Great place to watch an away Indians game. Â Bar service is very good even when it gets crowded. Â The bartenders are quick to start you a tab or have you close out with cash as you go. Â They must have a lot of people who ditch put on bar tabs... Food here is mediocre at best. Â Skip it. Â Home Browns games do not draw a large crowd so if you are looking for a bar downtown to watch a non-Browns game it is a good option. Â Lots of drinks on tap.
Review Source:2 stars...1 for the beer selection and 1 for the waitresses/bartender. Â DON'T come here if you want to eat. Â Food is just plain nasty. Â They advertise the "hand crafted" burgers as the main draw. Â Well even if they got my burger order right (WHICH THEY DIDN'T) in my opinion the burger quality is not something I would advertise. Â Edible, but not good. Â Fries were greasy AND soggy, same with the onion rings. Â They also tasted like they needed to change the fry oil...blah.
Beer was good and the server was nice and discounted the bill.
Best Fried Pickles in Town! Â And a great menu, with tons of choices. The reuben was pretty good, and on marble rye. Nice touch.
The best time to enjoy City Tap is weekday and on Mondays. Â It's their $3 craft beer night. Â And they have a great selection. Also, they have a "Power Hour", when draft beers are discounted down. Â
Casual atmosphere with a good mixed crowd. And I'm sure it is packed to the gills when the Tribe plays. Â But if you want a good bite, and cheap beer on a Monday, check it out.
I just arrived in Cleveland and this was the closest place to walk for dinner.
If I were a big beer connoisseur I'm sure I'd love it but since I'm not, nor am I a Browns fan, this wasn't the place for me.
My waitress was attentive and polite, in between shots. The food was good though the fries were cold and it was a loud party type atmosphere.
Pre and Post Cavs games have been my only trips to City Tap. Â
Very busy, but with good table service. Â Many choices on the menu for food, and you kind of have to get something because the kitchen aisle is the same as the table aisle and bar aisle. Â Free smells all night long. Â
Interesting layout, but they do what they can. Â Upstairs is kind of a cool area for people watching and smelling the bathrooms.
Chances you will knock into someone spilling all of their drinks: 85%
This place was cursed. Â Nothing stuck. Â It was always dead.
Then there came the City Tap.
Sure, it's not exactly busy all the time - but check it out after a Cav's or Indian's game and you're guaranteed to run into someone you know.
Overall - I really like this bar! Â
They have a $3 beer of the day which is always a step-above and everything that I've ever ordered from the menu was exactly what I was looking for (c'mo...it's bar food...but hey - it's not bad!) and well priced.
If they installed more TV's, I'd be there even more!
3.25-3.5 stars: It's definitely a sports bar crowd and a sports bar atmosphere. Â It nice that they have so many tv screens and bar seats. Â They also have a few pool tables upstairs, which gives it the ultimate dive bar feel. Â
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The service is pretty attentive and they have pretty good happy hour deals (2.00 drafts and well drinks!). Â I can't say that I am super impressed with their selection, but its decently stocked. Â
I came in during an OSU game, definitely a busy night and jam-packed to where you can't even move. Â Can we say fire hazard? Despite, how busy it was, our waitress always kept our drinks full. Â They have a very typical bar food selection (wings, sandwiches, etc). Â It's good if you are close by and are too lazy to go anywhere special.
Best beer place we found in Cleveland. Â Wonderful selection, though they really should take down the signs of beer that they are out of. Â
We stopped in around 5 in the afternoon and the bar was packed. Â Came back after the Indians game and we found a spot at the bar but the tables were packed. Â
We shared an order of the wings with the Guinness BBQ. Â They were quite good but not at all spicy. Â We also shared the hummus with veggies. Â It was a little weird because along with the broccoli, carrots and celery there were untypical dipping veggies like cucumber and tomato. Â They were good, we just had to use a fork!
All in all, our favorite bar in Cleveland. Â The only problem, the staff seemed completely uninterested in serving customers. Â At first I thought that it was just us because we were obviously tourist and a little older than the rest of the crowd, but after watching for a while it became apparent that whatever sports were on was far more interesting than the paying guests.
Went here after an Indians game and I am so glad that I did.
I have just two words to say about this place... shrimp tacos. Â 3 good sized tacos with a side for $7? Â I was expecting small corn tortillas with minature shrimp to be honest... but no they were flour tortillas with 2 large shrimp per taco. Â Also, the spicy and sweet combination with the sauce was really just perfect. Â As long as these are on the menu, I will keep coming back.
The tap selection is quite good, which you would expect from a place named City Tap. Â They also have some pretty insane happy hour deals like the $2 power hour. Â The recommended berry weiss mixed with the summer shandy to make a strawberry lemonade tasting beer was right on.
City Tap might just be my new go to place for a downtown drinking establishment.
I was only there for the "power hour", so that tempers my review. Monday-Friday they have ALL drafts and bottled (under $6) for $2 from 8-9pm. This is an amazing deal, undoubtedly. We managed to arrive at 8:30 and miraculously get in 2 beers each- I say miraculously because it was so busy and there were only 2 bartenders. We sat at the bar and understandably had a hard time flagging down the bartender. But for $8 for 4 craft beers of your choice, it's easy to overlook having to wait and other complaints. The draft selection is honestly really really good- but I would definitely not go there as a destination, as the regular prices were pretty steep.
Overall the environment was not my style and I would probably only go to take advantage of the power hour offer. It was too loud, sports-centric, and full of bros for my taste.
If you love beer and you are downtown, then this is the place to go. I'm  not sure how many they have on tap but at least 30. They also have a bunch of bottled micro brews. I had Shock Top raspberry wheat and it was one of the best fruit beers I have ever had.. The folks slinging beer were real good about answering questions.
Atmosphere was great, lots of people after work on a weeknight, definitely a great place downtown.
I will be back
Big drinks and open late, what more can you ask for? Â Nice late night menu. Â Had the grilled chicken sliders. Â They were just ok...somewhat on the bland side. Â Great beer selection and reasonable prices on food and beverages. Â It was very packed when I got there and the service wasn't that great. Â I think the bar tender was on the verge of a meltdown. Â It was a Sunday night and most of the other restaurants or bars were either closed or stopped serving food. Â City Tap was the only game in town for me that night. Â The burgers looked great and so did the burrito plate...I would definitely go back.
Review Source:Large and interesting beer selection, but the positives ended there. A few of the beers we sampled were stale tasting, and the food didn't achieve mediocrity, with a burger cooked to the consistency of a Kingsford briquette and fries that were limp with grease and ice cold. Good for a pregame beer but much better dining options nearby.
Review Source:I've been to City Tap a couple of times, generally when I'm in the downtown area for an event. I am definitely impressed by their beer selection. Like, WOW. I actually had a hard time deciding which one to pick because there were so many choices.
Standard pub-fare food. I generally get burgers at sports bars, and this time was no exception. Interesting choices though, I seem to remember getting something with a fried egg on it...
Service was pretty good, even when it was busy. Which, to be honest, it wasn't as busy as I expected it to be. Regardless, our server was attentive but not a hoverer.
I find it a little weird that people can just walk through a restaurant, and I'm pretty sure I saw a few homeless people wander into the bathrooms, but whatever. I wish there was more seating available for large groups as well, because every time I've been there a huge group has been blocking the bar area. The rest of the place could be empty, but there they are...
Overall, not a bad place. I'm sure we will go again the next time we're downtown.
Great sports bar, MANY good and fresh beers on tap, and the food is not bad for bar food. Great atmosphere, lots of TV's and friendly service. Happy Hour prices are great on both beers and food, it's worth going a little early. All in all a great sports bar either after the game or any time!
Review Source:I came here on a week night for drinks after dinner, so we didn't eat here. I spotted it while driving through downtown earlier that day and through the window all I saw was beer taps on taps on taps. That's all it takes to get me into a place!
They have a lot of deals, so follow them on Twitter because thats where they announce daily specials. I went for the 3 different 6 oz. beers for $6 special, which was perfect. You can try a bunch of different beers for pretty cheap this way.
The bar is decorated pretty cool. The upper level has beer taps all around the bottom and the beer tap list is really big and central on the wall, which is great because we don't have to worry about menus at all!
The manager was cool too. It wasn't too busy so we talked with him a bit. I'm psyched to go back here!
Imagine the scene.. a Trio of guys heading to a hockey game.. starving, and finding a 45 minute wait at a certain reptile nearby... So we wandered down the street to see what else might be nearby.
and found this gem. We were able to grab a spot very quickly, didn't need to worry about waiting and missing the beginning of the game. Â The menu wasn't huge but still enough that 2 vegies and a meateater were all happy.
The drink menu looks pretty extensive.. I noticed that they have a beer of the day for a cheap price.. can't remember exactly what it was.. but I like that! Â
The burger menu is pretty awesome and what I enjoyed.
Stopped here after the frozen diamond faceoff at progressive field. The place was packed, but that still doesn't excuse poor service. The waitress avoided our table for quite some time and after making eye contact with more than one member of our party. The food was typical bar grub. The beer selection was vast and decor was great. We chose this bar because of the convenient location to the venue and our hotel. Not bad, but nothing special. Service needs improvement.
Review Source:I came here for some after dinner drinks on an off night (wednesday I think?) to check out how they re-did the place. I love the design, and they have an amazing collection of tap handles sprinkled around the place. The beer menu is extensive and they do probably the best job of any establishment of displaying it. All the beers are on huge signs shown large and proud above the bar, which makes picking beers easy.
However, by far the best part, is the deal where you can try 6 oz. of 3 beers for only 6 bucks. There's almost guaranteed to be a couple things you haven't tried before, and that's a solid price to sample many different things.
The staff was friendly and welcoming, and when I asked for a water to go the manager said he couldn't find any to-go cups so he just gave me a bottle of water on the house. Looking forward to going back!
We tried City Tap before a Monsters game for dinner and drinks. The renovations to the place are great and the beer selection is to notch. Unfortunately, that doesn't compensate for the service.
With the new look amd name came a new menu and we ordered a variety of wings and burgers. About an hour later, on a slow Tuesday night we finally received our order. You'd think we would be ecstatic to receive our food but when the food came out I would have rather eaten the menu I ordered it from. The 7 chicken wings received didn't quite meet the 10 ordered because the parmesean garlic sauce on them was borderline inedible. What left an even more sour taste in my mouth was we were charged full price when it was wing night. A sad part of the renovation is they didn't fix the hood in the kitchen leaving you with a stench of fried food for the remainder of the night.
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I was skeptical. Â I do tend to be a bit of a Pollyanna when it comes to bars and restaurants, but this place did exceed expectations. Â I'd heard about it vaguely from a friend who did a good amount of boozing there; Â apart from knowing someone who'd get lit there, the place was a mystery, but one that I didn't think all that much of. Â One evening, a friend and I decided to check it out. Â
The decor is fitting. Â Sure, there are Miller and Bud Light signs everywhere, but sometimes I think bars get too wrapped up in showing off what craft beers they have. Â That being said, their beer selection is some of the best downtown, and if you hit happy hour in the evening, it's all dirt cheap. Â There's a beer of the day, too. Â
Side note; Â I think the backlit bottles behind the bar are actually pretty cool. Â
The service was alright. Â Nothing to write home about. Â They were friendly, brought me drinks, didn't hover, and were responsive. Â
The food bumped this up to the 4-star. Â While I might just be sheltered, the chicken wings here are some of the best I've had in Cleveland. Â They're not huge, but what they lack in size they pack in flavor and texture. Â The skin is crisp, the meat is moist, tender, and comes off the bone with an obscenely small amount of effort. Â I'm a fan of the dry rub, but the sauces are great. Â I appreciate that they don't drown their wings in sauce, too. Â
What I expected was something totally unremarkable, desperately trendy, and disappointingly overpriced, but I ended up with a pleasant surprise. Â I'll certainly be back!
We were walking around downtown on a Saturday night, trying to find a unique place to enjoy a fun time. We stumbled upon City Tap, and they were airing the UFC ppv for free.
They were really busy, and we were waited on accordingly. It wouldn't have hurt to employ a few more workers, but hey, beggars can't be choosers, right?
The beer selection was amazing. While we just went there for drinks, the food smelled delicious.
Sidenote: Cleveland had a really bad storm that night. It down poured for 45 minutes. The City Tap must have direct TV because I cut out during the main event and didn't come back on, at all.
Food, ok
Service, awful on my visit
I visited recently with coworkers. We sat at the bar, the service was slow   .  I wouldn't complain if there weren't three bartenders and about a third of the bar seats empty.
Food and drink were fine. Â The bar itself is pretty cool. Just don't try to use the men's room and expect privacy. Â The door opens right out to the bar so any other patron can see you inside. Â Additionally, the men's room lacked a stall, it was all urinals. Â Apparently there is a regular restroom, but it was locked.
Stopped in to City Tap after a long night out elsewhere in search of late night bar food. Â Who knew it was so difficult to find drunk food in the wee hours of the morning in downtown Cleveland?
Had an order of the fried pickles and a few large glasses of water. Â Can't say the food was anything spectacular, but it did the trick. Â The thing that seemed odd to me was how bright the bar was. Â Granted, I'd been in a dimly lit setting for most of the night, but holy retail store lighting, batman! Â Not sure anyone should be in that kind of lighting so late at night.
Not sure I'd make a trip to specifically go to City Tap but it's a decent place to stop if you need some late night grub.
Freshly styled inside, great easy going atmosphere. Lighted bottles behind the bar are def a nice touch and conversation piece. Beer selection is awesome and their sampler pack thing is a great idea if you hadn't tried a beer before and are afraid to order and be stuck paying the full price for something you hate. It's refreshing to see a place like this downtown.
Review Source:What can I say about City Tap... hmmmm...
Well, let's start by sharing a little story of how I came to be here on a Saturday night.
We were hanging out with my friend who lives over on the extension of Huron, it was getting late and we wanted to go to a bar. The stipulation was that it was cold, snowy and none of us lazy asses wanted to walk very far. And then there was... you guessed it: City Tap.
After we scurried up the street, chatted with a crazy, homeless man screaming through the streets of Cleveland and waved to some cops watching him, we walked into this newish bar on the Euclid side. Â
As we opened the door, the strong smell of crab cakes hit us like a tidal wave. Not the first impression I was hoping for, but it got better after that at least. As we walked back through this long, skinny bar I started to notice the fun decor. It wasn't anything earth-shattering, but hip, cool and just fine for a sports bar. We found a table to hang at, dropped our coats off and headed for the bar.
Pleasant surprise #1: Yes, I realize this place is called "City Tap", but holy beer selection. This place isn't messing around. Granted, I had vodka, but if I were in a beer mood that night, that would have been a pretty convenient place to land.
Pleasant surprise #2: It wasn't super busy, but there was a bit of a crowd with only two bartenders that I could see. There was not one point in the entire night when I had to wait for service at the bar. None. Zip. Zero. Those 'tenders were quick, kind and on their game. For a sports bar with mostly beers and simply made cocktails, this is great. If you're looking for a hand-crafted cocktail, go somewhere else. (Duh)
Pleasant surprise #3: I paid for two people all night, plus some lingering cocktails for other friends periodically. I was expecting a ginormous tab, but was happy to see they were not asking for my left leg and first born child. Hmmm... me likey.
Overall, this is a sports bar--a nice, clean, new sports bar with pub grub and a huge beer selection. And for that purpose, it's a great place to check out. I didn't eat, so I can't comment on the food, but the time had there wasn't half bad. I wouldn't mind returning at some point, although I don't know if it would stick out in my mind as someplace I'd want to frequent.
Some things I could see being a problem in the future: parking. But that's the problem with all those places over there. Summer isn't so bad, but Cleveland winters are unforgiving on poor pedestrians.
Ahhhh.....change IS good. Â This place has went through some pretty major changes since its Forti's days and its nothing but for the better. Â All taps are filled, bathrooms have been thoroughly cleaned, floors have been sanded, the entire bar has been redecorated, and its a whole new staff. Â I really enjoyed my time talking with what appeared to be the wife of the owner (or co-owner). Â She was very nice, my friend thought she was beautiful...ha. Â
As I only went in for a drink after a Monsters game, I was pleasantly surprised by the brightness in here. Â I love the list of beers and their prices on the beer wall, all are reasonably priced. Â I would say that this place is going to hang on especially now that RJ Bolands has sunk their ship, leaving City Tab prime pickings for those heading over to and after the game. Â
I did check out the menu and liked what I seen. Â Problem I had with Forti's was that their kitchen was junk. Â By junk I mean dirty, in every aspect, so go ahead and use your imagination. Â Not any more, thank you City Tap for cleaning up that eye sore. Â I did see what appeared to be fresh, local buns lined up which would be perfect with all the lovely treats on the menu. Â I did see a few plates come out and all looked good. Â I will definitely be back for happy hour and to try the food. Â If their food is good and I get the same service as last visit, I will be jumping this up to a 4 star review.
I hate to see bad reviews for any place and I did mention this in conversation with the owner. Â He stated that they just opened 1 month ago and they did have some software issues and about a 2 week 'menu adjustment' but finally getting into the swing of things. Â This was really reassuring and helped me ignore the first couple reviews for City Tap, I hope you consider mine when stopping in. Â I really think you should give this place a chance.
Beer I tried: Bell's Winter Ale. Â Loved it.
Been through most of the changes from Fish Bones to the now City Tap. Luv the new layout. The new design makes it feel very open.I Especially luv that all 40 taps are back. Great selection of beers and drinks. The bartenders are awesome. If your undecided they'll hook you up with something good. Great place for Happy Hour, before the game or just for hanging out.
Review Source:3.5 stars
A sports bar that sports a rather fun layout. Â Many screens, spread out amongst 2 floors with multiple terraces makes for a fun space to interact with others. Â Beer selection is mediocre-decent, and food selection is also solid. Â As a culinary experience, the venue is average, but as a place to hold a party or meet up with friends, it's decent. Â Pricing is average.
Originally gave this bar three stars despite a food mishap because I saw potential. Went back for second time and ordered the Avocado burger with mushrooms and Swiss and it came back just a plain hamburger. The kitchen is visible and only 20' away from where I was seated. I was informed they are experiencing problems with the ticket printer for the kitchen. It's new, it happens but if you know it's happened regularly enough where it is a problem; why not ensure it went through correctly?
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