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    Tap Yard

    4.1 (29 reviews)
    Open • 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Trisha L.

    We had a BLAST celebrating St. Patrick's weekend at Tap Yard! I really loved the layout, the different bars, the options to experience different atmospheres, and the drink specials. The 7 piece Irish band was great! We sang! We danced! The staff members were all super nice. I see they have live bands all the time, they host trivia nights and karaoke nights, and they always have something going on. We will definitely be back!!

    Grace C.

    Great drinks, friendly staff and great music. Love the family friendly setting. Had a lot of fun getting tipsy and dancing the night away at an Emo Nite event they had.

    Blocked big screen with band  you could not see the race standings and Side tvs were turned off.

    We looked forward to the derby party because it was fun last year but this year is was so poorly ran and the advertising was a joke. No prizes and the evening bands set up blocked the big screen so bad you could barely see the race. Meanwhile we spent alot on expensive drink specials. Made really nice derby hats and dressed up to an event that just made money for the bar. While we were invited to a home party but decided to go because of last of last year. This was a major disappointment and false advertisement. great for Saturday day bar sales but this was not a derby party.

    Falan E.

    I'm fond of the spaciousness of Tap Yard and the fact that they are dog-friendly both indoors and outdoors. The cocktails were decent, and I was pleased to find a taco food truck on site when I visited in the evening. The staff at Tap Yard were friendly and made me feel valued. I wouldn't mind returning in the future. For dog owners, Tap Yard is an excellent choice, and I wholeheartedly endorse it. It's the perfect place to enjoy a nightcap and bring my four-legged baby.

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    Ron W.

    A new option for beer and wine in an odd spot between Wake Forest Road and Capital Blvd. Located in a slightly industrial area, don't let the front of Tap Yard fool you! They are still in soft open mode and working on the front room, head down the side of the building to the back where you'll find another entry door to the area that has finished construction. Inside it's a wide open space with a U-shaped bar and a smattering of tables and games. Very casual, neighborhood feel to the space. They are still working on getting more taps into the space so it's primarily beer in cans right now. Overall I like the feel of the space, they've also got a nice back patio and some other construction going on outside so it should be like a funky and smaller Bowstring Brewyard which is right down the street. Curious to see what else they add before their official, grand opening.

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    Stephanie J.

    Tap Yard is a fun time. They have beer, wine, cocktails, spirits and non-alcoholic options. I like the spacious outdoor area, it's good for groups of all sizes. In addition to having games outside they also have some inside, my favorite was the small rubber duck claw machine. Check out their website and/or social media pages for their social events and food truck schedule. Cheers!

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    Sammi W.

    a new, upcoming bar in raleigh that's having soft openings every friday & saturday up until their grand opening in april! we came by in the evening because of the cellist brianna tam that my cousin told us about. once we arrived, there was a sign that told us to use the side door which lead us to an outdoor area with food trucks, a huge kiddy pool, & bon fire area! we noticed the sound of cellist inside the bar & it was such a cozy place inside. we sat down at a table near the stage & there were qr codes for the menu & to order food/drinks. my sister ordered a mimosa & waited a while before checking with the bar to see if they received the order, which they had to check their device to confirm they did (usually there would be a receipt printed) & then her drink was brought out shortly after. it was pretty quiet for a saturday evening given that the unc vs duke game was happening, which they did have the channel on for customers at the bar who wanted to watch. it was a great time, honestly! loved the duality of having live music & entertainment at the bar area as well as arcade games! their bathrooms were accessible & still in the process of finalizing decoration but it was very clean, even had some tampons/pads for the ladies! we ended up ordering a few more drinks, each time they did receive the order & was brought out to us within 10 minutes. overall, we loved the intimacy of the bar as there were lots of different seating styles & loved how the outdoor was so festive as well! imo, definitely going to be pretty popular once they're fully up & running!

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    7 months ago

    Fun place with eclectic decor . My drink was a Cheerwine old fashioned . Excellent. Friendly but not intrusive .

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    Great service. Cool spot with lots of outdoor games and hangout spots. Thc drinks and lots of good beer.

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    The ambiance is beige, the service is good, the beer is overpriced. Nice, large outdoor space.

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    Great beer and vibes with the outside area. Usually a really good food truck in rotation too.

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    Love this place! The outside area is one of my favorites. Drinks are always perfect and everyone is so nice. And they have arecade games!

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    Favorite neighborhood place! Great atmosphere and very kid friendly! Everyone feels like a friend.

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