Main Tap Tavern

518 East Main St, El Cajon, CA, 92020, United States
619 749 6333
Latitude: 32.79497, Longitude: -116.95645

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  • Monday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wifi Available
Cask Beer
Indoor Smoking
Available Parking
Beer Pricing: $$
Public Transit
Proper Glassware
Outdoor Seating
Family Friendly

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JD_63 (1)
Thursday 26th of September 2013 01:30:29 PM
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The Main Tap Tavern is East County's hidden gem. Before trying this place on a late night whim with my cousin, I used to drive down to north park or similar area to find a good beer bar. Located on El Cajon Boulevard in El Cajon, there are trolley and bus stops close by. Looking at the front of the bar, it appears to be tiny and a bit like a small dive. However, if you are out in this area, give it a try.

There is minimal street parking in the front of the bar, but if you can find your way to the pack by the side street to the east, Roanoke Road, or driveway to El Cajon Boulevard on the east side of the building, there is ample parking. Once parked, you can enter from the rear of the building by following the wooden fence which funnels you into the back patio with two tvs, a fire pit, and misters depending on what is needed.

Upon entering the bar, you find a nice sized indoor area with a very nice curved granite bar surface that is well lit. They have 20-30 rotating tap beers, one rotating cask that generally taps on Wednesdays at 3pm, and a healthy bottle list to round out the selection. Bar tenders are very nice and personable. They have one pool table for $1 a round, a Foosball table, digital jukebox, and two more tvs which show mostly sports at either end of the bar.

They also have a VIP program that you can get on with only an email address. This comes with a card that you leave at the bar. Once you complete a card, which consists of 50 different beers on tap, cask, or in bottles you get your name on the wall, a t-shirt, and receive discounts off certain beers. While drinking your way through the 50 beers, you are rewarded after ever 10 beers; with $1 off your next pint, free appetizer, $1 off your next pint, a free tavern burger, and finally a shirt after completion.

Overall, I love this place and has been my go to spot for just over a year now. You can almost always find a seat, if not at the bar, outside is usually very nice. Typically there is no cover charge unless there is an event going on such as a UFC fight, which packs the bar.

Give this place a try. You will be coming back.
Selection: 5 | Atmosphere: 5 | Service: 5 | Food: 4.5
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