Willard's Tap House

lackenhauser

Maryland

4.88/5  rDev +3.4%
vibe: 4 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | $$

WOW! What a place. Only been opened a few months but WOW! Atmosphere is very "bar like" with a lot of empty bottles lining the upper walls and tin tacker signs hanging around. Top quality beers and selection all around. I had 2 different Cigar City brews but the selection ran from DFH Pumpkin to Old Rasputin to Victory Old Horizontal to Blue Point to Allagash to Cigar City to Anchor and on and on.

We called ahead to be sure they were open for a Sunday. When we got there some employees and friends were loading beer to go camping but nobody to actually serve us. Said it would be 10 or 15 minutes and we would need to wait. Well then they said come on in and got us a beer and made us feel very welcome until the bartender got there. The bar keep himself was very knowledgeable and personable.

Prices were about right for the high quality beers they had 6 to 7 bucks a pint but that's to be expected. They even had BUD for my non craft brother Bill.

Did not see a menu or try any food. Next time I am in town I will be back!

11-08-2010 23:12:04 | More by lackenhauser

jwilson

Florida

4.9/5  rDev +3.8%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 4 | $$

Nothing but great things to say about willards tap house. The staff is great and always knowledgeable about the beers. The selection is is awesome, 40 taps offering something for everyone including a rotating rootbeer which my wife loves. The atmosphere is very laid back and the regulars are always welcoming .A small snack menu, the smoked fish spread is delish and served with gourmet hot sauce ,plus there is a great restaurant a few doors down and they will deliver right to the bar . If your a fan of great beer and cool atmosphere then willards is not to be mIssed whenever in the area .

07-15-2010 13:26:37 | More by jwilson

regspeir

Pennsylvania

4.44/5  rDev -5.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | $$

I feel like we are very spoiled in SE PA - such great distribtion of stuff from all over, but especially great bars. Florida is NOT a place I expect to find anything that rivaled here but I was in for a surprise when my sister took me to Willard's on a visit to Largo. This is such a comfortable and friendly place. There was a sample or so if I wasn't sure, but the owners and staff knew their stuff. Staff this friendly, knowledgeable and giving of their time, attract what matters 2nd most to me - a great mix of people. But the MOST important factor is the beer and they had that covered too - near 40 taps that had enough variety to make any BA happy. My only regret was that they had no real kitchen or hot food but I am betting that changes. Next trip to Florida you better beleive I will be back. Hopefully this place is successful - these people deserve it.

06-26-2010 00:13:28 | More by regspeir

bob727

Florida

4.84/5  rDev +2.5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | $$

Willard's is a great new addition to the Tampa Bay Brew scene! 40 taps of awesome craft beer. The local breweries are always represented and a wide selection of IPA's and a few select imports too. The place is great, not at all pretentious and the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly! The owners will even stop what they're doing to have a chat with you about beer or food or hockey... the rotation of taps is quick and they get a lot of limited and hard to find kegs.

A must stop for anyone doing the Tampa Beer Crawl.

05-06-2010 17:18:15 | More by bob727

AndyTheGray

Florida

5/5  rDev +5.9%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | $$

Hands down, Willard's is the best beer bar in town. The first time I walked in I was blown away by the selection. Before Willard's you would be lucky to find a bar in the area with one IPA on draft. What's a hop head to do? Well it isn't a problem anymore; Willard's usually has at least six or seven beers on tap that would appease even the most discriminating hop fanatic. Upon my first visit I scanned the beer list and was shocked to see Weyerbacher Double Simcoe, Stone IPA, Cigar City Jai Alai, Dogfish Head 60 min, and more. Within the next few weeks they got Hopslam, 90 min, Hops Infusion, Sierra Nevada Bigfoot; the list goes on and on (all on draft mind you). If hops aren't your thing, never fear; they have a wide variety of stouts, porters, wheats, Belgians, lagers, brown ales, etc... literally something for everybody. The kegs get changed out all the time so no stale beer, and each visit there's usually a few new brews. The staff is always friendly and helpful, the clientele are generally fun, interesting people, and the prices are the best in town for this caliber of beer. So if you like good beer come out to Willard's. 40 draft beers with no crap on tap make this the best choice for beer in the area.

03-07-2010 20:50:46 | More by AndyTheGray

cyrusthepup

Florida

5/5  rDev +5.9%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | $$

My wife and I visited Willard's a couple of weeks ago after a friend recommended that we try it out. Willards is located in the Ardosy Plaza about a half mile south of Ulmerton on Starkey Rd. Went on a Saturday night and there was quite a diverse crowd of people there. Everyone was talking BEER (how appropriate)!

The quality was exceptional. All of the beers are served in the appropriate glassware and temperature.

The service was nothing less than exceptional. All of the staff is very knowledgeable about what they have to offer and they are also very attentive to the customers needs.

The selection of beers is the best in the area. There are forty taps and they also support the local breweries (Dunedin and Cigar City) by having some of their beers in the rotation. They carry everything from imperial IPA's/stouts to ciders. Finding a quality beer at Willard's is certainly not an issue.

They don't have food just some bar snacks. You can order food from local establishments and bring it in if you like.

Finally a quality place to get a quality pint in central Pinellas. I highly recommend Willard's and will be visiting there frequently.

02-23-2010 19:49:24 | More by cyrusthepup

marksto

Florida

4.44/5  rDev -5.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | $

Willard's opened a few weeks ago, the latest in a series of beer-dedicated bars to pop up in the Bay area. You gotta love that.

Was able to stop in for a couple pints yesterday after a freind came to town and was staying nearby. A quaint space with large bar and some tables in a small strip center off of Ulmerton Rd. A big chalkboard lines the back bar with the all the names and style descriptors of thier 40 offerings on tap . A nice range of beers from imports, Belgians, and a big lineup of US craft offerings.

Although a previous review mentioned they had one tap with Bud Light, I didn't see it. If it's still there they must have it in (appropriately) very small print...

The bartender mentioned they have a plan to offer bottles but they are not in yet. For now it's just drafts. Staff was enthusiastic and knowledgable. Foodwise they only have some bar snacks, so if you're hungry eat before you come.

Overall, another solid addition to the ever-expanding beer bar scene in Tampa Bay and mid-Pinellas.

01-31-2010 17:37:37 | More by marksto

tblfan04

Florida

5/5  rDev +5.9%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | $$

I was driving home and to my surprise I saw the open sign on so I stopped in on a Friday night with a good crowd of beer guys. the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and the selection was fantastic with 40 taps with a coming soon list. Prices are very reasonable and the atmosphere was great,They have one big screen up and again to my surprise they were playing a hockey game, finally a good bar that will play the hockey game. I will be back for sure and highly recommend this place to everyone.

01-23-2010 22:21:47 | More by tblfan04

gatorssuperman

Florida

4.94/5  rDev +4.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | $$

Finally, a great friendly craft beer bar in central Pinellas .It has been a long time coming but Willard's Tap House is open. I had the chance to go this weekend and had a great time . They have a great selection of taps (40 different beers) and a very helpful staff that matched my friends and I to certain beers. Prices are unbeatable about a dollar less then others. The atmosphere is simple but nice. This place is a must try for any craft beer fan. I will definetly be a regular at Willard's. A+

01-20-2010 00:29:16 | More by gatorssuperman

TheFightfan1

Pennsylvania

4.55/5  rDev -3.6%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | $$

My wife and I are on vacation and this is the opening weekend for this place. I must say this place surprised me when I went in. A few people on a Friday night. Not very crowded. A small bar indeed but is comfy. Amazing tap selection and to my surprise not loaded with macro's. Chimay,Two hearted also local breweries from Cigar city to Dunedin. Out of there 40 taps one macro of Bud Light.

The service is amazing the bartender's walk over to your table and ask what you need when they aren't busy. Some of the best service I have ever received at a bar. They actually take the extra effort to pour into the proper glassware and serve at the proper temperature. Always a plus.

The only downside is that they don't serve food. You have to walk down the strip to the pizza place.

A very nice place for BA's to gather and the staff was very helpful and friendly.If you are in the area and you want some good beer stop in.

01-16-2010 16:42:56 | More by TheFightfan1