If you judge a tap room by its selection, Montana Tap House sets the bar high with 50-plus craft beers on tap at any given time. Located just off the main downtown strip on Wisconsin Avenue, this is a neighborhood institution for craft beer lovers who want variety, a relaxed atmosphere, and none of the pretense.

The food menu keeps it simple and satisfying — the kind of small plates and snacks designed to complement a well-chosen pint rather than compete with it. The outdoor deck seats 30 and is a prime warm-weather spot, and the covered parking makes it an easy stop year-round. Straightforward, welcoming, and consistently good. Exactly what a great tap house should be.