To the owner, I like the Blinker greatly. I placed the complaint about the door a few months back, after attempting to get it fixed to no avail. I had asked Carlos for months to do something about it and the last time I approached the subject, he was crass about it. That's when I knew that nothing was going to get done. Months have passed since the incident. Today, I stopped by and Patrick refused to serve me based on the complaint, alleging that you all had to spend thousands of dollars in other things., which has noth8ng to do with the door. It is illegal to refuse service based on retaliation for placing a valid complaint to DSHS. I'm writing this here, because I do not have any other mean of communication with you (owner). And people do anything they want because nobody says anything. Patrick's behavior is not ethical nor professional. Kind regards. Irma H read more

This a a great dive bar with friendly bartenders, great prices, good food, and nice patrons! The gizzards are so good. I definitely recommend them washed down with your favorite drink! They do have specials so make sure to check em out for even more of a deal! read more

The sign alone makes you want to come inside. This dive bar does not disappoint. You feel at home here with a relaxing vibe. Also , FREE Pool. All the bar food classics and great drinks read more

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Great customer and great food/ drinks.. very friendly bartender highly recommend for a good time!!!

Very cute little bar! I came across this by accident. I was just doing alittle exploring up that way and bam I ran right into it. The inside was cute and clean. Bartender was nice! This was one of the places I could find one of my favorite Vodkas Huckleberry!!!! It's amazing if you haven't tried it yet! Any who. I was happy to see the bartender made a great drink. She was pleasant. I just had one but I would love to come in and relax and check out the scene! I'll be back! ( in my Arnold voice) read more

My hubby and I love dive bars and this is the BEST one in Kent! The prices for food and beverages are more than fair. We usually hit them up at Friday happy hour. For 30 bucks, including a decent tip, we get 2 well drinks each, a shot of Fireball and a basket of housemade fries! They really take care of their regulars and treat newbies like regulars! All of their staff are so personable and fast too. The patio outback is great during nice weather too. As a bonus, they serve the best hangover breakfast everyday from 9 oto noon too! We love it there. read more

Missing the blinker since we moved to Arizona!!! There's no place like it! A perfect little hole in the wall dive bar, with great bartenders, good food, and strong drinks! We love Vicki, Carlos, and Patrick, and we miss spending so many of our good old days (and nights) there in that place! Close to home! Can't wait to come back to Washington for a visit! Oh, and Vicki makes the BEST quesadillas and BLT's ever!!!!!! read more

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I love the Blinker don't get me wrong! Patrick and Carlos are awesome! The afternoon bartender on the weekends and evenings is terrible! You could sit for 15 minutes waiting for a drink before she comes in from her smoking or vaping from the front door! She's rude and has no customer service skills! read more

The bartender was attentive and friendly. The food was ok. I ordered a French dip and paid extra for grilled onions. The onions were raw, and there was Swiss cheese on it. I did not order any cheese on it, and especially not Swiss because I am allergic. The handcut fries were really good, and there was just the right amount. read more

Found this place leaving a restaurant nearby and looks like a new local bar for me. Jess, the bartender was very good, pours a good drink and there when you need her as well as being friendly. The local crowd was also friendly. Did not take long to feel pretty comfortable there. Came in last night for a quick drink and it was all the same. Great place read more

A favorite Dive Bar! A couple of pool tables, interesting people watching ... BUT.....REMEMBER MY PEOPLE......"YOU" will not be a regular so the "watching" will be of YOU!! Nonetheless, don't let that intimidate ya, just follow the saying on the picture that I am going to post here and you will be just fine! read more

Blinker Tavern - Just adhere to the saying on this picture and your life will be good people! Just sayin..... - Dive Bars Near Me - Kent, Washington

I was realllllly hoping to like this place. A nice kick back bar, with pulltabs. A place my husband and I could go kick back after a long work week. However we get treated like trash ever Every time we come in. We were told last week the kitchen was closed, then watched the cook make food for three other people. When we asked HIM he said "sorry kitchen is closed" it was only 9pm. The bartender takes forever to not onLy get our order, but to make it. We play pull tabs and wait for 30+ mins to play more. We tip very well (20% or more). So I don't know what her issue is.. but after coming for a over a month and still getting stiff armed every time we come, I can't say we'll be back.. I hope that it gets better, but this may explain why the bar is so empty all the time. read more

Ended up stumbling on this place and it did not disappoint. Melissa is amazing ! My drink was never empty. The chicken wings and $2 burgers were amazing . Hats off to the cook. I didn't end up catching his name but kudos to him . Highly recommend this bar! read more

As far as Taco Tuesday goes, theirs wasn't bad. $2 tacos are nothing to complain about. The alcohol selection was pretty good too. The 5 Stars was for the service. My friend and I sat at the bar and our bartender Courtney made us feel like regulars right away (first time there) I have a very odd sense of humor and made an awkward joke and she responded with her own and had us cracking up. She had a lot of knowledge about the different alcohols so we told her to surprise us with a mixed drink and she brought us each a different one and they both were amazing. If I lived close to Blinkers that would be a great go to hole in the wall to go to. Service was friendly without being forced. read more

Not a bad place for afternoon drinks and good food. Kelly works days until 8 and Patrick is here on the weekends. Not so sure about the new bartender Melissa who spends most of her time behind the bar socializing. She pays little attention to people's glasses at the bar and if you're out in the seats you are completely forgotten. read more

Tonight I had the best costumer service from Alaina it's been a very long time since I have had a bartender act like the genuinely care ..... thank you for being so amazing read more

My wife and I stopped by for a few drinks pulltabs and 2 burgers. We had a blast. The service was top notched. Burgers were massive and the veggies were very fresh. Definitely will return. read more

This is a quintessential dive bar. Good beer prices and a chill atmosphere! It is a little grimy, but that is what I expect in a dive bar. They also have a decent beer selection and polite service. I usually pop in when I am waiting for a table at Asadero Sinaloa. It is right down the street (a two minute walk) and a good place to chill as the wait at AS is usually about a half hour. I would go here again for a drink or two. My only complaint is that the music (which is often metal) is a little loud for having a conversation. read more

Went to the blinker tonight and the bartender was awesome. Very attentive. They have 2$ tacos which were great. Highly recommend.

Definitely stop by for the Thursday prime rib dinner night. Great food for a great price

Know your limitations, figure out what you do well, and keep doing it. Blinker (Jerry's Blinker was the name I believe) seems to have figured this out. And Mary J's review is wrong, there was plenty of liquor there. Food too, although we didn't eat. Pull tabs, pool tables, some seriously irregular regulars and some super friendly people as well were all to be found at Jerry's Blinker Tavern. My GPS seemed to think I needed to be here, because it led me to this place when I tried to go elsewhere, but since I always just bloom where I'm planted, with the sign outside offering karaoke and a nearly empty bar, how could I refuse? Me and my new ladyfriend went in and sidled up to the bar, god love her, she tried to ask the bartender for a Mojito. The friendly (but befuddled) man was unsure if he could make one, all the while I am frantically shaking my head and trying to convince her not to order it regardless. I said to her 'look around, don't ask this nice man to muddle anything' I had to tell him the main ingredient was fresh mint and he realized it was a no-go. I thought I'd stick to the basics, he had on a Fireball t-shirt so I ordered a Fireball and ginger, 'Ginger what?' he asked. I knew we needed to stick to basics but wow... people in Kent don't order ginger ale I guess... then I told him what a 'Dirty Shirley' was for my ladyfriend and he made her one that she loved, and I admit that my F&G's were strong and cheap: two qualities I like in a ladyfriend, bartender and a cocktail. The karaoke was interesting to say the least, the almost too smart-assed but certainly charming host was quick on the draw for everything but seemed to like to play some songs in between each singer and the rotation was confusing at best. Still, if you find yourself in Kent, and you want to have some unexpected fun, stop by The Blinker, I promise you'll have some interesting stories to tell after and you might see me there, I have to admit I had a damn good time. read more

Went for a quick bite to eat and a beer (or 2). It is a dive bar and it lives up to its description. The tap beer was ice cold which is a plus. The bartender/server was cordial, attentive and did his job well. I love bar food and ordered mozzarella sticks. Very bland . Meh. Not a bad place but also in a hurry to go back. read more

Cool dive bar - mostly for the mature folk. Just a good place to hang and have a beer and play a little pool. One question, why is there a display case for darts stuff when there is no dart board? read more

It's a simple tavern. No liquor. Limited food. The bartender...? maybe the owner? Not sure. He was very nice. Service was great! Cash only or use the atm machine. read more

WARNING!!! At first this place started out great and then I saw the bartender named Kelly! she literally picked her nose, looked at it and wiped the booger on her jeans. I saw the actual string of the booger from her nose to her finger! Oh my gosh, I feel like puking now. She had no idea that I saw her. Then she poured my glass of beer and handed me it with the gross snot hand and then went to get my food! GROSS!! I didn't know what to say so, I just paid for my meal and left without eating, I lost my appetite. If you go here, please be aware if KELLY IS SERVING YOU! read more

Best waterin hole in Kent. Good bartenders, decent beer selection and depending on the day... Very interesting patrons. You must watch at least one Seahawks game at the Blinker. read more

Blinker Tavern - the sun setting over the ocean - Dive Bars Near Me - Kent, Washington

Been going to this tavern for awhile now. Never had a bad experience until this afternoon. The new blonde hair bartender came up to my mom, co worker and myself and asked if we had good service last time we were here and we said " yes, we did" she then bluntly said out loud "this is a tipping establishment and you guys didn't tip me last time" we then told her that one of the people that we were with was the one who took over the bill for us and it was out of our hands. She then walked off and helped another costumer, we waited for 10 minutes and at that point I had to wave her down and ask for a pitcher of beer, she said "yeah" walked away and continued to help other costumers and make conversation with them while we were waiting for another 5 -10 minutes, we ended up just leaving and won't be returning. We always tip and this was actually the second time that we had been served by her and the last time we were there when this all happen she got off before we even left or paid. It's not the owner of the Business so it's very sad that she's making a bad name for a place that is usually awesome. read more

This place is a hidden gem of good time pool, karaoke, drinks, food and games! This bar has been around for longer than I have, Its a great dive bar with great deals on drinks and food and all the bar games you want to play read more

Dear Blinker Tavern, You all just got rid of one of the best karaoke hosts we have ever seen. You really all should be ashamed of yourselves and this is certainly your loss. Annalisa really cared about your establishment and she ran her shows with the utmost professionalism, something we have seen other hosts at your bar not really give a shit about. We really enjoyed our time with Annalisa and want you to know that we (and everyone we have brought to place of business) will not be back. We spent plenty of money there (go ahead and look up your receipts for us over the last year) because you had a good product, now that product is gone. You have lost several great customers and I will be sure to post this far and wide to make sure other potential customers are aware as well. If this had anything to do with certain individuals there complaining, it is only because Annalisa ran her shows like a true professional and they would prefer it to be run like a zoo (ridiculous theme nights where they get to play and act like children). Maybe look up the receipts for those people and you will realize how much money they actually spend there. I would love to name names but I will digress. I have witnessed those individuals get completely wasted then go on ridiculous tirades. I have witnessed your "good customers" falling into and damaging expensive equipment and when they are told to behave they cry like little children because they aren't getting their way. I have witnessed substitute hosts perform their shows completely drunk and we made sure to not go to any of their other shows. Is that the type of show you want? It would appear so. Annalisa brought many good people to your place of business and I know I am not alone in saying that the majority of us will never be back. The Blinker should be very embarrassed today and if not, I will go to every effort to accomplish that because you should be. read more

This is a neighboorhood tavern that's been here since 1965 filled with some very friendly patron's. Jerry the owner is the son of the founder and a likeable gentleman who has known most of his patron's since he was just a kid. Limited food or this place would have gotten 5 stars. Very Clean with a patio in the back. Popcorn machine and music on the jukebox AND NEGRO MODELO on tap! This place makes me smile when I walk in the door. read more

The bar tenders are wonderful. However, the owner is never there and he let the best karaoke host go because of 2 drunken troublemakers. The owner would rather listen to drunken customers than a professional karaoke host. Very bad business move. Please avoid this joint at all cost. read more

Upon my first visit to the bar we felt like strangers, getting funny looks from the regulars who did not know who we were. After a couple of visits we now feel like we are part of the gang. We love to go on Friday nights for karaoke with Mitchell. The bar staff is friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is fun and you are sure to have a good time! read more

This place is unexpectedly good. I came here cause i saw it on my way home from work and it ended up being weirdly charming. Good food, nice people, free pool? Real hard to argue with. If you're struggling with what to get, grab a Cherry Bomb and play some pool. You won't be disappointed. read more

Great place with a cool vibe, and friendly people. The bartenders are the best, especially the blonde!

Good food ! Like the good ol' tavern feel and the recent dance area upgrade. Wish they had mixed drinks but still the best real tavern in Kent. read more

I over heard the bar tender today say this is a white only bar. I set and had her server 3 to 5 people with out addressing me today. Very sad this happens near my home. the bar tender was an older woman with tattoos on her legs and not very good looking. what a said moment...:/ read more

Stopped in for a quick beer after work, got hassle from a drunk, but the bartender told the drunk to go home and he left, a couple of TOUGH GUYS try to be tough with their tough guy talk but whatever, I ignore them, mind my own business and they went outside for a smoke. .. I think for most people would have been intimidated but if you mind your own business, you'll be fine ... beer was cold, darn cheap, so great prices, looking forward to next visit, but just a heads up, it's a local bar and the locals just want their place for themselves and don't need outsider messing with their place, can't blame them but I'm not looking for trouble, just wanted to enjoy my beer in peace. .. Anyway just a heads up, good luck read more

My favorite dive bar in Kent! A place where everybody knows your name. Yep I'm an irregular regular. Great priced drinks.....someone mentioned no liquor...it used to be a beer tavern, now they serve booze & yes it's basic....no Mojitos or blended strawberry daiquiris served here! Used to have darts, but no more. No longer Jerry's tavern, it's Joe's now. Karaoke on Wed & Fri...and we get some real descent singers most of the time. I've never seen race to be a problem, it's a pretty ethnically rich place. Usual tavern fare...hamburger, burger dip, chicken burger, nachos. There are 2 pool tables. I like to have birthdays here, no fuss, no muss & my friends & me have a ball singing & dancing. I think it safe to say that the age bracket is 35+. They only have one bar tender so best to go up and get your own drink. read more

5 stars if your an old school tavern dog. Good pub grub, cold beer, pool table, popcorn and a few big screens. Can't go wrong.

Love this place! I found this place while participating in a pub run (it was one of the stops along the way) and I could instantly tell it was my kind of place: laid back, reasonably priced drinks, SKEEBALL (I could really just stop there....any place with skeeball is pretty amazing in my book) and super friendly, kind and down to earth people (they also have pool and a popcorn machine). It's a small bar, never too crowded (but still a good customer base), not too noisy or crazy, but FUN! And they're usually playing whatever sporting event is happening, on tv. If you're looking for a laid back, chill, hole in the wall type place this is it! I'm definitely a fan and will keep coming back! read more