Beyond the Pale: new location in ByWard Market to open in Nov. [Video]

Beyond The Pale Brewing Company has been brewing beers for locals in the heart of the city — near LeBreton Flats — for over a decade. Now, the home-grown brewery is set to open a second location in the ByWard Market.

“We’re Ottawa boys. We want to support this area. We think there’s a lot of value to the market,” says co-owner and brewmaster Shane Clark.

The tavern and restaurant is taking over the former location of The Courtyard Restaurant, at 21 George St. that has been left vacant since its sudden departure in March. Many are hopeful the brewery will bring a much-needed boost to the struggling tourist area. “When this came available, we were very excited,” says co-owner Robert McIsaac. “It’s obviously a super sexy space, so when we saw it, it just seemed like it had that kind of landmark appeal for us.”

After some shops have …