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    Hidden Tap & Barrel

    3.9 (70 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Jalapeño poppers
    Karishma P.

    Great place to grab a beer or watch a game! The kitchen is Curry Pizza House. Ordered the jalapeño poppers and was disappointed by the quantity provided in our first order as photographed. When we ordered another batch there were a few more. They were fantastic in taste and would recommend the jalapeño ranch. Come early on game day for a table as there is limited seating but sitting at the bar is also a great choice.

    Vanessa D.

    Came here for drinks and to play a board game. Basketball game was on and our favorite team was playing, which was nice. They have numerous large TVs to watch the game. Tables were large and perfect for board game playing. Drink menu here was different from the drink menu in Redwood City and they didn't have the one drink I wanted at this location. But tried the Palo Alto old fashioned and mango margarita at this location and liked both. I will say that we have had a fair share of playing board games at local spots but the way they gave no care in the world to give us our drinks over our board game so it dripped on the game was slightly annoying (most servers we have had at other locations have been considerate enough to go around our game so our drinks don't drip on the game). So we wiped it away and next time they brought drinks we tried to grab them from their hand before they let them drip on the game. I forgot my sunglasses there. Tried to call that night and the next day but no one ever picked up. My partner went in person the next day to try to find the glasses but by then they were no where to be found. That was on me for forgetting them but it was a bummer I was never able to reach anyone by phone (I live in downtown SF, quite far away, and if it weren't for my partner going in person, I'd never have gotten an answer about the glasses). Other than the just okay service, this spot was decent

    The bar Says open online!
    Dr Kelly K.

    I usually avoid leaving negative reviews, but after spending the entire day outside of the emergency room waiting for my dad, I finally had a chance to step away for food. I took an Uber to this restaurant, only to be told they were closed--despite their online listing showing they were open for another 43 minutes. This information needs to be updated, as I ended up wasting both my time and money.

    Daw M.

    Cute little bar that is part of Curry Pizza with a great discount if you check in with Yelp. Good variety and I thoroughly enjoyed my stout. Didn't try the food and watermelon Margarita so maybe next time! Service was quick so no complaints. Parking sucks btw!

    Laughing Monk (left) and Mango Mojito (right)
    Jacqueline Z.

    This place is actually part of a curry pizza place, so it might be a little hard to find, but their drinks are worth it! My friend got the Laughing Monk Beer and the Raspberry Lemon Drop (didn't get a picture of this unfortunately), and I got myself a Mango Mojito. The mango mojito was delicious! I could definitely taste the mango, as well as some mint and lime. I also tasted the raspberry lemon drop, which was really pretty and tasted like lemonade. Both of the cocktails did not taste like it had alcohol in it, so if you're trying to order cocktails with the expectation of getting a little tipsy, these drinks aren't that strong to do that. If you don't like the taste of alcohol but still enjoy the activity of drinking cocktails (aka me), then these are perfect!

    Beer
    CJ G.

    Amateurs running a bar. Who are the people running this bar? Have they ever run a bar before? Based on the quality (or lack thereof) of the service, the answer is obviously, "No." Walk in. Sit at the bar. No one pays attention. They are all too busy talking amongst themselves or texting their BFFs to notice a lowly bar patron. Beer selection OK. Service sucks. Beer prices high for a "pint." If you are thirsty and there is no where else to go, maybe. If you are looking for a nice experience with good service, no way.

    Barebottle Tango Tropico
    Uday M.

    Came here for a quick drink and tried the Barebottle Tango Tropico and a watermelon margarita. They don't do half-pours for beer and the bartender didn't seem to keen on allowing us to have a splash to taste before we ordered, which was a bit unusual. The cocktail was not very flavorful and we asked for a different one, which was still just okay. Stick to their beers -- they have a good selection.

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    Anthony I.

    Hidden Tap & Barrel is great. I always stop in here when I'm in town. Great service, awesome whiskey selection, and lots of beer to choose from. Anthonyxibarrax

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    Really good atmosphere, friendly vibe and excellent service, fantastic selection of beers.

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    Both the pizza and the drinks were average. Service was quick and very good but the place is very small and too noisy.

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    Annette was so kind and took care of us in a timely manner. A great atmosphere overall!

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    Yaya was such a sweet and pleasant server! Good drink options as well! Food was promptly delivered. We came for happy hour.

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    Monica was great, very friendly, offered us to try a few drafts too see what we liked. Great environment!

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    Ask the Community - Hidden Tap & Barrel

    Is your restaurant dog friendly?

    Yes! We have tables outside to sit with your pets. Indoors we only allow service animals.

    Will it be possible to watch the champion league final on saturday?

    Yes we will have it on!

    Do you have outdoor seating?

    Yes. We have limited outdoor seating space. 2 tables that seat 2 people each and 2 tables that seat 4ppl each.

    Do you have Heineken? How much?

    No we don’t carry Heineken. But we bunch of other craft beers that you’ll surely enjoy. $8/pint

    Do you have weekend happy hours?

    Yes our current Happy Hour available as of 2/4/22 is Every Day 11am to 5pm

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