Great place downtown Eau Claire! Indoor and outdoor seating both very nice - outdoor seating sometimes has live music and there are outdoor fire pits! 72 beers on tap and it includes seltzers and wines! You get a card to take to self pour and use it per ounce. Appetizers we had - onion rings & cheese curd flight and were great! Margarita flatbread was also so good! Definitely will be back! read more

The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen - Beer Bar Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Guess I didn't read the description before I came out to this place because I was very surprised when I entered and the host wanted our credit card instead of seating us at a table first. You get a beer card which is linked to the credit card you provided upon check in and then you go to the wide range of taps on the wall and fill up your glass. There's a little variety in the sizes and types of glassware to choose from. You are charged by oz, and the price is clearly displayed on the signage. I thought it was going to cost us much more to do it this way instead of sitting down and ordering a drink but we think it actually ended up being cheaper to drink this way. We decided to take a seat outside on the patio. It's a large area with games and plenty of different types of seating. You order through the QR code on the menu and your food gets delivered to your table. It came out fairly quick and we were hungry so we ordered way too much food. We tried the Mediterranean Chicken Flatbread which was really good and I highly recommend just getting that! Had the Mediterranean Salad. A nice sized portion and very fresh. Tried the 12 pc boneless wings. I don't normally like boneless wings but that is all they had. So we tried them. Not impressed. Very thick breading, no outstanding flavor. These felt like bar food, which is okay. It is a bar but in comparison to our delicious flatbread I was disappointed. Lastly we tried the Garlic Parmesan Cheese Curds. These were unlike any cheese curd I've had before. They were huge squares which felt like hunks of bread. I though they were too big and too cheesy for my tastebuds. It was a nice place to stop in while we were traveling through and a great day to sit out on the patio. read more

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The novelty of pouring your own beer from the many taps available is fun! The outside patio is nice and relaxing. There was a band playing the night we were there. There's not a huge variety of food choices. More a place to have a drink and relax. read more

Had high hopes when we walked in: a serve yourself beer wall with 40-plus taps and another row of ciders and similar hard beverages. You get an RFID card tied to your credit card, and you pay by the ounce based on what you pour. Seat yourself, scan the table QR code, verify it, and pull up the menu to order. Looks can be decieving. I started with several small 1-2 ounce pours which I took to my table. Both tasted off - like the glass still had soap/disinfectant or the tap lines haven't been cleaned. I thought Id turn to the food and revisit beers in a few. Once I scanned the QR code, it took a full 2 minutes to recognize it, then spun for a while before loading the table. I accidentally went back and had to start over. For an app based restaurant, you would expect open wifi; it required a password which I didn't see anywhere. When I finally pulled up the menu and ordered, the list was equally underwhelming. My dinner companion from work and I both ordered wraps, which for a low-interaction service setting were surprising high priced since they came with no sides - roughly $16 each - but sides like tots could be added for $4. Im going to guess, generously, that my buffalo chicken wrap had 1.5 to 2 tenders cut up in it. At least the fries didnt disappoint, but the tots had a weird chicken seasoning like coating. Bob - my dining company - has tried more than 180 IPAs based on his untapped app record. He tried 8 samples and couldnt find one that tasted good or right. I had a similar sampling. In the end, I decided to try Michelob Ultra - the beer with the least taste I could think of - and poured a few ounces in a plastic, disposable cup and a few in their glassware. I was hoping to identify the source of the sour, off-taste on ever line we tried. Although I still couldn't decide if the kitchen disinfectant or the tap lines were the source, I can say the two samples, tapped at the same time, tasted different. Neither was good. I had high hopes when I walked in. I wont be back. read more

One of the only places open near the Lismore. Great service to our table and super happy hour specials. Plenty of good beer choices and pour size options. read more

I would skip this place. My husband's 16 oz beer was $16....that is what you pay for an airport beer! The food was also overpriced considering portion size and quality. The only thing this place had going for it was a patio next to the river walk. For the same amount of money (and less) there are much tastier options in Eau Claire ! read more

Recently visited here for dinner around 8:30pm after a show down the road. It was an impromptu bestie evening! We actually ended up parking right near here and saw they had SQUARE cheese curds.... Ummm, we were soldddd! It wasn't busy which was really nice. Greeted by Ashley, who explained how everything worked. Man, did we want to try a few things on the menu. The cheese bread looked delicious from the photo, but decided to skip it as we wanted the cheese curds forsure . For our meals, I had the Buffalo chicken sandwich with tots and my friend had the boneless wings with fries. I cannot remember the flavors he got, but he liked them. The Buffalo chicken sandwich was good. It definitely had more fixings on it then I'm use it. The buffalo flavoring was good-- not hot, I'd say flavorful more than anything. Their menu has many different options which is good, but sometimes hard to pick. Haha! We both appreciated how they offered a non-alcoholic beer (Athletic) option on tap.... Hooray! When I'm in the area again, I'd stop in again for an appetizer and a non- alcoholic beer. I also want to mention how pleasant and personable Ashley was. She was the only staff member working the floor and she did well managing customers with a friendly attitude and smile. I thought she was attentive and loved how she took the time to chat with me. Made our first experience very nice. read more

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My bestie and I were in the area for show and ended up parking right in front of this restaurant. We decided to try it out basically due to proximity and the time of night it was. I don't know Eau Claire much either, so we didn't know if this was a local favorite or not. Overall, it was a great experience. Ashley was very warm and welcoming and explained how the place worked. It's self service bar and you are able to pour as little or as much as you'd like. Both of us don't drink, but we enjoyed an NA option there. Athletic beer is amazing on tap! I tried the Thursday special of boneless wings. If you get 12 you can try up to two dry rubs. I tried the lemon pepper and salt and vinegar dry rubs. My preference was the salt and vinegar one. The square curds were great and we were told they are fried in beef tallow. You can get these baked as well. My friend enjoyed her buffalo chicken sandwich. If in the area again, we would consider this as an option. read more

The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen - Thursday special - $.90 boneless wings Lemon pepper & salt/vinegar - Beer Bar Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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Very loud and crowded inside; because of that we were almost glad that there wasn't any seating available indoors so we had to sit out on the patio. BUT, sadly there were no heaters out on the patio, and sitting next to the river at night in October in WI is less than optimal. Seriously, how does a place with flames in the logo not have heaters on their patio for people that can't sit inside???? Anyway, the food was okay. Nothing I'd go back for. We went with the loaded tots, hot honey & pepperoni flatbread and the hot beef flatbread. I guess the best thing out of the three was the hot honey & pepperoni. The tots were second best. The hot beef flatbread was the worst--we ordered it with mild giardiniera and I don't know if they accidentally put the hot on but it was inedible for me (and I normally eat hot/spicy foods when dining out, so I'm not a wuss in that regard). Service was pretty decent, but there was some confusion by the servers in bringing food to the wrong tables. Honestly, if you're looking for a self-pour place that is on top of it's game, go to Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins, MN: four floors, heating on the patio, creative kitchen menu with drool-worthy food and fabulous service. read more

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Interesting experience. We were there on a weekday and provided good information on the self serve process. Enjoyed some great beverages with fair prices. Also had a pepperoni flatbread and soft pretzels. Food came out quickly and was tasty. Setting very nice, still getting completed and looking forward to outside area right next to river. Staff seemed average. read more

The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen - Pepperoni flatbread and soft pretzels with delicious beer cheese sauce for dipping - Beer Bar Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

A wide variety of styles of self serve beers on tap. You sign up at the door with your credit card, you then use the card to pour yourself up to 64 ounces of beer. You can choose your style of glass, you can make yourself a flight, you can have a little taster, endless options. There's some wine and a couple of premade cocktails on top as well. Seltzer. Cider. And then a bar with cocktails that you order from a menu. The food you order with a QR code from your phone. They bring the food right to your table. Flatbreads, tater tots, cheese, curds. Not really a full meal, but definitely good food for drinking beer. I've been there several times I've always liked it. There is a surface city lot next-door. Otherwise street parking. Awesome patio that they finished in the fall overlooking the Chippewa river. Nice selection of bourbon as well. They do have a private room if you wanna have an event there. Hammerschlagen and beanbags on the patio. read more

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Food was great - Fast Service - Great people - If your looking for a relaxing place to visit come here

Love the back patio that butts up against the Chippewa River!!! It's unique to Eau Claire experience with all the self serve taps and the menu online with QR codes. Food is excellent flatbreads especially!! Come have some fun! read more

Amazing place! Very cool atmosphere. Great selection of beer and seltzers and drinks. Food was excellent. All self serve so fun to try different beers. Check it out! read more

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The self service concept and execution is nothing short of spectacular. Selection was amazing. Beyond that food was so so good. I loved the variety of small plates. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. I will come here often. read more

The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen - Loaded tots and hot honey tots - Beer Bar Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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Ambiance and beer! Loved sitting outside and enjoying the river view. Very simple to order and get beers

It took a minute to understand the system of how to get drinks, but the staff was helpful and we had a very fun night here. They had a huge variety of beers, wines and a full bar. The happy hour beer specials were incredible. We enjoyed playing music bingo, something I never thought I'd say and the food was also good. Only small criticism would be that the food portions were a bit small. read more

Great place! E.C. is stepping it up lately getting onboard with things just like this... a self pour taproom. I appreciate that you don't have high chairs or booster seats, unlike the strange person that gave a bad review because of it. It's a BAR! read more

Wow! Wow, wow, wow! This place is dangerous - in a good way. Off the charts variety of beverages. Nice and helpful staff. Super-savvy dispensing system. They use QR codes and tap-to-activate, but it didn't feel intimidating - just ask questions if you're timid regarding how everything works. Super fun open ambiance and well-lit interior. Tall large windows and "garage" doorways. Pretty cool food options. Don't start tasting liquids with an empty stomach, or you might enjoy yourself a little too much. =P read more

Natalie makes a killer espresso martini and she is just such a happy human being. Can't wait to go back!

Very easy and smooth self-service with enough variety for even non-beer lovers to enjoy. Pleasant atmosphere in general. The pepperoni flatbread was amazing. I'll definitely be back. read more

Pumpkin latte is great! Great place to study and good amount of tables. Their drinks are overpriced though.

Lots of fun choosing your beer. Also some alcohol on tap. Tried the vodka lemonade. Delicious!! Food was delicious. Tried mango flatbread, and a spinach berry flatbread. So good. Had the pretzels with cherry jam. Jam had a little kick to it. Very tasty. Was a fun experience with a couple of friends. We tried a few taps. Challenging to pick which ones to try. Also tried thtots. For being just open, they have the food down. Beer was cold. Different size glasses for your pours. Flights available as well. They explain everything to you as check in. Easy peasy. We loved it! read more

I went with my family and as of yet, they do not have high chairs. something to order soon.. our food took over an hour as well. i saw about 15 food items sitting out for 10+min without being delivered. the beer was very foamy. i poured a beer (come to self pour taprooms often) and it was all foam. it was not easy to get it taken off my tab. the manager started his conversation with me "in the future.." how arrogant and condescending. as if i was doing something wrong. i also said i did not care for a beer i tried and the manager's response was essentially "too bad." usually in regular restaurants they replace your beer, why is that an issue here? It just opened i realize, but in the future, tptr does not need to assume everyone is incompetent with self pour station... because we are not. I will be back for the patio. read more