One of my favorite spots on 6th Ave. The food and service are great. I usually get the veggie lumpia or the Busy Basket with yum yum sauce, which is a great deal for Happy Hour at $10. read more

This place is ADORABLE when it's the holiday season! We came this past Friday and it was starting to get crowded. It's a small place so definitely show up when they're about to open (4pm) bc it'll get crowded by then! Their seating is small so the booths are really for 2 ppl. We were a group of 3 and made it work! Our server was nice and patient with our questions! He said they do this "Christmas pop up bar" during the holidays and fully revamp their menu to be holiday-themed. Everything will be taken down and full menu back in January. I got the Christmapolitan which was lovely! My friend got the cocktail that was named from the Die Hard movie, "Yipee, kai-yay MF" lol. It was pretty good and came in a cute Santa mug with only Santa's bottom half The popcorn chicken was crispy and juicy! Their fries are BOMB, loved the crispiness of it. I got the hot chicken sandwich and it was crispy but kinda got messy and saucey towards the end...overall, pretty good food for what we had and drinks. For the holidays season, they have mugs and shot glasses for purchase to take home. read more

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I really like Busy Body. The theming, the food, and the drinks are always enjoyable. The seating can either be reasonably isolated and cozy with your date or open and convenient to mingle around a large group. The hanging spheres, the loud colors, and the wall art combine to make you feel like you've stepped into another time. I appreciate how they go all out with their holiday decorations! They've got a delicious chilled ube drink called Wildcat, and a Busy Buddy special which is a shot of fernet + a Miller, which is a must every time we go. I appreciate the filipino-infused menu; the sandwiches are succulent, and the fries delectable. I've found the service is usually pretty cold - like they want to take your order and get you out of their face. But they're always prompt and double-check to make sure that what you ordered is what you actually want, which I appreciate. read more

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Love the cocktails and the space! Highly recommend if you're looking for a great bar in Tacoma!

The inside is pretty cool. The menu prices are reasonable, but the service left much to be desired. It wasn't that the service was bad it was more a lack of it. We sat down with our menus and waited about thirty minutes before deciding to head to the bar to place our orders. We then stood at the bar and waited for our drinks. With all the seating, we thought a staff member would come around to take orders, but we must have misunderstood. I would still return. read more

Horrible service. The brunette bartender with long hair and glasses was cold and rude. I'm sitting here in the bar writing this review as I watch people walk in and not get acknowledged at all upon walking up. She seemed extremely bothered the entire time we stood there ordering and did the same for everyone else who ordered. Our tab came out to $10 above what it should have been, I pulled out a calculator and did the math next to the menu. The food was okay- dive bar worthy but not near worth the price that we paid there ($70). Please avoid this place and take your money to any of the other bars in Tacoma with good service and better pricing. read more

From the guy at the front door to the bartenders and the people cleaning our tables, everybody was nice polite, and they were very knowledgeable about them. The only thing I didn't like was that when you get a dragon, you have to buy the glass. read more

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Great bar & service- the ambiance & location was perfect love how they decorate the entire place including the bathroom. Food was okay... been wanting to see what the hype was all about & finally made time to check out the place. Drinks were alright wasn't impressed- but we did enjoy our date night just wasn't expecting the automatic gratuity. read more

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Their Christmas pop up every year never fails! The decor is very cute and i don't have to wait at all to sit on a Thursday night. The holiday drinks were very festive and delicious. read more

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Cute little bar! First time I went in was during the holidays & it looked like a crazy tinsel town, super festive. Stopped by recently for some drinks and snacks and was super satisfied. My dirty martini was delicious & so was the popcorn chicken. They have good happy hour specials and our bartender was a friendly dude. I will be back. read more

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I was just at Busy Body and let me tell you, I'm not a big booze drinker but that one white dude bartender with the mustache who is also super charming made me this drink with coconut and pineapple that tasted so delightful that I have been thinking about it all night. I also really enjoyed the lumpia and shared a Busy Basket and the food was scrumptious and came to us fast and hot. Overall, a relaxing place to unwind and also, the music was great too! God, I love Ween! read more

It was... busy. They open at 4. We got there at 4:40 and it was full due to their holiday pop-up event (decorations) Waited outside for 30 mins, then got promoted to waiting inside for 20 mins. lol The hostess did a great job of keeping the people in line informed of the situation. Inside was cute but there was no chance of another friend just walking in and joining us. The drinks were festive and tasty, lumpia was delish, hot chicken sandwich was not for me but my kiddo loved it. Overall fun experience. Yippy ki yay mf'er! read more

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Absolutely the cutest bar! Stopped in here on a whim during happy hour and I was immediately happy with the good vibes. There was already a line just a few minutes after doors opened. The decor was amazing. Concert posters, screen prints, a jukebox-shaped arch over the bar, lanterns hanging from the ceiling, a disco ball, bright colors, neon. Everything you could ever hope for! It fit right into the trendy feel of 6th Ave. Drinks were reasonably priced and beer was good. The elote dip was fun! It was served cold and a bit discounted during happy hour. I don't live in Tacoma but I would absolutely be a regular here if I did and have been singing their praises to anyone who will listen since I left. read more

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Almost a year later to the date, we revisited Busy Body for the Miracle Christmas bar pop-up. Just like last year, it was sooo fun and you can't help but be in a great mood when you're here! The decor was very similar to last year. There definitely was new additions, but it was pretty identical to the setup from 2023. If you've never been to a Christmas pop up bar, this is a fantastic option. Holiday cheer threw up all over this bar and even if you're a Grinch, I guarantee you'll love being here enjoying a few holiday cocktails. This year I went with the Jingle Nog and it was really good! If you're a fan of eggnog, you'll love this cocktail. It was a little on the small side and served in a small holiday cup, but it was really good. I was actually surprised that it was served slushy style, because for some reason I thought it would be warm! It was still good regardless. My fiance also enjoyed his drink and his was served with a cute little Christmas koala hugging his straw - we got to take it home and we have it hugging our Christmas tree now! Fun little keepsake. Really fun way to kick off the night on 6th Ave while the pop up is still around. Definitely suggest trying to get there before 9pm, because that's when the bar really gets slammed and it's a longer wait (for weekends, that is). We showed up at 8:30ish and we were able to get a seat right away but it quickly filled up. read more

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Surprise of the night Vegetarian Lupia. It was amazing!!! Great and fun experience. I can't say enough about the staff and great cocktails. Its a good thing I don't live closer. I would likely be here daily. Finished the night with a gin I've never had. Shout to Jeremy and his direction! Thank you! The whole experience and customer servicewas fantastic! read more

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I love all the Christmas decor........the fun Christmas inspired drinks.........the adorable cups........& YOU MUST try the Pork Eggrolls, super crispy wrapped with tender juicy pork on the inside!!!!! The popcorn chicken was the perfect bite size piece of fried chicken. Again crispy flavorful batter and tender chicken on the inside!!!! Place your order at the bar! Service was friendly and helpful! read more

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Seemed like a fun place with lots of patrons but the service was pretty terrible. Friends and I were sitting at the bar for 20 minutes before a bartender finally acknowledged us. Just to see how long it would take, none of us said anything to disrupt their flow. The bartenders definitely saw us take over the empty bar seats and they made eye contact several times but just continued to only serve the patrons that came in and stood in the line at the center of the bar. Would have wanted to stay longer and try the food but the horrible service was such a turn off I got a simple drink and left. read more

Came here last night and was so impressed! The drinks were ridiculously tasty and unique. The bartenders here did such a great job and were very friendly and knowledgeable. I loved the bahn mi and the busy burger. They have their food and drinks absolutely dialed in. Bummer we're moving soon, otherwise, we'd certainly be back!! read more

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Another great cocktail bar along 6th Avenue in Tacoma! Busy Body was another such place we wanted to mark off on our list and I'm so very glad we did! I got the cocktail The Big Xill which was really good! The tequila and midori influenced cocktail was so very refreshing and a great drink to unwind to! Busy Body also serves food and it is very good as well! I got the Kahlua Pork Sandwich along with macaroni salad. A very good and manageable meal. The portions weren't too big and we're just right. The ingredients tasted fresh and vibrant so definitely a "green light " there as well. We got dessert here also, two warm chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream. That was really a great finish to the meal! The atmosphere is really quirky and fun. There are a lot of Japanese lanterns on the top of the ceiling and a vibrant, spotted (of the leopard sort) columns to give this place a super fun and quirky atmosphere. I am glad Busy Body opened up I'm this space and to display it's charms. read more

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Service was non existent. Bartender barely acknowledged us from the moment we walked in. Bar was not busy. There was one group at the high top, one couple at the bar, and one individual. When my husband went to order the bartender did not acknowledge him after 5+ minutes despite not being busy. My husband decided to let him be, get us waters, and come back to order. Bartender proceeded to ignore him but acknowledged other patrons. Service went on as such for the rest of our time there. The bartender acknowledged and waited on everyone but us. Food was lacking. Fry sauce tasted old. And the fries looked as if they had be refried more than once. The burger was nothing to write home about either. Bummed as this place is walking distance and the inside seemed cool but ultimately we will not be back. read more

We are loving Busy Body! I love that they're open late, AND serve food late. They have delicious cocktails and lovely bartenders and waitresses. Love their egg rolls, and we need to head back to try more of their menu. These photos are from their holiday pop up, Miracle on 6th Ave. They are decked out and offering some amazing cocktails and super cute drink-ware. Music has been on point for us also, on the nights we've visited. read more

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Food, service, and ambience are always top-notch. I love the holiday decorations-- they really go all out! This is probably as close as it gets for a Christmas or Halloween bar in Tacoma. The 21+ makes it our go-to date night spot without kids. When ube is in season, their ube drinks or menu items are a must-try. We have been for brunch once and loved it! I hope Busy Body stays and becomes a Tacoma staple! read more

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Didn't accept my ID when I am in fact 21 and said my face was fatter and it wasn't me in my ID.

It. Was. Freezing. Out. Not even, really. So we went out to eat. Started with a Witch and two Hustlers to warm us up. We ordered some family tama fries and garlic rice for sides as well as a lumpia burger, a musang dog, and some wangzzz for eats. The bartenders were super friendly and accommodating. They brought out menus immediately in case we didn't want to QR them. Ordering was easy and drinks were provided almost immediately. The hustler was great - smoky mezcal with some scotch, ginger, lemon, and spiced honey. We love mezcal's smokiness in drinks! The witch has a very amaro-like flavor and was very good. Food came out FAST. The garlic rice was awesome - one of favorite sides of any culture. The fries were great and the banana ketchup was something I hadn't eaten since my freshman college roommate made it. All of the main dishes were excellent, but the lumpia burger was my fave. The wangzzz were crispy and the adobo was very good and super, super tender. The dog, built around an Uli's sausage, was super flavorful. Now, the lumpia burger. That was something special. So good. The table was cleared promptly and new drinks ordered by our friendly bar staff. Busy Body is a fun Saturday night out with great food from Musangtino's. Stop in. Have some drinks and great Filipino food. read more

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Solid bar on 6th Ave in Tacoma! Ambiance: Currently they're hosting the Miracle Pop-Up for Christmas so everything is supremely festive. I saw a lot of ugly xmas sweaters and santa hats. Service: Attentive, casual/friendly, and quick. Drinks are tasty and currently come in these amazing mugs (available for purchase!). Food is hybrid Filipino-American. Not too shabby! I enjoyed my lumpia burger though I do miss the egg roll crust. Burger patty was made out of lumpia pork meat. All in all, a great addition to Tacoma bar scene. I'll be back once the pop-up is over to try their regular digs. read more

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Love the Christmas drinks and vibe. Hostess was very attentive for us waiting in line and kept us posted about time getting seated. Wish the mocktails were cheaper but the cups were adorable. The vegetable lumpia was delicious. The cauliflower wings were decent but need better sauce imo. Rajas were also delicious. Nice vibe but there is a wait outside since it's popular. read more

I went to this bar to meet friends for a birthday. They informed me there was an open seat next to them at the bar, while the rest of the group was seated at a table. When I arrived, there was no greeter or host present. I went to the empty seat, briefly set down my coat, and dropped off the birthday gift. When I returned to the seat moments later, a member of the wait staff approached me and said, "What do you think we are doing? We seat people here." I asked whether that was how customers are typically greeted. She then stated that I had "tons of privilege" and directed me to leave the bar, including while I was standing near the door waiting for my friends. I understand that businesses have seating policies, but in this instance there was no clear signage or staff guidance upon entry. The situation was handled in a way that escalated rather than clarified the issue and detracted from what was intended to be a birthday celebration. Added after response from owner: You are certainly free to report your side of the story. I was greeted by your staff with the line, "Who the hell are you!" I asked, "Do you greet all of your customers that way." She then berated me and told me that she does if they just walk in and skip the line. Like most bars, with no one present at the front I assumed bar seating was open. Upon greeting my friends I took the seat. In regards to threatening remarks, the only threat I made was that I would leave a review. I used no harsh language and proceeded to the front of the restaurant to wait for my friends who decided to cash out. Your staff member proceeded to continue to berate me and tell me I would be trespassed if I didn't leave the restaurant and stand in the rain. I did leave while she continued to scream at me. Since I did not have context for what you described a simple, "Hi, we seat at the bar here and this is someone else's seat" would have been a great way to greet me. Don't assume I had bad intent just because I was trying to patronize the establishment. I highly suggest you read your reviews and quit attacking your patrons. Based on what I have read you have a serious problem with staff behavior. You spend all of your time on here defending bad practices instead of improving your service. I am happy to say that I will never patronize your business. In addition you lost 14 other customers due to your actions. I was told I must have privilege just to walk in to meet my friends at a bar. You have a clear over inflated sense of self worth to assume your bar is so great that treating customers this way will keep you in business. Best of luck, and you are correct, a place where staff greet you by yelling at you is not a great fit for me. It likely isn't for others as well. read more

Popped in for Happy Hour with another couple.Bar opens at 4,so quiet.Took advantage of $3 Douglas Lager,bottle only.Went off the Happy Hour menu to try the lumpia.Very tasty with the sweet chilli sauce.Nice cheesecake.For music gurus of the PNW or just Tacoma,plenty of memorabilia on the walls and the bar.Cool local bar with a lot of local competition.Just one employee working the bar,so that's where you order.But the bartender came out and bussed and asked how things were.Busier nights they have more staff... read more

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Fun, retro themed bar with amazing food and drinks. Their menu is very reasonably priced compared to other food places in the area. The staff was very nice and friendly. We got greeted right after coming in the place of business. You can scan the QR codes on the table or get a paper menu in order to order your food at the counter. Food came out fast and was made with care. read more

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I've been here multiple times over the past few months while bar hopping, and can't imagine myself going back. The food and drinks are alright. But the service is absolutely atrocious. I've never been to a bar that had such rude bartenders. Each and every time I've been I've seen the same bartender (Taller female with glasses) and she never fails to be extremely rude and off putting. Last night I went with friends and I had multiple of them complain to me about how rude, slow and disrespectful the servers were. It really blew me away honestly, some people really shouldn't work in the service industry because my friends specifically asked to never come back because of how the bartenders treated them. read more

Very welcoming and chill place to hang out. Service is great and food was delicious.Busy burger, cauliflower wings and pork lumpia are my go too. read more

I came here during the Christmas season. It's a cute decorated bar for the holiday season. They have holiday drinks and also you are able to purchase some of their cups/mugs. I first had order the Rudolph (forgot the full name) drink and it was too strong, I didn't like it. I guess was expecting more sweeter tastes of the drinks. We told the bartender that we didn't like it and seemed (maybe because it was a Saturday night) but seemed like she was annoyed when we asked for another drink instead. The second drink I ordered was the candy cane one and same thing too bitter. Again, maybe because I expected more sweeter taste. We only had one drink here and left to another nearby bar. Service was not that great (hence one of the reasons we left). But if you want to just stop by for a picture, it's a cute decorated bar. Also, there was a line when we arrived. We waited outside maybe 10-15 min. Not that long of a wait. read more

There is a good amount of buzz about this place. As such, I expected much more in the way of, well, everything. The food is not good: I was with a party of eight. Everyone had something different (or a different combination) from the menu. Everyone complained. I had lumpia and adobo rice. Never again. The drinks: I had a Wildcat (frozen drink). It was complex and delicious. Everyone mentioned how good their cocktails were. My advice: Go for drinks. The end. read more

I've been to Busy Body a few times, but this time around, I checked out their Christmas festive themed bar and it was very decked out. Even their drink menu and cups were holiday themed. Drinks were really creative and kinda strong. I got the naughty shot which has hibiscus and habanero. It woke me up for sure. I also got to try their food items for the first time. I got the fries and lumpia. The fries were a bit soggy but the lumpia was crispy and the filling had a nice texture and tasted good. I do have to say that it was a bit on the pricey side for lumpias. But definitely worth trying if you haven't. read more

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What a great addition to 6th! A perfectly curated bar and restaurant with a rock and roll edge. Bar seating, booth seating and tall tops, a great menu from the folks at Musang and delicious cocktails on tap to boot. They have 2 gender neutral bathrooms, Beyond burgers, uli's sausage, lumpia and a prolific non alcoholic menu as well. There is truly something for everyone. My fav cocktail is the zig zag (mezcal) but I also loved the frozen slushy situation - it was rum. Lastly - the service was fantastic - friendly, knowledgeable and unpretentious. Again, what a great addition to the neighborhood. I'm looking forward to the DJ nights - it looks like they're weekly. read more

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Our friend invited us to go to the Busy Body Christmas Bar. It's a themed pop up the bar does during Christmas. First we had to wait for about an hour to enter. The guy seating people was super friendly and kind. That kindness and friendliness did not extend into the bar itself. The waiter (one of them) put popcorn chicken on our order when we didn't order any. Our friend ordered a non-alcoholic option and they kept forgetting it. They told me they would get me a glass for my drink and totally forgot that too. My friend went to the bar to get the glass and the waiter said, "You are crowding m space." Maybe he should do his job!! We also asked what was in one of the drinks and our other waitress said, "Heck if I know." We were kind and gracious customers and didn't deserve to be treated that way. The drinks were awful and overpriced and we won't be coming back. read more

Service was great and friendly . I ordered the bomb burger and fries on their happy hour menu . French fries were very sour I think it was seasoned with tamarind powder . The burger was ok . We were thinking thinking about ordering cocktails till we seen the prices . (Over priced) The place was really festive with Christmas decorations. read more

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We tried the happy hour fried cauliflower, and the burger with fries and it was honestly some of the best food I've had in Tacoma in a long time! Drinks are on point this place is amazing. I love the Halloween decorations! I think I'm gonna have to come back every week, I'm addicted! Our bartender Megan was super friendly and attentive! read more

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We really wanted to love you. Why wouldn't you let us love you?! The good: The place looks great - love the 60's vibe and lighting. Menu is pretty (maybe laminate those since they can't be cheap to print). Halloween drinks menu is adorbs - nice job on that. The not great: Food item options are limited and it seems like this is aiming more at being a bar than a restaurant. Glad to see a vegetarian burger option. Burgers heavily (so heavily, think dripping between fingers) sauced. Fries are a one-trick pony and lose their charm after a few bites. Would've preferred a plain fries option. The bad: Music was so loud and so bad that we didn't even finish our drinks. The vibe doesn't come together - 60's decor, bar food menu with a Filipino twist, and then whatever butt-rock music ear banged us right outta there. Place wasn't busy on a Friday evening, when everywhere else on 6th Ave was packed. The people who were coming in were mostly of a certain age. Hey BusyBody, here are my suggestions: 1. Music that fits the 60's-70's vibe. And maybe calm down on that volume. 2. If you're sticking with just bar food, add a plain fries option. Tots maybe? Or add a rotating 60's-style special. Everybody loves a casserole, right? RIGHT? 3. Consider table ordering if you really do want it to be a restaurant. If it's a bar, market it as a bar. 4.Something's wrong when you are pretty empty on a Friday evening. Add lights around entry door jamb since that door kinda comes out of nowhere (I always thought that with El Borracho, too). And get a sandwich board or something to add to the sidewalk, with a few drink specials. Bring in the hipsters for draaanks. read more

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Yo this Mel Burger is CRAZY my dudes. Up there with some of the best I've had. WOW. I know you are waiting for me to get into the service/ambiance/what not but I just REALLY want to drive home this burger. Incredible. Cute booth seating for date night. High tops if your cruising with a crew. You know how we do. Have I mentioned the burger?! Seriously, stop what you are doing and try the burger. You are still sitting there. Get up. Do it. Eat this burger!!!!! And don't forget the music to bop your head while the burger is bee-boppin' your tastes buds. Great playlist. Have you left yet? No? Because Simon didn't say so yet? Well Simon says GO! GO NOW. EAT DA BURGA!! read more

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