It is about time a non-sketchy bar pops up in this neighborhood! Not only do they have beers on tap and sell speciality beers but they also have food! Good food! Healthy ish food! Paninis, salads & cheese plates! I hope they offer burgers and soups later. No happy hour yet but they will eventually. Reminds me of the breweries in the East Bay and West Sac so much needed here in the South Bay. I can totally see this becoming that neighborhood spot from tv shows like Cheers (for you old timers) or How I Met Your Mother (for you netflixers). As for recommendations, I had the Die Hard Cider (AAAAmazing) and my partner had the Ovila Abbey Ale (Sierra Nevada). Totally worth checking it out but not if you are the Bud Light kinda folk. Just sayin! read more

Taplands - Sneak peek of menu & my drink of the evening; Die Hard Cider - Beer Bar Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Cool spot, lots of good beers on tap and sports on the tele! That's all I need to be happy :) Staff is very knowledgeable, and they carry some good local breweries - Hermitage, Red Branch, etc. 5/5, would recommend, will be back. read more

Taplands - Sports on the TVs behind the bar! - Beer Bar Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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We got 3 kind of beers here and all of them were good: kolsch, half moon bay vanilla (very smooth taste) and a pale ale. The beer is good and the bartenders are really lovely. The prices are reasonable and good variety of beers. Not so noisy for a bar. Enough places to sit inside ad outside; mostly outside. The only downside was the food menu :( I think it is designed for wine drinker. I am very disappointed, I couldn't get some fries along my beer. However, the combo plate was delicious. They have gender-neutral restroom . read more

After working a tiring event, my friend and I spent the last of our energy driving to Taplands for a beer. We found parking easily and made our way inside. It seemed like there was only one bartender working for such a crowded place. We waited in line for about 15-20 minutes, which was annoying just for a beer, but I'm glad we could spend time together. We sat on the outdoor patio by a broken heat lamp because all the other seats inside and outside were taken. I don't feel particularly compelled to come back here again, but I'm always down to check out new places. It looks like someone was having a birthday celebration on the side of the outdoor patio, so get creative, I guess! read more

This is a nice little bar tucked away in a shopping square. You might miss it if you drive past too quickly - just look for the large "Toppings Restaurant" sign and Taplands is next door. They've got some tables, a couch and bar seating but it wouldn't be the best spot for a large group (no more than 5-6 people). They had a good variety of beers on tap and ciders so you're sure to find something you like. My friend and I also got a cheese plate to try. We asked for no Bleu cheese on our plate and they were nice enough to give us extra of the other cheeses. The plate comes with goat cheese mousse, so delish! Definitely worth trying and a steal at just $8 for the plate. Loved the fig jam that came with it too. They've got TVs up at the bar as well so you can catch a game. Definitely a good spot to check out if you just want to kick back with a brew! read more

Taplands - Cheese plate with fresh mozzarella, brie, and goat cheese mousse - Beer Bar Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Excellent spot if you're into craft beer. The owner Matt knows his stuff and puts out a great beer program. They got something for everyone and if you're new to craft beer the staff can help guide to something you'll like. I come here once a week and there's always new tasty beers to try! Update: been completely here for 2 years and it's still my favorite beer spot read more

Wanted to try this place out for awhile. Tried a few samples of non-hoppy beers. Settled on one that was really good. Decided to get the meat and cheese plate and the spicy deviled eggs. Dug both of them. The music they played was up my alley. This truly is a beer joint. Don't come here looking for a meal. I will be back. read more

Taplands - Meat and cheese with lots of bread. Eggs were great! - Beer Bar Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Love this place! Awesome beer and awesome people. Always someone to talk to at the bar. Vibe is like a cafe for beer

I wish I had this place near where I live. I love little local bars like this. Its definitely not a dive, but its not a fancy joint whatsoever either. They will let you bring in outside grub as they just serve beer and wine (I think). All my friends and I had when we were here was beer. It's a really nice beer bar to say the least. They have a number of taps with a myriad of types and styles of beer. The bartender/proprietor was a really nice guy and knew most of the folks by name. This made me realize what a friendly guy he was and where the success of his business was stemming from. Most of the patrons were regulars as well. I mean who wouldnt want to go to a place where everyone knows your name? The outside seating area was really nice to chill in for a while. Someone had their dog out there as well. It was a pet friendly area and the bartender even came over and petted the dog a bit. Like most successful beer bars of late, they will toss you a lil sample or taster to verify what beer you want before you make your decision on a pint. The crowd is very friendly and everyone is chatting with everyone else. The interior kinda reminded me of a coffee shop. A few sofas and deep chairs with a few high stools and tables with chairs. Definitely an inviting fun and relaxed place to chill. If I didnt live 400 miles away, id be there much more regularly. Awesome place to hang out. read more

Taplands - Keg city - Beer Bar Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Vibes. Nice laid back atmosphere with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. 20+ craft brews on tap with 3 TVs. Good variety with light abv beers mixed in with IPAs, Double IPAs and boozy stouts. The house brews were small percent of the total drafts (only 2 taps). There is a fridge with some speciality bottles on sale as well. Don't sleep on these - there are some super rare, highly rated ones (i.e. BBA Dark Star by Fremont Brewing). I'll b back here shortly for more brewskis. read more

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Good place to hang out and have a beer. They have a nice variety of beers on tap for every taste. A lot of Santa Clara students go here and make it a youthful environment. It's better than most bars for younger people. read more

I thought I reviewed this already but apparently not. Anyways This is my favorite bar! New beers on tap daily, AMAZING quesadillas, REALLY GOOD Pita appetizer, they have games you can check out like scrabble and battleship and literally whatever you want, the people who work there are also great and helpful. I come here every few weeks with friends because it's such a relaxed, chill environment. read more

After really good experience two years ago, my partner and I made it a point to stop here on our way home from a trip. That wasn't the case this time, we came at 11pm when they're advertised closing time was 12am. We were greeted with "we're tying to close early but you can have one beer". I work in the beer industry, I get it, but there was a good amount of people in there, and you could have at least said hi. Ordered 2 pints and a four pack, tipped generously since it seemed like we were holding them up. Not 10 mins after we were served they started putting up chairs around us and kicked out a large table- while talking to two regulars/friends about what bar they're going to meet up at. Why not just say that you already did last pour rather than making paying customers feel uncomfortable and have to chug their beers? read more

Taplands completely disappointed me. My friend and I went there week before last Friday 7/10/20 and we got 4 beers, pita with triple dip, pesto Italian and a traditional sandwich. That time we spent $73.16. Their food was ok. Beers were on the expensive side for how much you get. A few days later, I was walking with my dog in their neighborhood. I was thinking before I go home, I want to stop by Taplands to buy a beer because I also needed to use the restroom. I asked a Taplands employee if I can use their bathroom before buying a beer. The employee said we only allow a customer to use it. I said I am a customer because I will get some beer to go. He said you need to go to the other side of the door. I asked him before I went to the other door, can I use the bathroom? He said to me I don't know! You need to go to the other to-go door then you can ask another employee! I went to the to-go door and the lady there came over and I asked her can I use the bathroom before buying a beer? She said the menu is here. I said I want to get the CAN beer to-go then I asked her again to use the bathroom. Then she didn't answer my question even though she could hear I wanted to use the bathroom; she looked at other staff I guess because she didn't know what to do. I felt miserable and uncomfortable, and unpleasant. She said you need to look at the menu and the QR code. So, I thought they meant I have to order then they would allow me to use the bathroom. I checked the menu and the only cans were for $16 because they are 32oz. I said to her I want to buy one can. Is that ok? She said you have to buy 4 cans. I told her I don't need to buy 4 can ( I had just gotten some beer shipped to me). I don't need 4 32oz cans and spend $64. Unfortunately, I couldn't buy a beer and they didn't allow me to use the bathroom. I am not a fan of this place. Pretty expensive beer and the staff was not very friendly or helpful unless you are a regular I guess. I don't plan to come back!!! No way!! read more

Good beer, good service, and surprisingly good food! To be honest I was afraid the sandwiches would be mediocre, but no, I had the traditional and it was cheesy, crispy and flavorful. We had the reserve ipa and that was delicious! Also staff was attentive, cautious, and nice. Parking was also easy even on a weekend. The spot is chill and casual, it was busy for a Saturday but again staff took all precautions for COVID-19. I will definitely be back. read more

They have a good variety of beers on tap as well as bottled, so you won't be disappointed with the selection. Although they don't have much of a food menu, their charcuterie and quesadilla is delectable. This place has a very tame atmosphere. Parking was quick and convenient, the bar wasn't too full, and the noise level was pretty low. I'd recommend it if you're going to have a beer or two with some friends, but nothing crazy since it's in a quiet neighborhood. What really won me over was the price, because I was able to get two food plates + two drinks for way less than other tapas/beer bars. A+++ read more

Taplands - Beer Bar Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I came here to watch the Super Bowl and I loved how not crowded this place was. Don't get me wrong though, it was really busy. ALL the tables were full. The bartenders and regulars here are so friendly! There was literally someone handing out Girl Scout cookies for free. I wanted to try the quesadilla, but they had a BBQ menu that day. Ended up getting a burger and pulled pork nachos. The burger was pretty good, just wish there was cheese or some kind of sauce on it. I ended up digging into my hot sauce stash for it :) My favorite thing had to be the nachos! The plate was kind of small but the pulled pork was delicious! So SO moist! They also had a variety of beers to try. Mango habanero cider was definitely my go to! I don't know if they do this often, but they had $3 beer can roulette. So worth it! I'm open to drinking anything though :) Will be back! read more

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A good place to hang out, drink craftbeers, and watch sports. They usually have 25 craftbeers on tap, ranging blonde ale to stouts to sours/cider. You can also ask for a small tasting before making a commitment. The staffs are nice and happy (it's probably hard to be grumpy while working with tasty beers). There are plenty of seats inside and out. The place can get loud sometimes, given that it is close to a college campus. But hey, can't blame people for having a blast! Cheers! read more

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Came here after work with a coworker and the vibes were really nice! Located on the corner of a shopping plaza, this brewery is a little dark at times so it may be a little hard to see. The brewery has a ton of TVs around and one even projecting on its window which I thought was pretty cool, so if you are looking for a place grab some drinks and watch sports this is a cool spot. They are super heavy on IPAs (not a huge fan) but lots of options for your everyday beer drinker. I got the classic cider as it's a favorite of mine and can never go wrong! Overall this spot is a nice little brewery to go with friends but music is eh, not my first choice. read more

Great local brewery with great people. Great selection of beer and ciders on tap. It's a great time, what can I say?!

My favorite neighbor bar. Always spent a few hours during the weekend and had some great beers

Best taphouse in the South Bay. I've been a regular since they opened last year, and they always seem to have a new beer for me. With 24 rotating taps, the carry a wide range of local brews. You'll easily find something tasty with the help of their friendly bartenders. Very active on social media! Check Instagram for event updates, Digital Pour mobile app for their active taplist, and Twitter for the latest tap updates :) read more

Taplands - Menu 6/4/2017 - Beer Bar Near Me - Santa Clara, California

0 stars for rude service. Management needs to train better on customer service. Very accommodating to non colored people. Man, do better it's 2021 and ya'll act like this. read more

I was checking out the new scene since my move. Maybe it was because it was over 100 degrees, or maybe they could tell I wasn't a local. Either way, this place is small and cliquey. It was obvious that the locals get better service. And I don't disagree! They most likely have earned their status. However, as a newcomer, I felt out of place and would never return unless I had a local with me to be my guide. Again, maybe I was there on a bad day for the staff. But it made it a bad day for me. read more

If you enjoy craft beer, this is the spot for you!! They have a large selection of rotating taps of craft beer. Their bartenders are always knowledgeable of their wide selection, so let them know your preferences and ask for a recommendation if you're feeling indecisive. I am a sucker for clever design, and once I saw the hops-shaped hanging lights, I knew this place was gonna be legit. Ordering is easy, their rotating taps are listed on a printed menu or on their mounted screens. Pricing is fairly typical - prices ranging due to ABV or size of the pour. I would say the ambiance is in between a brewery and a bar. They have a small couch area and a decent amount of seating indoors and outdoors. Service is a little inconsistent. The bartenders are usually super helpful and friendly, but I might've just caught one on a busy night/grumpy moment. Oh well.. as long as they got my beers right, didn't bother me too much. Overall, great spot for craft brews. I've come here a few times now whenever I visit NorCal, and I always have a good time chilling, drinking, and catching up with friends. Check it out! read more

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Matt is terrific! I contacted him from San Diego to buy a Christmas gift card for friends who live in Santa Clara. They love Taplands and are regulars there. It couldn't have been easier! I can't wait to visit my friends (post pandemic of course!) and spend soe time with them (and Matt!) at Taplands! Cheers! read more

Wow. What a breath of fresh air after a bad experience at another craft beer place I went to the other day. After what happened last time, I realize I need to start learning more about beer. I was fortunate to sit next to a guy who's a regular here and also sell beer, helped explained more about beer and all the questions I had regarding it. I found out that I do love a lot of beer, especially IPA. When I thought about beer I don't like, I think of Guinness. That is a very acquired taste. It was great to learn a lot more about different types of beer. I ordered the combination cheese and charcuterie plate. It was Brie, fresh mozzarella, Soppressata, and olli calabrese I think. I told them my love for prosciutto and since it wasn't on the chef selection, it wasn't on my plate. To my surprise, they brought out a small plate of it for me. Wow! +2 stars. Service was excellent and the female who worked there really know her beer. She's works in sales for Mission Trail which I end up having to try one of their beer. I had the something galaxy, duck duck juice, and mission trail die hard. All were tasty. Love the ambiance and vibe there. Most are layback and just wanting to enjoy some great beer. Definitely will be back. read more

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I loooooooooove me some Taplands. I love me some bartenders that already know what I want/like to drink when they see me walk in the door. I love me some purse hooks underneath the bar. I love me some Pita Points with the dip. I love me some clean bathrooms and tables. Indoor and outdoor seating is plentiful and if you dont want to sit, there is plenty room to stand. Dog friendly on the patio, kid friendly too, but I probably would steer clear of toting your tot on a Friday or Saturday, if at all. The beeeeer - Always different, always the best and always fresh. You can get full pints of most beer, and half pours if you ask and always competitive pricing. The food - The menu is more along the lines of appetizers and warm sandwiches, which are always tasty. They also have chips for purchase to snack on, and soda and water available too. If nothing as far as food here strikes your fancy, you are allowed to bring in your own food. There are a few restaurants within walking distance. They also have a cold case FULL of bottles and cans to go. Make sure you grab a 4-pack on your way out!! I love the vibe here... everyone is always friendly and funny and engaging. Definitely my favorite!! Make sure you tip well... these folks LOVE what they do and deserve lots of love! read more

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Love love love this place. My husband and I live really close and come a few times a month. It's a small place but we always manage to find seating. They have a good selection of beer for my husband. I don't drink beer but they always have at least one cider on tap and a fridge full of ciders and wine. The paninis are fantastic (especially the turkey one!) and they have games...we usually grab ourselves a drink, a panini and a deck of cards. Staff is also always really friendly. Would highly recommend! read more

Always love coming here. Great variety on tap and available in the cooler. Ambience is nice and parking is easy. Love that they carry something for everyone o clouding a great wine selection read more

Small and cozy atmosphere and the tables are kept pretty clean here too. They carry snacks and sandwiches to have with your beers. I only had the brainless when I was here which is a sour. I got the pita for my daughter which she loved that it came with 3 dipping sauces. I didn't realize that this place was so close to Valley Fair mall so I hope to come back here to try more of their beers. read more

Taplands is a gem. My girlfriends and I had a great time in their patio. Everyone was super nice and helpful. We didn't have a reservation on a Saturday and we were seated right away. They offered to tilt our umbrella so the sun wouldn't hit our eyes. We enjoyed the Fieldwork Hazy IPA and the Mission trail Pera de sol cider We got the pita points to share, they were deliciously seasoned and served with three different dips. My favorite was the garlic aioli. The cucumber one could've been colder. Shout out to Alex and Omar for their great service! read more

Great beer bar in the South Bay. Our bartender was awesome, letting us sample different brews before deciding on one and providing great recommendations as well. Seating can be limited inside when things get busy, but the outdoor tables are kept toasty under heat lamps during the winter. Draft list focuses primarily on local brews with many limited releases from even Sacramento joining in on the party. Would definitely come back! read more

Wow. Taplands is amazing. Pleasant bartenders, great beer selection, and huge cheese plates! Friends and I were just planning to kill a little bit of time, and happened to stop by here. The place isn't too large, and I'm sure it would have been better in terms of space had it not been raining (there was some patio seating outside...), but there are some great taps from within California and outside - I had a cold brew coffee stout, which was delish. My friend's Nitro porter was even better, though - so smooth. What really got me was their cheese plate. I was wondering why it costed more than the prosciutto, then it came to our couch/table, and then I knew. They give really decent portions - ours had brie, mozzarella, goat cheese, and blue cheese, with raisins, walnuts and bread. All of the cheeses were fantastic, and they even gave us more bread when we asked, since there was still more cheese on our plate. Would definitely come here again - gotta try some more of the beers! read more

Well start off by if you are a brew hopper you would know it is a kid / dog friendly environment . Been coming here now more than a hand full of times - parkings great , customer service is knowledgeable and helpful .. but today ... I GOT SOME TIME. We brewery hop in different states and up the coast many times and make it a point to always check out anything down the road because it's close by the house and the rotating selections are good. Now every other time we have come ABSOLUTELY NO COMPLAINTS - mind you we come with our frenchie who has been to just as many breweries as we have - never has been a problem . We attended the 3 year tapland anniversary today because we have always felt apart of the family -In line waiting to order per ush - we get our regular bartender which was going to take our drink order then from left field Matt runs over like we have a damn dog infested with rabies and keeps saying" this is a place where we sell food no dogs inside !!Go outside " As if we are trash bags that don't understand the English language we acknowledge him and say" okay we're just about to order" : Matt tells us someone can order and I need to go out side .. whatever rules are rules -and most places that have selections of beers do sell food , where u can order inside with no problems .At this point Camino brewery sells 3 tacos instead of 2 for same price and what do ya know ... they sell food and dogs can be inside . All in all very disappointed in the behavior but hey cheers happy 3rd bday taplands. Pros: - nice Beer rotation - Mexican bartender with a mustache is always happy and POLITE - cheese/meat platter is awesome Cons: - bad attitude on your birthday -when the food runner drops off food a simple "thank u" would suffice not " MMHMM" read more

Taplands - Beer Bar Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Though some could argue that I'm biased to this place as a former Santa Clara University student, I can say in hindsight that this is a truly awesome place with a pleasant atmosphere, delicious food, and a wide variety of really good drinks. It'a reasonably priced and it's especially nice that they allow you to taste drinks when ordering. I really enjoy all their ciders and in terms of food, the cheese plate, pita pockets, and deviled eggs are really good. It's a great place to come and unwind after a long day or to celebrate-- highly recommend! read more

Such a fun neighborhood stop. Great beer selection, comfortable and spacious patio, and some televisions even outdoors. This was a great spot pre-COVID for niners games and even now they really make it work. They have a loyal fan base and there are clearly reasons why! Bonus that it is dog friendly. Staff is always friendly when we go. Grab a panini- you won't regret it! read more

I think this place was 4+ stars for me for a while, but I was there this week and found out they BREW THEIR OWN BEER. Solid. I've been coming here pretty frequently since I've decided it was time to provide moral support for my brethren who are still studying for the CA Bar. We love beer, so naturally this place was a huge hit. They have a phenomenal beer list, always something new, and the bartenders are fun! Now that I've been a few times, they know me, as well as the kinds of beers I like to order, so sometimes they will just toss me a taster of something new and ask me what I think of it. They also use digitalpour so you can check in all you want on untappd and get that glory (gamified drinking, who would have thought)! It's too bad they close at 10pm although I've outstayed my welcome and left at close to 11 before chatting with friends and closing up the bar. Superb! read more

Came here on a Sunday afternoon with my wife and we had a couple of beers, I usually go a specific brewery but found how close Taplands is from me and I love how many beers they have on tap, with some beers actually made by Taplands which I actually tried one which was interesting it was a pale ale with smoked Serrano peppers which was a interesting flavor, definitely gonna keep coming back here! read more

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Great service & great beer selection! I appreciate the chill and mellow vibe that it has.