By Hannah Nusser
One building, two bars, endless beer and drink possibilities.
Located in the heart of downtown Bowling Green, City Tap and The Attic is a dynamic nightlife duo. In its second year on the BG bar scene, City Tap and The Attic offer completely different dining and drinking atmospheres. City Tap, located on the first floor, is a casual hangout for the 21 and older crowd. The Attic, upstairs, offers a more upbeat nightclub scene for the 18 and older crowd.
Offering two totally different nightlife experiences, owner Eric Pelham said City Tap and The Attic offer something for everyone, especially beer lovers.
“It hits a spot that other bars in town don’t,” Pelham said.
City Tap opened in September 2009. The ground level bar and grill offers a lunch menu of burgers, wraps and sandwiches. With 34 beers on tap, including domestic and craft beers, City Tap offered 110 different types of draft beer in its first year alone.
Bartender Ray Connor has worked at The Attic since it opened on June 26, 2009.
“If you want a good beer you’ll come to City Tap to get a drink and hang out with a group of people," Connor said. "People come to try a new beer and kind of have a more relaxed atmosphere.”
Pelham said although kegs stay fresh for up to three months, he keeps them no longer than one month to guarantee the freshest brew possible. Beer handles are always being switched out for what’s new and what’s in season.
“The most popular ones always stay so that way you can count on your favorite beer being here, but there’s always something new to try as well,” Pelham said.
On his nights off, Connor said, he takes advantage of the laid back vibe of City Tap.
“I think [City Tap] is one of the best environments to be in as far as being in the relaxed, classy atmosphere,” Connor said. “And I just think it’s cool how it has all those different [beer] taps lined up against the wall like that. There’s no other bar in BG like that.”
Because City Tap is a 21 and older establishment, many bar goers head upstairs to The Attic, a catchall for anyone looking to have fun, Pelham said.
“We’re not catering to just one crowd, we’re catering to everyone,” Pelham said of The Attic. “It’s more of a party bar than just a dance club.”
“There’s definitely a different crowd [at The Attic]… depending on what kind of people are out for the night,” Connor said. “It’s more of a club atmosphere,” Connor said.
The Attic offers an indoor bar with drink specials every day, as well as the popular outdoor patio bar that looks out onto Main Street.
“You get the best of both worlds. It’s a pretty cool club and hotspot,” Connor said.
The Attic is busiest on Saturdays, when the 18 and older crowd head to the upstairs bar for good music and a packed dance floor.
“There are a lot of people on the dance floor on a Saturday night,” Connor said. “There are a lot of people in the way when you’re walking … It’s hard as a bartender to get to each person to serve; there’s people waiting at all times.”
City Tap and The Attic is located on the corner of Wooster and Main Streets, 110 N. Main St. City Tap is open Monday to Wednesday at 3 p.m. for lunch until 2:30 a.m. and Thursday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. The Attic is open every day except Sunday from 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. To view the menu or to learn more visit www.citytapandtheattic.com.
One building, two bars, endless beer and drink possibilities.
Offering two totally different nightlife experiences, owner Eric Pelham said City Tap and The Attic offer something for everyone, especially beer lovers.
“It hits a spot that other bars in town don’t,” Pelham said.
City Tap opened in September 2009. The ground level bar and grill offers a lunch menu of burgers, wraps and sandwiches. With 34 beers on tap, including domestic and craft beers, City Tap offered 110 different types of draft beer in its first year alone.
Bartender Ray Connor has worked at The Attic since it opened on June 26, 2009.
Pelham said although kegs stay fresh for up to three months, he keeps them no longer than one month to guarantee the freshest brew possible. Beer handles are always being switched out for what’s new and what’s in season.
“The most popular ones always stay so that way you can count on your favorite beer being here, but there’s always something new to try as well,” Pelham said.
On his nights off, Connor said, he takes advantage of the laid back vibe of City Tap.
“I think [City Tap] is one of the best environments to be in as far as being in the relaxed, classy atmosphere,” Connor said. “And I just think it’s cool how it has all those different [beer] taps lined up against the wall like that. There’s no other bar in BG like that.”
“We’re not catering to just one crowd, we’re catering to everyone,” Pelham said of The Attic. “It’s more of a party bar than just a dance club.”
“There’s definitely a different crowd [at The Attic]… depending on what kind of people are out for the night,” Connor said. “It’s more of a club atmosphere,” Connor said.
The Attic offers an indoor bar with drink specials every day, as well as the popular outdoor patio bar that looks out onto Main Street.
“You get the best of both worlds. It’s a pretty cool club and hotspot,” Connor said.
The Attic is busiest on Saturdays, when the 18 and older crowd head to the upstairs bar for good music and a packed dance floor.
“There are a lot of people on the dance floor on a Saturday night,” Connor said. “There are a lot of people in the way when you’re walking … It’s hard as a bartender to get to each person to serve; there’s people waiting at all times.”
City Tap and The Attic is located on the corner of Wooster and Main Streets, 110 N. Main St. City Tap is open Monday to Wednesday at 3 p.m. for lunch until 2:30 a.m. and Thursday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. The Attic is open every day except Sunday from 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. To view the menu or to learn more visit www.citytapandtheattic.com.
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