The Tap Shack

Came to watch football on Thursday and had a great time. Between 1 cook and 1 server/bartender they…read moredid a great job making the best of a busier night and keeping guests updated. The nachos should be a go to for everyone. It was a MASSIVE plate and worth the wait. We didn't cheer for their team, but it is somewhere we will come back to try the Sunday football specials.

Quality/Quantity - My buddy was craving BBQ, but ended up deciding on this place instead. And of…read morecourse, I can never turn down a pour house, lol. Today we got the following: Special - Pulled pork on a pretzel bun with fries. Two orders. Wow, it exceeded my expectations. Well, I honestly did not have high expectations. The pork was tender and flavorful; I did not even need the extra BBQ sauce that I asked for but used it to not waste it. And with a generous amount of fries; my buddy did not finish his fries. I also like the nice touch of a fried pickle on top of the slider. Fish and Chips - My other buddy that was craving BBQ switched to this and loved it. Chicken Breast Sandwich - My healthy buddy. He was also not able to finish his fries. All of which was good. And I plan to come back for Happy hour in the future. Especially Wing Wednesdays! Ambiance - Larger than expected. Larger than it looked from the outside. This place is like two units. I hope my pictures did it justice. Full bar, plenty of tables in both rooms. Pool tables, darts, etc. Semi open kitchen. Plenty of street parking. Open 6 days a week; closed Mondays. Service - Colgan (name on receipt) was so professional! Checked up on us very often. Even better, he was proactive and asked us if we wanted this or that with our orders. Price - $57 + generous tip. FYI - 4% credit card charge or 4% cash discount, see picture. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2014. We have actually been hanging out in this area for the last few years and now will be more frequent customers.

2/10/26 FYI. Semi open kitchen.

Greasy onion rings and leather burger

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Shoe Tree Brewing

4.7(135 reviews)

1.7 mi

Still FIVE STAR for service and selection---I stand corrected as SHOE TREE BREWING (duh) BREWS ON…read moreSITE! Freshest pours in town!!!

Shoe Tree has a small, casual taproom in a shopping center just outside downtown. They offer 5, 8,…read more16, and maybe more ounce pours, so it's possible to widely taste their brews. Ash Canyon Amber, Disco Ninja (Hazy IPA), Atomic Piggy Bank (Hazy IPA), and a Mexican lager wree all delicious. My kind of place. Check it out!

4/13/25 FYI. Cool art. First label?

Australian Sparkling Ale

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4/13/25 FYI. Cool. Outdoor stage

Great Basin Brewing Co. - Carson City

4.0(763 reviews)

0.4 mi

We were very pleased and loved the service. Amber did a marvelous job taking care of us. We were…read morethere on thirsty Thursday. 25% off beer. Then happy hour. Ordered 2 order of wings, plus Brussel sprouts. Craft beer spot on. Took a wood fire oven pizza home as well. Delicious!

Amber is the best. We ask for her every time we eat at Great Basin. She always offers us different…read morebeers we might like, she knows our order basically before we come in. Always give us the best service. She is awesome. 10/10 def recommend.

This is the area we sat at. It was very clean and spacious

Chicken Bacon Avocado & side salad

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3/1/26 FYI. Specials.

Feisty Goat Pub

4.3(31 reviews)

1.0 mi

OMFG this place rocks!!!!! Great beer selection, and a top notch old fashioned. Our bartender…read moreSamantha "Smiles" was an absolute delight she had an extensive beer knowledge and never stopped smiling the entire time it isn't often you meet someone that genuinely happy and consistently smiling all the time!!!!

I came in from out of town and got to meet the new owner. The vibes are great. Planning to come…read moreback soon.

The Feisty Goat has a unique and delicious selection of beer on tap.

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Very clean bathrooms, with amazing, hand-painted decor.

The Fox Restaurant & Brewery

3.8(779 reviews)

0.6 mi

We sat in the patio on a cool spring evening. Poof! They turned on the giant fire pit! Yea!…read more Our party of 5 all tried different menu items. Burger, pastrami sandwich, BLTA, fish & chips, and the brisket. The Tahoe IPA beer was great. Kids all ordered soft drinks, plenty of refills offered! We all enjoyed our meals, except brisket boy. He was expecting BBQ brisket, but the plate was more of a roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, and veggies. Fish & chips were pretty good, with 2 nice sized chunks of cod. The sandwiches were nice, burger solid! The fries were really good, seemed like fresh cut. When I looked at what others were enjoying, we observed that the wings look to stand out. Next time we'll explore wings & fries....and more beer! Service was attentive and the patio very pleasant!

The good: Our server was great. She was personable. But she did mislead us when describing how…read moreeverything on the menu was good. But at the same time, it would be silly to hear a server say bad things about the menu items to their guests. So, she was just doing her job. The bad - The food. Of all the things we ordered, the cheese curds were the best thing cuz...how could you go wrong with frozen items you throw in a fryer? Anyway, we also ordered the Fried Pickles. I enjoy fried pickles, but holy sh*t these were SALTY! These pickles were more like chips. They were actually light and crispy which is unusual as fried pickles are typically still soft and and keep their integrity after being fried in a batter. These, however were like, dehydrated pickles that were battered and deep fried. I really liked how crispy they were, but with how salty they were, we couldn't finish it. Chicken Pot Pie - one of the more popular dishes ordered. It looked great when presented. The top crust looked nice and thin like a cracker, but when I dug in, the filling was runnier than what I am used to. But more importantly, the flavor was off. I assume they use a frozen pie crust because it didn't taste buttery at all. It had a weird chemically taste. I missed having that rich buttery crust a pot pie should have. The filling didn't taste great either. Also, had a weird chemically taste to it. I almost think they use canned chicken based on the flavor and texture it had. I was so looking forward to a homey comforting pot pie. It's not often I get to eat one of these, but this one fell way short of my expectations. The Lamb Burger - My husband loves lamb and it's not often you see a lamb burger anywhere. He was so excited to have this, but was so disappointed after taking his first bite. He said it was so bland. I took a bite. And while it did taste of lamb, I agreed it lacked seasoning. Now, THIS needed some of the salt that were in those pickles. Lol! Foxy Fried Chicken - A panko fried chicken breast. It was good. Mashed potatoes were good and the veggies. I didn't expect this dish to be spicy though. I don't know if the cook went heavy handed on the pepper, but the veggies and mashed potatoes it was served with had a kick to them. Meh. All in all, we wouldn't return. There was nothing we had that made me feel like this place had potential and worth making another visit to. We did order quite a few things and everything, but the curds were lackluster and a disappointment.

Raider Nation in The Den

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Fish N Chips perfectly cooked!

The Timbers Saloon

4.3(20 reviews)

0.8 mi

This is the platonic ideal of a locals dive bar. It's perfect. Drinks are CHEAP with a decent beer…read moreselection. Free popcorn. Nice little patio. There lots of regulars but they're all quite friendly to this out of towner. Tip heavy and have a good time.

Fun dive bar in Carson city. A locals place with fun warm ambiance…read more Bartenders are friendly and drinks are poured well. Price point is great, and a generous gentleman bought a round for the bar. We all got a cool wooden token to keep til ready to redeem. Old school/ fun. You like dive bars? Check this one out !!

Drink tokens are given when a patron buys a round. Super cool, and fun way to keep you visiting this place.

They have coffee, which means they can make an Irish coffee! I already love this place.

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Old Globe Saloon

4.4(16 reviews)

0.4 mi

The kitchen menu still exists and it has always been the Devil Dog grill…read more Always love this bar and its old school ambiance.

1st timer at Old Globe Saloon & I had an absolutely delicious $15-cheeseburger "The Devil Dawg"!…read moreChill atmosphere,great service,simple menu that isn't trying to be something it's not but instead a well thought out and carefully executed real foodie friendly choices that set the standard far above most all of the other bar/grill/pub food in town. OUTSTANDING! If you sell burgers in Carson City I suggest you go and your cooks go see Charlie & get with the program.

Inside of the bar

Page 2 menu

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Dart board, jukebox and ATM

Just Brew It

4.9(16 reviews)

0.1 mi

Great brew shop. Trevor, the owner, is a stand up guy. His shop has great prices (even beats Amazon…read morein some cases) and he has a great selection of grains, hops, and equipment. A true brewer could spend ages in here looking at all the fun stuff Trevor has for sale. He also does a great job giving advice on your upcoming brewer as well as acts as the host for many local brew club events. Even has a few taps to taste some great craft beer or some coolers to grab some beer to-go. Give this place a shot if you're looking for a great beer supply store in the quad counties!

A well-supplied brewing and cheese-making shop with everything you need to make stuff!…read more You can also stop in to get chilled and non-chilled craft beers from select breweries. The staff will happily help you navigate the selection and find something to your liking. I only wish I live closer so I could drop by more often. This place feels fun to spend time inside.

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Storefront

Vino's Pizza

3.7(377 reviews)

1.2 mi

Some of the best pizza I've ever had! And the service was very good. And kiss my ass Yelp I only…read morewant to write as much as I did

Orders vinos for Valentine's Day. We got take out and it was the first time getting food here. It…read morewas soooo good! We got a half and half pizza with one half being a standard red sauce pepperoni. The other half we got the braveheart which was soooooo good. Maybe my new favorite pizza. Picked it because it was weird but it was so good I highly recommend. They do charge for ranch which is always silly to me at a pizza place but it is what it is. The pepperoni was baked under/in the cheese which I haven't seen before but it was nice! We will be back

Very warm and inviting

Garlic parmesan wings

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Saltwater Tavern

4.5(8 reviews)

0.1 mi

On Saturday, we were on the Carson City Wine Walk, I've been going on the Wine Walk off and on for…read morethe past 15 years and absolutely one of my favorite events! We found a new tavern on the map, really an old haunt, but a new refresh uplift! The place was new and shiny like a penny and the people were super friendly! They had popcorn, cookies and drink specials. It was our last stop on the wine walk! Fun place to end the amazing day! I notice they have bands scheduled for upcoming events. A place to check out if you're in the area.

Absolutely hands down best bar in Carson. This is one of favorite spots and will just drive 40 min…read morefrom Reno to hang out. The beauty in bars is the vibe and this place is it. We frequent about 5ish bars total around the area Reno and Carson and we always come back because of the vibes and community. Drinks are amazing and delicious which is a bonus. I had my first and now only place I get bloody mary's so damn good I crave them. This is the place i dunno what else to tell yall come down here best service and atmosphere. Also i will note they have popcorn which is just so great to snack on. And the owners decorate and paint everything with such love and detail. It's all the little things that make this a revisit.

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Non-alcoholic cosmo

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Bar area

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Lisa W.

525

30

147

2 years ago

Imagine walking into our second living room at The Tap Shack, where every visit is like a reunion with family. Walt and Sandra, the heart and soul of this place, greet us like long-lost friends and keep the good times rolling with fantastic music every Wednesday and weekend. The food truck scene is a culinary adventure, offering everything from gourmet burgers to tantalizing tacos. Inside, the gaming area buzzes with excitement, but thanks to the no-smoking policy, the air is always fresh. Stepping out onto the patio feels like stepping into a picture-perfect day, complete with sunshine, good vibes, and even our furry companions are welcome to join in the fun. The Tap Shack isn't just a bar--it's a sanctuary where we can dance, laugh, and create unforgettable memories. Raise a glass to The Tap Shack, our home away from home! read more

Rita M.

26

1

0

9 years ago

$32.00 for two vodka cran cocktails??? What a ripoff!! What was once a fun little local (and North Dakota alumni) turns out the young lady (7/30/17) could give two s***'s about charging us $$$$ .. pretty indignant about the whole transaction! Seriously, been frequenting and supporting this bar for some time- never again!!! We will spread the word... "STAY AWAY"!!!!! read more

Mike B.

1

0

15 years ago

Great place to meet friendly locals and have a good time. If you ever meet Andrew L. there please do not buy him a beer he will steal your girlfriend and eat your snacks. Other than that awesome service and great people!! read more

Ashly J.

57

3

0

10 years ago

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Chris E.

3

2

0

7 years ago

Great little secret, local bar. Amazing owner, Mike. Would do anything for you. Great bar tenders, but fairly small. Great summer bar!

Brit B.

0

15

6

11 years ago

Always a mellow place to hang out. Bartenders are always friendly and the strawberry basil margaritas are my FAAAVORITE!

Steve L.

1

57

0

13 years ago

Just visited there. What a friendly place. Just right for relaxing with a beer and friends.

Ralph Z.

0

7

0

15 years ago

Tap Shack "nails it" as to what a neighborhood bar is supposed to be.

Yvonne H.

0

6

0

14 years ago

Nice friendly neighborhood bar. Great patio area.

Kara T.

0

54

2

12 years ago

Relaxed little bar. With an awesome bartender.

M R.

0

35

0

8 years ago

Great place for drinks but do not eat here!

George R.

0

1

0

8 years ago

Best little bar in Carson City!

Darshna M.

0

23

16

12 years ago

Great place, love it.

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