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    Fountainhead Taproom

    4.4 (67 reviews)

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Laurie I.

    Went on the food tour but like the way you can charge up your card and try different beers. Food was ok, but I only had a slider. I did like you can get wine beer or cider as options

    Halei L.

    Great place! The pub burger was delicious but the fries were my favorite! Would definitely eat it again. I wish the people working would have explained everything a little better to our group because we were all confused on what to do with the drinks and food because you order on a kiosk and had to use a tap card. The group would have ordered more if the employees would have explained it a little better honestly. Would go back!

    Wall of beer. Not a huge selection, but pretty diverse.
    Alexa G.

    Found this place via Yelp because I was on the hunt for self serve beer places in Chattanooga. After checking out American Draft around the corner (which apparently used to be a self serve tap as well), we stopped here for beer and food. Place was a little crowded on a very rainy Saturday evening. After checking in, we received a card that's used for keeping a tab when you pour. I'm used to wearing a bracelet at self serve taps, so it was odd at first. Beer selection is diverse, but not that huge. Something for everyone. Food order was done at a kisok and cooked in about 15 minutes. Loved the pretzel bites and pita chips/hummus combo. Overall nice vibe here.

    Light beer, dark, cider, wine.
    Allison C.

    This place is amazing! Pretty much any variety of beer/cider you can imagine trying. The setup is pretty simple, when you walk in flash your id to prove you're 21 and leave a credit card on file. They'll hand you a sip card (similar to game cards) that you'll use to try the variety of beverages. Similar to a self serve yogurt place, you'll place your card at the appropriate machine you want to try, tilt you glass and give the handle a good tug. The price you pay is per ounce, which can be scary if you have a heavy hand, but the screen displays your running total on your card so you're not blind sighted at checkout. There isn't a food menu, but you're welcomed to have something local delivered. There are a variety of board games set up that you can play and relax. Such a chill atmosphere. When you leave, you hand over your sip card and they'll run your credit card for the amount you drank. My husband and I sampled 6 varieties and left paying $16 plus tip. I highly recommend the pineapple cider.

    Many taps to choose from
    Danny M.

    Great variety of beer, wine and liquor. Food menu has a lot of variety too. Great concept where you pay for the amount you taste/drink.

    Taps and environment
    Or C.

    Great new spot with tons of delicious beer, ciders and wine on draft. So nice to see the Pour system done well in Chattanooga! We have been waiting years for a location with this level of quality. First off, Bearded Iris Homestyle and Tunnel Vision DDH. Great choices! Also, love the willingness of owner/management to allow outside food to be delivered. Totally recommend taking advantage of free Southside Pizza delivery to the taproom! Thanks for bringing such a great spot to Chattanooga.

    Lynn C.

    We happened upon this place before going to the Melissa Etheridge Concert At the Walker theater. What a delightful place. The hostess explained the process to us and helped us find our way. What a wonderful and unique concept. So many different varieties from wine, beer, to craft brews, kombucha, mead. Great experience, I highly recommend. They also have a nice selection of eats. Next time we head that way we will try the food, we had reservations for dinner somewhere else. They have tables and comfortable couches and a bar for seating.

    Lounge area
    Sara L.

    What a uniquely cool and welcoming place! Been meaning to check it out after it opened in December. Some new friends and I stopped in recently on a rainy evening. Easy to buy a beverage card and then choose from over 60 beers, ciders, and wine to enjoy. Then the staff give you a tour. There are local, regional, and international choices. I chose the driest cider. You can also get food delivered or bring it in so of course we chose a couple appetizers from Southside Pizza. Taquieria Jalisco-Ania next time and it's just down the road. The bigger table we chose to hang out allowed for plenty of room for our coats, purses, food, and drinks. Temperature of the place was just right. We saw games nearby too including a deck of cards. The ambiance allowed for plenty of good conversation and laughs.

    Starting to be discovered.
    John B.

    First of these places I've seen in Chatt. I love the idea of having multiple tastes, or half a pint, or whatever. Great beer selection (go "local"!!) Only about 1/2 a block off main. Friendly & helpful staff. I dig this place.

    Jessi B.

    If you want to sample "ALL" the beers...this is the place ..wonderfully vast selection of craft beers offered as 'pay by the ounce'. Pour a lil, pour alot- it's your choice. Games available... Spacious ...clean restrooms... Friendly staff and an Untappd Venue.

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    This place changed the hours. Went for lunch and they are NOT open until 4pm. Trusted Yelp ...said they were open. Very disappointed

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    Amazing taps and food! Burger was awesome! Service also top notch! Highly recommend if you're in the hood!

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    Thanks for the great review, Mike! Hope to see you again soon!

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    Such a hidden gem~ Loved this place~ the on tap blackberry mead was awesome~the comfy leather sofa a bonus!!!!

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    Unique, self service but a employee did come and explain how "it worked" as far as ordering and beer worked

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    4 years ago

    This place is super stellar. The food is ((surprisingly)) incredible. We always have a 5-star time here!

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