Tap House Grill

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Bar, Eatery

1506 6th Ave
Seattle, Washington, 98101-1706
United States

(206) 816-3314 | map
taphousegrill.com
PLACE STATS
Average:
3.81
Reviews:
33
Ratings:
54
pDev:
12.07%
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Ratings by GilGarp:
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Reviewed by GilGarp from Colorado

3.88/5  rDev +1.8%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4
My inlaws and I went here while we were on vacation in Seattle.

You enter from the street and walk down a long flight of stairs. The area is a vast dimly-lit bar with booths surrounding the outer edges. Lots of big screen TVs showing sports. The bar is very long and there were tons of tap - something like 80 different beers on tap. Unfortunately nothing really exceptional but I say that from a beernerds perspective. There were lots of good choices but I would say the most impressive selection was Old Rasputin.

We sat at a booth and I asked about the NW sampler. The guy told me: "a blonde, a red, an IPA, and a dark beer." So not much info there. I would have at least expected him to know the brewery that each one came from. The nice thing was that they were all from smaller, lesser-known breweries that I had not seen or heard of before so I was happy with that.

The meal was very good and reasonably priced - fish and chips - some of the best I've had in a while. In fact, everyone seemed happy with their meal and it was all reasonably priced.

Overall not bad but probably not a real destination. A good place for a beer lover who doesn't mind having some good (not extraodinary) beers.
Jul 28, 2010
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.48 by psoriasaurus from Thailand

Aug 07, 2019
 
Rated: 3.65 by Craft_Imperial from Pennsylvania

Mar 30, 2019
 
Rated: 4.16 by mecmd from Tennessee

Sep 17, 2016
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Reviewed by DoubleJ from Wisconsin

3.74/5  rDev -1.8%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.5
I was a late arrival into Seattle, and after getting checked into my room around King Street at midnight, my list of places of a few pints were limited. Luckily, the Tap House Grill, located near the retail heart of the city, was open until 1am, even on a plain Wednesday night. You will find the entrance and the host's table with ease, but swirl down a flight of steps and then you can let your beer imagination start flowing.

The Tap House Grill is huge! It feels like a clean lounge with a very large, winding bar, tables on tables, and additional room which included pool tables. I imagine this place can crank people and money during major sporting events. Service could handle the pockets of people there during the late night, and the bartender did offer that I pick her brain for Northwest beer. Knowing very little about the Washington state scene, I fired several choices and hoped for the best.

There could be many firings of shots here, because there are taps and more taps. 160 taps, if you're looking for a rough number. On the menu, Washington state beers are given a special indication, and during happy hour, receive a discount. Variety is not a problem here, as beers from 21st Amendment, Ghostfish, MIkkeller, To Ol, Georgetown, Elysian, Rogue, Snoqualmie, Scuttlebutt, La Trappe, Petrus, Bellevue, and Firestone are among the representatives. It leans heavy on the West Coast, with a drizzle of Belgian mystique, plus a small rotating list.

The one negative is the questionable care of the beers. I do appreciate the usage of different glassware when the time calls for it, but my first two beers didn't taste right (or maybe they're rubbish in the first place, I don't know); astringent and faded hoppines,respectively. I'll choose more carefully next time. I will say that beer number three hit it right, so at least my boozing at Tap House Grill ended on a positive.
Jun 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.1 by John_Beeryman from Virginia

Mar 26, 2016
 
Rated: 4.26 by safphoto from Ohio

Dec 14, 2015
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Reviewed by mwar from Kentucky

4.41/5  rDev +15.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 5 | food: 4.25
Huge tap selection! Great place to try many different beers if you are from out of town. Great pub grub. Happy hour specials on food are a real value!
Oct 25, 2015
 
Rated: 4.79 by WoostaBia from Massachusetts

Sep 13, 2015
 
Rated: 3.94 by Ajlvt from Washington

Sep 01, 2015
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Reviewed by Canada_Dan from Colorado

3.74/5  rDev -1.8%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4 | food: 4
Typical sports bar, modern but no real distinct character to it. It's on the basement level so maybe would have stayed longer if it was raining out rather than being a beautiful sunny day. The private room in the back with pool tables looked cool but there was a loud group of suits doing shots of jager in there. Large selection with some rotating local brews, nothing super unique but a solid selection nonetheless. Fish tacos were good.
Aug 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.98 by MickeyHops from California

Jul 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.91 by Cynic-ale from Texas

Feb 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by TheBungyo from Washington

Dec 13, 2014
 
Rated: 2.8 by Gsg114

Dec 07, 2014
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Reviewed by flagmantho from Washington

3.85/5  rDev +1%
I visited the Tap House Grill for a beer after work yesterday. I've been here several times, and it's a convenient place with a great selection right in the middle of the downtown retail district.

The vibe of the place is very hotel-lounge; kind of a corporate attempt at trendy-but-warm. It doesn't bother me too much, and service was quick and friendly despite it being a relatively busy after-work hour.

160 taps means a huge selection. Most of the regular offerings are widely available, but it's nice to have them all in one place. 20 or so rotating taps have a pretty good selection of rare and interesting stuff, though. My only real issue is that it is a bit overpriced, though this may be due to location. $6.50 for a pint of non-rare or special brew is a bit steep, even for this neighborhood.
Nov 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.64 by efsulliv

Nov 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by legalag11 from Texas

Nov 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by gshak from Texas

Nov 01, 2014
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Reviewed by otispdriftwood from Colorado

4/5  rDev +5%
It's like a local version of Yard House with a large selection and a large space. The difference is that there are pool tables available for hourly rates. I didn't play but asked about them. And I agree with others that the service can be slow when crowded since there was only 1 bartender for both a large bar and dining room service. Only had the soup which was quite good. Bottom line - I wouldn't hesitate to go back next time I'm in Seattle.
Oct 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by HoppySeb from Washington

Sep 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by muskiesman from New Jersey

Aug 22, 2014
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Reviewed by MOVERTON1284 from Alabama

3.95/5  rDev +3.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 3.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 3.5
Visited Seattle in 2010 and stopped here several times, it was across the street from my hotel. I remember a huge selection of beer, at the time I was a newb, but there was lots of Pacific NW beer represented. You can build your own flights, which was cool. I sampled several beers in my trips. The place is very large and the food is good from what I can remember. It is in a great location, so if you are close I would stop by
Aug 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by dunix from Vermont

Jul 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by tobelerone from New Jersey

Jul 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by cherche from Washington

Mar 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by TurdFurgison from Ohio

Feb 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by BillRoth from Maryland

Dec 22, 2013
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Reviewed by QuakeAttack from California

3.88/5  rDev +1.8%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 2.75 | selection: 4.75 | food: 3.75
My second son and i visited after a 13 hour drive from the SF Bay Area. We were in Seattle for the weekend to check out Seattle University (which he decided to enter this fall).

Atmosphere: We both liked walking in and having to go down to get the bar/restaurant. Definitely gave a different vibe. Decent crowd with a mix of ages.

Quality: My mouth was watering with the number of different styles. I DFH Aprihop and North Coast Brother Theolonius. Both were tasty and fresh.

Service: The waiter was nice, but a little too indifferent.

Selection: 160 taps. Please.

Food: We really enjoyed our food. Chicken pasta and fancy cheese sandwhich for my son.

Value: Not really sure. Probably a bit pricey, but it's downtown Seattle.
Aug 10, 2013
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Reviewed by Smurf2055 from Washington

3.84/5  rDev +0.8%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 3.75
A bit classy. It is downstairs in a basement, there is a large bar and quite a few tables.

The service was good. The place didn't seem too busy, and I was well attended. I didn't ask many questions on the beer, but the waiter was able to give a recommendation when asked.

Obviously the draft list is solid, a wide range of beers and all kinds of styles. Local and import.

The food was really good, and the value was so so for a place like this.

Overall I would visit again. Worth a trip if you are downtown.
Jul 08, 2013
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Reviewed by tokyofatts from Pennsylvania

3.45/5  rDev -9.4%
vibe: 2.5 | quality: 3 | service: 3 | selection: 5 | food: 3
A-It is a big space, but it is downstairs, no natural light, cavish. Sports on TVs, downtown professionals, slow in afternoon, busy at night, 9 ft pool tables

Q-food is okay, beer has never been an issue (160 taps), but it has made me wonder when I don't enjoy something new- is it because it is sitting or do I just not like the beer?

S-Staff is usually knowledgeable, usually attentive, but sometimes a little understaffed, beers on menu are often out

S- Who couldn't get selection right w/160 taps?! But they do better than average, almost all craft beers. Ruination on permanently when they don't run out, Russian River, Avery, Bear Repub, HUB, you get the picture.

F-adequate, uninspired

V-prices vary, pints$6-7, tulips the same, food can get pricey, but happy hour has some good value like sushi rolls, wings
Jun 02, 2012
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Reviewed by kingcrowing from Vermont

3.06/5  rDev -19.7%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3 | service: 3 | selection: 3
160 taps, it's a lot. That said a lot are fairly easy to find anywhere so there are only a handful to write home about, the first two iasked for were sold out but still on the menu, a bit disappointing but what can you do. They had damnation on the menu so that's always good.

Atmosphere is decent, baseball games on TV, decent music at a decent level, the bar is huge and its quite busy but no wait on a weekday evening. The bar seemed a bit under staffed so super wasn't super fast but the girl seemed pretty up to speed with what was on tap.
Oct 13, 2011
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Reviewed by eyeenjoybeer from Seychelles

4.43/5  rDev +16.3%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 5 | food: 4
I visited the Tap House during a conference in April 2011.

The atmosphere is very nice and would be expected in a fine restaurant in downtown Seattle. The food was pretty good, but it was better on the late night happy hour menu...cheaper. The tap selection is something like 160....ridiculous! They had all kinds of fantastic PNW brews as well as other domestics. Needless to say, I wasn't able drink past the PNW selections. They had fresh batches of Avery Maharaja and Dugana and many, man, many others.

The only gripe was the price, but it was to be expected in downtown Seattle.
Jul 06, 2011
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Reviewed by hopburster from Washington

2.78/5  rDev -27%
vibe: 2 | quality: 3 | service: 1.5 | selection: 4 | food: 3
After many visits to the Bellevue Tap House, I decided to check out the Seattle location when I was downtown the other day.

Pros:

1. Good selection of beers, usually served in the proper glassware.

Cons:

1. Lousy, expensive food.
2. SLOOOOW service.
3. Several listed beers not available...I had to go to my 4th choice before finding something to drink.

The tap list is impressive, but don't get too excited until you see it sitting before you and skip the food.

You can do better in downtown Seattle...try the Collins Pub for a treat.
Feb 09, 2011
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Reviewed by sholland119 from Pennsylvania

4.04/5  rDev +6%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 4.5
After a long drive from Whistler back to Seattle for my flight home, I dropped in here since it was a 1.5 block walk from my hotel. I had been intending to go back to Brouwers but was not in the mood for the crowd and the cab ride. Or so I thought until I spent some time here.

Atmosphere was not to my liking. Overly bright and drab, with a rather sparse crowd for a Friday night (I guess it's in the business district). No energy at all.

The tap list is sure lengthy. I would not have guessed 160 taps as listed on the BA page for this place but it's sure a hell of a lot. Huge selection in any case with craft beers from the area, the region and nation and some good Belgians. The sheer number of taps made me wonder about freshness so I went with one of the taps from the seasonal insert. Perfectly nice, served in the proper glass, reasonably priced. After five minutes, I reconsidered my decision, fired down my beer and caught a cab up to Brouwers. Glad I did.
Dec 23, 2010
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Reviewed by cosmo4u from New York

3.83/5  rDev +0.5%
vibe: 3 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 5 | food: 3.5
stumbled onto this gem by accident while spending a few days on vacation.. besides the basement feel going down flights of stairs its a wide open place with a long and winding bar..I can see where this could be a disadvantage but our bartender stayed to near us the whole time.. The choices were so many it actually made it hard to choose.. We stayed late and got to experience the drop in food and beer prices of a late night menu...overall if youre in town and have a few night, dont miss out on this place
Nov 26, 2010
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Reviewed by Tortoisedr from New Hampshire

4.25/5  rDev +11.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 5 | food: 4
Great for beer, decent for food.

Visiting from out of town for a conference, hotel a block or two away from Tap House. Wandered in, amazed by vast selection of beers on tap. Great server, very helpful, she knew about most of their beer selection. When she did not know she did not BS me, she went and looked up the information needed. Very nice!

Food better than average pub fare. However, a bit expensive and not as good or extensive as their beer selection.

Can be hectic during busy times, but still good service. I'd go back again. And again...
Oct 30, 2010
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Reviewed by rousee from Massachusetts

3.68/5  rDev -3.4%
vibe: 2.5 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 4.5 | food: 3.5
The Tap House Grill is located about a block from the hotel I stayed at when I recently visited Seattle. Its in kind of a corporate neighborhood directly across the street from a high end steak house.

The biggest problem I have with this place is it is all sub-terranean and I generally prefer an establishment that has wiindows that you can look out through. So while the decor inside is kind of pleasing to look at , its just a real shame that it is all in the basement of a building.

We managed to get in here right before happy hour (3:30-6:30) ended so they had some fantastic pricing on some of the food items which we tried- sushi rolls and some jerk chicken wings. Both were decent and hit the spot but we were hungry at the time and these items were far from the best of their type that I have tried. I dont remember if the beer prices were discounted due to happy hour but they sure had a fantastic selection of beers. I got an Elysian IPA and a Georgetown pilsener, neither of which I had tried before. Both beers tasted fresh and were served in pint glasses.

The service was kind of bad at first but got better once I just started to kind of speak up and not wait for someone to come over and ask me if I wanted anything.

The other thing that I didnt really like about this place was some of the clientele were just a bunch of corporate types who were clueless about beer and just kind of had bad manners. They were blocking the path for servers to pass through and talking so loud as if everyone wanted to hear what they had to say. Maybe it might be a different vibe on a weekend or later in the evening and I would be willing to give it another try if I were in the neighborhood again but I cant say that Tap House is really worth seeking out in a town where huge craft beer selections seem to be the norm rather than the exception.
Oct 15, 2010
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Reviewed by alfrantzell from California

2.74/5  rDev -28.1%
vibe: 2 | quality: 3 | service: 2 | selection: 3.5
I dropped by in the middle of a heatwave, so was pleased to see Southern Tier Unearthly on tap. I was not as pleased to see that their menu didn't list volumes or prices.

I ordered anyway, figuring that youth is the time be to reckless. The bartender treated me and my sister with disinterest, the sports confrontation on the TV being more diverting. Or maybe just didn't want to face the stark concrete interior of the bar, which was empty but for us. Or be recognized through the glass wall separating the Tap House Grill from the community center meeting rooms and conference halls housed in the same industrial basement like building.

$6.75 is how much a thirteen ounce pour of ST Unearthly goes for. So much for the recklessness of youth. In my zest I even tipped on the water my sister ordered. I regret that to this day.
Apr 10, 2010
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Reviewed by barleywinefiend from Washington

4.01/5  rDev +5.2%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5
Stopped in here on a Sat afternoon. Located downstairs, walin and its a very different taphouse experience. Long odd shaped bart againsnt the wall, ts of eating, and a pool table area back toward the bathroom. Atmosphere was pretty stale. Quality was good. Serice was good. No complaints. Selection was very good, lots of gppd craft brew to choose from but noting that really stood out or was hard to find. Food was good as we had some California rolls. Overall it was a good place to stop if someone is downtown and new to the NW beer sceene due to large selection of staple eers here.
Mar 21, 2010
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