Tap Room expansion tests friendship
St. John Brewers owners Kevin and Cheech are expanding the Tap Room, and emotions are running high. (Kidding, but these hams love a good photo op.)
The expansion includes a more beer on tap, more outside space, a new brew space, and a kitchen…and that means FOOD.
The Mongoose Junction bar is taking over space next door, formerly occupied by Portico, which has moved downstairs, and the new space will include more outdoor seating with a deck that runs over the courtyard above Deli Grotto.
“We’re most excited about expanding our draft system, but that’s because we’re beer guys,” says co-owner Cheech Vyas. “We’re going from 8 draft lines to 16, the largest draft line in the Caribbean, and it will include our own beers and more guest beers too.”
But man can’t live on beer alone. He’s gotta eat too. The new food menu will include a half dozen or so items that will compliment the beer.
“The idea is to have things like beer pretzels with dipping sauces, personal pizzas, cheeses and hummus, things like that,” he says.
Renovations will be done in a month or so, island time and all.
St. John Brewers has also added a live Webcam from its secret office, above Cruz Bay. It updates every five seconds. Check it out, here.
November 12th, 2009 06:37
Congrats guys! Fabulous news for all.
November 12th, 2009 07:59
The St.John Snowplow Drivers must be very excited that this expansion gets the Tap Room closer to their Turnaround!
November 12th, 2009 08:01
Oh joy! Another webcam to drool over! Great view guys! Wonder where this secret office is?
November 12th, 2009 08:02
great news all around!
November 12th, 2009 08:44
Their website also connects to a great Reggae station. I am soooo ready, 16 days!!!
November 12th, 2009 10:04
And their root and ginger beer ain’t bad either, for those who prefer non-alcohol beverages. Look forward to seeing the changes on our next trip.
November 12th, 2009 10:17
EXCELLENT!!
November 12th, 2009 10:42
Great news guys! thank you for the web cam,is so rewarding to be able to see SJT from New Jersey. After this post they ask us to type what you see,hahaha is that before a few beers or after? lol
November 12th, 2009 10:43
16 beers on tap, and food too? I know where we’ll be spending some time next trip!
November 12th, 2009 13:46
Great news! Will c ya’s next may! Sounds Great !
November 12th, 2009 13:47
oops Thanks for the CAM! Love it
November 12th, 2009 17:21
That new webcam rocks. We still haven’t checked out the Tap Room but definitely will this spring.