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The Brass Tap
1033 N Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201, United States
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Wi
Review №1

Okay! So, you know youre worthless when its 2 pm and the bartender says the kitchen doesnt open until 4:00, but they bring bacon for the dog! I cant get a flatbread but the dog is eating pretty good. :-) This is a cool local stop with dozens of beers on tap. The service was top-notch! Will be back when I can order something from the kitchen! :-)

Ja
Review №2

Great place to hang out and grab a quick bite and lots of beer on tap. When you go, give the bartender a break as hes managing the entire room and patio. The night we went, he was the only one serving. While he was fantastic and apologetic, hes only one man trying to serve 20-30 people. Adam is worth a chat.

Da
Review №3

Awesome little bar. Perfect social environment with very friendly, and very knowledgeable staff. Fantastic selection of drinks combined with a great menu definitely sets this place as my new go-to. Absolutely plan on going back here as a regular.

Na
Review №4

Rad tender, great food and fantastic service. Cinnamon sugar honey rimmed custom mixed PBJ stout, yum! Also ask about the mangonada!

Va
Review №5

Great little place with a huge variety of bottled and tap beer and cider and mead. I recommend the Blueberry Hex Mead, even though its a bit pricey. The food it great too, I ordered the Caprese Flat Bread. Try the street tacos.

Je
Review №6

We go there just to see Brittney behind the bar. She’s personable, upbeat and quick with service. She always remembers who we are. The beer selection is the bomb! Of course we will be back.

Ki
Review №7

Went here with my friends and had a great time! Adam was our bartender and he was amazing! Definitely coming back here soon!

Ee
Review №8

Great place to stop in anytime, especially for happy hour. Their selection of beers is awesome and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Patio has misters with covers, so even in this 110° heat is not bad at all. They have lots of TVs with full sports package, long bar and high top tables behind. GM told me they rotate beers all the time, once a keg blows they switch it out, so always something new to try. They also have wine and spirits but best of all the have a package license so you can buy to take home if you dont want to drink far from home. Lots of local brews.

Br
Review №9

Great atmosphere!! Allot of different beers to choose from and great service! We will be back very soon.

Je
Review №10

Brittany is so friendly and allowed us to taste a few samples of beer we had never tried The atmosphere is nice. We ate on the patio and enjoyed our visit. We will be back.

A.
Review №11

This is a cute little place that prides themselves on not just their tap selection, but the quality. They post in their chalkboard the date the lines were last cleaned.The food is ok... it does the job when you need a bar snack but it isnt what I come for. They have lovely staff and have weekly events like Karioke too. Great place to come try a new brew and treat your friends to a cozy atmosphere

Ma
Review №12

Awesome selection of beer, wine and liquor! Great bar food specials and events! Ashley is the best bartender!

Ke
Review №13

Our server was the only staff on duty and she was great. She did a lovely job at balancing her customers and letting them know she was getting to them timely. The bathrooms need some tlc but thats a management issue and surely hoping they address it asap. Id definitely come back. Decent tap selection, a good variety of food offered, burgers, appetizers and veg options available for all persons. Good environment.

Am
Review №14

Nice place, nice server,, miss Brittany.

Jo
Review №15

For a place to be a franchise is definitely a speakeasy next to Bass Pro. Enormous amount of taps for beer and a good food menu.

De
Review №16

Nice outside seating area thats dog friendly. Bartenders are very friendly and the food menu has become better over time!

Re
Review №17

This is our go to when we just want some really REALLY good beer. We are digging the new food menu as well! Great drink specials and weekday happy hour too.

Du
Review №18

Everything has always been top notch, loyal costumer 6 years strong. Ana and Carrisa ( spelling could be off) are amazing bartenders and give you the feeling of family while you are there.

Te
Review №19

Best beer bar in the area. about 50 handles of ice cold heaven. Bartenders know the beers and are friendly. Friday nights they have live music. Not so loud that you cant talk. Food was very tasty. Love this place, Its my new goto place. If I have a complaint, it is that they dont stay open until 2.

Mi
Review №20

Love this place! Great people

Do
Review №21

This rating kills me because I love all the beers they have and the fact theyre always getting new ones but the food has gone way down hill. Got the nachos and it came with beef cubes that looked and had the texture of cold sponges. Literally cold with melted cheese poured on top. I wasnt even in the mood to say anything but the bartender asked so I told him but he all he said was Oh and that was the end of the conversation. Since I cant s eat here I highly doubt Ill be able to return.

Wa
Review №22

This place is a nice atmosphere, good selection of micro brews and their impossible burger is fantastic!

Fr
Review №23

Nice beer selection. Service was friendly, but slammed, so a hair slow...

Ro
Review №24

Worst service ever!!! We had to cancel our food order because we waited 2 hours and all we got was salads. No one in the place! Would not go back and would not recommend it. Have never in 42 years told the server to cancel the order

Al
Review №25

Went right before a show nearby. Had drinks and food and were surprised at how good the food was. Their pretzel bites were wonderful (buttery and served with two sauces). Their mac and cheese and fish tacos were also outstanding. Unfortunately, it’s quite small inside, so I imagine there would be a wait during certain times. They are building one in Gilbert and we are excited.

De
Review №26

Brass tap is my go-to bar. Not just because of the beer selection but because of the staff. Amanda, Ashley, Brice, and Rebecca are all super friendly and really make me feel at home. They are the best bartenders in the business. Very knowledgeable and know how to have good conversation. Always a foot time here!

Di
Review №27

Never seen so many beers on tap. If you like beer this is the spot!!!

Ta
Review №28

We love the beer selection. I had a beer with Nitro that was amazing delicios and creamy. Very few food menu items.

Do
Review №29

I wish this place would be open until midnight at least. I had a blast one night (after hours) then a few months later got turned away ( by the same bartender) it is what it is but damn i wish they had a little more freedom.

Al
Review №30

Very nice place, veteran owned, good selection.

Me
Review №31

Not busy for a Memorial day but made memorable by the friendly staff. Very good selection of beers and ciders along with good snacks. Enjoyed a trivia night presented by a patron of the bar off the cuff. Excellent.

Gr
Review №32

Made the boring Superbowl a little more fun to watch.

os
Review №33

Great place for beers and hanging out. Rotating beers that change frequently. Food is sub par however

Ma
Review №34

I was so surprised by this place. Coming in for the first time I expected like a dive bar since I hadnt heard of this place. I saw they had food, and met a friend for happy hour. The beer cheese and pretzels were amazing. The pimento dip was surprisingly extremely good. And the loaded mac and cheese was so good. We are both big foodies, but we came for the drinks. Not only was our food good, but the bartender was able to pick drinks for us we never had, and they were fantastic! This place really surprised me, I ended up going back a week later. One of my new favorite spots!

Co
Review №35

Our server Ashley was so great, she was on point with suggestions when it came to both drinks and food!!! Not to mention the bar tender Rebecca was great and has the best personality ever! Drinks and food came out quick and were amazing!

AZ
Review №36

Great little area. Good service, many different drafts on tap. Quaint location near the 202

Th
Review №37

Very friendly staff. Soooo many beers to chouse from.

Ka
Review №38

Great beer and very knowledgeable staff!

Jo
Review №39

The brass tap was a cozy, small bar for a quick drink. The selection of beer. Would recommend for like after sports or before sport games.

Be
Review №40

Love this spot!!

Co
Review №41

As other reviewers have said, great service and great beer. The food, however, was AWFUL! The pimento cheese tastes like crayons and the nachos were cold, covered in cheese whiz and canned chicken. If you’re looking for a drink, it’s a good spot. Eat elsewhere.

au
Review №42

I have passed this place many times when going to the movies, finally stopped in. The lady behind the bar was inviting and kind. The beer was great and at a fair price. My problem is the food, I ordered prime rib sliders and 1 there was hardly anything on the bun 2 what was on the bun was pure fat. THERE WAS NO MEAT! I was planning on staying for several drinks but due to not eating I left. If you are going for drinks only this is a great place, but dont go for a meal.

Br
Review №43

My favorite place to grab a drink after work! Some of the bartenders attitudes will make ur night!!!

Cr
Review №44

Great drinks, friendly staff and welcoming.

Uh
Review №45

This place is AMAZING

Er
Review №46

No food until 4pm

Pa
Review №47

Over 100 beers to choose from. Nice location and atmosphere. Could do with better/ more food options and perhaps supply guests with games.

Gu
Review №48

Great staff and good beer

Ja
Review №49

4 times Ive been here and each time no matter female or Male bartender, they make us wait and dont even acknowledge us until the bartender finishes his personal conversation w other customers. Its no wonder this place is never crowded. I feel sorry for the owner, hope he is able to see this and address situation accordingly.

Du
Review №50

Great happy hour, and food!

C
Review №51

Where do I start? AMAZING beer selection! I just returned from a trip to Europe and had a list if beers I loved and hoped they might have one . They had every one! There are some new biz kinks to work out as far as timing is concerned but over all service was outstanding. The inviting energetic atmosphere made me and my party want to get very drunk :)-. They have a 5 connect 4 game on the patio!!! The food is great and servers were so patient and kind in spite of our rowdiness! I cant wait to go back...this is my new beer spot!

Bi
Review №52

Nice place.. Im more into a different crowd. The people were cool staff was friendly.. I recommend for sure.

Jo
Review №53

Christina is a life changing bartender she is great conversation and can school you on any beer in the whole place!

Mi
Review №54

Good beer selection. I found the food to be a bit expensive. Also with the food they are trying to do interesting things. For example deconstructed classics. However they arent really pulling it off very well and dont give you a good description of the item when you order .

Ta
Review №55

Nice bar in North Mesa! Went here after a Cubs Spring Training game. Ordered cod and pulled pork street tacos - both were delicious! They have a lot of beers on tap. Only con was that there was not a lot of seating.

L
Review №56

Friendly employees/service. Relaxed atmosphere. I will come back here for sure.

Ca
Review №57

Exceptional beer selection and ciders. Generous and tasty appetizers, but the quality and selection could be improved. Not a gastropub, go there for the unique drink choices.

cr
Review №58

Bryce, Rebecca and Ashley are the absolute best!! Their service is excellent and they treat me like family when I walk in - love this place ❤️❤️

ch
Review №59

I love this place!! The bartenders are very knowledgeable, a wide selection of beers. GREAT PLACE!! very friendly. Havent tried the food though.

De
Review №60

Tons of beer on tap. The food is.great. google does not know where they are. Go closer to the movie theater.

De
Review №61

If you like microbrews, this is your nirvana. 60 beers on tap. Great selection by beer type. A limited menu, but the food is excellent. Do the Korean nachos. Sounds odd, but they were incredible.

Ka
Review №62

I love this place! My husband and I come here all the time. Amazing beer selection that is constantly rotated. I love that I get to try something new every time I go. The GM Joe is awesome, he is knowledgeable and always gives the best recommendations when it comes to beer. I highly recommend this place to all of my friends and all other beer lovers out there!

Sa
Review №63

Exellent little bar. Hundreds of different beers and other drinks to choose from. Fish tacos are way better than they have any right to be. Its a little pricey but worth it. They also have a cigar menu. The cigars are expensive but well kept, not dry at all

Ja
Review №64

The Throne was abit pricy but very good. No food, that sucked, and service was poor for the time of day. Saturday at 6:30 .. under staffed? First impressions are important.

Br
Review №65

This place is great! Staff is knowledgeable and can guide you in the right direction if you cant decide on one of the hundreds of beers they have. Owner always seems to be on site and is really personable. I cant think of a better spot to grab a great beer. The menu is pretty good too. I always try to get something different and have yet to be disappointed.

An
Review №66

Brass tap was fun. Stopped before heading to the theater. Lots of beer options, good happy hour, military discount on Mondays.

P5
Review №67

What can I say? This place is great! I go there frequently and I always find something new to enjoy. There are plenty of TVs to catch all of the games, the vibe is chill, and the staff is great!60 taps on hand and it seems like they tap something new every day. The bottles they have are endless and theyve incorporated some great deals. Live music is always pretty good, and the place is really clean all of the time (I cant stand an establishment that doesnt take pride in its appearance.)They take care of their taps and the beer doesnt have far to travel. All glasses are essentially room temperature, so the flavor of the beer doesnt get ruined.All in all, Id have to say these folks are doing beer right. Every bartender Ive talked to has way more knowledge about the beer than I do and theyre exceptional when it comes to making recommendations for the styles I like.Although not an extensive menu, the food they do have is pretty good. That pretzel crust pizza is pretty awesome but my favorite is the prime rib sandwich.I love the fact that its a laid back environment where it seems everyone just wants to come in and enjoy some beer. I recommend visiting here frequently, mainly because they go through beers relatively quickly so you never know what you might find.Great daily specials, happy hour, events, etc. What can I say? This has quickly and easily become my new favorite watering hole.

el
Review №68

Amazing beer selection, the staff is super knowledgeable about their beers and they always make great recommendations. The food isnt great but they have a tiny kitchen. The good news is that they do allow you to bring in outside food because they are limited in what they offer. My favorite bar, definitely a must for people that love beer.

Pa
Review №69

Great beer selection. Okay patio. Smaller place. Not great for bigger crowds but better for a smaller group wanting a more low key setting.

Sh
Review №70

Good little pub. Great beer selection. Indiir and outdiir seating. They have a beer club so you can track you progress. We when for food, but found the menu limited, but high end. What we got was very good. Go for drinks!

Jo
Review №71

Wide arrange of beers. Nice hidden gem. Get the app you can rack up points and it can save money for you later. A little pricey for most not a dive bar. Also has good food

Br
Review №72

Favorite brewery. Hands down. Great beers on tap. Rotates regularly. There is a beer out there for every one. They have games to play connect four and battleship. Come in for a nice vibe and friendly service. And some unique craft beers.

Ad
Review №73

They seemed to have a good beer selection there but we never got to try many because the service was awful. We went at 10pm on a Saturday nite and there was only 1 bartender and 1 waitress! And it was pretty busy but the waitress was more interested in cleaning and not serving customers. When we finally got service they brought me the wrong beer! The tap list was decent and there was a good acoustic artist playing but the service ruined our experience.

Sl
Review №74

Attentive staff, good atmosphere and food

Li
Review №75

Great options!

Er
Review №76

Busy but the bartender killed it. Thanks for the great experience. Over 60 beers to choose from and some amazing bar food.

Ja
Review №77

A nice little place that has great potential! Great beer selection, but they seem to focus on what they like, for example they will have 15 IPAs to choose from, but only one Amber/Red. Also a bit pricey at $7.50 for a pint, with tax and tip youre at $9 for 16oz. of beer. The service is also spotty, it seems they could make this place better with a few adjustments.

Ma
Review №78

Good beer but no cook in the day I went.

Tr
Review №79

Fun place. Not loud and obnoxious, just go in, try local brews and do you!

Al
Review №80

This is a great beer place. Everyone in here knows craft beer. If you need Michelob Ultra this is not your spot. Thanks for a good hang and excellent service!

Je
Review №81

Love this gem of a pub! Lucky its so close. They have great drinks, specialty beers, good food, trivia nights, auctions for charitable foundations, theres cook outs and live music for special events and an awesome patio with misters and plenty of seating (inside and outside!) Friendly staff and fair prices. I recommend the Moscow Mule..super refreshing on a hot Arizona night! Cheers!

Al
Review №82

Nice little pub, they have a lot of beers on tap and in bottle. On Nov 2016, they only had beer and wine, no liquor, but they were working towards their liquor license. We did have to remind a bartender about a friends appetizer, but otherwise friendly staff. Nice watering hole

De
Review №83

One of the best beer selections around. Staff is always friendly and they occasionally have specialty nights like pairing of beer with smores. I would recommend this place.

Za
Review №84

Awesome Beer on tap. Nothing special about the food and a little pricey, but who goes here for food anyways. Drink specials are great for happy hour, and military/veteran Mondays are a nice touch.

Bl
Review №85

This is my favorite bar in AZ. I have been loyally coming here for 2 yrs, since they opened. The beer selection is great and the staff is even better! The atmosphere is that of juat having a good time and enjoying some great beers. The staff is now like family and treat me as such. If you ever want advice on what beers to drink Joe, Mitch, Ian and Jason are your go to guys! The servers all have a cheerful and enthusiasm about them whether it be Rachel, Ana or Ellie, they clearly have a passion for what the do and what they are serving. To say I love this place is an understatement.

Sa
Review №86

This place is always AMAZING! Good beer. Good food (The pizza is delish! I never want it to end). Great service (Ian is Beyond Awesome).

Mo
Review №87

The people here are so friendly. The beer selection is phenomenal! The food is excellent as well. Get the soft pretzel, its amazing!

Pa
Review №88

Great selection of microbrews on tap that rotate. This location was a pickup for a brewery tour. They opened a little early for us to come in and wait. It was very nice as it was one the few days ot rains in Phoenix.

JC
Review №89

Comfortable bar with wide range of beer selections. The pretzels are the best!

Mi
Review №90

OMG, could they more micro brews? ! The staff is young & new-age like, no complaints. But I never had great service, mediocre at best.

Es
Review №91

Good beer straight up.

Ry
Review №92

Its a little expensive but its nice and the staff is on point. If you dont know about beer, ask the bartender. Would go again.

Ca
Review №93

Very good selection of craft beer, that our server knew very little about. The premises seemed too small. They list all their beers with chalk on a huge black board, which can only be seen from 35% of the seating, so you have to get up, walk over and browse the wall for a beer while patrons sitting on the wall stare back at you. The flat bread pizza we tried was nothing to write about.Not thrilled about going back.

Do
Review №94

Great time great staff great service. Best spring training bar in in Mesa. Need I say more.

Ha
Review №95

Came for happy hour. The tacos were incredibly bland, and the chicken tasted like surface they were cooked on. Ive had better nachos at a movie theater. Service was ok. If you come here, just stick with beer.

Ja
Review №96

Good selection of beers, service was great and the staff is friendly. However, the food was okay, but my biggest complaint would be they served the food in plastic disposal plates and bowls. Which is awful, changes the taste of the food which again was okay but nothing to write home about. They did state that they are more focused on the beer than the food, this is where they make thier money is on the beer. If you are going to charge $10.00 plus dollars for a sandwich please use real plates and not the plastic stuff. If I want plastic I would go to Mcdonalds, Burger King or Chick Fil A for plastic at a cheaper price. In a sit down resturant I expect real dishes not to eat out of a plastic bowl like I am at a BBQ.

Er
Review №97

Friendly staff, great selection and atmosphere. Try the blueberry vodka shots!

Al
Review №98

It took 45 minutes for a flatbread to come out with one update from the duck-faced bartender.She rudely said, I guess its not fast enough for you.Excuse me!? We got places to be!

t
Review №99

Lots of beer, bar games, live music, place is fun and usually not crowded. I want to love it so I hesitate to tell you this because I dont want them to stop serving but......The food.is.horrible. Like, embarrassingly bad. Like, they should probably just go to cheesy Costco snacks and stuff instead. Gas station burritos and microwave pizza would be a step up. Embrace the suck, Brass Tap, and get five stars!

Ra
Review №100

Sat down outside on what looked like a steady Friday night. Waited 15 minutes for service and never got so much as a hello or any acknowledgement we were there before we left. Service could definitely be improved.

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  • Address:1033 N Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201, United States
  • Site:https://www.brasstapbeerbar.com/mesa
  • Phone:+1 480-610-2337
Categories
  • Bar
Working hours
  • Monday:12–10PM
  • Tuesday:12–10PM
  • Wednesday:12–10PM
  • Thursday:12–10PM
  • Friday:12PM–12AM
  • Saturday:12PM–12AM
  • Sunday:12–10PM
From the business
  • Identifies as veteran-led:Yes
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Bar games:Yes
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great bar food:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Karaoke:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
  • Sports:Yes
  • Trivia night:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible elevator:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Food at bar:Yes
  • Happy hour drinks:Yes
  • Happy hour food:Yes
  • Hard liquor:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Transgender safespace:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
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