CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa
The Glebe, Ottawa
Restaurant in Ottawa, Canada
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Choose CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa for an easy Bank Street group meal, not for a chef-driven destination dinner. It is strongest for beer-led casual plans, pre-event meetups, mixed-preference groups; cross-shop Cantina Gia or Belmont when the food needs to carry the night.
About CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa
CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa is a casual Ottawa venue with daily hours. It is open 11 AM to 12 AM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 1 AM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM to 12 AM Sunday.
Use its hours and informal dress code to decide whether it fits your plan. Its clearest strengths are timing and informality, rather than a specific menu, seating format, drinks program, or special-occasion promise. For other Ottawa dining options, compare it with Cantina Gia or Belmont.
Use it as a casual Ottawa option
CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa has casual dress and long daily opening hours. For details such as signature dishes, price level, reservation format, group capacity, bar seating, takeout, delivery, dietary accommodations, check directly before making plans.
If you need a more specific restaurant-led plan, compare other options such as Med Supper Club or Margarita's Latin Fusion. If you need only a casual Ottawa venue with broad evening availability, CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa may be worth considering.
Where it fits in an Ottawa plan
The planning case is clearest when the schedule matters. With 11 AM openings daily and closing at midnight most nights, plus 1 AM closing on Friday and Saturday, it can fit a wide range of Ottawa plans. The dress code is casual, so it does not need to be treated as a formal-dress venue.
For an outing built around another activity, Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP is a separate Ottawa option to consider. For dining, keep the comparison practical: CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa is best assessed on its hours and casual dress code, while other Ottawa restaurants may be better choices when you need a more defined food-focused experience.
Planning details
- Location
- 975 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W7, Canada
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- craftbeermarket.ca
- Phone
- +16134227238
The take
The Take
The Vibe
CRAFT Beer Market in the Glebe reads like a neighbourhood destination that leans into the social energy of Bank Street. It operates in a mid-casual register: the room is built for volume and the bar is the focal point, so conversation and clinking glasses often fill the space. The tap program acts as a design element and a statement about sourcing—local and regional breweries populate rotating handles—so the place feels both community-minded and lively without tipping into pretension. Expect a confident, casual atmosphere where beer selection drives the character of the room.
Best For
This is a go-to for after-work pours, group dinners, and casual celebrations. The large, bar-forward dining room accommodates groups comfortably and the focus on an extensive, rotating beer list makes it especially good for gatherings where tasting and sharing are part of the plan. It suits a relaxed evening out in the neighbourhood—people drop in for dinner or a late drink, and the energetic room supports lively conversation and spirited toasts. It’s not a quiet spot; it’s built for sociability and convivial nights out.
Ordering Tips
Let the beer program lead when you order: the rotating taps and regional selections are central to the experience, so ask staff about current standouts or local pairings. For food, the menu’s signature items—Cajun Chicken, Beer Can Chicken, tacos and a classic Caesar—match the robust flavors of many craft beers. Share plates or family-style orders work well for groups in the roomy dining area. If you prefer a quieter moment, aim for earlier service before the crowd builds, since the room is described as "built for volume."
Venue details
Ambiance
Lively modern gastropub with stunning floor-to-ceiling windows, warm wood accents, and vintage casual ambiance perfect for pre- or post-event gatherings.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Very Large
Signature Dishes
- Cajun Chicken
- Beer Can Chicken
- Tacos
- Caesar Salad
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Med Supper Club, Notable alternative
- Margarita's Latin Fusion, Notable alternative
- Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP, Notable alternative
- Cantina Gia, Notable alternative
- Belmont, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa is the easy-booking, group-friendly choice in this Ottawa set. Pick it when value means flexibility: a casual room, broad appeal, a format that works before or after Lansdowne plans. Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP is better if the meal is tied directly to a movie plan, but it is less useful as a standalone dinner choice.
For a more restaurant-led night, Cantina Gia and Belmont are stronger cross-shops. Choose them when ambiance and food focus matter more than seating flexibility. Med Supper Club is the better fit for a more styled evening, while CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa is the safer answer for a mixed group that does not want a narrow brief.
Margarita's Latin Fusion makes more sense when the group wants a specific Latin-fusion direction. CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa wins on low-planning utility and casual repeat use; it loses when the night calls for a more defined point of view.
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Compare CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa | Ottawa | No published awards |
| Med Supper Club | Ottawa | No published awards |
| Margarita's Latin Fusion | Ottawa | No published awards |
| Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP | Ottawa | No published awards |
| Cantina Gia | Ottawa | No published awards |
| Belmont | Ottawa | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa?
CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa is in Ottawa, has a casual dress code, is open 11 AM to 12 AM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 1 AM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM to 12 AM Sunday. For specific dish choices, check the current menu directly. If you want another Ottawa option to compare, Belmont may be worth considering.
Can CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa accommodate groups?
For group capacity and seating details, check directly with the venue before making plans. CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa is in Ottawa, has a casual dress code, keeps long daily hours. Cantina Gia is another Ottawa option you may want to compare.
What should a first-timer know about CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa?
Treat it as a casual Ottawa venue with long hours. It is open from 11 AM to midnight most days and until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. For signature dishes, prices, bar seating, or service format, check directly before you go. Med Supper Club is another Ottawa dining option to compare.
Can I eat at the bar at CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa?
If bar seating is important, check directly with the venue before making plans. CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa is in Ottawa, has a casual dress code, keeps daily hours.
