Lunchtime on a Sunday in this popular sports bar with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating .TV's all over the place with two pool tables and a back room for games,darts etc.Service was really good and friendly.I'd heard that the chicken and Jo's were good so I ordered those.No disappointment .Huge Jo's.Half the meal went home and just as tasty warmed up two days later.My wife was happy with the fish sandwich.Pretty large menu,so we need to return to check out some other items. read more

2121 Pub - Chicken and Jo's - Sports Bars Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Fantastic food. Poor service. ADA nightmare. I'll be honest, the food is the only reason for that second star. Other than that, no way I'll ever go back. First we'll start with the good, the food was fantastic. Everybody that I was with raved about the food. I got the patty melt, absolutely perfect. Whoever is working in the back in the kitchen, bang up job. Now the bad. Service was awful. I was there last night on a very busy Friday night. One waitress. Working the floor by herself. Taking drink orders, taking food orders, clearing tables, spread way too thin. Working very hard, but absolutely disrespectful to both her and the clientele to have everything need to be done just by her. Bartenders were pitching and bringing out food, but half the time they didn't bring out the stuff that needed to go with them, like a knife to go with a steak that they delivered, or they would just bang drinks down on the table without even saying anything. Some of the poorest service I think I've seen. And last, but this is the big one. I'm a wheelchair user. This place is full of ADA violations. No clearly marked handicap spot. Parking lot is a nightmare to navigate with a wheelchair. Potholes, cracks, gravel, and once you get through it, you get to the big giant heavy wooden door that's stuck. For a normal person, no problem, just give it an extra hard yank. For someone in a wheelchair, well hopefully you're either with somebody or somebody is nice enough to open it for you. And then when you're inside, hope you don't have to go to the bathroom. Because the bathrooms are not accessible. Tight corner to get to the door that's hard to navigate, and adore that's too narrow to even fit a wheelchair through. I mean, I could open the door to look inside, I just couldn't get through it. Even if I was able to, you have two options. A single stall that also did not have a door wide enough to fit a wheelchair in, let alone to be able to turn around in to use the stall, or a trough. You heard me right. Like old school kingdom trough. Not individual urinals, just everybody line up and go together. I suggest anybody with any kind of disability just stay far away from this place. Absolutely ridiculous and I will be filing an ADA complaint. Whoever runs this place, give your cooks a raise, but fix the other stuff. read more

Been here many times in the past. On this visit I was looking forward to an order of Jo-Jo's, but alas, they seem to have changed the breading, resulting in a soggy coating, resulting in a 'mashed potato' feel. Our server was the saving grace. She was super friendly and fast, despite having multiple tables during this busy lunch hour. The atmosphere was the same... welcoming and comfortable. If staff reads this, please go back to the old recipe for your Jo's! read more

Came for a birthday party on a Friday night. Definitely busy! Luckily tables had been reserved for this party so I was in luck. Parking seemed tough but luckily for me I was dropped off or I may have faced a challenge! Food was delicious! Seemed a nice enough place. read more

2121 Pub - Reuben with Jo's - Sports Bars Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Had their famous 2121 chicken & joes. Both were delicious. Huge portions. Fast & friendly. Definitely recommend & we definitely will be back. read more

Good food fun atmosphere nice bar with music pool and pull tabs. Food is a little high but these are the times we live in I suppose. Our waitress Server Sarah made a good Bloody Mary and the side salad was decent. read more

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Food was amazing- if you like deep fried mushrooms- these are fresh and fantastic- burger was the size of my face!! And Ashley McQueen was lightening speed with the drinks! Thanks for a great night! We will be back! read more

Food was good and the atmosphere friendly. My only con was it took awhile to get my check

Great spot for a few pops. Great food too, I've gone with my Pop. A good amount of times.

The service, food, and everything was top notch. Our server Megan was the best. Made me and the gang feel like Kings!

Love me a dive bar- this is a sports dive bar! Large bar - good food, and service is very nice. Seems like a local hangout vibe place! Would recommend stopping in read more

slow service. Not offering another drink in a bar... had two weak drinks. With dinner.

Great wings and jojos!! Burgers are very good as well. My husband gets the 21 burger and loves it.

It's a dive bar I'd give it a five on Merritt but it would be misleading. Friendly staff, great food. read more

I love the chicken strips and pizza. Biggest downfall is it's always busy and so seating can be tough at times.

101% frozen all American #redbaron pizza, but microwaved to perfection. Wings are chill tho and ice cubes are cold

I want to say I came here on the recommendations of local regulars. One thing that I want to say and the reason for the positive aspect of the 2 star review is the place is clean and comfortable and it wasn't to loud so I was able to chat with my friends and family. I ordered the Mushroom Swiss burger, the rest of my party got the fish fry and two turkey Sandwich specials. We started with two pitchers of beers, and wound up Finishing the pitchers PLUS an additional beer while waiting. The wait for the food was 45 Minutes, and it was not busy in the time we were there. I was ready to have a great experience here, but the long turn around time on our meals was delayed due to a fryer being down. This definitely affected the food production times, but even when our meals showed I thought the burger just wasn't very tasty, the patty wasn't cold but it wasn't hot that's for sure. The fries were pretty solid, and we got Jo's to go for a Youngster waiting at home and she really liked them. So not a horrible experience but not a place that inspired a return visit anytime soon. read more

I primarily work from home, but my office is less than a mike from this gem that opens at 11am. I have had their wings over 10x and am finally getting around to writing a review. They usually knock the wings out of the park, but on a few occasions I've received a slightly overcooked batch. I always order the wings dry with dipping sauces on the side with a double salad ($13 and change with tax included). Same price goes for wings with fries/tots/Jo's/slaw/or potato salad. Definetely a more unique texture to their wings, but it really hits the spot. Place can get busy on bingo night. Pull tabs for days, ample TV's and 2 fast pool tables. This would definetely be my dive if I lived in the area. read more

2121 Pub - Wings-no sauce - Sports Bars Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Lively, Friendly, Good Menu, Lot of TVs. I wasn't in there for a life time but the atmosphere was good. read more

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I ordered wings & Joes on a Sunday football day & they were ready when I got there even though I arrived early. The wings were delicious & the Joes were huge. Hand cut. Great value for the price. Also; the server was super nice. I'm sorry I didn't get your name. Definigoing back again. read more

We have been going to pub 2121 for years. Tonight we ordered our usual chicken and JoJos and I had just the gizzards My wife this time instead of having a salad she ordered extra JoJos. They said that they are extremely busy and I'll be about 35-40 minutes. So we played darts and had a beer and the food arrived and ate our dinner as We play darts. At the end of dinner we re-realized that my wife didn't get a chicken wing and we didn't get any extra Joe Joe's. when the waitress came back we mention that to her and she indicated that the chicken all care prepackaged. She offered to make us another chicken wing and JoJo but we said that's OK and then I said oh why don't you give us a side salad to go. Few minutes later the manager, Megan came back and told us that since we didn't bring this to their attention before we had finished our dinner she wasn't going to make it right and we should've said something earlier. I don't know why that had anything to do with being shorted our food, but I wasn't gonna make an issue over something trivial. When my wife was leaving, she saw two people at the bar complaining that they also didn't get all the food that they had ordered and Megan also basically told them the same , too bad was her attitude. I don't know where they got her for a manager, but I bet her attitude lost several customers including myself. She has no idea how to be a manager and treat their customers appropriately. Without loyal customers, theyhave nothing. So sad to lose loyal customers over something so petty. The previous manager wouldn't have treated their customers that way. Always love their food that the customer service is in the toilet. I won't go back until she's gone read more

I ordered takeout on St. Patrick's day from 2121, and let me tell you! It was FANTASTIC! The food was delicious and hot, and so incredibly well priced! You get a lot of food! I got the steak dinner; the steak was the perfect temperature & seasoned well, the fries and salad were so good! My mom, who is super picky, said that she would eat the prawn dinner every night if she could! The waitress and manager (or maybe owner?) were all super friendly, helpful, and attentive! I will most DEFINITELY be back and recommending them to everyone I know. Thank you for being awesome! Y'all made my day! read more

I found this place to be lively and entertaining. The experienced wait staff is friendly and attentive, also very fun. They have a pretty good list of beers on tap and there is a full bar. The fried chicken is very good and the pizzas are ok. I will have to try more of their offerings. Since my last visit, I tried their chicken wings and Jo's. In one word, AMAZING! read more

Two words: FRIED CHICKEN. I visited this place on a Wednesday night. Looked like a dive. Large box of concrete a few turns off a major road. Walked in to a huge cavernous room with lines of tables and chairs. Pull tabs and pool tables between the door and the tables. Everyone sitting together. 80% of the people were over 70. I'm thinking, what the heck is this place? A supper club bar for retirees? Turns out it was BINGO and raffle night. And the people were awesome! I sat next to three ladies who were dead serious about the game. One of them won three times. Place was packed and foods and drinks were flying everywhere. The guy I went with swore up and down that the fried chicken was the thing to order. He was spot on! The chicken platter came with four pieces-breast, leg, thigh, and wing, a huge potato cut into four jos and fried, and a nice size serving of homemade slaw. Look, I love Popeyes and it's good but 2121 does craft fried chicken. The crust was perfect and crispy. Not as bready as a Popeyes would do and they don't have a spicy version but they give whatever side sauces you want, including Franks, a Sweet Chili, AND a delicious fresh sour cream and chive for the jos. And not greasy in the least bit. They must be flash frying in super hot oil. Came out nuclear temperature. Eat it slowly and carefully. 12 bucks. Washed it down with two IPAs. They have a nice tap list and full bar. Plus the menu has lots of other typical bar foods--burgers, sandwiches, pizzas. But don't miss the chicken. I was warned: Friday and Saturday, you will not get a chair unless you get there early. But you can always get it to go. Thanks 2121 Tavern for exceeding my first impressions! read more

Good food, great service and friendly staff members!! We have been going there for many years!! Love it there!!

What's the point of having the NFL Sunday Ticket if your staff is going to refuse to change the channel and have the exact same game on virtually every TV? read more

First visit. Recommend by some friends. Great staff, Kassie, did a great job. Ordered the Italian Sub, very good. If I may make a suggestion. We ordered your broasted chicken and jo's and our friends ordered fish and chips. Both of the skins where overdone, I think this was because of dirty oil. Maybe change/clean your broaster and frier more often. Will return but will be hesitant to order fried food. read more

Ivebeen going to this pub off and on for some years went the other day, orderedchicken and joes, wings It was a hr wait and the chicken was burned $27.00 For this Daughter got so sick Never ever going bk used to b the best! read more

I'll give it 4 stars...removed one for the trough urinal in the men's room...lol Drinks were good, company was great and enjoyed the food. I do believe the jo Jo's are a tad overrated here, they could be better seasoned, but cooked perfectly as was the drumettes tonight. Our server was on point and quick on the refills... God knows when your trying to unwind that's oh so important. A full house for dinner, good music, good food and great service. Couldn't had asked for more. read more

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I went here tonight for the first time. We ordered chicken, jo's and garlic bread for him. Mushroom Swiss burger with potato salad for me. He enjoyed his chicken and jo's! He said the chicken wasn't the best but wasn't the worst, would have liked more seasonings and the jo's were good! I tried those, very soft . Numm. I did NOT like the burger. You could very clearly tell it was a previously frozen store bought patty. Thin and had no texture and had that gross frozen patty flavor. I couldn't even finish it. I LOVE potato salad, so I was so excited to eat it! But it was too relishy for me. If you like a lot of relish in your potato salad you will love it! Everything else about it was perfect. I did a pickup order during covid-19. The ordering process was easy, and the service when I got there was short and sweet! That's my review for 2131 pub. read more

Good food, excellent lunch and dinner specials, cold beer, and average service make this an occasional go-to spot when I'm in the area. Clearly popular with the locals - many retired couples, working folks, and regulars - and there's pool and pull-tabs and a banquet room in the back. read more

Nice tavern the food was good had the burger and gizzards. We were their on Wednesday which was Bingo night. Lots of people playing and lots of regulars. They also have pool tables and pull tables. Lots of TVs and tables so plenty of room. If you come here figure you'll see locals having a good time. Full bar and specials each day on the week. Cheers! read more

Great dive with killer fish tacos and attentive service. :-)

The jojos are epic...the wings are amazing...but the steak dinner special is the BEST! The kitchen here is very well run and the chefs in there actually know how to properly season and cook a steak! Good prices...great food...well made drinks...above average service! The crowd here is as diverse as it gets...all ages/genders/races...and everyone gets along! Imagine that! Maybe a little intimidating upon entering if you're not familiar with the place, but once you walk in a sit down, all is good. I've been approached by several patrons at different times for different reasons and everyone's always been friendly. read more

Used to live in the apartments across the street. Would walk over for dinner and drinks. They make some of the best fried chicken I've had as well as really really delicious mixed drinks. After drinking for a bit their fries are amazing. You can also get a bucket here which if I remember correctly is several types of rum as well as about 5 kinds of juice. Delicious but make sure you bring a DD with you or plan on taking an Uber. read more

This place has the perfect dive bar vibe, the food portions are good, and everything we have had so far is so tasty! I've worked in several bars and the drinks here are top notch, the staff is super friendly and down to earth and they treat everyone like regulars. The wait times for food are quick and the music isn't too loud. Cannot say enough good things about this place. We will definitely be returning. read more

great food. great environment. a really fun place to be. the wait staff are always friendly and make you feel welcomed

Heard a lot of great things about the food but wasn't impressed. The chicken beast or stripes get rave reviews but to me it was BLAND and a bit over cooked, juicy but I am very particular about my fried chicken and it had Zero flavor. The Jo's were large as well but again bland and over cooked. read more

I went in last night and usually have a great time but after yesterday I'm disgusted that I ever supported this establishment. I witnessed one of the servers be disrespectful and racist to a women who seemed to be celebrating with her girlfriends. I felt terrible for this woman and have never felt so uncomfortable. I work for The News Tribune in Tacoma and I will make sure the community knows what type of customer service is acceptable in this establishment. read more

The 2121 is a sanctuary for folks from Midland/Parkland. Within its hallowed walls one finds FP Cardinal alums from all decades, Rainier beer cascading out of the tap, and world famous fried chicken and jos that folks rave about from Hanoi, to Cape Town, to Anchorage, and everywhere in-between. I have been living far away from old Airport Road (112th St.) for some time now, but every time I'm back home I try to make my pilgrimage to the 2121. And when I do I am greeted by pull tabs, a friendly bartender, and if I'm lucky, karaoke night. Don't miss this Midland/Parkland gem--and bring your friends. read more