Brewery Profile
Taps Brewhouse
On a Niagara Falls itinerary, this is a brewpub-style stop rather than a taproom built only around samples and bar snacks. Taps Brewhouse has been part of the city’s beer landscape since 2004, with house-brewed beers made in small batches and a kitchen program meant to sit alongside them. A visitor walking in should expect the beer and food to share the spotlight: appetizers, pub classics, poutines, sandwiches, wraps, and burgers are part of the stated menu direction, prepared through an in-house chef’s program. The brewing side is described in traditional terms, using filtered water, select hops, choice malted barley, and yeast as its core ingredients.
Travelers in the Niagara Falls region often look for places that can handle a full meal as well as a local drink, especially when a day’s plans include sightseeing, walking, or crossing between attractions. This brewery fits that kind of visit by offering house-made beer without requiring guests to build the stop around beer alone. The known brewing approach points to custom-crafted production rather than a list of nationally distributed brands, and the food menu gives non-beer-focused companions a clear reason to come along. Head brewer Phil’s background also gives some context to the beer program: he began as a homebrewer and later attended Niagara College’s Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management program in 2012.
For planning purposes, the most reliable expectation is a full-service brewpub with an extensive food menu and house-brewed beer. Specific beer names, current styles, seasonal releases, and tap counts are not listed in the available information, so the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours. Visitors interested in pairing beer with food can use the menu categories as a guide, from appetizers and poutine to burgers, sandwiches, and wraps. Details such as reservations, hours, outdoor seating, parking, family policies, or event schedules are not provided here, so those should be checked directly before making a special trip.
Taps Brewhouse maintains an extensive food program, featuring appetizers, pub classics, poutines, sandwiches, wraps, and burgers, designed to complement its house-brewed beers. Established in 2004, the brewery focuses on custom-crafted, small-batch production, utilizing only four core ingredients: filtered water, select hops, choice malted barley, and yeast. Head brewer Phil began his career as a homebrewer before formalizing his education in 2012 by attending the Niagara College Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management program. The brewery emphasizes traditional brewing methods while pairing its beverages with a full-service menu crafted by an in-house chef.
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4680 Queen St, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2L8, Canada, Niagara Falls, New York
Phone: (289) 477-1010
Website: http://tapsbeer.ca/
Hours: Sunday to Thursday – 11:30AM to 11PM | Friday and Saturday – 11:30AM to Midnight (Kitchen closes at 10:30PM Sun-Thu and 11:30PM Fri-Sat)
Popular Beers
A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Taps Brewhouse.
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FLYING COLOURS LAGER
Lager
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ELEGANT EFFECT ALE
Amber Ale
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ART ATTACK IPA
West Coast-style IPA
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BLACK MOON PORTER
Porter
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REVOLUTION 20 DRY HOPPER LAGER
Lager
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CHEAP SUNGLASSES SESSION IPA
Session IPA
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LOST FLIP FLOP DIPA
DIPA (Double IPA)
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BAR DOWN LAGER
Lager
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LOVE CHILD ESB
ESB (Extra Special Bitters)
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NARROW LAPEL MODERN FIT CONTEMPORARY IPA
Contemporary IPA
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BELLWOOD JELLY KING SOUR
Sour
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SUNDRESS BELGIAN WIT
Belgian Wit (Wheat)
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PUMPKIN 3.14 ALE
Ale
Beer Styles at Taps Brewhouse
Taps Brewhouse brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Lager, Amber Ale, West Coast-style IPA, Porter, Session IPA, DIPA (Double IPA), ESB (Extra Special Bitters), Contemporary IPA, Sour, Belgian Wit (Wheat), and Ale. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.
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Saturday Live Local Music
Oct 24, 2026
Enjoy live local music performances every Saturday evening.
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Niagara's Name That Tune Music Trivia with Host Lee Beaupre
Oct 24, 2026
Test your music knowledge at Niagara's Name That Tune trivia hosted by Lee Beaupre, starting at 7 PM.
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Monday All Day Beer Special: Art Attack IPA
Oct 26, 2026
Enjoy Taps Brewhouse's Art Attack IPA for only $6 all day on Mondays.
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The Laugh Lab from Bomb Comedy Tour
Oct 26, 2026
Join us for this hilarious comedy show from Bomb Comedy Tour every Monday.
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Taps, Apps & Laughs Comedy with Host Levi Mann
Oct 27, 2026
Join us for Taps, Apps & Laughs, a comedy show hosted by Levi Mann every Tuesday.
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Tuesday All Day Beer Special: Flying Colours Lager
Oct 27, 2026
Enjoy Taps Brewhouse's Flying Colours Lager for only $6 all day on Tuesdays.
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Wednesday All Day Beer Special: Elegant Effect Amber Ale
Oct 28, 2026
Enjoy Taps Brewhouse's Elegant Effect Amber Ale for only $6 all day on Wednesdays.
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Thursday All Day Beer Special: Black Moon Porter
Oct 29, 2026
Enjoy Taps Brewhouse's Black Moon Porter for only $6 all day on Thursdays.
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Friday All Day Beer Special: Belgian Wit
Oct 30, 2026
Enjoy Taps Brewhouse's Belgian Wit for only $6 all day on Fridays.
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Friday Live Local Music
Oct 30, 2026
Enjoy live local music performances every Friday evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Taps Brewhouse located?
- Taps Brewhouse is located at 4680 Queen St, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2L8, Canada, Niagara Falls, New York. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
- What are Taps Brewhouse's hours?
- Current hours are: Sunday to Thursday – 11:30AM to 11PM | Friday and Saturday – 11:30AM to Midnight (Kitchen closes at 10:30PM Sun-Thu and 11:30PM Fri-Sat). Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
- How can I learn more about Taps Brewhouse?
- Visit http://tapsbeer.ca/ for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.