{"id":822846,"date":"2026-07-24T10:29:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T10:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/822846\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T10:29:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T10:29:06","slug":"inside-the-new-calgary-bar-brought-to-life-by-one-of-albertas-most-loved-craft-breweries-daily-hive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/822846\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside the new Calgary bar brought to life by one of Alberta’s most-loved craft breweries | Daily Hive"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s been almost a year since a huge mural revealed that beloved Edmonton-based Sea Change Brewing Co.<\/a> would be making its way to Calgary.<\/p>\n

Since the iconic artwork popped up on the Beltline building that used to be home to brewpub Inner City, many have been speculating about what\u2019s to come, but the Sea Change team stayed tight-lipped about what exactly we could expect.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe anticipation for it wasn\u2019t planned, and everyone was like, \u2018When are you opening?\u2019 We just had to kind of like keep our heads down and not say too much,\u201d Pete Nguyen, partner at Sea Change Brewing Co., told Dished.<\/p>\n

Around a month ago, a new addition was made to the mural with the name \u201cSkelly Club,\u201d adding to the intrigue around the space.<\/p>\n

But now, Sea Change\u2019s newest project, Skelly Club, is finally open to the public, and of course, we practically ran to check it out.<\/p>\n

YEG to YYC<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re familiar with Alberta\u2019s craft beer scene, you\u2019ll have definitely come across or even tried a lot of Sea Change\u2019s beer. First established in 2017, the Edmonton-based brewery has become easily identifiable for its tattoo-inspired branding, opening its first taproom in YEG in 2018.<\/p>\n

A few years later, following the launch of Sea Change\u2019s distillery arm, Shiddy\u2019s, the Rumpus Room was opened in Edmonton, serving its own unique spirits and cocktails.<\/p>\n

But almost a decade on, the company has finally made its move to YYC.<\/p>\n

Nguyen told Dished that while the brand always wanted to open something in Calgary, there was never a solid plan. However, that all changed last year, when Sea Change took over the space at 820 11th Ave. SW.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe never knew exactly what we wanted, and we didn\u2019t really know that there was going to be a brewing space here. We were toying around with just having a tap room,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt just turned out that we were able to get both a great location, and we were ready to brew out of that space.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Skelly<\/p>\n

Charlie Hart\/Dished<\/p>\n

Total transformation<\/p>\n

While the space has previously operated as a brewpub and Sea Change is already brewing in the location, Nguyen says it was important to give the YYC spot its own identity.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe didn\u2019t want to open up another Rumpus Room, and we wanted to focus on the beer since the brewery is right there. So we created this concept that felt a little bit different,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n

\u201cInstead of just calling it another Sea Change tap room, it\u2019s the Skelly Club, which is just a fun way for us to differentiate another spot that\u2019s a little bit bigger and with more offerings.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve ever spent time at Inner City, you\u2019ll be in awe of what\u2019s been done with the space. It\u2019s received a total overhaul, taking inspiration from bars that have been around since the \u201960s and \u201970s in the U.S.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted to build something that felt nostalgic, but we didn\u2019t want it to feel like a dive bar; we didn\u2019t want it to feel old,\u201d Nguyen says.<\/p>\n

\u201cThen we decorated it with stuff that uses Sea Change branding, which is more of that tattoo culture that we\u2019re into. It\u2019s a mishmash of a lot of things, but I think it works today in a weird way.\u201d<\/p>\n

What you\u2019ll now find is a trendy spot, with dark wood, comfortable booths, and a large bar, echoing years gone by but with modern accents, plenty of artwork that harkens to Sea Change\u2019s tattoo-esque designs.<\/p>\n

\"Sea<\/p>\n

Charlie Hart\/Dished<\/p>\n

And tucked just behind the Skelly Club space, you\u2019ll find Flat Boy Burgers<\/a>, a brand-new spot for smash burgers, milkshakes, and more, which can be ordered to enjoy in Skelly Club and delivered by a conveyor belt, which to us is worth a peek at alone.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s on the menu?<\/p>\n

In a departure from what you\u2019d usually expect from a tap room or distillery, Skelly Club offers the best of both worlds with a large menu of Sea Change beers such as the popular Death Wave lager and Prairie Fairy Blackberry Wheat Ale.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a craft beer aficionado, you won\u2019t be disappointed by the lineup, as there really is something for everyone.<\/p>\n

Other offerings include Shiddy\u2019s famous Booze Sodas and more for those who aren\u2019t beer drinkers, which we\u2019ll be back to try ASAP.<\/p>\n

\"Skelly<\/p>\n

Charlie Hart\/Dished<\/p>\n

As mentioned, Skelly Club guests are able to order from Flat Boy Burgers. Its concise menu is made for burger lovers, featuring single, double, or triple stacked certified Angus beef smash patties.<\/p>\n

If there\u2019s one thing Calgary has in abundance, it\u2019s good burger spots, and we\u2019re happy to report that Flat Boy stands up among the best. We also loved the chunky and salty fries, dipped in the spot\u2019s signature Flat Sauce.<\/p>\n

\"Flat<\/p>\n

Charlie HartDished<\/p>\n

All in all, from the drinks to the food, Skelly Club is a very welcome addition to the Beltline.<\/p>\n

Sea Change Brewing Co.\u2019s Skelly Club<\/p>\n

Address: 820 11th Ave. SW, Calgary<\/p>\n

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