Overall our experience was great. The appetizer fiesty feta dip was fantastic. Great flavor but not too spicy. The tots were a good choice too. The other 2 in my party loved their firecracker shrimp tacos. I ordered the grilled cheese burnt ends. The fries were good but they didn't grill my grilled cheese. I should have said something but opted not to make a fuss. The burnt ends in the sandwich lacked flavor. read more

The Tap - Burnt ends grilled cheese. ( but it wasn't grilled!) - Bars Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

If you want beer this is your place. Anything else-skip the tap. I've tried this restaurant three times without great results. Every single time they have been out of half of the wines on the wine list. Ya I know it's called The Tap for a reason but it's also a restaurant. With a wine list... moving on once again the food was subpar. Missing items, cold food and more. I get it-this is a college town but you still have to have some standards. Maybe if I was able to drink some wine the food would have tasted better? read more

This is a great bar to grab a bite to eat, have some beer, and catch the game on TV. The service is fast and the beer selection is extensive. They have some of their own beers as well as other breweries on tap. read more

Had the beer cheese steak sandwich and fries. Sandwich was ok the fries were not very good. They use a bit to much paprika. Paprika was overpowering. read more

The beer selection is remarkable. Food is mediocre and only slightly overpriced. It is extremely loud and super crowded, but a lot of people like it that way. Can take over an hour to get your food. If you don't want to talk to your companions and feel like getting hammered it's not a bad choice. read more

I come here often to grab a bite to eat and every time I have been I have not been disappointed! The beers here are awesome and worth trying while the food is also really good. Over the times I have come this place is always crowded and a popular spot for the youngins to come visit. During my times I have been here I have tried the following: * shrimp tacos - these were really good. The shrimp was fried and came in a sweeter sauce which gave the taco a nice crunch with good flavor. I also got the tap fries with this which I really really enjoyed * pulled pork burger - I had seen a friend eating these earlier and really wanted to try myself. The bbq sauce on this sandwich is awesome and I really enjoyed this as well! Got the tap fries again cause those are awesome Overall, I'd give this place a shot! read more

The food was a disappointment to say the least. We stopped for a burger because the menu showed several choices. They even stated "hand pattied" however they were machine produced and tasted of soy. Similar to a gas station burger. Yuck. Our waitress was new - she stated so - and it was clear as she served our food to us without providing any napkins or cutlery and we had to request that our table be wiped down. That being said, she was very pleasant. The fries were good and they allowed our dogs to sit on the patio. The last 3 subjects are why we chose 3 stars instead of less. read more

I've been coming in here for the last few months because it feels safe. What I found today is that it was safe because of WHEN I came in. During off hours, hardly anyone comes in. Today it is packed and I am disheartened to say they are not enforcing masks on the way in the building and while people are walking around. It doesn't feel safe at all to me. If you care about your health, only come in on week days. I've seen zero management in the last two hours, the staff can't keep up, and they are not enforcing masks. I'm typing this on my way out the door. I'll come back when they follow the rules. read more

I would love to rate it higher as it has a lot of chatter in Bloomington, but it just doesn't go above and beyond other places. The service was not great as you could just see the waiters all standing around talking to each other rather than coming by to refill water. The beer cheese pretzels were delicious though! read more

Oh man. They have some really good burgers here! And of course a great selection of beers on tap. I enjoy coming here over summer especially, when it's not so crowded. read more

I love the atmosphere here for the most part. If you like beer, you'll love The Tap. There is a daily menu that changes the beer list. You can always find something new that you never had before....and thats on tap! They also have 6 coolers surrounding the bar with beers from all over the world. I may not be the best at being able to tell prices when I'm drinking....but some beers are expensive here. I have been shocked at my total after only having 1 or 2. I guess those days I have expensive taste. I have been with live music and love the set up. Band is above the bar and still makes it easy to carry-on conversations. It isn't a hot spot for music, but it add a nice element. Friday and Saturdays--this place is packed. I avoid the weekends and enjoy weeknight drinks read more

What fun! This place reminded me of World of Beer. Lots of great selections from Lagers to IPAs to Stouts. They were fresh out of the hazy IPA I wanted...of course... But our server suggested something else (sorry, cannot remember the name) and it was perfect. I then got the Bionic Dragon which was amazing. We shared the fries and feta dip. Both were super yummy! This place has lots of tables and bar room and even a space in the back! Great location for a college town. read more

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I'm a vegetarian and ordered the black bean burger as a substitute patty on the mac n cheeseburger. The menu did not list that the mac n cheese burger included bacon, nor did the server ask if i was aware that it came with bacon, knowing i ordered a vegetarian item. i had to send the burger back when it arrived with bacon. when i got the second burger 10 minutes later, it wasn't a burger at all. it was a pile of a black bean chili-like mush on a very soggy bun. if you're a vegetarian, never eat here! 0/5 stars read more

Ate there today (3/10/24). Got there over two hours before the start of the basketball game, still missed the start of the game. Took over half an hour for our order to be taken, an hour later our pizza came to the table-cold. Ordered Tap Fries first, took 45 minutes to get those and our waitress only brought two dipping sauces instead of the four we were supposed to get. Not worth the wait on game day, read more

I love The Tap and trivia nights at the tap! My favorite items to get are framboise, husbands favorite is the brickyard beer. I love love love the tap fries with the garlic aioli read more

The Tap - Delicious drinks from The Tap - Bars Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Excellent selection of brews, both on tap and bottled/canned. On Saturday they happen to serve Bloody Marys... with a twist! They use sake instead of vodka which was stinking amazing! I may switch up how I make them at home. We happened to go on game day, so it was crazy busy, which put the kitchen behind, so it took a while for our food. My firecracker shrimp tacos were good but slightly cold, and my friend's burger was overcooked and dry, but edible. I imagine the food is better on non-game days. The menu is extensive so lots to choose from. Service was good given the crowd. Wait time was a bit much, but given what she had to deal with, she did a great job. Overall, I would recommend it. The place to go for nice ambiance and beer for sure! read more

Very good. Just what the doctor ordered on a Saturday afternoon. An absolute HUGE selection of beer and food. Their beer was outstanding. Porter for me and an IPA for my wife. The food hit the spot as well. Fish tacos (Maui & Shrimp). The service was superb. Wes took great care of us, always checking in and describing the various beers and food. Huge place so social distancing wasn't a problem. Check this place out. read more

Great rotating menu of both beer and food. Love the live music they have almost every weekend. Serving staff is very helpful with choosing a beer you will like. read more

Had a great experience at the Tap! We went there on a pretty slow day at a pretty slow time I imagine because the whole bar was open. This meant that we could get a table that we chose, so I guess that was a bonus. We ordered a round of drinks and some fries and planned to drink and eat quickly because we had some other things going on early in the afternoon. I ordered a Brickyard (amber ale) and I would happily get this beer again! It was extremely smooth and had a great flavor. The girlfriend ordered an Apple Pie ale and it was awesome! It came with cinnamon sugar on the rim of the glass, which made the experience of it even better. I would recommend either of these. As I said, we also ordered the fries! These came out and were delicious! The sauces they provided each had a different, good flavor (beer cheese, aioli, seasoned ranch, pesto). My favorites were the beer cheese and the pesto! When I go there again I will likely get one of these two beers and ask for these two sauces with my fries! The last note that I have is that I loved their immense amount of beers that they have on tap. I didn't count how many, but they certainly live up to their namesake! I WILL be back to the Tap and recommend anyone else to come here! Thank you for making this Boilermaker's experience a welcome one! I love the Tap! read more

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Very possibly the worst burger I've ever attempted to eat. The bun was so hard it literally crumbled to the touch. Taking a bite was unbelievably unpleasant. The bison was dry, flavorless. Even the bacon was almost unedible. I can't fathom how anyone could make a sandwhich that bad in their own kitchen. The only thing that was edible was the fries which were decent. Even the tortilla chips were the worst quality I've ever had. How cheap can these chips be that they taste so bad? Its clear this is a college-parent money grab and I'll never eat there again. read more

Get the sliders or the burger of the month. Delish. Great drink selection and outdoor seating is a nice option for enjoying downtown.

Get the firecracker shrimp and ghost chili pizza! Don't drink but beers looked good.indoor and outdoor seating. Pretty clean... read more

The Tap - a display case with beer in it - Bars Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

This is one of my favorite places in Bloomington for food and beer. The food is great (especially the Tap Fries), and you can't beat their beer selection. Sadly, the music is always a little too loud. They have been inaccessible to people with disabilities in the past. I would call ahead and make sure they have tables to seat you before you drive over if that might affect you. Update: I've attached a photo of how The Tap responded when I brought their ADA violations to their attention. Their customer services skills are sorely lacking. read more

The Tap - Bars Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Stopped in for dinner and the place was hopping. Parking was a challenge and we had to walk a ways I. The rain but it was worth it! The service was excellent! We had a nice flight of beers and some appetizers. The shrimp were amazing! We will definitely go again if back in Bloomington! read more

We visited on a weekday around 3 pm from an early dinner. We stopped in because They have a huge craft beer selection. Our service was a bit slow, especially since no one was in the restaurant. But the server was nice and our food was very good. I had the Mahi mahi tacos with the chips and salsa. They were much bigger than expected and had lots of delicious fresh toppings. The restaurant was clean and trendy. We will be back. Thanks! read more

I came here 5-12-2017 this was my 3rd time to the tap. I really enjoy their beer section. The have great appetizers. The french fries are really good I love the the dips they give you. I would ask for an extra of the pesto and chipotle ranch are some of my favorite dips. I have also had the Ahi Tuna salad and it was very good. This place can be load, if you want more quite I would go to the back. it also can be busy but it seems like it it moves fast. Great place to chill if you want to have a beer. read more

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The fries. The fries. The fries. I can't repeat that enough. They aren't everyone's cup of tea, but they are my favorite by far. They come with four sauces. Beer cheese is my fav of the four. If you like to get tipsy fast, I recommend the Nefarious Nector. High alcohol content. Zombie Dust is also a crowd pleaser. On the weekends, there's live music but sparse seating. If you're going with a large group, get there early and settle in to share some apps. The pop art on the wall is good for conversation as is the physics behind the fake fire at the back of the restaurant. Have your ID ready for literature loving front door staff if you look like a youngin'. But seat yourself upon entry. The high chairs make you feel more important than you actually are, so enjoy the power high. read more

The Tap - 5 Cheese Grilled Cheese and fries. Nefarious Nectar - Bars Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

The only reason I gave a 4 is parking. I know they can't control it but it took for ever driving around before finding a parking spot. I still had to walk a couple blocks. I ordered the grilled cheese and spicy fries suggested by a friend. Both were very tasty. The waitress was great a helping me chose a . I can't remember the name of it but it hit the spot. I will return for more. and read more

THE FOOD IS AMAZING BUT MY SERVICE WAS HORRIBLE I really don't know how to rate this place since this isn't my first time here. I come here pretty often, very loyal, but the attitude from my waitress today was just horrible. On the menu it states that a side order of tap fries are $1.5 to substitute and $3 to add to a meal (I also had the southwest grilled chicken salad, which is to die for btw). I was charged $4.50 and when I asked she went "well that what it rang up as" and even after looking at the menu she goes "ugh well if that's big of a deal I'll change it" Get my bill back and it wasn't changed and I was already charged. I know some might think "it's only $1.50" but when you're in college every penny counts. The food here is amazing though and they have so many different beers on tap. So my rating is based on my experience THIS time. read more

I loved the vibe. I always get their potato bbq chips with meat in it. Straight fire with a glass of beer

We all ordered something different and really loved it. We ordered the flatbread pizza, the thunder chicken tacos as well as a salad and they're all amazing. I got the tater tot's with my Thunder chicken and they were amazing. The tater tot's kind of remind me of the Indiana version of poutine. I would also highly recommend the nefarious nectar draft or the brew crunch draft. read more

Had dinner with three friends this week. Let me begin by saying I've been to other Tap locations and this is the best of them, WOW. The layout is great and the live music is worth making the trip. Grace was our server, her recommendations were on point and she was so charming! Definitely will be back. read more

Great food, drinks, and service! They have a really awesome beer selection and the tap fries are a must have! This is a new spot I'll add to my list of places to bring visiting friends. We'll be back! read more

Great location right on the courthouse square. Unlimited drink options.

Now here are the reasons for each star: B.E.E.E.R. This place is a big tap house with beer from everywhere across the country, arguably the best town in the country and absolutely the best Big 10 school in the country. (Notice: Food does not come into the equation as they don't have a kitchen, just beer.) This tap house has a big open space with TV's everywhere. Would be an excellent spot to watch the game if you can't make it into Assembly Hall. Staff was extremely friendly and laid back. I mean c'mon it's a bunch of college kids serving quality ass beer! Here's the kicker: You can order delivery from just about any place in btown and they will literally bring it up to your table inside. So if you want mother bears and about 30 taps to choose from, you found your spot! Wish this place was here before I graduated! Be back soon! read more

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How much better can you get than great beer and fantastic food?!? We've tried multiples of their house beers and their guest taps are always rotating too. read more

So I used to love The Tap. Went there a few months back they served cold food. Have it another chance and they served cold food and forgot about one of my party members order. Gave them another chance and it took us an hour and 45 minutes after we ordered to get our food. The people next to us told me they had been waiting on there second round of drinks for an hour and 30 minutes and when the server finally came she told them they forgot to place the order to the kitchen. I am very upset with the service and the quality of food now. This restaurant is nothing like it used to be and it's sad because it used to be the go to spot on the square of Bloomington. I'm very unhappy about the quality and I didn't enjoy my experience whatsoever. I will not recommend this restaurant to anyone anymore and most likely never be going back read more

If you plan on going to the tap, ask for Phillip. He is amazing. We watched him work his rear off. Excellent service. I am still trying to figure out what all of his co-workers were doing as they stood around....I mean sat in the corner chatting. It was painful to watch. Thanks Phillip for being a rock star!! read more

This was a wonderful place we came for my cousin's graduation lunch. We came down to the downstairs portion and we had a wonderful time as a family catching up and enjoying all the delicious food and beer. We ordered all the appetizers and all of them were great! The shrimp was perfect! We ordered the margarita pizza, tuna tacos, cheeseburger, southwest and gyro salad. The black bean was my least favorite. The cheesecake and tiramisu were a fabulous end to lunch. Would definitely come back. read more

I hope this place turns out to be a hit. It's beautiful inside and comes with a great view of the square through huge plate glass windows. They have a million beers on tap and just slightly fewer TVs. The menu lists phone numbers for local taxi cabs (Awesome idea). Check out my photos for more of the restaurant and menu. read more

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