River Rock Taproom

"This bar has a unique system where you preload a fob with a specific amount of money that allows you to pour yourself beer from the 20+ different taps (2 beers per tap) for 4, 12 and 16 oz amounts (small, medium, and large). The pint glass they give is the standard 16 oz. They should add text that indicates the fluid oz for each selection of size, but that's a small recommendation. Noise level requires you to speak up, but not require you to yell over the noise. Quiet talkers would have a hard time being heard. There were multiple open tables after dinner rush. Mostly full for dinner, but 4 of us were able to find a 6 person table easily on a Tuesday night. The system saves on staff costs, so the business model is good. I wouldn't mind if other businesses follow on the trend, but requires upfront costs like RFID tech and taps on electronic valves (I assume) They also make cocktails, but don't have all types of liquor. Friend said it was good. Didn't try the food, but menu was interesting. Would come back to try it. Service is excellent. Highly recommended."

"Attending the beer education class here was an enriching experience. The instructor was not only passionate about the subject but also had a deep understanding of the history and nuances of different beer styles. It was both informative and engaging. Considering the wealth of knowledge shared during the class, the overall value was fantastic. It's an ideal spot for those eager to delve deeper into the world of beer and expand their appreciation for the craft."

"First time visit great vibe good food great service lots of TVs for sports would definitely come again"

"I've experienced this concept before so I know it can be quite cool. However, we felt like the pours were fairly inconsistent depending on the drink you chose. Getting a half-glass pour for a large doesn't seem to translate to the price being paid. Additionally, some of the staff were not very educated about the system or the beers. I poured a stout that came out as water. When I notified our waiter of the issue he just replied, "you'll still have to pay for it" - which is rediculous. Eventually I found a manager who removed the pour and comped me the drink. I was also a bit disappointed they did not have more NA options either on tap or behind the counter."

"Pour your own beer--we had our fob not work properly so i wonder if it overcharged us. The calamari was very small. The pizzas looked amazing. It was nice to sit outside. My babe loved the tri tip burger than I did. He liked bbq more than I did. It came with a small side of fries. Would return for pizza, working fob and sitting outside. There are pots of other restaurants near by."