"There are things to like about Brick House Tavern Tap, and a few other things that detract from the overall experience. The space is generally very nice, with an open floorplan, and brick wall along the back of the house. There are booths, high top large tables, sofas, and a bar each offering a different comfort level. I was there as a solitary traveler, and chose to sit at the bar. This may have been a poor choice, as the design leaves a lot to be desired. Although square with barstools along each side, lines of sight are obstructed on each side by the beer tap hardware that extends down from the ceiling and spreads out it large apparatus just above eye level so it is impossible to see the HDTVs behind the bar. Also, after a pour (I had a Summer Shandy), the individual tap continues to drip onto the metal splash guard above the drain, spraying droplets of beer in all directions especially toward me, the customer. While it didn't make me wet, it did reach the wooden bar top, making it damp and causing damage to the finish. There must be a better, cleaner, more sanitary way to deal with drippy taps. The bar ladies were clearly selected for their fit in jeans, more than their tending skills. While I am not complaining about the view, the dropped and broken glasses, cut fingers, and spillage was not the most fun to observe. And, it happened twice during my hour there. The Brick House Cheeseburger seemed a safe bet. It looked good on arrival. Yet, the medium grill requested was much closer to well done. The fries were fine. It was an average burger, at best. The overall sense of this joint is that management does not run a tight ship, and should spend more time training staff to be sure the customer is the center of attention, rather than the interaction between the workers. The menu is pricy for this level of roadhouse experience, and the quality of the menu and service should reflect that. Otherwise, what you get is a dive bar trying to pass itself off as elite."
