Though some could argue that I'm biased to this place as a former Santa Clara University student, I can say in hindsight that this is a truly awesome place with a pleasant atmosphere, delicious food, and a wide variety of really good drinks. It'a reasonably priced and it's especially nice that they allow you to taste drinks when ordering. I really enjoy all their ciders and in terms of food, the cheese plate, pita pockets, and deviled eggs are really good. It's a great place to come and unwind after a long day or to celebrate-- highly recommend! read more

Taplands is a cool spot if you're looking for somewhere chill to hang out that's not crazy loud, but still has TV's available. They are located in more of a residential area, and have tables available in addition to the bar/counter area. I liked their wide variety of beers on tap, especially since they had a few stout/porter options available. They allow you to get samples, so I tried a couple of beers before settling on a Stout (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taplands-santa-clara?select=wjj_cHE7C3BOySyjAZU5QQ), which was good. The bartenders are nice here and helpful, and they also have a small menu of snacks in case you want something to munch on. I would come back if I was just looking for a casual place to hang out with friends, and/or if I saw a beer I wanted on tap. Parking is pretty easy since there is street parking available and a lot nearby. read more

Taplands - Stout - Beer Bar Near Me - Santa Clara, California

A VERY welcomed addition to the neighborhood...and craft beer community. They have a great tap and bottle selection, featuring many local breweries like Hermitage, Golden State, and Red Branch. #DrinkLocal Service is on point too. If you have any questions or are looking for recommendations, they got your back. Parking is also usually a breeze -- which is a huge plus in my book. Excited to frequent this place on the regular. read more

Such a fun neighborhood stop. Great beer selection, comfortable and spacious patio, and some televisions even outdoors. This was a great spot pre-COVID for niners games and even now they really make it work. They have a loyal fan base and there are clearly reasons why! Bonus that it is dog friendly. Staff is always friendly when we go. Grab a panini- you won't regret it! read more

Great service & great beer selection! I appreciate the chill and mellow vibe that it has.

Came here on a Sunday afternoon with my wife and we had a couple of beers, I usually go a specific brewery but found how close Taplands is from me and I love how many beers they have on tap, with some beers actually made by Taplands which I actually tried one which was interesting it was a pale ale with smoked Serrano peppers which was a interesting flavor, definitely gonna keep coming back here! read more

Taplands - Ghostwood Hop-Do-Ken West Coast IPA - Beer Bar Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I loved coming here when the weather was still warm, the seating outside was a nice place to catch up with coworkers and friends! The environment here is very laid back and everyone is super friendly! I like trying a different drink each time I come here. Never hesitate asking someone for a recommendation! Oh man, I was so sad I couldn't get a chance to try their quesadillas. However, their charcuterie board is so good!!! I'd definitely get it again, and it's a reasonable price! read more

Taplands - Beer Bar Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Came here on a Friday night around 930 for a couple of beers. It was surprisingly not that busy and easy to grab some seats at the bar. There were 2 guys working and they attended me promptly, and made sure that every time our drinks started to get low to see if we needed another beer, super awesome! They had some great beers on tap, one of my favs is the New Belgium Heavy Melon, similar to Hell or High watermelon but better. The only downfall is the lack of ciders. Sometimes a girl feels like something sweet. FYI if you're coming to eat, the kitchen closes around 9, so don't come hungry or your only choice is chips. Overall great place, easy parking, clean place and nice people! I will be back! read more

Taplands - New Belgium Heavy Melon - Beer Bar Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Speakeasy taproom/brewery in a much needed area. Very well rounded beer selection from a lot of amazing craft breweries. Bartenders are knowledgeable and friendly, the setup is perfect to hangout with friends playing some board games or watching a game on TV. Another plus is that they serve some finger food. They also have a decent bottle selection if you want to take something home. The seating indoors is smaller than I like , but I do love the outdoor area. I wish they were open later into the night though. Definitely worth a stop !! read more

Taplands is a cool, unique bar that offers local brews. What I love about the place is the fact that it is very close to where I live, the place has a nice ambiance to hang out and watch sports, but most of all, the beers on tap are quite good. I usually get the pale ale type or blonde lager, but from time to time I go for the thickness and go darker...what can I say, I like the Guinness type beers. Heck, I love beers period! The staff is quite nice, the bartenders tend to your needs without being too naggy. I wish the place is a bit bigger, more food selection, and closes later, but it is an upcoming bar, so I think those things will happen overtime. I don't think they will be out any time soon, so come on by and have a beer or two! read more

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When I was in San Antonio, Texas, there were at least 4 craft beer bars, I was very disappointed when I moved back and couldn't find one in SV, until Taplands showed up in my Yelp search. We were here on Sunday, during the day, it was very quiet, although the owner said it is packed when Dubs and Sharks were playing. Very clean and comfortable area to enjoy some local craft beers. Highly recommend it. read more

Taplands - Imperial Stout - Beer Bar Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Great beer selection, the snack menu is delicious & the ambience is super chill. There is plenty of parking across the street and an outdoor area to sit and enjoy nice weather. read more

Taplands - Beer Bar Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I love everything about this place. I drive out all the way from Milpitas to spend time here. Even if I only have one beer in a few hours I've never been told I'm taking up room at the bar . The staff is great/knowledgable/friendly the regulars aren't intimidating and they are welcoming. The beers are constantly changing and the food is great pita points/panin's and meat/cheese plates .. one of the best spots for beer in the south bay. Helpful hints 1 pets aren't allowed inside because of food served 2 be patient this place gets slammed. Staff is working as hard as they can 3 if you make a mess in the restroom please clean it out of respect for the person behind you , staff and yourself you're an adult 4 the very last seat at the bar by the kitchen is Dale Pages. If he comes in you have to move ..jk jk read more

Two thumbs up. This place recently opened up a block away from the Santa Clara campus, and if you're a beer loving student like myself, you'll really appreciate being able to come here for a pint and taking advantage of the free wifi while you work on writing a paper. I recommend their Duchesse Sour Red - delicious. They also serve food, which is the icing on top of the cake. I recommend getting a charcuterie and cheese combo as a light snack. Super yummy. And they have an Escape Room right upstairs, which is even better. One of these days, I'll have to get a couple of drinks in me and then go try and make my way out through the obstacles. read more

Taplands - Charcuterie and beer with my love - Beer Bar Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Good beers, games, and great company, what else could you ask for? Taplands is an awesome brewery to go to for a chill night out. They have so many different beers and they're taps are always rotating. I am thoroughly satisfied with this establishment! read more

Taplands - Beers and uno! - Beer Bar Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Always friendly service and good beers on tap. The charcuterie board is a surprisingly good bang for your buck.

It was hotter than a MOFO today and I was craving a beer. My city has limited options of cool places to hang out / drink beer, so I'll make just about any excuse to venture elsewhere. Today's destination : Taplands. This place has a great vibe. It was crowded, but they have plenty of places to sit including a dog-friendly patio area. (Disclaimer: I like to drink and pet cute dogs...with owner's permission, of course haha). Bonus points that they were playing reggae music. They have a really good selection of beers on tap. Like, REALLY good. After a few IPAs, I started eyeballing the charcuterie plate...and the chipotle pork quesadilla. Both were good. Can't go wrong with meat and cheese. I'll be back to pet some dogs and check out the latest rotating beers! read more

Came here one night and thankfully it was not packed! Huge list of beers to choose from, needs more STOUT OPTIONS!! BF and I came here to hangout and relax. The IPAs were typical of every beer place with some local and some new. Very limited stout options. The service was very quick, the seating was a bit weird - but luckily they had inside and outside. Definitely a place to frequent. They even have delicious food read more

First time going to Taplands yesterday, met up with a couple friends there and had a beer before going to a soccer game. They have a good selection of beer there. A little dissapointed with their food menu because on the online menu, taplands had a decent selection of different things to eat there but when we got there they didnt have much food to eat just like snacks and stuff. read more

Taplands - This is the beer I had yesterday at Taplands. I got a Hefewizen beer which was pretty good!! - Beer Bar Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I had lunch and brews with my co-workers at this local neighborhood-style brewery. We shared an assortment of charcutterie, cheese plate and paninis - Italian, Vegi Tapenade and Kiln Fire Turkey. The snacks and sandwiches were tasty. My co-workers had brews on tap while I had the Red Branch Black Cherry Cider which was tart, not too sweet and light. read more

Taplands - Beer Bar Near Me - Santa Clara, California

5 stars cuz the staff behind the bar are always top notch. Even when it's crazy busy they do a great job of providing impeccable and non pretentious service. The beer selection is very good. read more

Best place. Today all the ladies working. Best ceew ever. Service is always on point and great selection of beer. A must place to visit if you enjoy beer and good service read more

One of my favorite local watering holes, I don't make it out to Taplands as much as I like simply due to timing more than anything else. This place has great atmosphere, knowledgeable and friendly staff, and most importantly, a great beer selection. The offerings here are usually pretty different from other local craft beer places, too, and their selection choices strike me as trying to cover as broad a spectrum as possible--never a bad thing considering how varied beer can be nowadays! There's food too, and while it's not a full-service restaurant, you can still find enough to turn a trip into a full lunch or dinner beyond just snacks to tide you over while you have a few drinks. read more

Great staff. Good brew. Good food. Fair prices. This is my go-to watering hole. They have a very friendly atmosphere, they're kid and dog friendly. read more

Great selection of craft beers coming from a true beer snob. I'm impressed by the paninis and warm olives . Wonderful music to enjoy the awesome ambiance that exists here. Thank you for the cool service. read more

This is my kind of bar. 25 beers on tap and constantly rotating. Literally within 5 minutes if beer taps out or a new keg is lifted on. Taplands specializes in draft, but they also have some good cans in fridges to take home as well. I had a few beers for $7 and $8 as well as some pita triangles. Really good sauces, with 2 hummus and 1 spicy sauce. Well worth the $7 - filling and into the stomach. The space is big and has TVs all over the place. Plenty of people outside as well as very cramped inside, making the location prime time worthy. I will easily be back in the next few weeks as this is my goto beer bar, especially when baseball is on. read more

This place is a neighborhood gem. Drive too quickly and you may just pass by it and you may not even know it, but once you know about it you're happy that you do. There are somewhere around 24 taps and they always serve some great craft beer. That have a small food menu and also keep some beer in the fridge to take on the road with you. They have a great outside area and their customer service has always been great. They are also a small batch Brewery and they serve their own beer along side they other beer selections. We are happy to come here to people watch, hang out, have a beer, and maybe even play a few games. Definitely worth your time to check out if your in the area and are in the mood for a pint. read more

Good selection of beers on tap and friendly cool place to enjoy beer. They have a good palate for beer so you can't go wrong here.

Great craft beer bar! Isabella is super helpful. I'll return many times! Love this place! read more

Taplands - Taplands! Great Craft beer bar! Isabella is super helpful! I'll be back many times! - Beer Bar Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Price: Every pint is roughly $6-9. They rotate the taps pretty frequently so I usually try something different every time I stop by. Ambiance: It is a mixture of rustic taproom with the convenience of all the different games playing on different screens + small beer garden out front. Checks all the boxes for a casual hangout spot. It's a bit small so you may have to wait for a seat to open up if you go at a busy time. Overall, I'd say this is worth stopping by if you're in the area and want to have a casual beer. The drink options are good, they have food to munch on, and the bartenders know their stuff so can give you good recommendations. read more

The beer is fine, but this place is overshadowed by the rude service of the owner. The owner served our vegetarian friend a sandwich with meat instead of her caprese sandwich, which she ate a bite of unawares. When the owner came back with the rest of the food and was told about the mistake, the owner proceeded to shout "THEN WHY DID YOU EAT IT?" He continued to shout the question at her when she tried to speak. Customer shaming is never acceptable when the restaurant makes a mistake. I'm glad to never go back to that place. read more

Nice cute place to hang out with friends. The two times I was here was because Thursday Night Trivia was moved from Golden State Brewery to here. But they have food, and fun trivia and good beers. Definitely a nice place to unwind with friends after work :) read more

Taplands has an excellent select of beer. However, I suggest you come on an empty stomach because their food is BOMB! Complements to the chef. He is always mixing it up. The curry is one of my favorite dishes and the quesadillas are nothing to miss either. Great service. Great atmosphere. read more

Taplands - Beer Bar Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I Came here with my boyfriend to celebrate my birthday the best I can during this crazy COVID era. The beers we tried were great and so was the service! Their charcuterie plate was also on point. I will definitely be back :) read more

Ok so I've been coming here for the last year. I was actually there on their second day of opening and at first I wasn't sure if I liked or hated the place. But I gotta say this HS my go to spot in SAnta Clara and living a short 10 min walk away doesn't help. Beers I give a 8 out of 10, I've been really impressed with there fridge recently but it has also Been lacking some days, I'm sure it gets cleats out over the weekend. Food is pretty damn good!!! Every pressed sandwich I've had and I've had them all is damn good! The meat and cheese boards are great as well. Overall it's a great spot with great people who love beer. read more

I honestly cannot say enough good things about this place, my only real hesitation in writing this review is tipping people off about my favorite spot! Everything from the ever-changing, diverse selection on tap and to-go cases, to the delicious small plates and panini, to the friendly and knowledgeable staff - cement this establishment as the shining star of Santa Clara. Prices are more than fair, the vibe both indoors and out is welcoming and enjoyable. Matt, the owner, is an A+ human being, as are the rest of the beertenders. Not sure what you might like? Just ask! Unlike other beer bars in the south bay, you won't get the soup nazi treatment for not having your order ready or the side eye for asking for a sample to help you decide. The world needs more places like Taplands; I consider myself lucky to have you in my backyard! read more

Went to Taplands on a Friday night at about 9 pm. The beers on tap are very unique and decent. I would give the beers 4.5 stars, but the service drops it down to a 2. You can tell the two employees did not want to be working that night. The taller employee with the beard was very blunt and ignorant. I was with my friend and he purposely disregarded my friend's card and strongly suggested to pay under one tab... which came off as pure laziness. The beers were poured very poorly as there were inconsistencies in pours and high amounts of foam. read more

I really liked the atmosphere, the staff was very friendly and welcoming, outside sitting was super cute and cozy. The staff helped us to choose the beer that we liked. We ordered a combination plate as a snack of cheese and meat unfortunately the pecans were a little old and the quality of the food was not that great. Unless everything else was fantastic and it's a very cozy and casual place to spend an evening with a friend read more

Best brewery in South Bay without a doubt. I wont classify myself as a regular but this is one place I`m proud to take my friends from the city or from other states. They have a great selection of taps. For all the beer connoisseurs, I would definitely recommend the unique Sid`s Serrano Pale Ale. I haven`t tasted anything remotely awesome as this one. I have generally been here to have a relaxing cold brew. This place has a super chill vibe especially in the patio area. Also, you can buy a 6 or 12 pack from their fridge which is super awesome. Definite recommend to anybody who loves to chill out with a great beer. read more

Decent beer garden. Not a lot of personality inside or out but the patio is nice on a perfect Norcal afternoon. Good selection of beers, limited selection of food. However, what we had (charcuterie plate, pita triangles) were a decent albeit light accompaniment to the beer (they also have three different sandwiches). If this place was in Denver I'd give it three stars but for the location it is an above-average option if you're just looking for a beer, especially if you're not a fan of chains like Gordon Biersch or BJs. Just don't expect to have a nice meal here. read more