DRINKS UP: Tapville in Naperville, IL
New restaurant! New review!
I enjoyed my time here last weekend for quick bites and drinks before actually going out with friends. I will definitely be back here for a brunch day and Taco Tuesday.
Last year the owners of Red Arrow Tap in Naperville, Illinois rebranded and recreated this restaurant into Tapville.
A restaurant and bar that allows you to self serve with 48 taps that include beer, wine and cocktails.
Food and cocktail flights can be self ordered as well.
Think of this place like an icecream shop where you can pour as much or as little as you want.
If you like to taste test this may be your new favorite spot to mingle and get wasted! Plus Naperville downtown area is lit so when you’re done, just walk around, hangout, and have fun.
When we walked in, we showed our ID and gave our debit card to open up a tab. Once you open your tab they’ll give you your debit card back along with a “TAB CARD”. With this card you can insert it into any of the pours you want to try and you’ll be charged based on the amount you pour.
Grab your glass or glasses off the shelf and get to pouring!
No waitresses are needed to take your order in this bar either.
Instead there is a slot at your table to place your card in and purchase off the menu.
Once you order your food or other drinks like flights they’ll be brought to you before you know it.
When you walk out, make sure to insert your card in one of the gratuity baskets.
This closes out your tab and keeps others from getting your card and swiping it too.
Whatever marketing team came up with this idea is awesome. As a customer you have to keep tabs of your spending and because people come here and get drunk, they’ll order endlessly off the menu. Not only that, but they cut out having to have waiters/waitresses which means more money in their pockets. I can see other restaurants adapting to this idea real soon. Think you may go here?? Let me know if you do, I’d love to know your experience. Come back or message me/DM your thoughts on IG.