This story is sponsored by A-Town Tap.
Walking into A-Town Tap, a customer may first notice the friendly faces of the staff, the plethora of liquor for unique drinks displayed behind the bar or the aroma of the delicious and eccentric food wafting its way through the restaurant.
Located on 47 E Main St, A-Town Tap has provided the Ashland community with a place for family and friends to gather for delectable cuisine and beverages that are sure to please the taste buds for the last two years.
General Manager of A-Town Tap, Molly Darlak enjoys working for a business who brings incompatible qualities to the table. As former manager of the Downtown Perk, she has found a love in working at small businesses and supporting local.
“I think for [A-Town Tap] it is being creative and doing some different things no one else really has around here when it comes to drinks and food,” she said.
To pair with food and drinks, the local bistro has live music from aspiring musicians every Friday and Saturday evening as well as karaoke every other Thursday night.
“The live music every weekend has been a crowd pleaser and brings more customers in,” server at A-Town Tap, Taylor Clay said.
Themed nights are also in the works where dress, food and music will revolve around the theme of the evening.
Customers will start to see changes to the menu seasonally, starting with new fall options. A-Town Tap is currently serving a curry rice bowl, Bavarian pretzel and beer cheese dip, an apple cider margarita and a marshmallow white Russian, to name a few noteworthy mentions.
“The craft beers, seasonal cocktails and meals are one of the many things that makes A-Town stand out from other small businesses in the area,” Clay said.
Starting November 5, A-Town Tap will open for breakfast on Saturday mornings from 9 to noon. The menu will include bloody marys, mimosas, sandwiches, pancakes and more.
“I think we have been missing the mark on breakfast since we have opened, I am excited to start this,” Darlak said.
With the holiday season right around the corner, the small business will offer specials such as a $25 for $20 or $50 for $40 deal on gift cards and discounts on their new merchandise.
A-Town Tap and their staff are proud to be a part of Ashland’s growing community and have plans to expand with it. Darlak is hopeful kitchen renovations will start within the next couple of months as well as expansion of the bar down the road.
One undeniable feature of the bistro is the amicable atmosphere customers walk into created by the employees. Clay has enjoyed creating relationships with his regulars and coworkers during his year of being employed with the business.
“I decided to work at A-Town because it seemed like a fun and vibrant environment. My time at the business has been enjoyable and I have met a lot of friends along the way,” he said.
For Darlak, the past two years at A-Town Tap have allowed her to work in an industry she has always loved.
“I have always taken pride in the gifts the great Lord has given me and I love the people and the atmosphere. I love being a part of a small town community,” she said.
A-Town Tap is open Tuesday 11 to 9, Wednesday and Thursday 11-10, and Friday and Saturday 11-12. For more information, visit their website.
