With the soft opening behind us, we’re ready to start adding to the social scene downtown! There’s no rule that says we can’t break those ol’ sleepy-town habits and add more life and vigor to our daily routine in Oliver. Downstairs in the Beer Shop & Social we’ve got draught beer, beer to-go, wine, cider, local gin, craft soda, coffee, free wifi, board games, communal record-player & instruments, intimate tables, a long “social table”, lounge chairs, tastings, tours, “Beer Club” deals (through CAMRA South Okanagan), special events, and a warm & welcoming Host attitude. Kids are permitted if accompanied by a Grown-Up.
Everyday Noon-Night (permanent hours TBA) we’re here to welcome you for a cold mid-day half-pint, a relaxing after-work full-pint, or a late-evening gin & tonic. Pappa’s Firehall Bistro is right upstairs for when you get hungry, and we also allow customers to take-in “takeout” food from anywhere in town (just please don’t leave a mess). On Vinyl Tuesdays, all are welcome to bring a record and some friends down to share good tunes and good times. On Jam Night Fridays like this Canada Day (and on every OTHER Friday, alternating with the awesome Open Mic Friday Nights going strong at Medici’s Gelateria) we welcome all to join in song and dance. Join CAMRA South Okanagan (www.camraso.ca) and show your member card at the Beer Shop for the “Beer Club” 10% discount (and deals all over the province). We have membership forms at the shop, and are always planning the next CAMRA beer event. Our boardgame collection will slowly grow over the next week or two, as we find classics at local flea markets and thrift stores, games well-suited for a casual hangout with friends. And we’ll be rotating through various non-beer offerings, like craft cocktails, ciders, and estate wines from local suppliers. And the craft sodas from The People’s Crafthouse in Penticton are amazing… on their own, or mixed in a “Shandy” (half-beer, half-soda/lemonade).
All of this was made possible by the support of local citizens, generous Crowdfunding-Campaign backers, and hard-working local tradespeople. The last of the Kickstarter Rewards (hoodies and stoneware growlers) will be arriving early next week, ready for distribution or pick-up. We already have received the coasters, decals, mugs, and t-shirts. The date for the Grand Opening All-Day Party has been set too! We will be throwing the party Saturday, August 13th, before our Back Alley Concert with Wild Son (invites to be sent out to everyone shortly).
Stop in today or any day, and help us to continue building Oliver’s downtown culture, one day-in-Paradise at a time :) Cheers!