Tap and Handle

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Bar, Eatery

307 S College Ave
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80524-2801
United States

(970) 484-1116 | map
PLACE STATS
Average:
4.32
Reviews:
13
Ratings:
36
pDev:
10.65%
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Reviewed by Sammy from Canada (ON)

3.95/5  rDev -8.6%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4 | selection: 4
Big city like variety of taps. Not everything was fresh on tap, but there was more then enough samples to go around on a flood night. Restuarant and tons of rotating taps, 20 plus new ones a week. Good night hours.
Aug 07, 2023
 
Rated: 4.11 by slasich from Pennsylvania

May 16, 2020
 
Rated: 4.9 by A_Rad from Wisconsin

Aug 30, 2018
 
Rated: 5 by Audrieva23 from Colorado

Mar 13, 2018
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Reviewed by DuaneL from Delaware

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5
This bar has 74 taps. We were lucky to visit on a Saturday afternoon when there was hardly anyone there, so got lots of attention from the knowledgeable bartender. Tried many wonderful beers from Colorado. Did not eat here, just imbibed.
Oct 02, 2017
 
Rated: 4.1 by akolb from Colorado

Mar 23, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by krdhawk from Iowa

Jan 13, 2017
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Reviewed by ManBearPat from Colorado

5/5  rDev +15.7%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
This is definitely my favorite bar ever.

V- Great home-like vibe with lots of wood and overall cozy feel.

Q- These guys literally have the best selection of beer in Fort Collins (and probably anywhere really). They always keep sure things on like Melvin Hubert and Zwei Pilsner, but also have a never-ending stream of rare, one-off, and vintage beers that you don't see at other beer bars. They seem to get all the goodies in all the styles too- hoppy, malty, crisp/light, sour/funky, etc. With 74 taps, they have something for everyone.... don't get me started on their insane bottle list!

Service- great... really nice, knowledgeable folks in every part of the operation

Selection- I kind of went through this with the 'Quality' section. 74 taps, endless bottles. Tons of variety in every aspect of beer (including some ciders/meads)

F- Big fan of the food here... definitely not a fine dining experience, but this is a bar after all. Can't get enough of the chicken fingers- hand battered and not greasy at all. Lots of other great comfort food-type options here as well as salads, burgers, and delicious appetizers.

I'm a fan.
Jan 12, 2017
 
Rated: 4.58 by aussiebeer from Illinois

Aug 26, 2016
 
Rated: 4.44 by Beervana from Canada (BC)

Aug 26, 2016
 
Rated: 4.83 by Bitterbill from Wyoming

Jul 13, 2016
 
Rated: 4.67 by Chucker17 from South Dakota

May 05, 2016
 
Rated: 4.13 by spacebear09 from Colorado

May 03, 2016
 
Rated: 4.57 by South2NW from Oregon

Sep 14, 2015
 
Rated: 4.65 by WildDalby18 from Colorado

Mar 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by wapcap from Nebraska

Mar 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4.2 by cbcrunch from Wyoming

Feb 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Skagnetti from Colorado

Jan 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4.24 by Canada_Dan from Colorado

Dec 19, 2014
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Reviewed by Mlkluther from Canada (AB)

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%
I loved this place. It was my first place I visited in Ft. Collins and I truly enjoyed it. Great beer, cool staff, good food.

If I ever get back to Ft Collins it will be my first place to visit.
Nov 23, 2014
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Reviewed by johnyeast from Colorado

4/5  rDev -7.4%
I've only been to Tap an Handle a few times. The last time I was there was the Odell tap takeover. Great idea. 56 beers from Odells, so the selection was fantastic. Service was good, much better than in previous visits. I love the bar. Very unique and a great look. The overall feel of the place is average. It kinda gives a college bar vibe. But, I have to admit, that they always have a good selection of beers. Haven't connected with the bartenders as I have with the other places in town. Good place I would recommend a try to decide for yourself.
Nov 22, 2014
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Reviewed by Selbyg from Colorado

3.75/5  rDev -13.2%
Food could use a little improvement. Everything is a bit greasy and not well seasoned. The beer selection is pretty good but the amount of different breweries is often lacking. If your heading this way don't be in a hurry! The service is laid back and slow. If you're looking for a place to find some good beers and chill out for a bit, this is the spot for you.
Nov 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4.49 by jaydoc from Kansas

Oct 04, 2014
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Reviewed by Spider_Jerusalem from Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4
Tap and Handle is the most enjoyable place in Fort Collins for my money. It's less pretentious than the Mayor of Old Town while still having an excellent rotating selection of beers. The food is very good without being either too gourmet or predictable. I just love how it feels like a regular old local hang that just happens to have world class beer selections. Plus, happy hour is every day and all day on Sunday!
Jul 05, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by jbogner from Colorado

Jul 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by seanchai from Virginia

Jun 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by PalatePilot from Colorado

Apr 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by bikesnbeerFtc from Colorado

Feb 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by dhbiker0889 from Colorado

Feb 27, 2014
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Reviewed by GoldenMeck from Colorado

4.6/5  rDev +6.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4 | selection: 5 | food: 4.75
What a perfect neighborhood beer bar! They have arcade, games, great chicken fingers, and an extensive beer list! There are tons of bars to choose from in Fort Collins but if you're looking for a quiet place to chill after work, you've found it. Bartenders are super friendly and knowledgable.
Feb 21, 2014
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Reviewed by SideShowAnnie from Colorado

4.88/5  rDev +13%
vibe: 4 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 4.75
Tap and Handle is THE place to go for any beer geek. They have so many amazing beers, and a very knowledgable staff who are more than happy to help you pick a beer if you don't quite know what you're in the mood for. They have an awesome arcade area and a beautiful beer garden, which only adds to the awesome beer selection. The food is also PHENOMENAL, and they have a great lunch special that includes a beer!! This place is definitely one of Ft Collins' little secrets. Go there! You will not be disappointed!
Feb 21, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by trytoketchup from Colorado

Dec 07, 2013
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Reviewed by denver10 from New Mexico

4.58/5  rDev +6%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 5 | service: 4 | selection: 5 | food: 3.5
This is a cool little, laid back spot. Been there a few times and always enjoy my visits. A nice, healthy beer selection to chose from, the quality certainly matches the quantity here. Service is solid and I have been pleased with them every time I have been here. Its kinda pricey but thats par for the course with a craft bar, no different than Falling Rock, The Mayor, etc., so for that I put down reasonable.The food here is alright, decent enough that I will grab something if the need is there. My main issue with this place is the lack of a TV. I dig the atmosphere here, its laid back and casual and pretty much what I like in a bar. However, I need a TV. I know they intentionally don't have one but for those like me who at times will hit a bar up solo, the presence of a TV can be a deciding factor for where I go. For those times when you don't sit next to folks you can chat with, the presence of a TV with some sports on to then turn your attention to is a nice fallback. Also, I wish these guys would go digital and let all us at home have a general idea with what they got on tap. Knowing that kind of stuff often helps me decide where to go and 9 out of 10 times I will end up hitting a taproom or The Mayor instead of this spot because I know what to expect from these other spots. Other than that, though, great spot.
Sep 20, 2012
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Reviewed by SuperWhite92 from Colorado

3.78/5  rDev -12.5%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4
I want to like this place. Actually, I do like this place, but I’m not in love with it. I like the dark, quiet vibe, but it needs more beer signage and neon to make it feel more like a beer bar. Aside from that, tap selection is great, a nice, broad spectrum with a well-layed out menu. Beer is still on the pricey end of things, although since they opened, beer prices have only improved. Pull back pricing .50/pint to 1/pint depending on the beer, and I think they’d see better business. Food ranges from ok to great, and is extremely reasonable in price. Some servers in this place are awesome, (mostly the bartenders) but the wait staff usually leaves a lot to be desired. The whole credit card up front thing is weird too, at least when I’m there, (read: not late at night) since oftentimes I’m the only person in there. Overall, it’s a great place, I’ll keep drinking here, but it certainly wouldn’t hurt them to take another look at some of their policies and servers.
Aug 30, 2012
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Reviewed by FRANKLIN88

3.73/5  rDev -13.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 3 | service: 3.5 | selection: 4 | food: 5
Overall a good feel! I like this place, a nice owner and nice employee's all around one of the better beer bars in ft.collins.

Great atmosphere and a very clean facility.
I enjoy coming here from time to time, and it is always a warm welcome.

They also have a game area, quite area as well as a well maintained beer garden!

There selection ranges from sour's to you name it and a decently knowledgeable staff (Not everybody will know everything about every single beer) But a good general idea.

They have great pub style food as well but pricing can be a bit expensive with the cheapest pint being at $4.50.

All around not a bad place but ft.collins has many other options as well.
Aug 23, 2012
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Reviewed by fcbrew from Colorado

3.08/5  rDev -28.7%
vibe: 2 | quality: 1.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5
The Tap and Handle is a former travel agency converted to a bar. The conversion was clearly done on the cheap. The atmosphere is dark and a little musty. There is an outdoor seating area with wooden picnic tables. The beer selection is pretty good with around 75 beers on tap. A friendly server informed us that a taste of any beer is $1. For $1 you get a half shot glass taste of their beers. We ordered a Dogfish Head 60 minute IPA and an Odell IPA. Both were poured short with a BIG head. Neither tasted remotely like the beers that we ordered. Both were essentially devoid of any hop aroma and both had a similarly unpleasant aftertaste. It tasted like VERY old beer. We politely advised the server that something was amiss and were referred to the manager who informed us that we were just unfamiliar with the way our beers should taste and she assured us that nothing was wrong with our beers. She made no offer to refund our money or to replace our beers with another selection. Needless to say, we will never return to the Tap and Handle.
Apr 09, 2012
Tap and Handle in Fort Collins, CO
Place rating: 4.32 out of 5 with 36 ratings