Tap House

Stopped on the way to Toledo. Our burgers were delicious. We had good service and everything was reasonably priced.

The Taphouse is such a great little spot! The food is surprisingly good and low-​priced. Their salads were surprisingly nice, as was the service. They have an exceptional beer selection, and a great weekend crowd. I would definitely recommend this place!

When we first moved to Vermilion we loved the Tap House, really great wings and food in general. This summer they had a change in ownership/​management. not quite sure what happened. We gave it a shot anyways and it was really terrible, obviously overcooked wings that didn’t come out in the full amount. I’m always willing to give a place a second chance, but the second time was worse. The food is much lower quality but still the same prices, especially the wings are more like «wingdingz» now super breaded and fatty.
We won’t be going back to eat.
However, the staff does a great job. I would go there for drinks, the beer selection is still really good and the bartenders are very friendly and helpful.

As of Spring 2014, The Tap House is under new ownership. The review below applies to previous management. Sean is no longer there. Have to see how it turns out.
We love it. Always a good beer selection (one of us likes stouts and one of us is an IPA fan). The wings are crispy and very tasty. We’ve never had a bad meal. The food is way above what you might expect as usual bar fare. They take pride in their food prep. My favorites are Mac attack and shrimp po’ boy. Staff friendly and accommodating.

Friendly and great beer selection. We didn’t eat, but other patrons said the dodo was very good.

If you are looking for some great food and one of a kind beers than the tap house is for you. A great large menu with made from scratch pub food favorites. Great drink choices and super nice service.

Awful experience.
After leaving Rudy’s on Black Wednesday, and wanting to go somewhere quieter and less packed for a nightcap, my friends, cousins, and I made our way toward Tap House. When everyone had halted up front, I asked why we weren’t heading in. One of our friends said that the bartender, Sean, had flipped them off, and we felt that we weren’t allowed inside.
Mind you — Rudy’s is slammed, and Tap House is dead.
So, I walked inside, and asked if the «guy in the blue shirt» was «Sean», and he said yes. I asked him — «Are you taking new patrons tonight? Is it past last call?» Yes and no, respectively. He looked confused as to why I would be asking, so I said — «My friends were under the impression that you had flipped them off. I wanted to make sure that we were allowed in. I’ll go get them.»
The minute that my friends and family came in, the bartender aggressively said to my cousin — «How dare you let her talk to me like that?» I tried to interject, and let him know that he didn’t need to talk with her if he was offended, but that he could talk directly with me. I didn’t think I was being offensive at all. He said — «You need to polish it up a bit, honey.» I said, «We came all the way out here from Chicago. Just trying to get a drink. I wasn’t trying to offend you.» He continued to address my cousin rather than me. When I looked at her like, wtf? — he said to me, «Pretty sure I’ve known her longer than you have.» Um — she’s my cousin.
I definitely reciprocated his aggression when I left.
Awkward local drama? Maybe.
But discrediting someone trying to bring your dead bar service after you flip off potential patrons is just ignorant. The drinks could be great. The food could be delicious. But if that’s how the bartender (and I was told «part owner») treats newcomers, none of that matters.

A nice little bar in downtown Vermilion. A good place to hang out late in the evening and have drinks with friends.

Great service… shrimp po boy was awesome. bourbon beer. you can’t go wrong

If you judge a bar-​restaurant by how it serves the standards, the Tap House is a four-​star gem. They serve the best burger in Vermilion, have a unique tasty soup du jour, and have a great selection of brews, both on tap and bottled.