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Kool Keg
207 S East St, Arlington, TX 76010, United States
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Sa
Review №1

I love this place! Every time I visit Texas I go back, they have a delicious selection of beers and theyre always changing their menu. Their staff are very knowledgeable, they also sell flights and growlers and will refill your growlers, and they also have a nice selection of bottled beers as well. I should also mention that they dont serve food but you can order from J. Gilligans Bar & Grill next door and theyll deliver your order to Kool Keg and you can eat it there. The overall establishment and bathrooms are also super clean and they have a TV to watch sports. Highly recommend!!

Ju
Review №2

Best place to get your growler filled. No doubt about it. I’m a forever customer now.

Da
Review №3

The initial conversation and arrangements on what I wanted and expected for my event was great. The man that helped me was very informative and said he could get me everything I wanted. I didn’t want to have to worry about a thing and he assured me that he had it covered. The day before the event I called to confirm everything, I was told they ran out of beer cups, I was getting cases of coke cans (not what I requested) and they gave me such a hard time about the delivery “widow”. I tried to stay calm and ran to sams to get cup for all the drinks I had requested. I mean I could have bought the sodas at sams had I known that’s what they were going to give me. I called back to give them the venue managers number and assure them that someone would be there when they showed up, the minute he answered the phone I hear in the back round “yea it’s her again” followed with laughter. I was Mortified, they were so rude I was in tears. Not the stressed I needed the day before a big event! I will not be using them again and definitely would not recommend them.

Fr
Review №4

Lovely place for craft beers especially local and extraordinary. They have flights which let one try a number for an enhanced beer experience. Of course, they fill growlers and they also carry a large assortment of bottled beers. With a friendly staff, there’s not much more to ask. I’d drop them 1/4 star for lack of food, even finger food. I go there to fill my growler or to try their wonderful selection of drafts. But they also have a ginormous selection of bottles chilled or on the shelf.

Ki
Review №5

Its a nice and clean place, has a real hipster vibe to it, chill music, its cheap beer but doesnt taste like it. A nice place to hang out and chill with your friends. The Ales are pretty good, don’t like the dark beers much. They also have this really good Irish cream beer, I’m kicking myself for not asking for the name of it

Do
Review №6

Great place, friendly bartenders and wide selection of beers.

Ch
Review №7

Nice small local beer stop. Good taps and bottles. Bring your own food.

Mi
Review №8

Fill up your growler or just your glass. Good selections of beers on tap and even a few bottles to drink here or take home with you. Definitely worth stopping in!

Ma
Review №9

Great beer selection and a friendly environment.

Ad
Review №10

Had to refill a CO2 tank for my kegerator . They were closed already but guy on phone said he would wait if I could make it in 20 min. Awesome place .

Ka
Review №11

The beer selection is impressive, with something for everyone. Our beertender (sorry I had to do it 😂) was super welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable from the moment we walked in. Were not from here, but well definitely be coming back on our next visit.

Ma
Review №12

Bartenders here know their beers. Neat and quaint set up. Tasty recommendations. Good vibe

St
Review №13

This place is the best for regular and craft beers. Manager is very friendly and helpful. It is my go to place for kegs and CO2.

Ro
Review №14

Best service out there. Great local bar for a vast array of beers. Want to rent frozen margarita machines, I can think of no other place. Great name

Ju
Review №15

Great Place to Meet Up With Friends! The place has the music at a reasonable level, and the bartenders are knowledgeable about their selection. The place itself is cozy and inviting.

Ro
Review №16

Been going here for years! Only place Ill buy my kegs.

Th
Review №17

Best customer service I have had in a long time. Maybe ever. Highly recommend you check this place out

Da
Review №18

Fast friendly service and a variety of different beers on tap

Ja
Review №19

Amazing cozy beautful bar with a knowledgeable staff that knows how to treat you. They dont serve food but you can bring your own.

Ju
Review №20

This place is everything beer! Fill you CO2 bottle, buy a new one, grab a 1/6 /half barrel keg, fill your growler, or just go to the tap room and enjoy one of the many beers on tap. If you love beer this is your place!!

Me
Review №21

Love to come here and get a beer flight. Usually a ton of choices, but last time we came they didnt have that many light beers. Also like the small environment and music selection.

Jo
Review №22

This is a phenomenal place to grab a beer, fill a growler, or meet the most interesting people in the world. Every time I come here, Im amazed and flabbergasted by 1. the impressive choice and quality of craft beers purveyed here, 2. the interesting and eclectic clientele drawn here, each with a unique and fascinating story to tell, and 3. the amazing and accommodating staff, whose stories are even more interesting than those of the people drawn here. David and Christian are very knowledgeable, sincere, genuine bartenders with a great beer familiarity being only one of their many facets. Come here, you wont regret it.

Al
Review №23

The bartender tonight was super racist to us. My sister and I came in because the hours say they are open until 12 am. We walked in at 11:15 pm. There were plenty of people sitting in there drinking but he turned us away claiming they closed early due to it being slow. All the people in there were white( no surprise). Definitely not returning. We used to be regulars. Sticking to On Tap now. If you want to patron bars that discriminate go here.

CD
Review №24

Went to Kool Keg to get some help with a home draft beer setup. I was immediately helped by the staff, who went above and beyond to help me solve my CO2 regulator issue. While I was there, I bought some drinks to take home. Overall, my second trip here, and both times I got top notch service and the folks here know their business. I will be back and do more shopping as soon as I can. Perfect example of a great community small business.

Ru
Review №25

These guys are legit, professional and personable. I will always come to them for my beer keg needs. PERIOD.

sh
Review №26

This place has a very kool vibe. It is pretty cool to try different types of beers from local brewers.

A
Review №27

This place is AMAZING for multiple reasons.First, the bartenders and managers seriously care about everyone who walks through the door. They really do treat everyone like family.Second, the atmosphere is great. They keep the music low so that you can actually converse with whomever youre in conversation with. Everything about this bar radiates formality without pretentiousness from the unique bar chairs to the brick walls.Third, the affordability of the products. They offer several sizes so that you can try a little or a lot without getting full.Finally, the selection! Taps rotate so much that youll never have the same beer twice (unless you want to)!If you love craft beer or if youve never tried it, I HIGHLY recommend that you give Kool Keg a try.This place offers an alternative to most bars. To quote one of the managers:Were a bar for grown ups.

Sy
Review №28

Amazing selection of beer and an even more amazing staff! The bartender Christian is extremely knowledgeable and can point you in the right direction if youre unsure of the kind of beer you want. A must try whether youre a seasoned craft beer drinker or a first timer.

Mi
Review №29

Parking MAY be a challenge, but the Kool Keg is otherwise worth any inconvenience. Great selection of beers. Service is casual. Comfortable area for drinkers with tables etc. Fridays and Saturdays may be crowded but Thursday was not. Id return if I were local.

Ke
Review №30

Asked for a sample of a particular beer to try which is fairly normal and they went ahead and filled up a 4 ounce.... ok.... didnt ask for the drink but was given it anyways. My tab then showed that this 4 oz beer was 8 dollars. Me and my friends are regulars and normally they are 2 to 3 dollars... I asked the bartender and they were extremely rude about it. I would like to be contacted about this experience.

Ma
Review №31

Sadly, was excited for this place. Only had around 6 types of 1/6 barrels on hand. Had my CO2 filled, but got home to find that they had not filled it. Called to get refunded, and the employee argued stating he filled it. Not hard to tell there was no gas when you open the bottle. So, $174.00 bucks for a 1/6 barrel. No thanks.

Ro
Review №32

This is one of my favorite places to relax and have a nice cold beer, with a nice selection of craft beers, that are rotated on tap to select. Im always finding something new to enjoy. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and can offer you something that youre sure to enjoy.

Sa
Review №33

Coolest chill place ever. John is a gentleman. Good beers abound every time.

Ro
Review №34

This place was the fourth i tried to fill my Co2 tank for my personal keg at home. They took that monkey off my back with promptness and smiles. I was also able to leave with a glass to enjoy muy keg at home. Thank you. The perfect place to enjoy draft beer.

Ch
Review №35

Absolutely the best place to drink. Bartenders are all awesome. Always a great crowd and you cant get a better price anywhere else on beer. My all time favorite place to hangout and drink

Pe
Review №36

OUTSTANDING... First Class experience!!! Top notch service & A NEVER FAIL beer 🍺 selection. Introduced my Brutha.n.Law (in town from rural OH) ---> truly an experience hes certain to remember for a GOOD long time to come; especially, the invitation to make his signature Uncle Eds Famous Red (velvet) cake for their upcoming anniversary celebration... What a visit to remember👍💯

JR
Review №37

One step into Kool Kegs and I was immediately put at ease. A very classic old wood style that doesnt come off as trying too hard. Great selection with knowledgeable and friendly peeps. Without question the fill station deserves to be registered as a historical landmark as it is one of a kind. Any micro brewery enthusiast wont be able to go in without cracking a smile of joy.

Br
Review №38

Not a bad spot for craft beer at all! The selection is great! Staff is very knowledgeable.

Ti
Review №39

Great atmosphere. Great beer. Great people.

Na
Review №40

Love this place! Great beer on tap, and I love the staff. Zach knows everything beer related, and Christian is great at helping you find something youll like, if youre not familiar with craft beer. Definitely one of my go to places.

Et
Review №41

Absolutely my favorite bar in Arlington. Super laid back and chill atmosphere. Its almost never packed. Reasonably priced craft beer.

An
Review №42

I dont like beer but I love this place. Even if youre milk toast cocktail drinker like me, youll find a beer to love here.Great selection and awesome staff who are happy to help.This place is a must.

J
Review №43

Great selection of craft brews, friendly service,cool rock music playing (when I been there). They got nice comfy bar stools and tables. Best part is buying growlers to take your new favorite beer home!

Th
Review №44

Excellent selection of craft beers. They get their hands on brews other dont and often do special events. Dog-friendly porch. You can bring your own food as they dont have a kitchen.

Br
Review №45

They have a great beer selection that rotates frequently, including many that are difficult to find on tap. Bartenders are friendly and very knowledgeable on what they are serving. Be sure to check out their website for the current selection and see real time keg fill levels.

Mi
Review №46

Kool keg is a great place to sit down relax and have a craft beer.Good employees with a nice quiet atmosphere. You can even sit outside and enjoy the sunset with your cold one

Jo
Review №47

This is a great little place to meet with friends and have a good quality drink. The bartender was super nice and very helpful in assisting me with deciding on a craft brew to try anew, he was very good too! What he suggested was exactly what I was wanting, White Mastodon Lager agreed perfectly with my particular taste preferences for beers! The whole atmosphere was one of mellow, laid-back, friendly energy, I will definitely be going back, the beers are a little on the pricey side, but during happy hour their discounts are substantial and the beer and service IS MOST DEFINITELY WORTH EVERY CENT! Thank you guys for a great afternoon outing, you helped me make the most of my time visiting with an old friend, I promise you have a new regular patron in me and I plan to be back for more!

an
Review №48

If youre looking to try a new beer or looking for a relaxing place to hang out with good people, Kool Keg is the tap room to be at. The staff are the best in the business and the 30 taps are always changing to something new. If you really like something, theyll fill any growler you have or you can take home a crowler (32oz can) for drinks at home.

Li
Review №49

Kool Keg is the bar you go to to see your friends and have a great chat. The beer selection is amazing and once you get to know the staff they pick out great beers for you to try. I love this place and the people that you meet there.

Ch
Review №50

Selection, atmosphere, and staff are all great. I understand when a place this good is so small and its a shame that it could not grow without losing what makes it work. This is the small town of tap rooms, everyone is super friendly and always welcomes you in for a drink.

Na
Review №51

I love this place! Small space, has a great atmosphere, and super friendly staff that are easy to talk with. My favorite part is the menu, because there are different sizes you can choose for any beer you want. Ive not been anywhere yet that allows you to do that.

Ta
Review №52

Great variety of beers. Good service. Loved #17

Ni
Review №53

Tried to buy a keg and old guy didn’t seem to like being bothered. Taproom seemed cool but didn’t go in. I usually use parkit market in Dallas for kegs and wanted to try a closer option to the house but I just left. I don’t mind driving extra 30 minutes for better customer service.

Ja
Review №54

Best selection! Great service.

Ma
Review №55

Excellent and ever changing menu with a helpful and well versed staff. The atmosphere is like a friendly neighborhood hangout. The only real downside? No food....

j
Review №56

Wonderful atmosphere. A great place to relax with a pint and enjoy conversation with friends. If you are more in the mood for to-go options you can fill a growler, purchase a keg, or even rent a margarita machine!

AK
Review №57

Very cool hidden gem for this area. Cozy and lots and lots of diverse choices.

Da
Review №58

Beer was good but the guy who said he was the G.M was pretty rude to us.

m
Review №59

Lots of craft beers, if you look on the app youll know what you get before you get there. I think the apple cider they get in is really good. Nice place for conversation.

Mi
Review №60

Legit spot for all your craft beers! Selection is top notch and so is the customer service

Je
Review №61

These guys really know craft beer. Tgey carry a few bottles, not many, but they are high end bottles. They consistently rotate their taps so theres always something new to try. The are also a Growler Fill place and have a phenomenal system for filling growlers to ensure your beer stays fresh longer. They also get in rare beers on occasion. If you live close to Arlington you need to check them out! Cheers!

Mi
Review №62

Ok... some great microbrews. I got help with the keg.. and didnt ask. Would have as I have 3 disks in my neck jacked up. Tipped the lad a 20... just for being cool. And I was pushing close too... was stuck in Friday traffic and had a party the next day. He was was waiting for me... and didnt make a peep! So j bought him his 1st round after close. Prices spot on and I bought a Deep Ellum Dallas Blonde.. wow.. was a hit!!

Ja
Review №63

I have been buying all of my kegs of beer from Kool Keg for over 34 years and have had good service during that time until recently.I agree with someone else’s comment that the guy behind the counter couldn’t care less about the customers that are buying kegs. I have been filling my CO2 bottle for kegs all those years at Kool Keg at no charge as a service because I bought my Kegs there. I went in today to get my CO2 bottle filled and the guy behind the counter acted like I was bothering him and he charged me $25.97 to fill my CO2 bottle. This added to the increasing prices on kegs makes the keg service at Kool Keg very expensive. I think Kool Keg just lost a long time customer. I’m sure the guy behind the counter again couldn’t care less!!!I agree with other good comments about the craft beer side of Kool Keg!

Au
Review №64

Ill start out with the one thing I liked: ambianceThis place is nice and cozy with an impressive tap wall.Whats not so impressive:-The prices are way too high. $18 for a flight of 4 4 oz pours...Ive never heard of such a thing.-The beer selection: There werent any beers there that really appealed to me and I love trying new things. Most of the beers offered were odd or experimental like a beer steeped in hemp seeds or a beer made to taste like ramen cup of noodles. Wont be heading back.Edit: I do need to throw in some credit for great, friendly service!

Em
Review №65

Great staff and great beer selection. The other night a bartender named Christian recommended an IPA than cleared my acnea, cured my sleep apnea, raised my credit score by 200 points, and caused me to grow the manliest beard most people have seen. Highly recommend this place, the best for a cold beer and good company.

An
Review №66

Awesome service. Employee that helped us did everything he could to satisfy our needs. A++

Ke
Review №67

Pleasant pub atmosphere! Always friendly and knowledgable staff.

Jo
Review №68

Fun place. Nice decor. Beers are a bit steep. Like to be able to drink there for less than $20.

Da
Review №69

Love the selection. Changes often, which is a good thing. Tap takeovers. When Gilligans isnt busy, theyll deliver. Great place to hang out with friends.

M
Review №70

This place specializes purveying a rich assortment of handcrafted microbrews. The atmosphere is quiet, friendly and relaxing. I will definitely return.

Er
Review №71

Id assume that a bar tender should know how to read an out of state ID. Disappointed because I really enjoyed kool keg until I was treated so rudely. Maybe he hasnt been bar tending long but he needs to be able to at least scan the ID, I dont know of any bar that cant scan to confirm. Took my business elsewhere tonight and had a blast.

An
Review №72

Really cool place to get a fine brewed beer. They do have about 30 beers on tap. This place also sells growlers.

Je
Review №73

My favorite place! Very nice and clean. Great staff and a continuously changing selection of craft beer.

St
Review №74

Great selection of beers. No food.

Ka
Review №75

Great place for a beer, just on this visit the bathroom cleaner odors overpowered the enjoyment of drinking fine beers

Aa
Review №76

Great place with a great staff. The new growler bar is awesome. They have excellent beers available to fill your growlers.

Br
Review №77

Super clean and high-tech growler fill station. Excellent tap list. Knowledge staff. Selection of only top quality beers, meads and cider bottles. Loved the nitro coffee. It had me going all day!

Ad
Review №78

Jeff and Oliver are the greatest. I ran across this hidden gem keg shopping one day. Large selection and reasonable prices.

Br
Review №79

Christian was a great bartender! Beer selection was awesome, couldnt ask for more.

Ju
Review №80

The nerdiest beer selection Ive ever seen. Some amazing stuff there but unfortunately they dont give you tasters. Youve got to buy a small 4oz glass.

Ra
Review №81

Great selection of beer always have different beers to choose from

Jo
Review №82

A great little growler bar that always has interesting beers on tap as well as bottles. They also tend to have a wide range of prices which seems to help them draw on both the craft beer loving college students and the grown up craft beer enthusiasts.

Za
Review №83

Small, quiet place for a brew. Decent prices. Best growler fill system in town!

Je
Review №84

Always Bombay beers on tap and always good bartenders and good conversation amidst the place.

Ki
Review №85

Cool place with knowledgeable staff and trivia night on Wednesdays!

M.
Review №86

Usually a good selection of beers on tap with a few TVs on usually to sports.

Au
Review №87

David the bartender was so lovely, makes it feel like a real pub!

Je
Review №88

Great place to try a variety of beers and talk with others. Bar tenders are great and full of knowledge about the different beers.

Pa
Review №89

One of my very favorite spots to enjoy a craft beer...courteous and knowledgeable servers. Class act!

Ky
Review №90

Kool Keg is a sister bar to Hooligans which is just around the corner and down a walking alley. Kool Keg is the craft beer and growler bar you always wanted but didnt know was there. Its a small, wonderfully appointed, classy bar that just feels right every time you walk in. The management very obviously cares about not just beer, but the entire beer experience and have made sure that the staff is up to snuff.The Digital Pour menu on the all (alongside the Digital Pour app) gives you an easy snapshot of whats on tap. And the state-of-the-art draught and counter-fill wall is a sparkling joy to behold. The staff always uses appropriate glassware for the style (Spiegelau for the greater part) that has been immaculately cleaned and rinsed before the pour which means you will almost always get the proper amount of head on your beer.In addition to that, Kool Keg is also a package store, which means theyve got an entire wall of beer available for purchase to go. In an area that is soon to be rife with places to drink, Kool Keg is an absolute pearl.

Sc
Review №91

Great place to go try lots of different beers.

Jo
Review №92

If you enjoy a fully bodied beer this is the place, nice ambience, last time I went they didnt had a beer menu instead they have a flat screen in the room with all its inventory prices and how much is left on the keg.

Da
Review №93

Good guys working there. Good selection of beer some you wont see everywhere

Tr
Review №94

Great place to relax and have a great beer with friends and meet new people. They have a great selection of beer.

Hu
Review №95

The bartenders are very knowledgeable about craft beer 🍺. Kool Keg has the absolute best growler fill stations in the metroplex, the system they use sanitizes your growler, then pushes all oxygen out of the bottle prior to adding beer. This gives you a growler fill that will last several weeks and stay fresh.

Mo
Review №96

Matt on Wednesdays is great! Cozy environment, no college kids, good selection.

Je
Review №97

Fantastic rolling beer selection and the digital menu tells you how much is left. The staff is awesome and the growler fills are an artistic performance.

Ma
Review №98

Jeff is the most helpful guy you can find - hes friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, and even helped me troubleshoot my kegerator tank setup. I havent purchased a keg here yet, but they seem to have a good selection on hand, and Ill bet they can find and order pretty much anything to suit. They also offer a decent selection of craft brews in four/six-pack bottles and cans. I was most excited about the fact that they offer CO2 tank refills for my home kegerator. My next keg purchase will be from Kool Keg.

Ro
Review №99

Get your kegs here!! Margarita machines available to rent as well. Great experience

Lo
Review №100

Best margarita dispenser Ive ever rented.

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  • Address:207 S East St, Arlington, TX 76010, United States
  • Site:http://www.kool-keg.net/
  • Phone:+1 817-461-6949
Categories
  • Party equipment rental service
  • Beer garden
  • Beer hall
  • Beer store
  • Caterer
  • Convenience store
  • Bar
  • Wedding service
  • Welding gas supplier
Working hours
  • Monday:1–5pm
  • Tuesday:1–5pm
  • Wednesday:1–5pm
  • Thursday:1–5pm
  • Friday:12–5pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Health and safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
Dining options
  • Outside food allowed:Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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