we visit here a couple of times every year while in town visiting family at the neighboring community. so while I may not be a regular I have been here about 4 times or so. enough to provide my insight.
I have a different expectation for what a "taproom" is due to living in Portland, Oregon but this is what I wood expect for a place in it's location. They have very mainstay beers that you'll find pretty much anywhere. Would be nice to see more local handles up there given the newness of the AZ Brewing scene. IPA is limited to Full Sail, an ok selection if all that's there and available.
Patio is fantastic! Views for days. They have seating outside that opens up to the inside bar which is pretty cool. Heat lamps for the cooler desert nights.
Staff in my opinion has always been great. Attentive, not pushy, seem to know the menu well. Chad behind the bar seems to run the show and as he should. Dude is really good at what he does. Certainly an asset to that team there.
Food is quite solid. I've had the millionaire burger with egg a couple of times now and it's been quite tasty. Certainly large, maybe too large and I'm a decent sized guy. Deep fried brussel spouts are a mainstay and very well done and I hate brussel sprouts so if we can get me to buy into them you're preparing them right.
Fish in chips was well prepared, not greasy, good size pieces of fish. Not the greatest, but far from bad. Arizona isn't exactly where one goes for "todays catch" anyhow.
If I lived in the NW Valley I'd certainly make V's a regular stop - without a doubt if I lives in Vistancia area (which I wouldn't mind doing, damn houses are cheap).