Taps at the Guardhouse
300 Eisenhower Ave, Port Townsend, WA
Crema's Take
“This charming pub excels at creative cocktails and local charcuterie boards rather than coffee—expect excellent drinks, a genuinely welcoming staff, and a cozy atmosphere perfect for lingering with friends. The outdoor seating offers a lovely bonus of watching deer roam the lot while you enjoy live music at a volume that actually allows conversation. Fair warning: food presentation and execution can be inconsistent relative to the prices, so come for the drinks and convivial vibe rather than consistent culinary excellence.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
The service was nice and the beers were good but the food did NOT look like the photos shown here at all. All the food was very cheaply put together despite the high prices. I was disappointed in my $20 salad.
Taps at the Guard House is such a gem in Port Townsend. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, the food is delicious, and the drinks are spot on. Add in fun live music and it’s the perfect place to relax, catch up with friends, and enjoy a great night out. We left happy and…
Our first visit to this warm and charming pub! The staff was welcoming and friendly with a smile. Both food and drink were excellent. Music was just the right volume for catching up with friends. Well done and see you our next pass through town!
We had there special of the day, a charcuterie board with many local ingredients. Three of us had enough to fill us up with just the board. We sat outside and watched the deer wander through the lot and across to the field nearby. Service was attentive and water was kept…
We had a lovely time here last weekend. Lots of great cocktails to choose from and a small menu. We enjoyed the smoked salmon crostini, and the cesar salad with and generous portion of well-seasoned chicken. We’ll be back for sure.
Crema Reviews
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