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Now open: Freely Taproom & Kitchen in south Tempe

Freely Taproom & Kitchen, which was called Fremont Taproom & Kitchen until a last-minute name change, has opened on the northwest corner of McClintock and Warner in south Tempe.

Who’s behind it? Paul Gillingwater, who worked nearly a decade at OHSO Brewing.

The space: 2,500 square feet, but with another 3,500 on the dog-friendly covered patio.

The menu: For the soft opening, only the bar is open with 30 beers on tap and 18 wines. The kitchen is expected to open next month.

Hours: 2-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight Friday-Sunday. Closed Monday.