Jax on Tap on its way to being a new go-to spot in the valley
Chris Roberts, the owner of the Jacksonville General Store, stands behind the bar of Jax on Tap, a new taproom that is attached to the store. Roberts said he wanted to keep the automotive vibe of the former garage. Lauren Harkawik
JACKSONVILLE - People around the valley, and particularly those in Jacksonville, have a new regular spot to drink, dine, and spend time at: Jax on Tap, the new taproom at the Jacksonville General Store.
The taproom is connected to the general store, located in a former garage at what used to be Briggs Automotive. Chris Roberts, owner of the Jacksonville General Store, said in an interview this week that a bar and restaurant wasn’t part of his original vision for the store.
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