Plants and Pints in Killarney: Living Plant Art at Buffalo 9 Brewing

Plants and Pints in Killarney: Living Plant Art at Buffalo 9 Brewing

Location: Buffalo 9 Brewing Co., 2801 24A St SW, Killarney/Richmond, Calgary, AB T3E 1W4

Right on the edge of Killarney and Richmond, a walkable, close-to-downtown pocket of southwest Calgary near Marda Loop, Buffalo 9 Brewing sits: a veteran-founded taproom housed in a former post office.

The name and the beer labels honour nine Canadian peacekeepers lost in a 1974 shootdown over Syria, and the whole space carries that same sense of purpose and warmth: wood-beamed ceilings, a long communal bar, and a rotating tap list poured by husband-and-wife owners Lane and Kelsey.

It's a neighbourhood taproom in the truest sense, and it's become a regular base for us at YYC Plants & Delivery.

Let's dive into Plants and Pints in Killarney: Living Plant Art at Buffalo 9 Brewing.

Two Workshops, One Great Taproom

Living Plant Art is a framed, wall-ready piece built from preserved moss, small live or air plants, and natural wood and stone accents. Over roughly 1.5 to 2 hours, guests choose a wooden frame, layer their materials with instructor guidance, and leave with a genuinely gallery-worthy piece that needs little to no ongoing maintenance.

Plant Bingo flips the format into a game night. Guests play toward a plant-themed bingo card while learning care tips and trivia along the way, with real plants and plant-care prizes on the line for winners. It's built for bigger groups, more competitive energy, and a format that works whether you show up solo, as a couple, or with a full table of coworkers.

Both sessions include all tools, materials, and instruction, and both pair naturally with Buffalo 9's tap list; flights, pints, and takeaway cans are available if you want them.

Why the Killarney/Richmond Crowd Keeps Booking Us

This location draws one of our most socially engaged crowds, and it shows in the feedback. Guests frequently describe Buffalo 9 as feeling more like "a friend's living room than a bar", long tables, an open layout, and a staff that clearly knows most of the regulars by name.

That atmosphere carries directly into our workshops. People consistently mention how easy it is to strike up conversation with the table next to them, whether it's mid-wire-wrapping during a bonsai-style build or mid-round during a competitive game of Plant Bingo.

A recurring comment we hear is how genuinely surprised people are by the quality and thoughtfulness of the instruction, especially given the casual, no-frills brewery setting.

Guests expect a laid-back night and are pleasantly caught off guard by how much they actually learn about plant care along the way. The neighbourhood setting matters too: a lot of Killarney, Richmond, and Marda Loop locals have told us they love being able to walk or bike to a workshop instead of driving across the city, and several groups have made it a semi-regular thing, coming back for both the Living Plant Art and Plant Bingo formats on different visits.

For date nights, small-group hangouts, or even a low-key way to celebrate a birthday, this venue consistently delivers the kind of relaxed, communal energy that makes people want to book again before they've even left.

Which Workshop Should You Book?

If you're deciding between the two formats we run at this location, here's a quick way to think about it:

• Choose Living Plant Art if you want a quieter, more focused evening with a tangible piece of wall decor at the end, and you're coming as a couple, with one or two friends, or solo.

• Choose Plant Bingo if you want a louder, more social game-night atmosphere; it's the better pick for larger groups, office outings, or anyone who thrives on a little friendly competition.

• Choose either if you're new to our workshops and just want to see what the experience feels like; both are beginner-friendly, run about 1.5 hours, and include full instruction and materials.

A Community That Shows Up for Itself

Killarney, Richmond, and Marda Loop have a reputation in Calgary as tight-knit, community-oriented neighbourhoods, and that reputation plays out clearly at our Buffalo 9 sessions.

It's not unusual for a booking to include people who already know each other from the neighbourhood, or for a solo guest to end up folded into a bigger group by the end of the night simply because the room lends itself to that kind of openness.

For a business built on bringing people together around plants, this venue has become one of the clearest examples of what we're actually trying to create: not just a class, but a genuine local gathering.

Upcoming Workshops You Can Join

Buffalo 9 Brewing (Killarney/Richmond, SW Calgary) Wed, Sept 16 · 6:30 PM Plant Bingo Buffalo 9 Brewing (Killarney/Richmond, SW Calgary) Wed, Sept 30 · 6:00 PM Beginner Bonsai

Full details, pricing, and booking links are always up to date at yycplantdelivery.com/upcomingworkshops.

Local Area Information

Buffalo 9 Brewing is at 2801 24A Street SW, right on the edge of Killarney and Richmond, an easy walk or short drive from Marda Loop in South Calgary.

Where We're Looking to Grow Next

YYC Plants & Delivery already serves Calgary, Airdrie, Chestermere, Cochrane, High River, and Okotoks, and we're always looking for more neighbourhood taprooms and community-minded venues like this one.

Cities & communities we'd love to bring a workshop to: Marda Loop, South Calgary, Killarney, Richmond, Bankview, and the surrounding southwest Calgary communities, plus Airdrie, Cochrane, High River, and Okotoks.

Types of facilities that work well as host venues: Independent breweries and taprooms, neighbourhood pubs, local coffee shops with event space, community league halls, corporate offices, and social clubs with room for 8–30 guests.

Who tends to get the most out of these workshops: Neighbourhood locals looking for a walkable evening out, social groups and regulars who already know the venue, corporate teams looking for a casual after-work outing, couples on a low-key date night, and plant lovers of any skill level who enjoy a bit of friendly competition or hands-on making.

Want to host us, or bring a private workshop to your team, taproom, or venue? Reach out through yycplantdelivery.com/contactus; we'll work with you on space, group size, and the right workshop format.