The Redlands-based craft brewery spent 10 months transforming it from a pizzeria to something that resembles a brightly lit airplane hangar with white, artfully rusted corrugated metal decorating the walls.
“We wanted it to feel bright. We wanted it livened up, but also to have a unique touch,” said vice president Brandon Montilione.
Customers at one of the inside eating areas at Hangar 24, a recently opened taproom and restaurant in Canyon Crest Towne Centre, on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Customers at the outdoor eating area at Hangar 24, a recently opened taproom and restaurant in Canyon Crest Towne Centre, on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
A beer flight is served at Hangar 24, a recently opened taproom and restaurant in Canyon Crest Towne Centre, on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
A view of the patio at Hangar 24, a recently opened taproom and restaurant in Canyon Crest Towne Centre, on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Steve Garcia, a CEO at Hangar 24, a recently opened taproom and restaurant in Canyon Crest Towne Centre, talks to customers on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
A World War II propeller on loan from March Field Air Museum is part of a decoration at Hangar 24, a recently opened taproom and restaurant in Canyon Crest Towne Centre, on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
A glass of beer is filled up by a bartender at Hangar 24, a recently opened taproom and restaurant in Canyon Crest Towne Centre, on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Entrance to Hangar 24, a recently opened taproom and restaurant in Canyon Crest Towne Centre, on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
A portion of a wing from a World War I biplane is part of the decoration at Hangar 24, a recently opened taproom and restaurant in Canyon Crest Towne Centre, on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
A Hangar 24 bartender fills up a glass of beer, at the recently opened taproom and restaurant in Canyon Crest Towne Centre, on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Heather Baucom hands over a glass of beer to Dave Lyell Hangar 24, a recently opened taproom and restaurant in Canyon Crest Towne Centre, on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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Customers at one of the inside eating areas at Hangar 24, a recently opened taproom and restaurant in Canyon Crest Towne Centre, on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Decorations include a World War II airplane propeller and a portion of a wing from a World War I biplane, on loan from March Field Air Museum.
“We don’t have many TVs, not even our menu board, because we want people off their phones and we want people to engage with each other more,” said Montilione.
The space, however, includes a stage for live bands and has its own sound and lighting systems.
This is Hangar 24’s fourth taproom, after Redlands, Lake Havasu and Irvine. The first, across the street from Redlands Municipal Airport, is served by food trucks. The others have full kitchens.
Riverside’s menu includes burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, bowls and sharable snacks.
In addition to beer on tap, the beverage menu includes signature cocktails unique to Riverside, Montilione said.
Hangar 24 Riverside is at 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, Unit 58. Hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m.1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
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