Chapel Tavern

The Happy Hour Lowdown

Chapel Tavern"s happy hour runs a generous Monday through Friday from 2-6 PM, and the star of the show is Beer Keno: 4 samples (5 oz each) for $8 or 6 samples for $10. It"s a tasting flight format that lets you work your way through their diverse beer selection without committing to full pints. With over 100 whiskeys behind the bar, this is also where you come when you"re ready to get serious about brown spirits.

Why You"re Actually Here

The cocktail program. Chapel Tavern"s bartenders are genuine craft cocktail artisans -- they"re making original drinks with house-made bitters, fresh ingredients, and the kind of attention to detail that makes each drink feel intentional. The whiskey collection is a journey through bourbon, rye, scotch, and everything in between, and the staff actually knows their stuff. Ask them about a flight and they"ll curate one based on your taste, not just pour the most expensive bottles.

The Vibe Check

Warm, inviting, and distinctly Midtown. Chapel Tavern has that speakeasy-adjacent feel -- dark wood, ambient lighting, cocktails served in proper glassware -- without the pretension. It"s the kind of bar where you feel comfortable staying for three hours and talking to the bartender about the nuances of different rye whiskeys. The Midtown location puts you in the heart of Reno"s best bar-hopping corridor.

Pro Tip

Do the 6-sample Beer Keno and ask the bartender to pick them for you. They"ll curate a flight that tells a story -- maybe light to dark, or all local, or a theme you"d never think of. Then chase it with a whiskey the bartender recommends. This is one of those rare bars where trusting the staff always pays off.