Brewery Profile

Tap on Main Brewing

In Downtown Somerset’s drinking scene, this spot has a specific place in local history: established in 2014 by the late Bill Hamilton, it is described as the city’s first official bar. A visitor walking in should expect a taproom format rather than a single-focus tasting counter, with indoor seating and a draft list built around 20 beers on tap. The known offering is broad rather than defined by one named flagship or style, so the best way to approach the beer side is to look over the current board and ask what is pouring that day. Cocktails are also a central part of the visit, not an afterthought, with a full menu that includes signature drinks.

Travelers moving through this part of Kentucky often look for places that connect a beer stop with the region’s wider drinking culture, especially bourbon, tequila cocktails, and relaxed downtown gathering spaces. Tap on Main Brewing fits that pattern by pairing craft beer service with drinks such as bourbon-based Old Fashioned variations and tequila-infused creations. That makes it useful for mixed groups: one person can focus on draft beer while another orders a cocktail without leaving the same bar. The setting also works for visitors who want an easygoing stop before or after other downtown plans, rather than a production-focused brewery tour or a beer-only tasting room.

For planning, the known amenities include indoor seating and a beer garden with outdoor games and a fire pit, giving visitors options depending on weather and group size. Tap on Main operates seven days a week, and it runs themed daily specials that focus on drinks such as margaritas, wine, bourbons, and Bloody Marys. Because the specific beers and cocktail features can change, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours and specials. No food program, tour schedule, production details, or award history should be assumed unless confirmed directly with the business.

Tap on Main Brewing in Somerset, Kentucky offers a diverse selection of craft beers alongside a full cocktail menu featuring unique signature drinks. Established in 2014 by the late Bill Hamilton, it is Downtown Somerset’s first official bar. The brewery supports 20 beers on tap supplemented by specialty cocktails such as their bourbon-based Old Fashioned variations and tequila-infused creations. Facilities include a beer garden with outdoor games and fire pit, as well as indoor seating. Tap on Main operates seven days a week and hosts themed daily specials focusing on margaritas, wine, bourbons, and Bloody Marys.

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601A N Main St, Somerset, KY 42501, USA, Somerset, Kentucky, 42501

Phone: (606) 451-1525

Website: http://taponmainbrewing.com/?mibextid=ncKXMA

Hours: ["Monday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","Thursday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM","Saturday: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM","Sunday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM"]