SD TapRoom celebrates 16 years in PB with Pliny the Younger

SD TapRoom marked its 16th anniversary in Pacific Beach the weekend of Feb. 24-26. Twin brothers and co-owners Kevin and Kyle Conover celebrated their craft-brew bar and restaurant in style, tapping a keg of Pliny the Younger, a seasonal, award-winning Triple IPA from the Russian River Brewing Co. in Sonoma Valley, which created a line at the door both mornings.

“We’ve seen a lot of places come and go,” said Kevin Conover, noting he and his brother started home brewing.

The success of TapRoom at 1269 Garnet Ave. is no secret. “We focus on providing a good experience and customer service, and try to be involved in the community,” said Conover adding, “We’re a favorite among locals. We are a little unique in the sense we’re a locals hangout and a full-service restaurant. We have a good regular customer base, as well as getting a lot of beer enthusiasts from all over. What we’ve been doing has been working.”

Conover pointed out that TapRoom “procures a pretty extensive craft beer list every year. We have 50 taps and 100 beers from all over San Diego and the United States.”

At sdtaproom.com, it is pointed out that the brewpub offers a wide range of elevated food from pizza to burgers and tacos, all available for dine-in or delivery. “Our pizza delivery service is the best in PB and our large patio is great for large groups and is dog friendly,” states the website. “With a lot of TVs, TapRoom is the place to catch a game or hang out with some friends.”

“Above the L-shaped bar, televisions allow guests to watch the latest game,” adds the website. “Centered in the dining area, groups can eat or drink at tables.”

The TapRoom’s beer selection includes Red Trolley, Stone IPA, White Rascal, and more. For those interested in lunch or dinner, they offer salads, hand-tossed pizzas, subs, and more. And TapRoom offers a happy hour every night of the week.

The pub features several daily specials: trivia night, $3 off Kobe beef burgers and 15% off all specialty beers on Mondays; half-off pizza for online orders on Mondays and Wednesdays; half off all wine bottles on Wednesdays; happy hour 3-6 p.m. and $2 off all taps, apps, cocktails and wines Mondays-Fridays; 2 for $12 lunch specials for dine-in from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on specified items; and weekend brunch Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Noting the craft-brew industry in San Diego has changed a lot offering plenty of choices and lots of competition, Conover said, “That isn’t a bad thing. We just have access to a lot more good beer, which is a good thing.”

Taproom has a full-scale brewery in North Park at 2000 El Cajon Blvd. “We’re making our beer, come check out that place if you get a chance,” said Conover. “We encourage people to get out and try some craft beer. That’s what San Diego is known for.”