Located just off the I5 Hwy 199 exit, the family-friendly Double Taps Tap Room is owned by Grants Pass resident, veteran and distiller, Kyle Akin. Open since December 2017, Double Taps is Southern Oregon’s outpost for cocktails and mini-tastings of Akin’s Crescendo Spirits, a line of organic “cello’s and premium organic vodka. There are also 24 taps of regional craft beers, local featured wines to go or stay, growlers to-go, hard ciders, and Crescendo Spirits for retail sale. Double Taps is committed to supporting the rapidly growing microdistillery industry in Southern Oregon so watch our Facebook page for tastings of craft spirits produced by other regional and local distillers. The bar menu served up by the adjoining Heroes American Cafe is new and traditional American food, including sharable small plates and flat bread pizzas. NY Strip and flat iron steaks, Chicken Parmesan, meat-centric Teriyaki Plates and Spaghetti complete the entree options. Grants Pass residents and visitors can rely on Double Taps Tap Room for a wide range of fun family entertainment, such as our very popular Trivia Night, dance lessons, and evening music performances by local artists. Minors welcome. Double Taps can be reserved for private events. Also inquire about our offsite catering for weddings, gatherings, meetings and more. Teri Hartnell- Nelson reviewed Double Taps : Tap Room and Craft Spirits — Facebook 5 star December 30, 2017 ·  “Very nice venue- wonderful selection of libations and if you want a bite to eat – the Heroes (which is right in the same building) makes delicious sandwiches. We went to their first open mike night and had a great time. Thank you for bringing this to Grants Pass!” Click here for information about Crescendo Spirits in Eugene. Related story: Crescendo Organic Spirits are Sunshine in a Bottle

Located just a block off Main Street in the heart of downtown Ashland, Gil’s Taphouse sets a high quality standard in service of local craft beers, locally-sourced organic pub food, and a relaxing laid back atmosphere that includes a sunny patio, and a fire pit for cool weather. Did we say fun!? Co-owners Christian Senf and Aura Streett, Wyoming transplants in 2011, took a historic neighborhood cottage and came up with an eclectic open redesign that is all comfort and fun. The new vaulted ceiling, reclaimed bar, and myrtlewood floor lend a spacious pub vibe. As a flagship beer destination in Southern Oregon, the beer, wine, cider, meade, and Kombucha selections stand out, with the majority of their 23 rotating taps drawing from local and regional craft producers. Gil’s is a dedicated growler fill station and bottle shop that serves as the perfect portable answer to game nights at home and camping trips. Beer from smaller breweries, that can sometimes be overlooked, get special attention at Gil’s. The couple is also owners of Ruby’s, located right next door, which the couple opened to rave reviews around town as a much-needed organic cafe with outdoor seating. Guests at the taphouse are welcome to order from either menu and port food and drink between the two places, wherever seating is found. Gil’s comfort pub food has an international flair that locals and the college crowd flock to. Gil’s Taphouse is a preferred hangout for friend and neighbor meet ups. It’s why travelers will like it, too. With a commitment to sustainability, ingredients for their menu are sourced from local organic farms, such as Blue Fox Farm and Pennington Farms in the Applegate Valley, and Antonio’s in Talent.   Nachos Fresh corn tortilla chips smothered in a made-from-scratch cheese sauce, heaped with savory black beans, Mexican crème, Guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded cabbage, and fresh jalapeño slices. Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwich Slow roasted chicken on a hoagie roll, bell peppers, onions, cheese and mayo. Cubano Pork, ham, mojo sauce, pickles, Dijon mustard and swiss cheese. Gyro House blend of lamb or falafel and beef, pita, hummus tzatziki, feta, cabbage, onion, tomato and kalamata olives. Wings House prepared chicken wings with your choice of three sauces: Hosin BBQ, Classic Buffalo or Thai Peanut. Rice Bowl (chicken optional) Black rice, veggies, house cheese blend, savory black beans, sour crème, cabbage, fresh jalapeños