Another brewery is coming to the industrial area north of downtown Kelowna, adding to myriad brew-pubs and patios already present in the area.
recieved the go-ahead from city council Tuesday night (Aug. 27), setting them off to make their own mark on some well-trodden craft brew stomping grounds.
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Within walking distance of Jackknife香蕉视频直播檚 location on Baillie Avenue is the Kelowna Badminton Club, the Curling Club, Elks Stadium ballpark and downtown Kelowna. It香蕉视频直播檚 also just a short walk to neighbourhoods in north Kelowna and several proposed apartments and high-density buildings.
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The brewery will seat 70 indoors and another 21 on its patio.
Proposed hours of liquor sales for the business are between 10 a.m. and midnight inside and between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. on the patio.
The brewery香蕉视频直播檚 application will now move forward to the Provincial Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch for final endorsement.
Tomlinson and Middleton said Jackknife香蕉视频直播檚 opening date is anticipated to be sometime in October.
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