Tavern On Main

Beer Stop 131
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I came to Tavern on Main right around noon with the wife and mother unit. I was craving some Head Hunter IPA and haven’t had some since graduating from Pitt. Speaking of which, H2P! Tavern on main makes it super easy to check the tap list via various apps, so a very plus there!
Anyway, we walked inside, and it smelled AWFUL. I don’t know what it was, but this was an immediate turnoff. Even though the beer selection was good, we really couldn’t stand the smell.
As far as beer, check their website for the current list. Tavern on Main had an awesome selection. Personally, I drank the Head Hunter IPA and Breakfast Stout. I could have had more, but I didn’t want to feel like an alcoholic. After all, it was noon!
Turn off — Tavern on Main says they have a bottle selection of over 100. YEA RIGHT! They don’t even have a bottle list and the bottle selection fits in 2 little «mini fridges».
This is a good, central watering hole. But the smell, plus lack of good bottles, make this place a strong 3 star. 4 Star if they fix the smell and actually offer 100+ bottles.

Tori is an amazing bartender makes you feel right at home! Very clean and cozy. Highly recommend this bar when you either live here or come for a visit. Make sure you stop by!

Was in town for the day and found this little gem. The bartender, Torie, was super nice. Was looking for liquor, but their selections of craft beers was very impressive.

Chill place with many craft beers. Dog friendly too which is amazing! Have met many dog owners, dogs and dog lovers here! Great place to grab a drink after Saturday’s farmer’s market. Bartender, Becky, is excellent too!

Stopped by here to see about the great variety of craft beers. There was quite a list of beers ! But unfortunately based on horrendous bar service, this place fails MISERABLY. I sat down and literally waited 10 minutes for a young bar maid with a backward baseball cap and blonde hair to drag herself away away from her conversation to serve us. It was like she was doing us a gigantic favor in a bar with about 8 people in it total. Then she served up a warm can of soda to the person accompanying me not even offering any ice. Total was $ 8.75 for both one beer and one can of soda… happy hour prices? I think not.
Lots of other options in downtown Sarasota. My advice is to go elsewhere where your business is valued based on decent service being provided and actual reasonable prices being charged.

I’ve always had a good experience here. They have a great beer selection and knowledgable staff. I happened to be passing by during their grand opening and we had so much fun! I’ve also been there during some promotions and loved the friendly people (and free swag!) I’ll definitely be back.

i love this place. its completlety awsome. the only thing that kills it for me. its the brash blunt grudge bartender with the bullnose piercing. shes not only tells her customers she has no knowledge of beer… which makes her very unsuitable for a craft beer bar… she also insults her clients and the people she works with. I am a regular to say… if i show up on her days … i say for one… and i am always disappointed when she is there. because she is such a bitch that insults and harrasses not only her clients but also her coworkers. i would like to see her fired. i dont think she suits the tavern on man. and is clearly an asshole. and most importantlly has no knowelge of beer. and openly offends customers…

Excellent service. Our bartender really knew his stuff! Great beer selection and cool ambiance.

Great little bar in downtown Sarasota with a great, large selection of beers. Pretty basic. Seemed only locals, which is my favorite kind of place when I travel.

Service was absolutely awful. I waited for about 5 minutes and both bartenders made eye contact and it got so bad that the patrons on either side of me started signaling the bartenders. I asked for a «local IPA that’s not Cigar City» and the bartender gave me something from Ohio. Tap list is pretty solid, especially for the area, so I will give it two stars.

One of the top beer bars in Sarasota! 56+ taps of pure gold! Bottle selection is on point as well. Darts, pool table, and the best working AC of any local craft beer bar hands down. The odds of finding something I don’t have a thirst for is nil…

Great bar for beer. Wide selection of craft beer and some wine. Cozy atmosphere (smaller) and super helpful staff!

This place was awesome… Friendly locals and great beer selection and even let me charge up my phone… Great stop on my Sarasota pub crawl!!!

«The» place in Sarasota for craft beer. Truly amazing. Let the bartender help you choose a beer. I like to try beers I’ve never tasted before and I am always thrilled. They have regular beers too.

Awesome place for craft beer! Very casual. James, our bartender, was quite knowledgeable. It’s great place to hang.

I am giving this place 5 stars for one reason. I can bring my dog with me to the bar for a beer. I love that they are dog friendly. At night when I take him for a walk we can stop in and have a refreshment before wandering back home. That makes this place a winner in my book!

James H was awesome!!! He helped us find the beers we wanted from what we said we like.

Love Cory the Friday night bartender and his amazing music mixes!!! What a relaxed place! Refreshing for main Street! Tons of Beers to choose from and knowledgeable staff! Cheers

Great selection of brews at a good price. It’s a cool, clean, dark place inside once you get past the rough looking smokers who are usually camped outside the non-​smoking establishment. Knowledgeable bartender and they clean their lines once a week! Definitely a fan.

Good place to hang out and drink some beers, play darts or pool, and get away from … Sarasota. It’s dark like the name suggests. It’s laid back, unpretentious and chill. It’s non-​smoking and no douchey guys here. There’s a nice selection of beers on tap that changes frequently. DJ spins on weekends. Beer and wine tastings on occasion. No more Trivia on Tuesdays but there’s Karaōke on Thursdays. Place is clean including the bathroom! (women’s at least)