The Taproom restaurant in downtown San Marcos will celebrate 30 years of business this month. Its owners are inviting the community to The Taproom’s 30th Anniversary Party on Dec. 28 to commemorate the milestone.

What’s happening

David Dishman opened The Taproom on December 31, 1994, and has offered burgers, beer and a community space to local residents, visitors and Texas State University students and alumni since then. Current owners Samantha Strahan and Sara Chavez purchased the establishment in 2021.

The party from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Dec. 28 will feature a full day of activities including:
  • A sweepstakes drawing to win free burgers for one year
  • Guest bartending from Dishman and Kenneth Fitzgerald, The Taproom’s first “regular” who installed the bar’s draft lines on New Year's Eve in 1994
  • Hourly brewery and distillery features with tastings and glass giveaways from Starbase Brewing, Saint Arnold’s Brewing, Meanwhile Brewing, Altstadt Brewing Company, New Belgium, Shiner, Garrison Brothers Whiskey and more
  • Complimentary 30th-anniversary Taproom pint glasses for the first 100 guests who are 21 or older (limit one glass per customer)
  • 90's photo booth
  • 90's R&B and hip hop DJ set with Chief and the Doomsday Device from 4-7 p.m.
  • 21+ Wingo Wango Bingo Bango starting at 8 p.m. hosted by Drew Sebesta and Cati Jo Kincaid with prizes from local breweries and Happy Clouds Smoke Shop
  • Popup flash tattoos
  • Throwback retro menu items
  • Birthday cake
What else?

Following bingo, guests can head over to The Porch, The Taproom’s sister bar, for the “Dirty Thirty After Party” featuring live music from Our Last Daze, Lil’ Boodang, Junkbunny, Brisbane, Company L and Red Direct.


Dirty Thirty After Party

This event is for ages 18 and up.
  • Dec. 28, 6 p.m. (doors); 7 p.m. (music)
  • Free (ages 21+); $5 (ages 18+)
  • 129 E. Hopkins St., Ste. 110, San Marcos
  • Facebook: The Porch
For more information on The Taproom's 30th anniversary celebrations, visit its website or Facebook page.