I've been going to this bar for probably about a decade now. It has been through several different…read moreincarnations and three different owners in this time. It has remained one of the coolest dive bars I've ever been in. In the last couple of years, they started serving some really, really yummy food. I get the Philly cheesesteak, but have them use cheddar and put extra onions on it. It is absolutely to die for. Steve, the mastermind behind the majority of the menu, also recently added on Browned butter cocoa puff marshmallow treats. ZOMG! They no longer just have beer and wine, they have hard alcohol now. This is resulted in some, how you say, "more interesting" evenings than it did before, but overall the crowd is really friendly and supportive of the nightly karaoke singers. Had my first date with Flava Dave there. I don't drink and neither does my now husband (Flava Dave) so we go up and do duets and call ourselves The Sober Barflies. The karaoke hosts are always a lot of fun. Flava Dave picks up fill-in karaoke shifts there occasionally. Sam Cori is adorable, upbeat, and a classically trained singer and songwriter. She makes *another* performance of Bohemian Rhapsody fun and fresh again! We even had Gabe (one of the Karaoke hosts with a heartthrob vibrato bass voice), sing the music for our wedding and host karaoke at in my parents' sizeable rec-room afterward! He knocked my folks out signing Unchained Melody, their song, at our little reception. A lot of momentous occasions, birthday gatherings, and bachelorette parties take place there. I've seen a number of people get proposed to, and once saw a very spontaneous, actual wedding. There's a lot of really cool history in that place. It's over 100 years old and it's an official historical landmark in the United States. There's a lot of lore behind it. Stories of being haunted. It's a really amazing place to see. Plus, it's shaped like a coffee pot, how can you beat that?

I'm so excited to have discovered Bob's Java Jive in Tacoma, WA. It's a Coffee pot-shaped building…read morethat houses a bar and music venue in a rough and tumble neighborhood. This place has a fun history dating back to 1927! The building has served many purposes over the years, serving the public as everything from a fast food drive-thru to a speakeasy. The building has also been featured in several films, including "I Love You to Death," and Cameron Crowe's "Say Anything." These roadside America kitschy buildings amuse me greatly, and I'll always go out of my way to visit them when I can. Bob's Java Jive doesn't disappoint!

Been coming here for about 6 years off and on now because it's in the neighborhood…read more Good beer selections, good pours on cocktails, however cocktail consistency varies depending on who's working. The food is my favorite part. I can have a beer anywhere, but the food is actually pretty on point minus the nachos, sad to say. Always overcooked, cheese is hardened and well beyond melted, but a massive portion in size. The sandwiches are amazing, the quesadillas are amazing, have yet to make it there before breakfast ends but I'm betting it's probably pretty good. Staff are friendly, efficient, and do well on checking to make sure you're not waiting too long for service without being too bothersome. It gets a little loud, busy and crowded on nights especially on the weekends, but that's typical bar atmosphere. Patio seating is nice on sunny days like today. 5/5 for a hometown spot in the neighborhood.

The clam chowder was cold as well as the fish tacos special. The bartender was not concern about…read moretemperature of the food at all. This site still says that Jamie owns this bar. Years ago when she ran this bar it was the best in town and she would not let this food to be served. I will go the Huckleberry that she owns with two other steller partners and enjoy their food. The cook should check the soup pot on a regular basis to ensure that the chowder is hot and ensure that the fish is at least 135 degrees and let it warm up to over 140 degrees before serving. Jamie if you still own the Top please look into the kitchen and bring back your great menu.

It's 10:35pm and even THE KATIE has left the house... but do they still serve the best grilled…read morecheese in Tacoma? YES! Is it the best grilled cheese in the Greater Seattle Area?... YES. Why? Because you have the option of a PICKLE on the side, as opposed to no option to leave off any over-priced pretentiousness. Do you hear me? GET THE PICKLE.

They make their own ginger beer and it's delicious! The cocktails are reasonably priced and they…read morehave all kinds of fun food. Some cool vegetarian options that I will have to try. Plant based meat nachos?! Yes, please. The cucumber slices with ranch appetizer is tasty and it's so refreshing that you can have a little snack with your drink without it being greasy and unhealthy. The owner is such a cool guy and I really enjoyed our chat. Super fun, unique spot. Definitely 5 stars.

Such a cute little dive in Tacoma! If you know me you know I *live* for a dive bar. This was on the…read moreway to another plan in the area and we had some time to kill, so we stopped in for a quick drink and to check it out after seeing how close it was. Parking lot is super small, but they do have ample street parking right out front and we found a spot no problem. This bar is definitely on the cozier side, with maybe a total of 30 seats if I had to guess. There's about 10-12 seats at the bar and then the rest is booth seating on the opposite wall. The selection was rather decent for drinks, with them surprising us with not one, not two, but FOUR hard cider choices for my husband. Most places only have 1-2, and they usually are ones he doesn't like, but he got lucky here. Another bonus: strong pours. :) I saw a menu for food, but it was only a few choices - I forget what they all were, but I know one was a cheeseburger. So, probably don't plan to come here stuffed, but they do have snacks should you need it. This spot is definitely on the lowkey side but it was a comfortable stop. We're not in the area too often, but we would return if we were.

Not sure why Park Avenue Tavern didn't get a review by me yet. I have certainly been there at least…read moreonce. Well, I will fix that now by getting a review posted. The times I was here with Steve we usually stuck with the beer selection and with what was on tap there. It's mostly local beers in the metro area and I remember the variety of that list being pretty generous. So that was all good. We even got some food to eat here. I have had their burgers here and liked them quite a bit. The classic type burger seems to be the Park Burger and along with fries it proved to be a good meal. Definitely a nice establishment for the neighborhood!

I've driven by the Lucky Silver Tavern numerous times, but have never stopped in. Well, that all…read morechanged and I totally dig it! It's on South Tacoma Way in an area you wouldn't really expect to find a bar and next door to Marcia's Silver Spoon, which is only open until the afternoon. The bartender, Jaid, was super nice! The bar is clean, had a DJ, had a really cool menu (I attached a photo, but I did not try anything), and even has a covered outdoor patio. Great time! We'll definitely be back.

Gabe is an amazing bartender and we've been here twice now. Food is really good and the cook (can't…read moreremember his name- so sorry!!!) really cares about delivering quality food. He hand presses the hamburger patties and the wings are amazing!! Clean, great service and food. My husband raved about the bacon hamburger patty. Fries also on point. Absolutely recommend!!!

Boom Boom Room is an absolute gem. The staff is always very friendly and a pleasure to speak to…read more The food is AMAZING, as are the drinks. Huge selection of whiskey. I love the fried oyster mushrooms. The chef is an artist. The ambiance is a vibe. Sort of dimly lit with a characteristic red lighting from the bar and great music. This is my favorite restaurant/bar on 6th.

Honestly... I'm not sure where to start here we had a reservation, ten of us together. They put us…read morein the Sinatra Room which is *sweaty* hot. The waitress even mentioned it was hot in this room and when we commented on it she just said yeah it sucks. I have Celiac so this is not a dietary choice, it's a medical restriction. I asked about gluten free options and she said nothing is gluten free (even though the website says it gluten free options available). She then said the best option for me would be the mushrooms or the wings because they are lightly breaded and she is gluten free and does well with those. We paid for our drinks and left. I won't be coming back and it's not because of the menu.

My gosh, it's been years since I've been to Magoo's! Not much has changed. I got a drink and…read morechilled for a little while. It's a nice bar. The bartender is friendly. I didn't try any food, so I can't report on that. Great location.

Great ambience. Love a good dive bar! Jesse the bartender is awesome and I love how there's always…read morea dog roaming around hahah shoutout Moose!

The perfect place to get your face melted and enjoy a drink. Its as punk rock as it gets…read more Bartenders and music is always a great combo. What would make this place perfect is hot food!

We played here with Coma Twins and Sanatorium Hill and had a blast. Lively crowd. Excellent sound,…read morethanks to Tristan - We will definitely play this venue again!