This is hands down my favorite little bar! From the moment you walk in, it feels less like going out to a bar and more like hanging out with family. The atmosphere is so cozy, fun, and genuinely welcoming, and you can tell how much love goes into creating such a special space. I especially love that it's woman-owned and that there's always something fun going on, from events to little reasons to get everyone together. It has that rare small-town, everybody-knows-everybody feeling that makes you want to keep coming back. If you're looking for good drinks, fun events, and a place where you actually feel like you belong, this is it. So grateful to have a place like this in our community! read more

The Tap Shack - Dive Bars Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

We love the Tap Shack! Great owners. And the bartenders are all friendly and efficient. That have all different bands and solo acts in the summer, both in their parking lot across the street and on the patio, which offers heaters and comfy seating!! This establishment is kept super clean!! When there is entertainment they often have food trucks if you're hungry. read more

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What a great little spot to stop in for a quick drink or to enjoy a few while watching the live music they have right across the street. Staff have always been friendly and the drinks are reasonably priced. They have a neat outdoor patio for when the weather is nice. This place has a 'locals' feel to it and even though we are not we were still given a friendly welcome in. If you haven't been to this place yet go check it out for a cocktail and some live music! read more

Great atmosphere! Service was spot on & the food was delicious. This spot has become a staple on my list when I'm in town

Fun beer garden! Enjoyed excellent service. The heaters kept us warm. Will definitely be back.

Came here to take advantage of the BOGO check in deal and was promptly taken care of, the bartender Maury is cool. Cold drafts read more

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My wife and I were in town over the weekend from Las Vegas and we made the Tap Shack our nightly visit. Jason and April (bartenders) were great and made us feel welcome. A great bar with a great vibe! read more

Great bar to have a drink and chat with the locals. The owners a very nice and usually around! Good service at a fair price!

Good friends, good drinks, great live music! Enjoy the outside patio for fresh air!!

Fun people, great drinks! Thanks Jason (bartender) & Sandra (owner) Always fun music & vibe. Yelp wants more words so highly recommended, haha read more

Great little dive bar. Sandy and Walt and Leo are the best. Love coming here. Great music and drinks. read more

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Great place to hang out. Lots of improvements to the patio and parking.

This place is a home away from home. Comfort is an under-statement when you walk through the doors. I love this place!!! Great atmosphere and I always look forward to karaoke Thursday's. To the 1 person that wrote a 1-star review about this place: Here's a digital tampon, you f*#%ing pussy! read more

my first time here after work.. cute little out of the way.. nothing spectacular except the bartender came out from behind the bar to greet and take our order. But the best part? The women's room.. there is a heated seat and bidet (don't have to use).. and super clean and Hempz lotion. They went out of their way to think about the female demographic in a dude bar. Loved it.. and had a duo band which was fun. read more

What a unique find. Thus is where the locals go to hang out and have some refreshing adult beverages. And there's an eclectic collection of beers and hard alcohol to satisfy almost any appetite. Mike Lloyd, owner and evening bartender, is a great asset. Personable, friendly, and always moving to fill the customers needs. Definitely a place to stop. read more

Local, friendly, relaxing, with a great beer selection. Just off the main drag on quiet Rice Street sits the Tap Shack. Shaded by big trees, bordered by a park and houses, the place has more of a residential feel. Many of the patrons are quite loyal, and it seems that everyone knows each other. I'm almost always greeted by my first name upon entering, and the bartender is already reaching for a glass, asking me what I'm drinking. Such a huge difference to most places where you need to squeeze into the bar area and stand for a few minutes to get someone's attention! The beer choices have been carefully selected, giving the discriminating drinker just what they're looking for. Thick chocolaty stouts, hoppy IPAs, clean pilsners, summery wheat beers...there's something for every season and every taste. The choices rotate throughout the year as well. Creative mixed drinks are available, and sometimes even incorporate herbs from the garden. The inside bar area is non-smoking which is great! (smoking is allowed on the patio area.) Noise levels are generally pretty low, so it's easy to have a conversation without shouting. A lot of interesting memorabilia covers the walls, giving the place some great personality. During the fair weather, and especially the summer, the patio is a great place to sit back under the trees and umbrellas and sip your drink. The bartender frequently visits you to make sure your glass is always full. The perfect end of the work week decompression! There is a digital jukebox mounted on the wall with plenty of song selections, and occasionally there is even live acoustic music. The Tap Shack is not a place you'd specifically go to dance, but you will see some dancing late Friday and Saturday nights after people are loosened up. Two flat screen TVs are mounted above the bar for the sports fans. I've heard someone throw around the phrase "Tap Shack Family". So if you show up, and you've never been before, you may get the "who is this person?" look. But don't worry. Everyone is real friendly, and it won't be long before you're in the conversation and one of the gang. read more

Yes, it's a dive bar but it's it's kind of homey, has a really nice outdoor patio, and is located in a halfway decent neighborhood. The bartenders are nice and they have a nice selection of beers and could make some pretty outstanding cocktails as well. Since it's in Carson, be prepared to run into someone you know. Fun place with a good vibe, I give it a thumbs-up! read more

Mike is an awesome bartender. If you're looking for a friendly neighborhood watering hole, this is the place!

This place gets four paws up & a bone!! We love little dive bars. Especially those you can have you four legged friends with you. This is the place! The staff and patrons were all very fun. The beer selection was good and decent prices. They don't serve food here, but the guy sitting next to me told me that there are about five restaurants near by that'll deliver. If we are back in town again, this place is a DEFINITE return to spot! read more

Absolutely loved it! Killer little dive bar with a fun atmosphere, outdoor patio, AND AMAZINGLY PRICED DRINKS!!!!!!!!!! LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!!! read more

The Tap Shack is an off-the-beaten-path sort of place, a neighborhood bar where the locals congregate to chat, watch some sports, and tip back a few in a relaxed atmosphere. The Shack has as many beers on tap as there are seats at the bar: ten. There's also a great selection of liquors that Mike and his well trained staff will pour. For your entertainment, the Shack has a dart board, juke box, and karaoke machine. More recently, local bluegrass bands have played on weeknights; Mike expects this to continue. The Shack is a no-smoking establishment, but smoking is permitted on the large and well-apportioned patio. Comfortable, well-stocked, and friendly. Five stars. read more

Dropped by when we were visiting the area. Very friendly service. They don't serve food but have menus for nearby restaurants (some will deliver). Taco man on Wednesday evening woth love entertainment. Unfortunately we couldn't stay for that. We will definitely be back next time we are in town. read more

McKenna is amazing. I was in here a month ago debating the merits of an Apple Watch. I come back a month later and she's like, "What'd ya decide on that watch? Do you like it?" Then another guy walks in and before he says a word, she says, "We're out of horseradish but I can still make it spicy I know you like a lot of horseradish." THE DUDE HADN'T SAID A WORD. This kid is a gem and this place is great. And if you aren't local, at least act like you are and be kind if you stop by. read more

Michael Lloyd is the best bar owner in Northern Nevada! A friendly atmosphere combined with great drinks for an even better price. I love it here! Best neighborhood bar in the universe! read more

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Cool little dive bar. The owner Mike always greets me by name and knows what I like to drink. The patio is really cool during the summer. I ride my motorcycle down to this place sometimes on a Saturday for a mini-pitcher of Pabst and friendly conversation. There is usually a familiar face to talk to here. Don't have a bad thing to say about this place at all. Go get a beer. read more

One of my favorite bars! Ive been coming here for a long time. In fact, it was one of the first bars I went to when I turned 21, no place has ever made me feel so welcome. Everyone is friendly, no matter your age or style. They have a delicious selection of bottled and tap beers, and their cocktails are to die for. They grow their own fresh herbs in the patio area, making for the freshest, hands down best mojito Ive ever had! If youre looking for a chill place to enjoy a drink with friends, skip the rest and come straight here! read more

The bartender was very friendly and great, nice place. The patio was nice they had a outdoor heater and lots of seating.

Friendly neighborhood place, don't be fooled by the exterior. Great people inside! I was here on a work trip and me and my buddies decided to stop in and check out on of the local bars. There was good cold beers on tap and a poster of Willie Nelson in the men's room. Who can argue with Willie! read more

A Carson City secret. Hidden on Rice Street, this amazing bar is a small capacity high fun bar. Smoke free with a huge patio and tons of tv's. Try one of Mike's famous mojitos or a spicy yet delicious jalapeno margarita. The staff is all super friendly and super knowledge about drinks and Carson history. Hands down the best bar to take a date to in Carson City. If you like hockey, this is the bar for you. If you haven't been, stop by and check it out. You will not be disappointed. read more

The Tap Shack - Dive Bars Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Love this bar. Clean and friendly. They grow their own herbs for drinks like the strawberry basil margarita. We always have fin here. Best part...no smoking in the bar. Don't worry, if you smoke they have a great patio area complete with the Cornhole game. read more

I've been a long time customer of the Tap, and I have to say, I love this little bar. Mikey is friendly as hell, and a great (!!) bartender, with fun and innovative drinks; the beer is always good, there's stuff for the coors light guys (you know who you are) and for more discriminating beer drinkers (you know who YOU are)... Prices are more than fair, and the pours are always generous. The back patio rocks, whether it's hot or cold outside.. Trees for when it's hot, a fireplace and space heaters for when it's cold. The inside is non-smoking, which is great for a lot of people. Make sure you tell them you're a SJ Sharks fan! :) read more

If you are looking for great drinks and a great local atmosphere, this is the place. Not very people, outdoor seating, TVs, and friendly staff (Mike was awesome), this is the place. Laid back, casual place for interesting conversation. I recommend during happy hour for sure. read more

First time in and it is a nice little joint. Mike the bartender greeted me and introduced himself right away. Good tap selection for the size of the place and it sounds like they rotate the taps fairly frequently. The fact that it is non-smoking is great (and really what got me in here) and I will definitely be back soon. read more

Just visited there with my hubby. What a great place to have a drink and relax. People are very friendly. What a great staff. Will definitely be going back. read more

Super small locals kind of place. The bartender was nice and people were friendly. Drinks were nothing special and prices were average. In the end, the atmosphere is nothing special, but if you're looking for something quiet and small to hang out at, this is a decent option read more

Great place. Great owner. Smoke free environment with a lovely garden, outdoor seating.

Gotta agree with the rest of the reviews...Great little tavern. Awesome beer choices, friendly bar, outside seating is so comfortable you don't want to leave. Every time I've been in there, the crowd along with the bar tenders are as friendly as they come...The owner has been a bar tender for a long time and knows what people want: a great bar tender, good drinks, nice atmosphere and a reason to come back. Tap Shack has it all... read more

Super chill local bar. Small but quaint! They grow fresh basil and mint in the summer and not only does it make for a nice margarita or mojito but it gives the patio a fresh feel. Friendly bartenders to top it off! read more

Great local place. No hype or fancy junk, just real people who greet you by name when you come in the door. Small, clean and comfortable. I recommend it for a low key getaway when you don't want to impress anyone or be impressed, rather just enjoy a drink. Full bar, good group of tap beers. read more

The best small bar in Carson. Great bartenders and great prices! The patio is always a good time in the summer. There's music and a heater out there. They are also dog friendly! read more