Visiting the Hop In Brew is like attending a low-key house party, which is appropriate, considering this two-storey pub was formerly a residential home. It is a perfect place to have a conversation with friends or even meet new ones. A tip: Don’t leave without trying a selection from the pizza menu.
This Beltline watering hole stands adjacent to a graffiti wall mural on the side of the Cunningham Block building. The art piece features a moonlit caricature-like cityscape that captures the vibrant energy of Calgary’s nightlife. The mural was painted in 2006 as part of the Murals Under Pressure program for young graffiti artists. The piece was done in partnership between Urban Youth Worx, the city, Calgary Police Service and various independent business owners. In summer, Hop In Brew Pub patrons can admire it from the establishment’s patio.
What could be more friendly than a pub located in an old two-story house? With its homey, unassuming style and a pizza selection that regulars rave about, this is a great spot for a truly casual night out. Importantly for a brewpub, Hop In Brew’s beer selection (on tap as well as by the bottle and can) is diverse.