry | New Canadian, vegetable-forward | Moderate | Quality-driven casual dining |
| The River Café | Tuscan-influenced | Book ahead | Special occasions, setting |
| Pizza Culture | Pizza | Easy | Delivery that actually travels well |
For a broader view of where to eat, drink, and stay, see our full Calgary restaurants guide, our full Calgary bars guide, and our full Calgary hotels guide. If you are planning a wider Alberta or Canada trip, AnnaLena in Vancouver and Alo in Toronto represent the kind of food-forward ambition that Calgary's leading spots, including A Certain Flair Catering at Lougheed House, are building toward. For serious dining benchmarks further afield, Tanière³ in Quebec City and Le Bernardin in New York City set the standard. Also worth noting: Jérôme Ferrer - Europea in Montreal, Restaurant Pearl Morissette in Lincoln, The Pine in Creemore, and Lazy Bear in San Francisco for travellers building a longer itinerary. See also our full Calgary wineries guide and our full Calgary experiences guide for what else the city offers.
Come for the beer selection and the social format, not for a food-driven evening. The Beltline location at 345 10 Ave SW is easy to reach, the room is large and handles walk-ins well on weeknights, and the price point is casual-pub accessible. First-timers who want more from the food side of the equation should consider Pigeonhole or Aloha Modern Kitchen instead.
For parties of two to four, same-day or next-day booking is generally fine on weeknights. Friday and Saturday evenings are the exception: book at least a few days out or plan to arrive before 6 PM to avoid a wait. Large groups of eight or more should book a week ahead to secure a dedicated space.
Specific menu details are not available in our current data, so we will not speculate on individual dishes. Focus on the tap list: a broad Canadian and craft selection is the core offering. For a venue where the food program is the headline, Ten Foot Henry or Alloy will give you more to work with.
For food quality at a similar casual price point, Pigeonhole and Ten Foot Henry are the stronger picks. For a special-occasion setting, The River Café is the clearest step up. If you specifically want delivery that travels well, Pizza Culture handles off-premise better. See our full Calgary restaurants guide for a wider view.
Not the first choice. The room is loud and the format is social-casual rather than celebratory. For a birthday dinner or anniversary in Calgary, The River Café offers a setting that actually matches the occasion. CRAFT works for a low-key group celebration where beer and ease of booking matter more than atmosphere or food ambition.
Yes, and this is one of the stronger reasons to choose it. The large-format room handles groups of eight to twelve more comfortably than most of Calgary's chef-driven spots. Book ahead for larger parties to ensure a dedicated section. The casual format also means dietary variation across a group is easier to manage than at tasting-menu or small-plates venues.
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| CRAFT Beer Market - Calgary | — | |
| Pigeonhole | — | |
| Ten Foot Henry | — | |
| The River Café | — | |
| EIGHT | — | |
| Pizza Culture | — |
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