If you ask me for places that stand out in the greater Reno-Tahoe region brew scene, The Good Wolf…read morewould be near the top of the list. For years now, I've been saying these guys make some of the best, most unique beers in our area. And anyone looking for a solid pint or some creative things to try, would do well to swing by. Firstly, I absolutely love the location. It's a cozy little spot in the north Truckee industrial area. But step through the doors, and you enter a space that can only be described as a mix of hippy commune and witch's lair, with some delightfully quirky decor, and an incredibly friendly staff. Really does feel like a hidden gem. But as for r the beers themselves; in short, I think these are some of the best quality, and most niche types of brews you'll find around here. They have a smaller menu, but what they have is dominated by their Forest Beer series. These are concoctions made with all sorts of foraged ingredients from the forests, fields, and farms close to Truckee. Always changing, it is something to try out. The Borrowed Bines used fresh cut hops, the Bay Shore uses locally culled bay leaves, the Range of Light uses picked juniper berries, and the Dirt Candy uses mushrooms that grow in the woods. They also have been breaking into brewing their own apple cider, which is delicious but quite strong. Plus, they will usually have N/A options with their house lemonade or brewed soda on tap, too. So yeah, the menu almost certainly has something for everyone. Prices for everything are pretty typical.for the area, usually around $8-9 per pint. Though my one sort of gripe is that the smaller 4-5 ounce tasters are like $4 each, a bit pricier than most other tasters, so that makes it quickly more pricy to try out a lot of their menu. If you want any beers to-go, sadly they only offer a few at this juncture, and in bottles. And there is no food here, just a few snacks for sale. But make sure to browse their swag stands, as they have some eclectic merch. All in all, I definitely encourage any beer fans to come and check this spot out. Been one of my favorites for years, and I'll bet it can easily become one of yours, too. Cheers, all!

Tucked away in a Truckee industrial park The Good Wolf Brewing Company lurks, waiting. Sadly I did…read morenot take any pictures of my beer as I was too busy drinking and enjoying the atmosphere. Great variety of craft beer. From IPAs to ales to you name it. Good for a large group or party of two. Comfortable seating. Great staff. Cool Good Wolf souvenirs. This quirky brewery is a hidden gem.

Host pub for Big Blue Adventures Truckee Half Marathon and 5K…read more.. Welcoming staff, shaded tables outside and plenty of seats inside. With several hundred runners, there was never a noticeable line for post-race beverages! Variety of Beers---I had a delicious post-race stout... Bathrooms were super clean.

A block or two off the Main Street. Order at the bar. Note there are two lines - one for food/drink…read moreand the other just for drink. I was able to skip the long food line to just order beers a couple times. Casual atmosphere with lots of communal tables and some TVs. I tried their lager, which I enjoyed. They offer both small and large pours. They make their beers off-site, so this is just a tasting room. Some other beers they make include a kolsch and a pale ale, which would've been next on my list. Didn't try any food, so can't comment on that.

If you're looking for a local vibe with exceptional service this is the place to visit been here a…read morefew times and it's a cool spot to visit. Wine selection is also excellent!

Great place with a wonderful selection of wine and friendly people! A great place just to get a…read moredrink and relax at the bar or on the patio. Also, the perfect place to pick up a last minute gift!

I recently went to Truckee and tried Old Town Tap. We got there and found spots at the bar really…read morefast. They were playing one of the soccer games on the TVs, which was fun to watch. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and it's actually pretty spacious inside. We did have to wait a little bit to get a menu, but once we got one, we ordered our drinks and food. We got the Margherita pizza, and it was SO good! I loved how crispy the crust was. When you picked up a slice, it didn't just flop over. It stayed nice and crispy. It had so much flavor, and I was seriously so happy with it. I also got the Help Wanted drink, and it was really good too. I think I found my new favorite pizza spot! If you're ever in the area, I definitely recommend stopping by. I'm already planning to go back so I can try more of their pizzas and appetizers!

Old Town Tap used to be one of my favorite places to stop whenever I was in Truckee, but the last…read moretwo visits have been a disappointment. The quality of the food, and the care that used to go into preparing and presenting it, has completely fallen off a cliff. During my most recent visit this week I noticed that much of the kitchen staff seemed to be different from the team I've seen over the past few years. The pizza was genuinely disappointing. The crust lacked flavor, the toppings were sparse and it felt like something that had been rushed out of the kitchen with little attention to detail. Even the presentation was careless, which was surprising because this restaurant used to take pride in what they served. It's frustrating to see a place that I used to recommend decline this much. I really hope the upper management takes a look at what's happening to the restaurant because the Old Town Tap I used to enjoy no longer seems to exist.

The beer selection is ample, with a few solid choices for porters and stouts…read more The mushroom ravioli is insanely good, with a decent portion size.

50/50 is a staple in Truckee and pretty consistent from my experience. But tonight something weird…read morehappened. Tonight I ordered take out. A Cesar salad and nachos. My salad came with grapes.... And whole garlic cloves.. and I ordered shredded beef on my nachos but was given steak chunks instead. I called to try and remedy this but couldn't go back because I didn't have another hour to waste waiting for it to be fixed.

Absolutely delicious - both the food and brews. Some of the best IPAs around. It has easy parking…read moreas it is not downtown. Service is great and a fabulous bar area. Give it a try next time you are in Truckee. You will not be disappointed.

This is a super cool relaxed place. The food is fresh and tasty and the beer is ice cold! What…read moremore can you ask for on a beautiful afternoon in town?

This was my first trip on this side of town. And I'm very happy to have the experience to eat at…read morethis unique restaurant/bar. When you walk in there's a sign stating come to the bar to order food/drinks. Also sit wherever you'd like. Okay cool did that some tables were dirty but still plenty of space to sit. Staff were very nice and friendly. We arrived in time for happy hour and I'm glad I did. I ended up getting their burger from the happy hour. It was hands down the best burger I've had in a looonnng time. If you're in the area stop by to try the burger. Also the duck fries were also very tasty and unique. Will be stopping here every time I'm in the area. Thanks RMU for the great experience!

I had quite literally the worst experience I've ever had at any establishment in my life at this…read moreplace on Thursday, July 9th. My fiancé and I were celebrating our ENGAGEMENT with a party of 9. We had been looking forward to this place for SO long and were so excited to spend an entire evening here. For VERY important context, both my fiancé and I were restaurant and bar managers for several years. Neither of us have ever raised our voice at anybody working at a restaurant, bar, etc. We are literally an entire crew of service workers or former service workers who are very respectful of the entire industry and its practices. When we walked up, the older blonde woman working the front was extremely hostile and rude from the jump. I was trying to ask questions about the venue, food options, etc before we went in, and she began barking at us for IDs immediately. Not a single hi, welcome in, etc. Just immediately aggressive. My fiancé, who is 27, gave her his Oregon ID. Considering this state is literally a few hours away, you would think they are fairly familiar with this ID, but apparently not! She began aggressively and repeatedly bending the ID to the point we sincerely thought it was going to snap it in half. Despite it being obviously real after looking at it under a light (Oregon has very specific and complicated patterns, it's widely known as the hardest ID to make a fake of), she said she didn't believe that it was real. We were a bit baffled, and insisted it definitely was. She asked my partner what his zip code was, and because we had just moved, he gave her our current zip before realizing she meant the one on his ID. She laughed and said "nope, i'm keeping this! This is a fake". She said because he said the zip code wrong, she wasn't going to give it back. At this point I got angry. I told her that 1. It is 1000% a real ID and 2. It is completely illegal to hold somebody's ID hostage. Her and her coworker got really defensive and told me to "just calm down" despite her continuously bending it and laughing. She kept saying "I'm allowed to keep it if it's fake" which it WASNT. It is completely illegal what she was doing. This is THEFT OF PROPERTY, so I was absolutely not going to calm down. My fiancé called his parents to hopefully get a photo of his passport to diffuse the situation. The older woman who was holding us hostage demanded to TAKE HIS PHONE and speak to his mom. She then grabbed it and walked all the way down the sidewalk, spinning around and giggling. It was one of the most bizarre things I had ever witnessed, and frankly, we believe she was intoxicated. Her coworkers looked incredibly embarrassed and wouldn't even make eye contact with us. She finally came back and we took the ID and phone back from her. She never once apologized for stealing our property, almost breaking it, and falsely accusing us of committing a crime. Not even an inkling of remorse. Just giggling. I told her how absolutely unprofessional and illegal everything she just did was. Luckily, we have legal resources that we will absolutely be exploring this week, because no patron deserves to be held hostage, have their property stolen, and not even receive an apology. Not only did RMU tarnish what was supposed to be one of the happiest nights of our lives, they lost out on thousands of dollars (that we spent elsewhere that night) from our party because their hostess had a major power trip. To make matters even worse, we had other folks join up with us later that night who also stopped by RMU and had equally unpleasant experiences. They all said that the same rude hostess was bending the ever loving life out of their IDs and being incredibly snarky.

We were in the area on a recent Sunday and looking for the type of brewery tasting room that wasn't…read morejust a big restaurant disguised as a brewery. We found Donner Creek Brewing, and we're glad that we did! Here's what we noticed: - Really great selection of beers, including some very interesting ones. A couple were a bit smokey, which we liked (especially the mango one)! My wife and I split a flight of four 5-ounce pours, which enabled us to try a brand range of types. - Comfortable, relaxed vibe with a great playlist. A bunch of different seating areas, including at the bar, provided lots of options. - The person working the bar was chatty, which we like, since it gives us a chance to learn more about the brewery, etc. Bottom line: We're glad that we found Donner Creek Brewing and will definitely be back!

July 18, 2025 - Truckee…read more Back in the area, we couldn't resist stopping in again for a drink. They're dog-friendly, and this time there was live music playing. My husband ordered a beer, and I enjoyed a glass of white wine. Service came with a smile, the music set a great vibe, and we found a comfortable seat inside where we could relax with our pup. Made for a nice outing after a couple days of camping.

You walk into a cute, bright brewery with so many works of art to tantalize the eye! Even the…read moreboards displaying each beer has its own chalk drawing that is genius. Kudos to Chris the regular who does them. The brewery is more my style to go to than the public house, unless I'm hungry (definitely go there for the chai mustache pretzel), because there is a beer selection that's either up and coming or just here. I ended up getting a flight here since the selection is what I usually look for. Plus you get cans and crowlers. They have growlers that are stainless steel or you can bring your own and they'll fill it! Love the street art for sale too. This place is the vibe. Come through!

Fun little spot. The bartender was very friendly and helpful, but I don't recall her name…read more No food other than snacks at this location, but I wasn't there to eat. I tried several beers and they were all decent. I've tried north of 400 different beers so by comparison nothing really stood out, but of the four I tried they were all of consistent quality, fresh and well balanced. I'd go back for sure. Was a nice stop to kill a few hours solo or with friends.

Great customer service really defines a business and I personally experienced that here. Brian, the…read moreowner took the time to speak with me personally, was professional, attentive and genuinely cared about my experience. As a business owner myself in the service industry, I really appreciate this level of customer care and vibe. At the end of the day it's your actions and how you treat your customers that people remember. It's so important to have that level of openness and accessibility, and when people know they can talk to the manager and have a great conversation. Overall, it was a great experience and great people. I'll definitely be bringing my family back to enjoy the food and beautiful Donner Lake. Highly recommend! Thank you, Brian, and to your Team!

Only for RICH people here. We came here from Reno on a…read moreholiday and wanted something to drink and to eat. The wheat beer was good, and the cocktail was nice. The fried shrimp were XXL size, was full of batter, and the sauce was sweet. We got the pulled pork and the burger, medium rare. I asked for the burger to be medium rare, and pink. After a brief wait, the pulled pork and burger came. The pulled pork was nice, but the burger grilled to match the black charcoal it was cooked. The 2 drinks, 1 appetizer, and 2 main came out to over $120+. WOW!!! You've got to be rich to afford these prices!!! Most likely will try another place so as not to break the bank.