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    Side Pony Lounge

    4.4 (10 reviews)
    Open • 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Very refreshing straight up ginger beer!
    Alden C.

    Side Pony Lounge is a cocktail bar that I have been wanting to go to for a while and was in fact in my old neighborhood where I lived in for a while so it was nice to come back. I remember when I did live around here this very spot was an ice cream shop and later a Kombucha brewery. I am glad that the space is getting reused. When we sat down we were told by the waitress that they had their own house made ginger beer which really caught my attention. I do like ginger! I saw that they had the ginger beer in their Moscow Mule and so I ordered one of those. I liked it very much and even ordered a straight up ginger beer afterwards. If you enjoy ginger, specifically ginger beer then Side Pony has a really good one! In addition to that Steve and I ordered some nachos. This was kind of a spin on nachos you might get at a convenience store but Side Pony's version was way better than what it's inspired from. The nacho experience took me back to my youth in the 80's whenI first noticed these nachos which is very fitting as the atmosphere of the lounge definitely and delightfully 80's inspired. Definitely looking forward to a return trip and even if it's just for the ginger beer!

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    Lauren S.

    One of my best friends and I try and make it out once a month for "mom's night out" and this last time we went to Side Pony per my boyfriend's recommendation. He's a fan of their sister bar, The Mule Tavern, so I thought we'd give it a try! Bottom line is that it's a SUPER cool dive bar with the best vibe and the coolest owner. We intended on only being out for a couple hours and we were here for five... LOL whoops! Bonus points for having a TouchTunes jukebox and also pickle juice for pickle backs. More bonus points for the owner who takes your name instead of your card to keep your tab running. He's a cool guy. I'll definitely be coming back here. A welcomed addition to the Sixth Ave bar scene!

    Joey P.

    Stopped in for a quick drink and had the Pim's Cup which was incredible - strong cucumber notes and incredibly refreshing. The ambiance was also sunning - something out of the 80's. Service was quick and accommodating. Highly recommended!

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    5 months ago

    Great service and atmophere. The vegan sloppy joes are the best! They have some theme nights as well. Check them out.

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    2 years ago

    Always a good vibe here. Small, cozy, with a good bourbon selection. Best part? they keep it simple and execute it well.

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    En Rama - Raspberry Sorbet (vegan)

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    4.3(298 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Been here for drinks before COVID and finally made it back for dinner and it absolutely lived up to…read morethe hype! The atmosphere is warm and lively, the location is perfect, and the entire staff made the experience feel elevated without being pretentious. We had a 5:15 dinner reservation and the restaurant was already packed, which honestly says a lot. The staff was incredibly kind and knowledgeable about both the wine list and menu, and every recommendation felt thoughtfully curated. The food was phenomenal. We have the chef special which was a chicken skin dish and the short rib pasta with the added burrata; flavorful, well-balanced, and beautifully presented. You can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. Definitely one of those places that feels just as good for a casual night out as it does for celebrating something special. Already looking forward to coming back.

    This was one of my go to spots, so it pains me that its such a diff vibe and the service level went…read moredownhill. This spot is off A street and is located within the big grey building that is the post office. You'll enter where there's stairs on both sides of a grey wall/stone structure. And once you're in, take a right and and the restaurant will be straight ahead. And of course parking, downtown is mostly street parking. And you have to pay during certain hours, so look at the signs to enure you don't get a ticket because the police are pretty well known to not give any grace. Made a reservation online to celebrate a birthday. (And just FYI with the small print, if you cancel less than a day before or a no show, you are subject to a $20 fee PER person). Alright, so this spot has no air conditioning even though its pretty small in there, so I'd recommend sitting outside. Or else, the inside can become a sauna especially in the summer. Had initially requested to sit inside, totally forgetting about the no A/C and my friend who has never been here requested to sit outside. But the server became short with us and was less than pleasant but had intially agreed to take us outside. So it was a confusing situation. And I was embarrassed to bring my friend here because they were talked at and not to and was suggested to sit at a dirty table at that. Food was mid and wasn't as good as it used to be. There wasn't much flavor in either dish.

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    En Rama - Right outside the resturant entrance

    Right outside the resturant entrance

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    Devil's Reef - Love the bar

    Devil's Reef

    4.1(201 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    I love the atmosphere because I love a good decorated bar cause I feel like there's not much…read morethey're usually like pretty basic or rustic and this one is like pirate deep sea underwater themed. I love the drinks. They're pretty strong. Not the best place for parking though because it's literally right up the road from McMenamin's.

    Really cozy spot nestled in downtown Tacoma. We came in a little after 5, it took our eyes a bit to…read moreadjust to the darkness but were delighted with the lantern-lit atmosphere and the moody ambient music. To the layman it may seem like just a dark "pirate" or "tiki bar", but the focus is really more centered around Lovecraftian and cosmic horror - not something you see you often but very much appreciated among those who are familiar. The menu is accessed by QR codes on the table. They have an *extremely* long list of cocktails, all named appropriately with the theming, but somewhat lacking in variety. Most of the cocktails are some combination of rum, spices, lime/lemon, and maybe something else fruity or sweet. My wife had a Ships from Far Shores while I enjoyed an Astro Orbiter. Their menu has an indicator of how strong each drink is, and it doesn't lie. The Astro Orbiter tasted great but was indeed quite strong. The staff were extremely polite and a pleasure to talk to. Unfortunately their kitchen was closed the evening we went, so we weren't able to grab any food, but hopefully we'll to try some the next time we stop by.

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    Signature drink~ Devil Reef was pretty & boozy! *Recommended

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    Busy Body - The cheerful bar

    Busy Body

    3.8(59 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    This place is ADORABLE when it's the holiday season!…read more 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.

    I really like Busy Body. The theming, the food, and the drinks are always enjoyable. The seating…read morecan 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.

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    Busy Body - So pretty!

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    Krampus holiday cocktail with option to purchase mug

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    Parkway Tavern - Barwlywines

    Parkway Tavern

    4.4(329 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    What a great find! We live in CA but visit relatives frequently. I'm not sure how we've never…read morecome across this place before! Parkway Tavern checks all the boxes -- great beer selection, delicious food, good music, and a really cool neighborhood atmosphere. It's tucked right into the middle of a residential neighborhood and feels like a true local spot. The French dip was excellent. The roast beef was perfectly grilled, flavorful and tender, and the sandwich was really well done. Bonus - the bathrooms were super clean! Great food, great beer, ambiance, location and music. Definitely worth going a few miles out of your way!

    They recently started carrying whiskeys here, and while they don't have a huge selection, what they…read moredo have is super rare and at a reasonable price! They have all the Pappy van Winkles as well as most of the Buffalo Trace Antique collection. They only do 2 oz pours (no half pours) but the prices are still more affordable than any other place you'd find on the West Coast. Some downsides is that they don't have glencairn glasses and the place has your typical tavern smells, so you won't get the full isolated whiskey tasting experience. This place is after all a tavern, so most of the focus is on beers and a communal experience. If you're looking to try something rare without wanting to buy the whole bottle though, I think coming here for whiskey is still pretty good.

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    Parkway Tavern
    Parkway Tavern

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