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Spar Pole

3.2 (24 reviews)
InexpensiveSports Bars, Pubs
Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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John S.

Wow! I read some pretty sour reviews on this business. And to be honest? My experience was entirely different. Does it matter what day you're there? Maybe. Does it matter who is serving you or working the bar? Perhaps. But one thing I will say. The place was very clean. Even the old wood table I sat at was clean (not sticky like so many are in bars), and the atmosphere cozy and friendly. I could even read the menu in the dimmer lights because they know how to print and present a menu! (who knew?) Also, if you get the chance, try to stop by when Richelle V. is working. She is a very wonderful young woman who tended to all our needs and questions with directness, politeness, and most of all, with a SMILE! The food you ask? Way better than I expected for a bar. I had the cod fish & chips. Thick pieces, moist, and very appetizing. FIVE STARS from me for this wonderful hidden 'secret' in a well-run country bar. Of course, like another reviewer stated, "what do you expect?", it's in quaint little downtown Orting!

Crispy chicken salad... Yummmm!

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Great little local bar. Salads are incredible. Always good service with a smile. Tv s are huge. Great place to watch sports.

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8 years ago

Food was over cooked. How do you over cook steak & tots. Charge extra for tots & only take 2.75 of bill for uneaten food.

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12 years ago

Very fun and friendly place to hangout. Would recommend this place to any friend. The staff there are the best and not too bad on the eyes.

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9 years ago

Very good fish and chips great burgers as well. The atmosphere is nice definitely a country bar but its orting so what do you expect.

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Great place to hang out with friends! Excellent food, wonderful wait staff, amazing beer selection!

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**Strong enough to awaken forgotten wisdom from deep within one's soul.** One sip and you wonder--*Is this the true meaning of the Pole?* Is this what it leads us to?

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Spar Pole - sportsbars - Updated May 2026

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