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History of Clayton's Tap
 
Clayton's Tap has been family-owned and operated for over 50+ years.  In 1973, W. Clayton Darlington purchased Farmers Paradise from Hank Briscoe. The tavern was truly a "Farmer's Paradise".  Shortly after Hank Briscoe passed away, it was renamed Clayton's Tap. 

In 2004, ownership transferred within the family, and the tavern was closed for a short time and completely remodeled.  A back room with an adjacent beer garden was built to host live entertainment and private parties,

and the original Brunswick bar which won the World's Fair in 1933 was refurbished and is still in use today.

 

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What Clayton’s Tap Is Best Known For 
 

🍔 Classic Bar Food & Breakfast

Clayton’s Tap is widely known for solid, no‑frills comfort food served all day, including breakfast. Reviews consistently mention:

  • Burgers (especially the All‑American Burger, bacon cheeseburgers, and mushroom & Swiss)

  • Tater tots and fries

  • Breakfast staples like eggs, bacon, biscuits & gravy. Customers regularly praise the food as good value and reliable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. 
     

🍺 Local Bar Atmosphere with Strong Drinks

It’s best known locally as a true hometown tap:

  • Full bar with beer, cocktails, and generous pours

  • Friendly, familiar bartenders

  • A laid‑back, welcoming vibe.
     

🎶 Live Music & Sports Watching

Clayton’s Tap is one of Morris’s go‑to spots for:

  • Live music, including cover bands and solo acts

  • Major sporting events (March Madness, NFL, etc.) are shown throughout the bar

  • A busy social scene on weekends. 
     

🎱 Historic Local Bar & Pool Hall

It’s also known for its long local history:

  • Open since 1973

  • One of Morris’s original bars and pool halls

  • Features a refurbished historic Brunswick bar originally showcased at the 1933 World’s Fair. 
     

👥 Community Hangout

More than anything, Clayton’s Tap is best known as a community gathering spot:

  • Longtime locals, families, and regulars

  • Fundraisers, benefits, and local events

  • Morning breakfast crowd + late‑night bar crowd. 

    So pull up a barstool and enjoy our live entertainment, food, and spirits. . . You are only a stranger once! 

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