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BottleTaps, a bar and restaurant in Pleasanton for nearly a decade, announced on social media last week that it will be closing its doors for good this Saturday.
The local taproom — located at 3020 Bernal Ave. Suite 160 — shared its upcoming closure in a Nov. 26 Facebook post, which was flooded with dozens of comments from longtime patrons who were saddened to hear the unexpected news.
“After eight years of being part of the wonderful Pleasanton and craft beer communities, we are sad to state that BottleTaps will be closing permanently after Saturday, Dec. 6,” the business stated in its post.
The owners of BottleTaps did not follow up when contacted by the Pleasanton Weekly, and the social media announcement did not include a reason why the business decided to shutter.
According to a business spotlight article posted on the city of Pleasanton’s website, BottleTaps owners Eric and Michele Wall started the business out of a love for craft beer and community.
“We wanted to create a space that welcomes everyone, whether you’re coming in for a quick bite or a long evening with friends,” Michele Wall is quoted saying in the business spotlight article. “The support we’ve received from our customers, especially during tough times like the pandemic, has been incredible.”
The husband-and-wife team are both Pleasanton residents and grew up in the Tri-Valley, according to their business website.
Prior to opening the taproom, Michele Wall had worked in the local restaurant and hospitality industry for over 35 years — a greater part of that time was spent in management. Eric Wall was an avid homebrewer who learned the craft from his grandfather, according to the BottleTaps website.
“BottleTaps evolved from Eric’s desire to create a place that combined all of the features of his favorite pubs, bars and restaurants, while eliminating the things that got in the way of having a great experience,” the website says.
Ahead of the last call, the establishment is now urging people to visit BottleTaps one final time before they close up shop Saturday night.
“We invite you to come and enjoy your favorite BottleTaps food, beers and staff between now and then,” the Nov. 26 Facebook post states. “We truly appreciate all of the encouragement and support you have given us over the years and all of the friends we have made along the way.”
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