About Us

Tap Root is Alaska’s epicenter for live music, local beer, art and food. Nestled right in the heart of Anchorages historical district of Spenard, Tap Root provides an artistic, hip, family friendly and uniquely Alaskan environment, catering to locals and tourists alike.

Tap Root has LIVE music 7 NIGHTS A WEEK! We host a miriad of musical genres on any given night throughout the week. Whether it be Jazz, Blues, Folk Music, or Indie-Pop, there’s a little something for everyone here at Tap Root. We don’t stop at the stage with our love for the arts… We are also proud supporters of local visual artist by taking part in Anchorage’s “First Friday’s” art scene. Tap Root features the works of local artists work on our walls every first Friday of every month. Paintings, photography or sculpture, we always promote our local artists.

Did someone say local? Tap Root has 22 tap lines committed to hand crafted, LOCAL artisan brews that are made right here in the state of Alaska. Along with our superior tap selection we offer locally produced meads, including two recently voted “Best Meaderies in the World”, Ring of Fire and Celestial Meads. Tap Root also has an unsurpassed whiskey selection within the state of Alaska, with 40 different bourbons alone, not to mention scotch, Canadian and Irish whiskeys.

Speaking of local, Tap Root also boasts a locally minded menu, featuring American comfort cuisine that will fill your belly without emptying your pocket book. Local ingredients include fresh Alaskan produce, and fresh wild Alaskan salmon and halibut.

Come to Tap Root and enjoy out door dinning on our brand new deck! Refresh yourself with a hearty meal and an expertly crafted artisan beer while basking under the midnight sun!

We are open from 4pm until 2am daily! There’s always something going on, so come and visit us here at the Tap Root, where ”we’re your ticket to refreshment & entertainment!