by Jeff Shaw
As the holiday season is upon us, is there no better afternoon than a stroll through a charming downtown, gift shopping in an expansive general store, watching a buzzing model train display and grabbing a pint? Or maybe walk, run, pedal or skate along the Cape Cod Rail Trail and make a stop for hard seltzer? Or a game of corn hole?
Well, you can do all that and more, at Snow’s Cape Cod, and located in their greenhouse, Town Cove Tap House.
Snow’s Cape Cod, since 1877, hardly needs any praise or promotion. But new use of their greenhouse is worth covering. Last year, the father-and-son-duo James and Harrison Snow, celebrated their love of craft beer by opening a tap house in the store.
This “amazing addition to the destination spots on the Lower Cape for craft beer…”, as written by the Cape Cod Chronicle, features 20 beers on tap from local artisans to brewers all over the country, offering a rotating menu and tap-takeovers, providing exposure for budding craft beer entrepreneurs.
Town Cove Tap House offers their space for private events as well as community gathering, most recently for a speaking series and movie nights.
Just outside is the beer garden, featuring fire pits, Adirondack chairs and yard games. While a layer of frost will likely be found this time or year, check back in the warmer months.
I stumbled into the place [figure of speech!] while looking for a new fishing net for the kids. They were drawn to the model train display; I was drawn to the hops (just walking through as we were on the beach time clock). While observing the operation, a couple at the bar were chatting with the bartender on how they too, were shocked to find this gem hidden in plain sight. I chuckled at the similarity.
I ended up purchasing the fishing net, but will have to return to “have a cup of cheer.”
Let it Snow(‘s)!
November 21, 2025