About Pop's Taphouse

Every great neighbourhood has a place where people naturally gather. A place where birthdays are celebrated, playoff games are watched, friendships are built, and familiar faces are always waiting at the next table.

For Lethbridge, that place has been Pop's Taphouse.

Our story began long before the first pint was poured.

Before there was Pop's, there was Alberta Meat & Grocery, a family-run butcher shop and grocery store owned by Bobby Crighton, better known simply as "Pop." Pop had a habit of inviting customers to stay for a chat while they waited for their orders. Over time, those conversations became part of the neighbourhood's daily routine. The grocery store became more than a place to shop, it became a place to connect.

When changing regulations forced the business to evolve in 2001, Scott Crighton transformed that same community spirit into Pop's Taphouse North. Rather than creating just another bar, he created a pub where everyone felt like a regular.

The idea resonated.

Ten years later, Pop's South opened its doors, bringing the same welcoming atmosphere to another part of the city. While each location has its own unique personality, they all share the same belief: great neighbourhood pubs are built around people, not just food and drinks.

Today, Pop's North and Pop's South continue to serve as gathering places for thousands of Lethbridge residents. Whether you're meeting friends after work, bringing the family for dinner, cheering on your favourite team, enjoying live entertainment, or simply looking for a familiar face, our doors are always open.

In May of 2026, as long-time regulars we became the next custodians of the Pop's legacy. Our vision isn't to reinvent what generations of guests have built together, it's to honour that history while thoughtfully investing in its future.

You'll still find the welcoming staff, the friendly atmosphere, the local conversations, and the sense of community that have defined Pop's for more than 25 years. You'll also see continual improvements to our food, our spaces, and the experiences we create, ensuring Pop's remains a place people are proud to call their neighbourhood pub.

Because at the end of the day, Pop's has never really belonged to its owners.

It has always belonged to the neighbourhood.

And we're proud to carry that tradition forward for the next generation.