Canadian Craft Beer Brand Opens First U.S. Location in Dallas

CRAFT Restaurant & Beer Market brings its 'high-energy dining and social destination' to Preston Center

Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:19pm

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CRAFT Restaurant & Beer Market, a Canadian brand founded in 2011 in Calgary, Alberta, has opened its first U.S. location in Dallas' Preston Center. The new venue features over 100 taps, a chef-driven menu, and one of the area's first rooftop patios, designed to be a 'true social hub' for the community.

Why it matters

The opening of CRAFT's first U.S. location in Dallas represents an important expansion for the brand, which has focused on creating community-driven spaces that bring people together over great food and drink while supporting local producers and charitable initiatives.

The details

The Preston Center location has room for more than 500 guests across its indoor and outdoor spaces, including the rooftop patio. The menu offers a mix of approachable favorites and globally inspired dishes, and the bar features over 100 taps alongside a curated cocktail list. CRAFT is partnering with local Dallas breweries and the Heaven's 27 Foundation, a non-profit established to honor victims of a tragic camp flood.

  • CRAFT Restaurant & Beer Market opened its first U.S. location in Dallas' Preston Center in April 2026.

The players

CRAFT Restaurant & Beer Market

A Canadian brand founded in 2011 in Calgary, Alberta, that focuses on creating community-driven spaces that bring people together over great food and drink, while supporting local producers and charitable initiatives.

PJL'Heureux

The founder of CRAFT Restaurant & Beer Market.

Heaven's 27 Foundation

A non-profit established by families to honor 27 girls and counselors who died in the July 4, 2025, Camp Mystic flood in Texas.

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What they’re saying

“Dallas is an exciting market for us, and opening here represents an important next step for the brand. We've created a space that's designed to be versatile and welcoming—whether it's a quick lunch, rooftop brunch, or a large group celebration.”

— PJL'Heureux, Founder

What’s next

As part of the brand's commitment to community engagement, CRAFT is partnering with the Heaven's 27 Foundation, with $1 from every CRAFT x Dallas Star Allumni Marty Turco's Kingsville Brewery Light Eh! Lager purchased being donated to the foundation.

The takeaway

The opening of CRAFT's first U.S. location in Dallas' Preston Center represents the brand's expansion into a new market, showcasing its focus on creating community-driven spaces that bring people together over great food, drink, and charitable initiatives.