Driftwood Brewing taproom welcomes Boomtown as new food partner

This week, Driftwood Brewery announced their new partnership with local eatery Boomtown, who is bringing a new food program to the Esquimalt taproom. 

Beginning on Friday, November 13th, patrons will be able to pair their beers with some of the capital region’s best burritos. 

Boomtown’s kitchen is led by Chef Andrea Alridge, a Top Chef Canada finalist, who will be meticulously curating the new simplified Boomtown lunch and dinner menu for the satellite location.

Up until Boomtown’s takeover, Driftwood had been partnered with Dumpling Drop, who operated the kitchen from November 2021 to October 2026. 

“Marking five years since the opening of our ever-evolving brewery tasting lounge in Esquimalt, we felt it was time to introduce a new partner to our kitchen,” said Gary Lindsay, director of sales and marketing at Driftwood Brewing Company.

“Boomtown’s bold concept and flavours align very well with our own, so it felt like a natural fit to showcase another local standout in the Victoria food scene—both our teams are extremely excited to introduce Boomtown to our side of the bridge!”

The brewery noted that this new partnership will begin an exciting new chapter for their taproom, as both local businesses have a shared focus on hospitality and creating memorable experiences. 

“We’re crossing the bridge! Boomtown is setting up kitchen at Driftwood Brewery, bringing our bold flavours and good times to their Esquimalt tasting lounge,” said Christian Barnard, co-owner of Boomtown. 

“We’ve always believed great food and great beer belong together, and teaming up with a local brewery we love feels like a natural next step. We’re stoked to join the neighbourhood. See you on the other side!”

Driftwood began brewing in 2008, and have since grown and evolved into one of the region’s top beer producers. 

Boomtown has been a food mainstay of Victoria since it opened its doors and its massive tiered patio in 2021.