Downtown Business of the Year

We are proud to announce that Cranky Sam Public House was awarded Missoula Downtown Business of the Year for 2024!!!

“From hosting live music and trivia nights to collaborating with the University of Montana archaeology department and supporting Unseen Missoula programming, Cranky Sam has become a cornerstone of Downtown vitality.”
— Missoula Downtown Association

This really hits us in the feels as we had a big year of changes with the addition of a kitchen and liquor license. We are finally able to offer incredible cocktails and food, including elevated classic pub fare, accessible Hawaiian dishes like loco moco, and “EASILY THE BEST SMASHBURGER IN TOWN.” With the added kitchen comes a host of new challenges and responsibilities. We added several new employees and roles within the company while maintaining the same quality standards in all aspects, from kitchen to front of house to brewery. It’s really nice timing to be acknowledged through all that hard work.

From the beginning we set out to create not just a brewery but a fun, friendly, accessible space. Clean and pleasing. High quality without being pretentious. A meeting of history and innovation. These initial goals have evolved to include literally something for everyone. From our award-winning craft beer that pleases even the most hardcore craft beer drinkers to excellent NA options for the sober friends who drive them. From culinary traditionalists who just want a solid burger and fries to diverse eaters who appreciate the Pacific influences of our talented Hawaiian chef. From families entertaining their kids to groups of friends intensely competing for the top slot in Wednesday’s Trivia. From an after-work lager drinker to the most discerning wine enthusiast. Whoever you are, you will find something impressive to consume among our painstakingly curated options.

We see our space on Front St and Main St as a responsibility to the community that we all love and draw so much from. This means we will always be hosting and supporting events and local organizations, art shows, fundraisers, bingo, trivia, you name it. Let us know how we can support you and your business and social needs as well.

Signing off, I just want to say: keep coming together, break bread, share some love over a glass, and DRINK LOCAL.