Description by Andrew Killion
Main Tap was, and then wasn’t, and now is again. It’s good to see this—the reboot of East County’s second craft beer bar, back in action. El Cajon wasn’t ready for the premium imbibery going down on Main St., but that shouldn’t keep the locals from coming in for their full-bar treatment and solid pub grub. It also probably has the nicest, most inviting interior of any place along Main St., equipped with lifting doors that open to the patio, and shiny, like-new billiards tables. On top of that, there’s live music (an obscenely awesome amount of rockabilly) and regular casks on. And if you’re called for jury duty in El Cajon, Main Tap is adjacent to the East County courthouse. If you see Bob the bartender, he’s a great man and one you can also visit at the Alpine tasting room and brewpub. If you order from the bottle list, give him a taste … he’s worth it.