Paws On Tap
Paws On Tap is now open and ready to create a unique experience in Whitestown for both adults and dogs.
Offering a dog-friendly taproom and beer garden, Paws On Tap is a welcoming place for dogs and humans to socialize and have fun.
“I noticed that one thing about Indiana is the lack of dog-friendly places. Two things that I enjoy are beer and dogs, and I found that there was really nothing around for people and their dogs,” says Chad Johnson, founder of Paws On Tap.
Paws On Tap was established to be a place in the community that encourages guests to bring their dogs, where the focus is on creating a shared experience for people and their four-legged companions while also incorporating a unique drinking aspect through self-pour drafts that allow customers to sample and pour their own portions.
After 30 years in the software industry, where technology has always been an important aspect of his career, Johnson is now using innovative technology by offering self-pour stations to create a one-of-a-kind experience, allowing guests to enjoy high-quality drinks without the pressure of ordering full pints while spending time with their doggy best friend.
“The self-pour aspect was kind of a unique technology interest of mine. I like the aspect of being able to try different craft beers and beverages ounce by ounce and not have to buy an entire glass. That was intriguing,” Johnson says.
Paws On Tap’s 40 taps offer a variety of options, making sure there is something for everyone. Drafts include IPAs, American pale ales, Belgians, wheats, amber ales, lagers, stouts, porters, ciders, hard seltzers, wine and draft cocktails.
“We have a wide variety on tap. We’ll have unique craft beers, we’ll have Three Floyds, we have a rosé — it’s a very wide variety of beverages, ciders and seltzers that will be on tap, and then we’ll evolve the taps,” Johnson says.
The food menu was designed by a former executive chef and features baked macaroni and cheese, stone-baked crispy flatbread pizzas, appetizers, gourmet Nathan’s Famous all-beef hot dogs and more.
To get started at the self-pour taps, customers simply scan a QR code with their phone. There, they will also find information about each tap, including ABV, style and price per ounce, giving customers confidence in knowing more about what’s on draft and allowing them to try as much or as little as they want without the commitment of a full-glass pour.
“We will have a QR code on the table linked to our point-of-sale system. Scan the QR code and you’re able to order food since the entire menu is online,” Johnson says. “You’ll also be given a QR code that is read by the reader at each tap, and from there you’re able to pour whatever you want, as little or as much all the way up to 24 ounces.”
Paws On Tap takes the safety of adults and dogs very seriously and has implemented protocols to ensure a positive environment for everybody and every dog. This includes requiring dogs to be cleaned up after, supervised and leashed at all times, current on all vaccinations and for everyone to be respectful of personal space and boundaries. Dogs must be friendly and well-behaved and cannot bark excessively, beg or show aggression.
“Safety is the number one priority. That is why we’re 21 and over. We want to minimize the risk, and we require all dogs to be on a leash. We want to ensure that you and your dog are safe and secure,” Johnson says.
Animal comfort is also very important, and Paws On Tap offers dogs amenities like blankets that are washed and sanitized after every use, fresh water stations, indoor and outdoor dog-friendly seating with areas for dogs who need space and a special dog menu featuring freeze-dried chicken bites, beef liver morsels, salmon skin crisps, sweet potato chews, pup cups, mini cheese cubes and banana bites.
“We offer blankets because some dogs who are older may not want to lay on the nice cold concrete floor, so we’ve made sure they’re comfortable,” Johnson says. “We also have a menu for dogs that you order at the same time you would order from a kids menu. The dog menu will mostly feature single-ingredient and freeze-dried treats, and it will continually change as we add different treats and items as they become available. You can’t treat yourself without treating your dog.”
Paws On Tap is excited to bring the community together by offering entertainment like live acoustic music, trivia nights, different dog-themed events, singles and mingles events, local pet rescue adoption events, beer releases, holiday gatherings and more. The outdoor space features a lively beer garden with picnic tables, lounge chairs, shuffleboard and bocce ball for guests to enjoy.
Paws On Tap is located at 6827 Phipps Lane in Whitestown.
To learn more about Paws On Tap, including hours, what’s currently on tap, the food and dog menu, events and more, visit pawsontap.com or follow Paws On Tap on social media for more information. Paws On Tap is also active on Untappd, the free mobile app that tells users about the beers on tap.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to have some dog-gone fun at Paws On Tap.
