Tap Shack

Not fun when Mikes not there. Non smoking bar but you can smoke on the terrace. Too bad that.

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 jalapeño 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.

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

Best Bar in Carson City, great atmosphere, great drinks and great people!

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!

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

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.

Relaxed little bar. With an awesome bartender.

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!

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!

Nice friendly neighborhood bar. Great patio area.

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! :)

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.

Tap Shack «nails it» as to what a neighborhood bar is supposed to be.

Great bar to visit in Carson, especially if you are a hockey and/​or Vikings fan. The owner, Mike, has gone out of his way to make sure everyone feels at home here. The beer & liquor selections are awesome and they have drink specials that are really fun. The patio is especially excellent, even in the wintertime!

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…

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.

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

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 karaōke 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.

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!