This place has flowered. From a small brewery on Pacific Ave, just kicking it from brew to brew, to a hopping spot with awesome neurodivergent vibes. The sippins are solid... Well, as solid as a liquid can be. RELIABLE. Bring your noms (reasonable... I'd ask before bringing a crockpot), or treat yourself to an odd dog! I've ordered Domino's from across the street, but that was years back. (Yeah, Domino's has lasted that long? Shocking, right?... Left.) The artists that have adorned the place are NEARLY as talented as the back-floating brew-master otters. If you ask the bartender one question.... Or more than one... They'll likely tell you... Beerisgood Commence the sippins! read more

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Great vibe. Wonderful people. Amazing brews. The Ottermelon was DELICIOUS, and will definitely be back when I'm back in Tacoma. read more

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One of the few family friendly brewery stops. Fun games in the room adjacent to the food truck. Love the use of the tiny Aley for the food truck and I didn't know I needed sliced hot sausage with my pretzel until I tried it--highly recommend as a bar snack. Great staff and rotation of beers on tap. read more

I appreciate the owner taking the time to respond, but unfortunately the response reinforces why this experience was so disappointing. We never disputed the alcohol regulations, and we certainly were not intentionally trying to violate them. As out-of-town visitors, we misunderstood what was being sold to us and believed we were purchasing beer that could be enjoyed on the patio before closing. Once the misunderstanding became apparent, a simple explanation would have resolved the situation immediately. The issue was never the policy, it was how the situation was handled. Instead of calmly explaining the regulations, the bartender abruptly took our drinks, raised his voice, and publicly embarrassed our group. He also directed hostility toward someone in our party who had not even ordered a drink, leaving her visibly uncomfortable. What stands out most is that, during the interaction, the bartender actually said, "I'm not trying to be a dick," while continuing to berate us. That comment alone demonstrated that he knew his approach was inappropriate, yet he continued speaking to us in a confrontational and disrespectful manner. While I appreciate the acknowledgment that the encounter may have come across as confrontational, the response focuses primarily on the regulations rather than the behavior that turned an honest misunderstanding into a negative experience. Businesses absolutely have the right and responsibility to enforce alcohol laws, but customer service and professionalism still matter. We understand the rules now. What remains disappointing is that a situation that could have been handled with courtesy and respect instead left us feeling embarrassed and unwelcome. Based on both the interaction itself and the follow-up response, I still do not feel that our concerns were fully understood or addressed. read more

Odd Otter Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I liked the fruit cup (forget what flavor) and the hard seltzer w/syrup! I also got a field roast seattle dog--DELICIOUS. Highly recommend. Soooooo good. read more

Beers were very good and the bartender behind the counter was very helpful. They offer a military discount which is very nice. Not a huge place inside and they only offer bar top tables. No food but you can order or bring in your own. read more

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What a gem! Wandering around Tacoma looking for a bite before a show. Stumbled on and what a pleasure it was to experience great beer, snacks and more importantly service! read more

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I stopped by on Saturday early afternoon with a friend and the brewery was pretty empty - the small counter was filled and only one other table was occupied. I mostly stopped by because the otter mascot was too cute. My friend and I tried a pale ale which was light and refreshing. All of the otter decoration were very cute and the bartender at the front was friendly. Also you can buy whatever glasses you want! All in all, a nice stop with a great mascot. read more

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Disrespectful/Confrontational bartender. We came here on a Friday close to closing at 9:45pm (unknowingly). The bartender informed us that they had their last call right before we got in. We told him we were okay with that, but asked if we could purchase a canned beer from the fridge, assuming the reason he wouldn't serve us was because he already cleaned up. He said that we could purchase them. We then stepped onto the patio to drink them, because they still were not closed for another 10 minutes and there was other people on the patio. 3 minutes later the bartender abruptly grabbed the drinks off the table and informed us that he was confiscating them because we're not allowed to drink them on the property. He raised his voice at us and intentionally embarrassed our group for the misunderstanding. We told him we had no idea that there was laws preventing us to drink canned beer here, because we are from out of town. He then told us, "what kind of bars have you been to that make you think it's okay to drink 'to-go' beer inside the bar". What we thought we were purchasing was a canned beer that can be drank on the property, and he thought we were purchasing a to-go beer to take home. Simple misunderstanding, and the bartender took it out on us. I don't know his name, but he was completely out of line. He also directed his anger toward someone in our group that didn't even order a drink, and made her feel very uncomfortable and scared. The bartender completely cross the line by yelling at us, when a simple conversation could have been okay. Never coming back here again! read more

Cute place, very mellow with friendly staff and good beer. Great hangout spot! recommended!

Friendly, relaxed, and responsive service. Interesting space with outdoor views as well. Loved the tap list offered a wide variety of creative beers. I think it is a MUST VISIT brewery!!! read more

The beers were amazing and the atmosphere has a relaxing chill vibe. It's definitely a good place to grab a few drinks.

They reopened February 1st! New owners! Same delicious beer! This is my dad's favorite spot so when we saw they reopened, we went on down! We got to meet the new owners and chat with them, seem like some cool dudes. We're excited to have Odd Otter back in Tacoma and look forward to where the new owners will take it! read more

Odd Otter Brewing - Ottermelon Hefeweizen - Breweries Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Odd and Ottery this local brewery is one that will make you a regular the moment you step in, from great service to great beer and then some. Being from out of town I've never felt more welcome at this amazing all-inclusive spot in the thick of Downtown Tacoma. This women, veteran and lgbtq owned as well as friendly semi-karaoke speakeasy, trivia tavern and embodiment of all things amazing has Karaoke several nights a week including Tuesdays and Thursdays with the handsome talented Pablo. Aside from the amazing variety of craft brews Odd Otter has some stylish guest brews on tap (like the Bourbon Barrel Cherry Cider via Tieton Cider Works) not to mention plenty of non-adult brews for non-drinkers and craft enthusiasts with families. I even saw they've done a kiddie karaoke day during the week. Mariel, a regular here has some amazing vocals and was really sweet. I heard great things about one of the owners Karen here from lots of regulars and can see a lot of love and care go into this way more than a Brewery spot. The Winterface 2021 Winter Ale, Nordic Otter Hazy IPA and Ottermelon Hefe are among my top favs... though I did see the word flight pop up on their menu board so might have to rethink my sampling experience my next time I'm in Tacoma, which might be a little more frequently. OOB also has amazing merch for sale and home brewing kits if you're a beer lover or open to experimenting. Ate a huge meal before we stopped in for a karaoke Tuesday, however saw they have a solid variety of bar food menu desirables such as wood fired pizza w/ a vegan options, appetizers and more... insert smiley devil emoji w/ yum emoji next to angel halo emoji here Lots of theme-y days and nights, amazing brew crew and plenty to enjoy and do. Check-in for a nice cheers-ful surprise. read more

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Great beers. They have 16, 10 and 5oz pours and flights available. Since it was our first time, we got a flight. All the beers were drinkable but 3 out of 5 were really good. The brown ale Odditea was very rich. The Code Orange was hoppy enough for an IPA lover. And the Ottermelon was refreshing and not weird. The other 2 selections were fine but not the style of beer we usually love. Definitely would keep drinking these beers. Only negative (maybe) is they don't have food right now. You can bring in your own food though and there is a GREAT pizza place down the block that has slices for sale (Apizza). Service is friendly. Seating is typical bar type tables. You can see their brewing vats. read more

This place has the feel of a great local spot. The staff were friendly, they had Motown playing so you I had to hit the high notes on all the Marne Gaye songs. I got a stout and shared a flight. The stout was on point. Tasty and hit the spot. This is the type of brewery that you arrive when you're reading to fight crime all while enjoying a cold one. Will return in my next visit read more

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I don't always go to Tacoma, but when I do I like to make sure I bring my growler with me and stop by Odd Otter. My original review was in 2015 and this is a place that I still come to! Lots of beers on tap to choose from! Not sure what you want? No problem! They have super cute tiny replicas of the beer can glasses (which you can buy, for $6!) that allow you to try some things out before making a commitment. Beertenders are always awesome! Super friendly and prompt service every time, no doubts about that. Things are finally opening up again and you're welcome to sit and chill! They also offer their products in cans for take home. Lots of styles on the taps to choose from - definitely give them a try! read more

Before catching our flight back home, my husband and I stopped in Tacoma to try one last brewery - Odd Otter caught my eye because of their cute little otter logo. Odd Otter is a cool spot right on Tacoma's main street. We visited right when it opened on a Tuesday and it wasn't very busy. The bartender was super nice, even recommending restaurants for us to visit while in the area. For drinks, I got the Bean Machine Coffee Stout (I love coffee stouts) and it was sooo delicious. I believe my husband got an IPA and he as super satisfied with that as well. Great spot, definitely recommend for beer if you're in the area! read more

Odd Otter Brewing - Bean Machine Coffee Milk Stout - Breweries Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Now serving food!!! The Italian was great! Don't waste your money on the potato salad:(. It's purchased from Costco. read more

I'm sad that I didn't get my $1.50 off if I had just did a Yelp checkin. This is a quaint brewery in the heart of Tacoma. I ordered a flight of beer which you can choose from a flight of 4 beers or 6 beers. I ordered the 6 sampler because I am a lush. Anyhow, the staff was extremely friendly! I tried a couple of beer samples, but definitely the most tastiest ones were the ciders. I liked the Lav Honey Cider and the Blood Orange Cider. This place is military friendly and offers military peeps a pretty good discount for patronizing "Odd Otter." read more

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Grabbed a beer here while waiting for a table across the street. Friendly service and decent beer. It was a little pricey though! Appreciate that it is a real "restaurant" feel versus the warehouse brewery trend of late. Pairs really well with the other offerings on Pac Ave in Tacoma. read more

I'm a big fan of otters so when I was driving by this place while visiting Tacoma it was a no brainer! Delicious ciders as a non-beer fan, and everyone was so friendly! We took advantage of their board games and hung out for a while. Quite a fun souvenir too as I bought a shot glass!! read more

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Nestled in downtown Tacoma. There is plenty of street parking. Unlike other breweries, this place has an indoor sitting area during winter! It has all the charm you are looking for. Brick walls, arches, old wine barrels, oh and good beer too. I had a flight and while I was looking for a dark beer, I ended up with the Lavender Honey . Their music too was such a nice vibe if you're into alternative rock and 2010 jams. COME HERE. If you're hungry, they also have food options from their neighbors. It smelled delicious. read more

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What a cool spot. If you're looking into reviews for this place, just go. My wife and I drove up for an event nearby the next day, and wanted to pop into a local brewery and check it out. While we're been to Tacoma before, we're not familiar with the area at all. It was a very entertaining place to people watch and just hang out. We usually sample a bunch of beers when we're out pub scouting, but we liked the first two we ordered so much, we pretty much stuck when them the whole time. A friend in Seattle was able to come over and hang out for a bit, and it was just genuinely nice to be able to hang out on a busy patio when a friend, pints, and our dog and just relax after a very long couple of days. The place was very busy, but not overcrowded, if that makes sense. The staff was very welcoming, and the patrons were varied and all enjoying themselves. There wasn't really anything not to like. read more

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Normal, average brewery on the 6th ave area. It's good, they always have good cider options. We love their military discounts and they have the nicest staff here! They are good with recommendations, suggestions and conversations. read more

Odd Otter Brewing - IPA and Cider - Breweries Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Cute spot, cute logo, great hef! The bartender wasn't Uber friendly but maybe just a quieter person. Oh also they give first responders, military, nurses, etc a discount read more

Odd Otter Brewing - Hefeweizen - Breweries Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Came for the beer, returned for the beer. This is an awesome little joint in the heart of downtown Tacoma. They have an array of regular scheduled events ranging from ladies night to trivia. We try to make it for trivia every Wednesday-- a very packed house on trivia nights! Great brews and friendly service. We take all of our out of towners here. read more

Odd Otter Brewing - Incline cider co Marionberry (right) & Shmoozy tart ale Crangerine - Breweries Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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my absolute FAVORITE brewery !! i moved away for 2 years & thought about it all the time they have a great selection of beer & ciders! u can also order from the restaurant next door & they have the best margherita pizza i've ever tried & the fries r really crispy ! i believe they also do theme nights& yoga classes on specific days ! def come check this place out u wont regret it! the only thing that does kinda suck is the parking cuz it's in the downtown tacoma area read more

Friendly folks, nice range of beers, and great people watching if you choose to sit in front. read more

Odd Otter Brewing - Super kawaii brewery in downtown Tacoma with outdoor seating - Breweries Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Maybe I came on an off night, but this wasn't good. I tried their "Shmoozie Series" Tart Ale (Blackberry Plum Pie). It tasted watered down and not very sour. I also sampled their "Ottermellon," which is supposedly a signature. It also was quite watery and actually a bit flat. They've clearly grown in recognition in the area over the past few years, and maybe are starting to rest on their laurels. I also found the prices ($8 for a 16 oz pour the former) to be on the pricey end. I might give them another shot, but I really did expect better. read more

Odd Otter Brewing - "Shmoozie Series" Blackberry Plum Pie. Very watery and quite pricey ($8). - Breweries Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Nice little place in Tacoma. My wife had a beer which she loved. We order a pizza and chicken wings that you can order at the pub but comes from next door. Not to mention great live music. We will come here again! read more

Odd Otter Brewing - May the Force be with You!!! - Breweries Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Odd Otter Brewing is casual and relaxed, you drink your beers at one of the long wooden tables. Nothing special but right up my alley. I've only tried the Ottermelon and it is amazing - the perfect summertime (or an all-season post-run post-exercise) beer. I like darker beers but was told that the Ottermelon was their award-winning beer so I had to give it a try and it did not disappoint. I ended up getting two pints of it (instead of trying something else) because it was just that tasty. When I go back, I plan on buying a growler of it. read more

So good! The chai brown, the ottermelon hef, and the Nelson hazy were amazing. Food comes from next door. The stuffed pepper was incredible, the veggie pizza was excellent. read more

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Love this brewery! It was so nice that dogs were allowed in. Great beer! I came when it was open mic night and that was super cool to see. This place always you to order in food from somewhere in the area and bring it in. What a great idea! read more

What a cute fascinating brewery, it's neat inside and out. Even though I was there in the evening I can see my husband and myself enjoying a cold beer or cider outside in the summer. This brewery is owned by veterans. They do so many events to help out the community and those in need. They have fun activities like live music, karaoke and trivia. They also have specials for military and their spouses everyday. There's trivia night, ladies night and fun contests. For you yoga lovers they currently have Yoga + Beer on Saturday mornings. They give so much to the community and make their brewery such a welcoming place. Their tasty beer will have you wanting to visit often. They have hard cider available, which I hear is delicious. The brewery is very unique and the building has so much history behind it. read more

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You really Otter stop in here for a beer if you are in downtown Tacoma. It's a cool space, though the actual bar space is pretty limited. We tried several of their beers, but the favorite was the Notteronsense IPA. No food service here, but you can bring food in, and at least one place delivers. Lots of close-by restaurants to choose from. Even if you don't like beer, you need to get a t-shirt.... cutest logo ever!! read more

Odd Otter Brewing - Notteronsense IPA - Breweries Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Love the staff, love the beer. A flight is always a good option since they usually have so many different, changing beers and they always have a non-beer option on draft too. Some of the employees allow dogs (which I think is awesome) even tho I guess the manager doesn't want them to lol; I've met many a new furry friend here. If you and your date/group like beer this is a great place to start a date/group dinner. The Matador and Thai Pepper, both across the street, have great food and Matador especially has lovely date ambiance. Enthusiastically LGBTQ friendly. Cheers! read more

Atmosphere is cool and customer service is good. We got checked in quite a bit so that was nice. They have rotating ciders and a small selection of beers to choose from. I wish they would post the ABV% for whatever they have on tap. They do not serve food, but you are able to bring in your own or do takeout/delivery from a nearby restaurant. We got takeout from the Matador across the street. read more

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I can't say anything besides I love this place. I live in Texas, 2,267 miles away. When I find myself in the area, I have to go and visit this outstanding brewery. I absolutely fell in love with their stuck at home saison. Every time I am forced to leave the immaculate area this beer is brewed and distributed in, I make sure my suit case contains at least two six packs of their seasonal beer. I have made trips, not to see family, but to go visit this brewery and enjoy this beer. Honestly, the beer helps with the family visits. So if you want to figure out what made Fat Thor so fat, stop by. Only your waistline will hate you for it. read more

We headed downtown for dinner the other night and had to wait quite a while, so popped in to the Odd Otter to check it out. They had several beers and ciders on tap and They have the option of 5 oz, 10 oz, and 16 oz. I love the fact that I can get a smaller glass or try a few. I had two different ciders and they were both fantastic. The employees were very friendly and would let you taste anything that was available, as well. They have a limited food menu, but I would certainly come back and check it out. There was live music and it was a really chill, kicked back vibe, which is important to me. Great experience. We'll definitely be back. read more

Odd Otter Brewing - Tieton Lavender Honey and Avid Cranberry Blood Orange Cider. Delicious! - Breweries Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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