CRAFT Beer Market Southcentre
Willow Park, Calgary
Restaurant in Calgary, Canada
Book with PearlThe Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
Book CRAFT Beer Market Southcentre for casual Calgary group meals where flexibility, noise tolerance, and an easy social room matter more than formal dining polish. It is a better fit for birthdays, after-work dinners, and relaxed celebrations than for quiet anniversaries or chef-led occasions.
About CRAFT Beer Market Southcentre
CRAFT Beer Market Southcentre is a Calgary venue with daily hours and a casual dress code. It is open from 11 AM every day, with later closing times toward the end of the week: midnight on Thursday and 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Plan around the essentials: it is a casual Calgary option with broad weekly availability, including late-night hours on select nights.
Choose it for casual timing
The clearest fit is a visit where casual dress and flexible timing matter. Monday to Wednesday and Sunday run 11 AM to 11 PM, Thursday runs 11 AM to 12 AM, and Friday to Saturday run 11 AM to 1 AM.
If the occasion depends on a quiet room, private dining, a specific cuisine, a particular price point, or detailed dietary planning, confirm those details directly with the venue before committing.
Who should cross-shop before committing
If you want to compare other options, consider Broken Plate Greek Restaurant YYC, CRAFT Beer Market Southcentre, Fuji Ramen and Sushi, Sage & Co. Wellingtons of Calgary, or The Lake House. Use the comparison to match the occasion to the level of formality, cuisine focus, and atmosphere you want, then check current details directly with each venue.
The verdict: consider CRAFT Beer Market Southcentre when a casual Calgary venue with daily hours and late Thu-Sat availability fits the plan. For broader planning, use the full Calgary restaurants guide, plus Calgary bars, Calgary hotels, Calgary wineries, and Calgary experiences guides.
Planning details
- Location
- 100 Anderson Rd SE, Calgary, AB T2J 3V1, Canada
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- craftbeermarket.ca
- Phone
- +14032162337
The take
The Take
The Vibe
CRAFT Beer Market Southcentre reads as an approachable, neighbourhood pub built around a broad rotating tap list and an unpretentious kitchen. The chain-backed pub format prioritizes breadth over niche curation, so the atmosphere is easygoing rather than self-conscious: local residents and shoppers alike come for solid beer variety and familiar pub fare. The tone is relaxed and casual, trading craft-tasting ceremony for accessible service and a convivial room where groups and after-work crowds feel comfortable. It’s the kind of place that aims to be dependable and social rather than a destination tasting room.
Best For
This location works best for casual meetups, group dinners and anyone in the south-end neighbourhood wanting solid craft-beer options without the downtown tasting-room vibe. The multi-tap format and larger kitchen make it an obvious choice for groups who want to share plates and try multiple beers, and for diners who prefer an unpretentious, reliable pub meal. It’s less about boutique beer education and more about variety and approachability, so expect a room populated by neighbours, families and after-work crowds rather than single-brewery devotees.
Ordering Tips
Expect a broad, rotating tap list and a kitchen designed to feed groups as well as solo diners. Start with shareable items and pub classics — the venue’s format explicitly positions the kitchen beyond simple bar snacks — and look for perennial menu items (like the venue’s signature plates) if you want reliable crowd-pleasers. If you’re exploring beers, ask staff which taps are local or rotating so you can sample regionally relevant options; the format favors variety, so ordering a few different pours to pair with shareable dishes is a practical approach.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibrant, open-concept space with modern industrial design, central bar featuring visible brewing area, multiple seating options including family-friendly zones, and lively atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Korean Sticky Ribs
- AC Burger
- Craft Nachos
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 100 Anderson Rd SE, Calgary, AB T2J 3V1, Canada
Planning details
Location
100 Anderson Rd SE, Calgary, AB T2J 3V1, Canada · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Broken Plate Greek Restaurant YYC, Notable alternative
- Fuji Ramen and Sushi, Notable alternative
- Wellingtons of Calgary, Notable alternative
- Sage & Co., Notable alternative
- The Lake House, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How CRAFT Beer Market Southcentre compares in Calgary
Choose CRAFT Beer Market Southcentre when the group needs an easy, casual Southcentre-area option with a lively room. Compared with Broken Plate Greek Restaurant YYC, it is less cuisine-specific, but likely easier for mixed-preference groups who want a broad night out rather than a Greek dinner with a clearer food identity.
Fuji Ramen and Sushi is the better cross-shop for a quicker, more food-focused casual meal. CRAFT is the stronger pick when the evening is built around drinks, groups, and a louder social atmosphere. For a more composed occasion, Wellingtons of Calgary and The Lake House are stronger celebration choices, especially when the room needs to feel more polished.
Sage & Co. sits closer to the date-night or dressed-up dinner lane. CRAFT is the value-minded, low-friction choice for groups; Sage & Co. is the better call when ambience and occasion quality matter more than maximum flexibility.
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Compare CRAFT Beer Market Southcentre
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| CRAFT Beer Market Southcentre | Calgary | No published awards |
| Broken Plate Greek Restaurant YYC | Calgary | No published awards |
| Fuji Ramen and Sushi | Calgary | No published awards |
| Wellingtons of Calgary | Calgary | No published awards |
| Sage & Co. | Calgary | No published awards |
| The Lake House | Calgary | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about CRAFT Beer Market Southcentre?
CRAFT Beer Market Southcentre is in Calgary and has a casual dress code. It is open daily from 11 AM, with later closing times on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Is lunch or dinner better at CRAFT Beer Market Southcentre?
For lunch or dinner plans, note that the venue opens at 11 AM daily and stays open until 11 PM most nights, 12 AM on Thursday, and 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.
What are alternatives to CRAFT Beer Market Southcentre in Calgary?
Other options to compare include Broken Plate Greek Restaurant YYC, Fuji Ramen and Sushi, Wellingtons of Calgary, Sage & Co. and The Lake House. Check current details directly with each venue before deciding.
Can I eat at the bar at CRAFT Beer Market Southcentre?
Contact CRAFT Beer Market Southcentre directly if a bar seat or a specific seating arrangement is important to your visit.
Is CRAFT Beer Market Southcentre good for a special occasion?
It may fit a casual occasion because the dress code is casual and the venue has daily hours, including late hours on Thursday through Saturday. If the occasion requires a specific menu, private space, or a more formal setting, confirm those details directly before booking.
