BarleyPop Tap & Shop — Restaurant in Madison

Yes, great selection of beers. Atmosphere is clean and sparse, but also a bit sterile. Other than the sign with beers available, not much to look at or listen too music-wise, so bring a friend or four, or cards or something to do while you enjoy the good drinks, or if alone bring your phone to read about their beer because no information is found in the bar. Staff not too helpful in explaining different classes of the specialty beers such as coffee, sours, fruits (vs. a standard pils, stout, or a wheat which many already know) and can remain somewhat reserved and removed with customers until their glass is empty and need another pour. My three different nights there, a group of regulars receive the attention and smiles, but no hello, no welcome, no questions "are you familiar with our system?" came my way. I had to ask to find out beer can be purchased to take home, or what x or y beer is like and why (although I was given a taste of any random beer I asked about). Explanation, promotion and friendliness could double their sales. Perhaps just growing pains at...

The concept of a tap room is great and well executed, as are their beer selections and themed beer events. I've always had great interactions with the owners and most bartenders. Unfortunately, after many happy visits my experience here has been ruined by a rude bartender making me feel unwelcome and giving preferential treatment to what seemed to be his friends having a private birthday party, as I tried to place an order amid the chaos after waiting my turn in line. This happened to be on a day of a special sour beer event that my husband and I were very much looking forward to - a curious time to reserve most of the space for a private party. Very...

Great little bar with a lot of fun beer choices. The tap selections change regularly, so you will never get bored. They also have a full wall and cooler of other beer that you can buy/take out of the store. Bartenders have all been super friendly. They do not serve food here, but they do allow you to bring food into the bar to eat. I believe there is also a food truck that parks out front on the weekends, but I have not personally seen it.. Another plus with them not serving food is that they are completely dog friendly, and welcome dogs into the bar. The only downside is that the bar is very small, and all the seating tends to...