The Craft Beer Market Restaurant and Bar is an Alberta-based chain with a focus on craft beer. Its Vancouver locations are in Olympic Village and English Bay.
This article contains the following information about the Craft Beer Market:
Locations and Hours | Menu | Other Information
The Craft Beer Market
The Craft Beer Market is a trendy, casual dining establishment first launched in 2011 in Calgary, Alberta. The restaurant focuses on local craft beers and serves a variety of pub-style food.
While the chain originated in Alberta, it also has locations in British Columbia and Ontario. In Vancouver, there are Craft Beer Market locations at Olympic Village and at English Bay Beach. The company also has a couple of places in Calgary and one each in Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto, Victoria, and Kelowna (in BC’s interior).
Locations & Hours
The chain’s bigger restaurant in Vancouver is in Olympic Village at 85 West 1st Avenue. It’s on the opposite side of the plaza from the Tap & Barrel Restaurant and a four-minute walk from Brewhall (both of which also specialize in craft beers). The chain’s Olympic Village restaurant is in the Domtar Salt Building, which is a heritage building from the early 1930s. It’s an impressive venue and makes a great beer hall.
The Craft Beer Market’s newer and smaller location is in English Bay. The building was previously occupied by the Boathouse Restaurant until 2018. The address is 1795 Beach Avenue. It’s across the street from the Cactus Club Cafe, and it overlooks the waterfront.
Opening hours at both locations are similar but vary by day. For the most part, both locations open after 10:00 am. They typically remain open until around midnight each day.
Food offerings at the Craft Beer Market Restaurant & Bar include traditional pub-style food. Expect to find nachos, share plates, wings, and other comfort dishes that pair well with beer.
Classics include handheld items like cheeseburgers and crispy chicken sandwiches, as well as house-made pizzas. There are also vegetarian and plant-based options, as well as lighter bowls and salads.
Most mains cost about $20 to $25. Pizzas cost around $23, and snacks like wings, nachos, and sliders range from about $15 to $22. During happy hour, many of these items are discounted. Keep reading below for more information about happy hour.
Craft Beer and Other Drinks
With its focus on local craft beer, it’s no surprise that the Craft Beer Market serves a large variety of brews. The Olympic Village location has 140 taps, and the English Bay location is similar.
In addition to its extensive beer selection, the restaurant also offers a selection of other drinks. People can choose from cider, wine, cocktails, or non-alcoholic beverages, such as soda. Craft beer, however, is the specialty.
Happy Hour at the Craft Beer Market
Happy Hour is daily at both restaurants. At the time of writing it runs daily from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, then again late night from 9:00 pm to closing. On Sunday, happy hour is available all day at both locations. (Note: Exact times or specials can change by location or season. Check the official website for the most up-to-date information.)
The Happy Hour menu is large and includes discounts on food and beer. Food on the Happy Hour menu ranges from around $4 to $15. Drink specials are typically $5 to $7, and cocktails are $10 during happy hour, making it quite accessible.
In addition to their daily happy hours, Craft also offers daily specials on various items. Certain drinks, such as Casars, Mimosas, and bottles of wine, are discounted on specific days of the week. There are lots of options and good deals.
Other Information
Visit the Craft Beer Market website to learn more about the restaurants.
Other similar venues in Vancouver include Tap & Barrel and Brewhall (both with locations at Olympic Village).
The Brewhall and Tap & Barrel’s Shipyards location in North Vancouver is a beer hall-style venue, similar to the theme and appearance of the Craft Beer Market’s Olympic Village location. The Tap & Barrel’s Olympic Village and Convention Centre locations, meanwhile, are more similar to what the Craft Beer Market’s English Bay location will probably be like.
Another great place near the Craft Beer Market’s Olympic Village location is Mahony & Sons at Stamps Landing. It’s a classy Irish-themed pub that’s right on the water and just a 15-minute walk away via the False Creek Seawall. The views from its patios are stunning! Mahony’s also often has live music on weekends.
Other articles that may be of interest include the following:
- Vancouver Casual Dining Chains
- City of Vancouver’s Bars and Restaurants
- Vancouver On A Budget
- Entertainment in Vancouver
- Festivals and Events Calendar
- Vancouver Night Clubs
- Vancouver on St. Patrick’s Day
- Lower Mainland Oktoberfest Events
- Vancouver Beers and Breweries
