Westside Tap & Cork — Restaurant in Redding

This place has the best beer north of Sacramento (and occasionally, even better based on the concentration of freshness and quality from northern California's best craft brewers.) Zach takes his beer seriously, and his selection is never slouch. Adding to the vibe is also the area's best sourced wines (highlighting Sonoma County and lesser-known-but-sommelier-and-Michelin-star-approved varietals) and a hearty selection of imports (e.g., a brut a mere 5km outside of Champagne; sure, it's technically "not," but you do the math) and a smorgasbord of interesting and delicious snacks (that I've never felt overpriced, despite some reviewer's take.) A final note worth making is Zach also curates the best non-alcoholic beers; I may be in a minority that thinks this is important, but Zach sees the importance of catering to a crowd that doesn't always need or appreciate the deleterious effects of alcohol, but still enjoys the crowd and flavor.

The short take away is this: this iteration of Westside Tap and Cork (some older, negative reviews reference a prior owner or a misguided focus on wine over beer - trust me it's balanced) is a true gem. It is exactly what this rugged gem of a town in Upstate California needs. Don't miss out...

This place is amazing! The wine flight was super fun and chocolate pairings made the wine all the better. The secret is to just let the chocolate melt on your tongue and let the wine wash over it. Wow! I also had the charcuterie board that was huge, and delicious! I ordered the everything on their food menu to share with my dear friend. We had a lovely evening. The new owner and staff are really friendly and very knowledgeable. I joined the wine club even though I don’t live here in town. They will ship me all my favorites. My holiday gift list is covered with a box of bubbles. Thank you for a lovely informative evening. Whenever I am back in Redding you can find me...

Westside Tappan Cork is one of Redding, California’s most beautiful locations. In the up-and-coming, newly redeveloped downtown area, a young bartender named Seth and a local patron, Andy—who clearly has a lot of love for the owner, Zach Shea—helped guide me to the perfect IPA. I highly recommend this establishment. Bring your dog, your cat, your iguana—everyone’s welcome here. It’s a relaxed and inviting atmosphere, where the vibe is best enjoyed by those who come to share good energy and...