Craft’d Ground to open in Albion

A culinary precinct built around a craft brewery is set to open in Albion, promising everything from cheese shops to farmers markets

INNER-CITY Brisbane is set to welcome a fabulous new foodie and lifestyle precinct with the launch of Craft’d Ground in May.

Taking over a 2600sq m site in Albion, in Brisbane’s inner north, the development will be set around a 100-year-old timber mill and include a 500sq m flagship craft brewery and bottle shop, national coffee roaster, specialty espresso bar, coffee shop, street-artist lined laneway, restaurant, patisserie, fromagerie, cocktail bar, live music and special event hosting, street food and farmers markets.

Sitting along Collingwood St, it is a collaboration between the founders of The Black Market, Collingwood Black Espresso & Bar and The Black Brisbane Event Hosts.

Co-founder James Rennell said it was about creating a “timeless precinct” celebrating local communities and handmade produce.

An aerial view artist's impressions of the new Craft'd Ground in Albion.

“It’s about a destination that’s humble and gives an appreciation and experience of everything handcrafted, including beer, coffee, modern comfort food, fresh farmers markets, live music, all made in Brisbane,” he said.

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said ventures like Craft’d Grounds brought vibrancy to Brisbane suburbs and generated a vital job and economic boost to the city.

“Brisbane just keeps getting better and ventures like this help our local economy rebuild from the pandemic and often become a favourite destination not just for locals, but for residents right across Brisbane,” Mr Schrinner said.

More than 140 people are expected to benefit from full-time jobs either directly or indirectly from the precinct and relevant industries.