2 Aerospace Engineers open a Trippy Beer Hall in Belltown
The perfect Seattle group hangout: Handcrafted Self Pour Beer Wall. Glow in the Dark Swing Room. Pinball , movies, Board Games, Dessert Pizzas and more.
Tucked away in Belltown, Just the Tap is a cozy, all-ages, and pet-friendly beer bar serving up unique pizza by the slice alongside a self-pour tap wall featuring 24 local brews. But behind this one-of-a-kind spot is a story of innovation and adaptability.
The founders’ story -
Owners Aaron and Travis first met in 2016 while working at an aerospace company, dreaming of leaving corporate life to build high-tech escape rooms.
After a year of research and travel, the pandemic forced them to pivot—but their passion for tech and problem-solving remained. Instead of escape rooms, they engineered their own self-pour tap system.
What makes this small-business special
Four Uniquely Themed Rooms
Glow in the dark swing room (1 & 3) Pinball Room (2) Movie Room (4) Glow in the dark activity room (5)
The Self-Pour Tap Wall with 24 different local taps.
At the counter, you can grab a key fob and make your way to their beautifully constructed wooden tap wall. You can then hang the key fob on any beer you’d like, refill as often as you’d like, and even mix and match different flavors together (our tip: mix the Vanilla Bean Cider from Locust Cider and the Cinnabear Cinnamon Cider from Slightly Furry).
Tasty pizzas - savory and sweet!
With fun combinations like Salmon Pesto, Pork Carnitas, and their newest, Rosemary Potato Chip, to classics like Hawaiian and Pepperoni, there is a pizza for all adventure types. They even have their Sweetzzas menu for those craving a sweet treat, with Churro and Almond Joy always delivering sweet satisfaction.
Ever-changing events
The immersive space not only makes it a great spot to hang out, but also a great spot to participate in any one of their weekly events like trivia, game nights, movie nights, karaoke, pinball and beer pong tournaments, silent discos, and more. With a heavy community focused approach, Aaron and Travis are not only open to new ideas and feedback, but love when patrons share new ways to celebrate and utilize their amazing space!
Plan Your visit
Make sure to follow Just the Tap on socials to see what fun events they’re cooking up next.
Just the Tap Website, Instagram, Directions.
