I stumbled upon this cute bar on TikTok a while back and had it saved in my folder because I knew I had to go!! Like a cute bar and speakeasy in the back with self serve beer, hello?? It wasn't as busy when me and my friend came, so there was no wait time. We got sat immediately and the customer service was awesome! When first going in, the bar/restaurant area is pretty small and intimate. I didnt know how to get into the speakeasy area, so I just asked the lady politely and she was super helpful and excited to help me! I wish I had got her name bc she was super attentive once me and my friend were inside the speakeasy. Also there was a man that was really attentive to us, I would say customer service in general was awesome and were happy to help! When inside the speakeasy, there's a good amount of tables to sit at and the self-serve pour of your choice of beer is a pretty cool concept. Then you're just charged on how much you pour. (So you can literally pour a small amount and only get charged a couple cents lol). They had some really yummy food/ beer options. I do wish they had more IPA options tho. For food, we ordered the pizza with 3 kinds of meat. For drinks, we ordered 2 tequila shots, and had 4 beers. I wish I had gotten more videos/ photos of this place, but I was too in the moment. Overall, I would LOVE to come again bc this was such a cool concept and who doesn't love beer??! read more

Tap in lounge - Meat Lovers pizza - Lounges Near Me - Berkeley, California

The Place has not changed, too loud Inside and outside. Food Depends on what you like, I did not eat. Had a drink and left, to go accross street. Something about the air inside, its was filled with cooking odours, Hard to breath inside. Noticed people were outside mostly, and not inside. More people were outside, than inside. read more

We came as a party of 8. They have a hidden speakeasy tucked away in the back behind a bookcase door, which was such a cool touch! A standout feature is their self-pour beer system. They have a variety of different beer flavors available through dispensers where you simply tap your card and pour as much or as little as you'd like while keeping track of the total $$. Our group shared one card and asked for four cups so everyone could sample different beers, which made it a really fun tasting experience. It's a great way to try multiple options without committing to a full pint of something you're unsure about. For food, we ordered the pizza, chicken tikka masala, naan, and tamarind chili black ribs. The ribs in particular had a nice balance of sweet and tangy flavors. However, the portions felt small for the price point, which was the biggest drawback of the meal. While the food was good, it didn't quite match the value of the drinks and atmosphere. Tap in lounge is a solid place to grab drinks and hang with friends. Just be prepared for food portions that are a bit smaller than expected for what you're paying. read more

Tap in lounge - TAMARIND CHILLI BACK RIBS - Lounges Near Me - Berkeley, California

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We stopped into Tap In Lounge and it ended up being one of the more unexpected spots of the night. The location feels a bit random, and once inside it only gets more interesting. There is a hidden, speakeasy style door that leads to the restrooms and bar taps tucked in the back, which adds to the overall experience. We stuck with cocktails, and they were strong and alcohol forward. We tried the Sipping Into Darkness and the Cane and Cacao, both well made with bold flavors. These are not light, overly sweet drinks, and may not be for everyone. Overall, a unique spot that stands out for its concept, but not necessarily somewhere I would go out of my way to return to. read more

Tap in lounge - Lounges Near Me - Berkeley, California

I'm out and about in Berkeley today and I saw that my Yelp community manager Gina enjoyed visiting here. She's right - it's very fun. I arrived at opening, 2pm. I'm sure it's more of a nighttime experience. Firstly, I took advantage of the speakeasy beer option, which is hidden in the back of the bar. It's self serve with a nice selection. You're given a card that allows you to pour what you want. For food, I did a shrimp and a lamb, yes, I said lamb, taco. Both were great. The lamb was surprisingly great as a taco meat. Very rich and tender with warm, Indian type spices. I finished it off with a Pimm's cocktail from their happy hour menu made with a ginger syrup. Delicious. The bartender/server, Christine, was excellent. She really made me feel comfortable here. As I said, I feel like this is more of a nighttime place, and my review is for afternoon. read more

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I came here expecting a true speakeasy experience, but I have to be honest...if you're looking for that "hidden" mystery, this isn't quite it. Most speakeasies I've been to require a password or are camouflaged behind a bookshelf or an ice cream shop. This one is literally just hidden by a curtain near the bathrooms. If you want to be a real speakeasy, you've got to put in more effort! Even a fake "Employees Only" bathroom door or a bookshelf would have been more creative than a curtain. It felt a little low-effort on the mystery side. Despite the lack of a cool entrance, the inside is actually pretty nice: With there Self-Serve Tap Bar. This was the highlight. The self-serve tech is a cool concept and fun to use. Atmosphere wise the room looks great, it's dark with cool blue lighting that sets a nice mood. There's a good amount of seating, so you aren't cramped. They offer an Indian fusion menu which is a unique twist for a lounge like this. It's a cool spot to hang out and pour your own drinks, but don't go in expecting a "hidden gem" experience. It's more of a lounge with a curtain than a true speakeasy. read more

Tap in lounge - Smitty approve! - Lounges Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great Indian food and NY pizza. Great beer room and cocktail menu! Great staff. Chill vibe. Love this place! read more

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Tap In Berkeley is perfect for date night, meeting up with friends for drinks and bites. Don't forget to take advantage of the speakeasy beer option, which is hidden in the back of the bar. They have a nice selection and it is self serve!! Our bartender was wonderful and very attentive to us read more

I love my experience here! Service was phenomenal and everything was great. Parking as usual in the area is a bit harder to find so I recommend going early to make sure you can get there on time if you're meeting with someone. I absolutely love to speak easy room. I think it's one of the best parts there. Overall, really enjoyed it had so much fun there love trying all the different beers that they have to offer. For food everything was absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed the flatbread as well as the popcorn chicken. read more

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So fun! Did you know the East Bay has a speakeasy and it lives within the Tap In Lounge? Such a fun little escape (I won't post a video because then I mean, what would make it secret then?) What's also equally as fun, is Tap In Lounge has a cool happy hour with delicious snacks and shareables that makes a trip here worth a cheers. I think the food is from a pop up inspired by or from East Bay Spice Company, and it's delish. We ordered happy hour margs (gorgeous presentation and equally as refreshing), the tikka masala flatbread with chicken kebab & tikka masala sauce, samosas, and tumeric buttermilk fried popcorn chicken with tikka sauce. Quite the spread! The tikka sauce, oh man! Could bottle it up and sell it..I enjoyed everything ~ crunchy and juicy small popcorn chicken bites, the flatbread (you can add other proteins) was unique but oh so flavorful, hearty samosas, and other menu offerings that are worthy of a second visit. Spot is aesthetically dimly lit, but not in vibes. Friendly and upbeat staff, I'm sure quite the party on the weekends. Fair pricing and only takeaway for the area, parking..easy for a rideshare drop-off, metered parking (if lucky), or paid garage parking around the corner near the theater. read more

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Love this lounge!! There's a speakeasy beer tap in the back too but preferred to be out in the main area. Drinks are so unique and delicious! They are all school themed and the menu is an iconic composition book you'd use for school. Vibes were vibey and music wasn't overly loud. Great spot to just chat and lounge with friends! Didn't get to order the food but they have a large selection! They seem to be partnered with East Bay Spice so a lot of options are from there. Food smelled amazing and you could see them grilling meat next to the bar. Only downside is service feels lacking. They don't frequently check up on you and you have to flag them down multiple times. They also didn't seem the most friendly, though nothing rude, but that was just a bummer. Overall would definitely come again and hope that maybe I just had bad luck with service the one time I came! read more

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Dark and cavernous, yet a cool vibe with an amazing soundtrack. I didn't come in here for the food, but I came for the drinks. I like this spot because I could pour my own ciders, taste them and so on. My husband was getting a beer and I chose to join him. I appreciated the ability to do so. We didn't get food because we were going out to dinner and I don't think that they had a lot of gluten free finds. But they had plenty of ciders. The only thing is that I had to pour into a clean, empty glass but that's not what I would call suffering. There was a guy behind the counter who let me in the back where I could get my drink. I got a drink as was satisfied. I'd come here for a quick drink, but as for a mealtime, this would not be my spot. read more

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Great place to have a drink and relax , stoped by after work and had the best $10 Margaritas, staff very attentive food tasty definitely be back . Awesome service read more

Tap in lounge - Lounges Near Me - Berkeley, California

Family and I were in town for graduation on a Sunday night and we found ourselves here around 10:30 pm ish. Drinks and food were good and creative, however the service was super slow -ended up prob taking 2 hours total to get all of our stuff. Left disappointed. Just for the heck of it, I left a voicemail with the management a few days later and Malik called back that same evening. We talked about the scenario that night and he was very honest about it and I was super impressed with his professionalism. 4 stars for the place + 1 star for Malik. read more

Awesome staff, delectable cocktails and outstanding food. Indian influenced favorite plates, they got me coming back regularly. If you're in Berkeley, it's a must stop Don't forget to peep the tap room behind the bookshelf read more

Rohan is a great bartender, great host, great everything! He had great conversation with myself and our crew, great personality and was running the place by himself, with a smile on his face. The Famous Chicken Tikka Masala pizza was really good. The flavors were amazing and the pizza was hot and fresh. Rohan gave us a tour when we first got there, loved the speakeasy area in the back. So cool, great vibes! read more

Excellent food. Rich curry sauces and lots of butter in the smooth mashed potatoes. Good selection of beer in the "hidden" room, but quite pricey. Great date night place with dim mood lighting and serves food late. Been here three or four times. read more

Was looking for a place to chill before a show at the UC Theater and found this spot that was about a 5 minute walk from the venue! Wasn't expecting much, but was happily surprised once inside! Staff is friendly and lots of seating around Friday 8pm. It was giving speakeasy vibes with the back door that leads to the bathroom and self serve taproom! House cocktails were great, but I was blown away by the Tikka Masala fries - sooo saucy and good!! If I lived closer, I would come here just to order these fries for takeout haha read more

Tap in lounge - Pathfinder & Pink Horizon - Lounges Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The tap seems like a fun experience until you realize that at .70 cents an ounce plus tax and tip you pay close to $13 for a glass of beer that you pour yourself. Didn't try the food, seemed overpriced. Service was fine and friendly. Decor is nice but it seems out of place for downtown Berkeley. read more

I liked the vibe in here. We went bar hopping the day we came here and I have to say this was my favorite bar in the Shattuck area. I liked the look, the drinks were great and the speakeasy was cool. I didn't get to try their food but it sure looked good. We also tried a small amount of some passion cocktail in the speakeasy that was delicious. I'd definitely come back here. read more

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Ambience was awesome! Food is great. I added additional notes to their menu (notebook) for recommendations, but forgot to mention for their fried chicken sandwich, toss the fried chicken in an Indian spice infused chili oil. Overall, place has potential, just needs a vibe. read more

FOOD: I ordered the chicken tikka sizzler as part of the indian fusion portion of the menu for $24. The chicken which was shockingly dry, and under seasoned as well. I was especially disappointed since the waiter recommended the dish as they most popular and I was very disappointed. The seasoning was not particularly standout either, and the dish tasted like a worse version of normal chicken tikka masala. I ordered the green nemesis as a cocktail for $16, which was just OK. There are too many flavors in the drink and I felt like none of them really worked together. SERVICE: Waiter was very nice and accommodating for our large group of seven. AMBIANCE: Not terrible, gives more of a modern classy vibe. The concept of beer on tap is interesting but it is not suitable for large groups. They also only have one bathroom so you're in for a wait if you need to go. I will give this place two stars just because the waiters and ambiance are nice but I wouldn't waste my money here. read more

Tap in lounge - CHICKEN TIKKA SIZZLER - Lounges Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This is the best place in town to go for a late night bite and drinks. Every time I visit Jamari, Mike, and Elena are so welcoming and friendly. It always feels like an important part of my neighborhood and life. Late night with warm lights shining on the beers and happy hour tacos (which are always slammin). Laughter alongside a bumping soundtrack. Memories are made here! read more

Great beers and good food. Staff is very attentive. I love that there is a private room in the back.

My new favorite beer place! My friends and I had sometime to kill before dinner so we went to the self pour area/speakeasy in the back. They provide you with a chilled beer mug and a card. They have a wall of at least 20 different taps with card slots on top. You put your card in the slot of your choice and pour your own beer. The great thing is they charge by the ounce, so you can have as much or as little as you want. I opted to have just a few ounces of various beers, my own little flight of sorts. I live that I got to try a bunch of beers without getting overly full or too tipsy. They also have mostly local and craft beer, including sours, cider, and hard kombucha. Amazing! We immediately knew that we would be returning soon. Great place, fun experience, and cool vibes. read more

Jamari is a star! He has been a pillar of the Berkeley community for years! Every time we encounter him at tap in it's a joy! He is such a joy every time and is the literally the vibe always! We come just for him :) read more

We were there with group of friends.. Really good food and cozy ambience.Our server was great and recommended us great food and drinks. Their popcorn chicken is a must try read more

Cool spot with a pour your own speakeasy behind the bookcase. Indian dishes are good and plentiful. Very friendly bartenders and servers. Will definitely return. read more

I love this place the vibe is great , the music is nice , food is tasty , drinks even tastier , and the parking isn't really too complicated ! The pricing rounds up to about $50-$70 per person Check this place out if you haven't just yet. The ambiance here is really nice I love it , they have a room "the tap in" room where you push a door and enter through you can also request to eat and drink inside. this place is such a wonderful vibe! read more

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We went to tap in for their self serve taps. It's a cute speakeasy concealed as a fridge of beer. They have a variety of beer and kombucha on tap. They also have cocktails but it wasn't available when we were there. I would come back if there are cocktails since I am not a big fan of beer. I'd definitely recommend coming here if you love beer and are in the Oakland/Berkeley area! read more

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I had the best drink here that I've ever had. It was on their signature drink menu and it was pretty new. I can't remember the name of it, but it had blackberry and heavy cream and rum. The heavy cream wasn't over the top, it was just perfect. It's a really beautiful bar with a little hidden room behind a movable bookcase. Very nice ambience. I will go back. read more

Beware. This place is gross with flies in the beer. The prices are insane and no happy hour as advertised. Stay away

This place is so cool, randomly was told about this spot but didn't know about the tap room...I loved it. Upon walking in it looks like a bar with a fridge of cans in the back but the right side fridge is actually a door to a self serve tap room with a great mix of taps (plus one mixed drink, one cider and one kambucha) literally something for everyone Tap room had dark lit seating area and music playing...it's a vibe (but it is in the smaller side) Minus one star for the service...he was just a little weird and ignored us when we asked questions. read more

This place will PREEESSS you to start a tab. Not a vibe. What if I just want one drink? The bartender had the audacity to interrupt a conversation I was having w someone to ask me about starting a tab. Not.a.vibe. read more

Was in Berkeley for a conference and this place was within walking distance from our hotel. We just wanted a place to sit for a beer and got SO much more. We walked in and the bartender was super casual and said that have cocktails and food and beer. Ok, normal. I asked what was on draught and he said we have a room for that and you can get a card and get whatever you want. It's right there. After a few confusing moments our minds were blown. He presented the option so casually but it's seriously so great. Secret tap room, so many tasting options, keeps track of your pours. Such a rad place. If I'm ever back in that area, this place will be on my must-go-to list. read more

Tap in lounge - Door to the tap room, at the back of the restaurant. - Lounges Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Eddie and Rohan make the best mixed drinks! Best bartenders in the bay area! I recommend this spot if you coming out to Berkely. The aumbience is great, and the bartenders really care about what theyre are putting out! Dranks got me litttt!!!!! read more

The bartenders were so rude and held my card even though I would have closed out based on vibes. They of course immediately closed out a couple that ordered drinks. I didn't even know about the seltzer tap in the back and they were telling those people about it and I tried to ask about it and was completely ignored (I was sitting with an empty drink for 10 minutes as well at that point). Will never go back and will continue to tell all my friends to avoid (: terrible pretentious drink menu too read more

Stopped in for cocktails while in the area and this place was really cool . Excellent bartender and service , we had the Pink Horizon and the Bangalore and they were delicious, moderate prices. read more

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I've met really cool people here and made friends with some of them. Cal grad students come here late at night after working in a lab or for a professor all day. And my cool friend Christine works here too. Matt, Rohan, Will, Eddie, Trevor, and Jamari hold down the fort with style, and swagger too. The only kitchen that stays open until 1:30am in Berkeley besides friggin Top Dog in the "meat market' district with all the drunk freshmen. Plus they have a speakeasy in the back that you can surrender your credit/debit card for a pass to go back there and pull your own pours from like 25 crazy weird draught beer, wine and kombucha taps with stuff you can't get out front. I come here at least two or three times a week, usually after midnight. Love this place, and the food is great, especially the wings or chicken tikka masala -- and it's darkly lit as you can see and a great place to see that chick you saw last time you were here or hang out with her again! Great date place. And the Cal girlies like to come here and some of them get all fancy and chill and get real drunk. Great vibes - I highly recommend it. On Shattuck, just south of University around the corner from Bobby G's. Definitely the last stop for last call before the night ends on the college's side of town. read more

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Amazing drinks and ambience. Umar did an amazing job with a surprise cocktail off his own creativity outside of the menu, which we really loved. If you're up for an adventure definitely recommend Umar's specialty cocktails over the ones on the menu! I only drink at top 50 bars in the world and I made an exception for this place and it was worth it! Great ambiance for a speakeasy and service :) read more

Tap in lounge - three cocktails on a table - Lounges Near Me - Berkeley, California