Prohibition Taproom revisited

Yesterday I took a late lunch with Dan as we headed over to Prohibition Taproom. We work in an void in the city; it's nearly impossible to find a place with good beer and food that is A)Close and B)Open before 4pm. Fortunately, this spot started serving lunch in the recent months. Check out my last visit here.

The lunch menu is tiny, but sufficient. It includes a soup, grilled cheese and quiche of the day; two salads, burgers, and pulled pork. It also offers a few appetizers, including their famous and delicious deep fried green beans. I almost forgot how good they are, and they're honestly almost reason enough to visit.

I didn't love the burger my first time around, but I had a more pleasant experience this time. The special was still on the board from last night, and I asked them if they would make it, even though it wasn't on the lunch menu. They gladly did, and it arrived after a short wait. It was a well prepared medium rare burger topped with jack cheese, bacon, and jalapenos. There was a lot of heat to this burger. It was meaty and juicy, but not overdone on either account, and served on a nice focaccia role. It came with a pickle and a side of fries, definitely enough food to fill me up and only $10.

I still like the atmosphere here a lot, especially when it's not overcrowded. They have two HD TVs, and could be a nice place to watch some sports. The service is good, and it was nearly empty while we ate lunch, which is why you should check it out. (In addition to the reasons above).

For beer, this bar keeps a good list rotating somewhat regularly. They offer pints and half pints (nice if you want to try a few different things) and will soon fill growlers. I had the Corinado Hoppy Daze, which was the brewery's excellent take on a Belgian IPA. Dead Reckoning, Arcadia Jaw-Jacker, Sierra Nevada Belgian Trippel, Cask Conditioned Hop Devil, Steamworks Colorado Kolsch, Dock Street Hop Garden and two more rounded out the list. Prohibition also has an impressive bottle list.

Bottom Line: This place is good. It won't blwo your socks off, but it's an espeically good option for weekday lunches for me. Check the beer list before you go and find a time when they have a few interesting brews on. And don't forget, Green Beans!

Essentials:

501 N 13th St (13th and Spring Garden)

(215) 238-1818

Avg Lunch Ent: 8-10

Cash only: No

Reservations: No