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The Blind Buck

3.7 (40 reviews)
InexpensiveCocktail Bars
Closed 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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Tequila Mockingbird
Michael M.

Worth checking out and our bartender Nathan was super nice. He got a huge rush right before we walked in but he made time to greet us and let us know he would be with us asap. Great service and communication go a long way!

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Lanny K.

After my last review, I received an email from the Blind Buck apologizing for my sub-par visit to their establishment, additionally asking if I'd consider coming in for a few rounds (on the house) in the hopes that they could improve upon my experience. My husband and I decided to take them up on the offer and heave ourselves out into public for some overdue socializing. We arrived around 9 pm and introduced ourselves to Vicky and made ourselves comfortable at the bar with a couple of Unicorns - a variation of the Moscow Mule with raspberry vodka. (Which I am not at all ashamed to admit that I'm a total sucker for.) The drinks were good. Tasty and stiff, (that's what she said) but not panties-on-the-ceiling fan stiff .. after about 20 minutes, the previously-sparse crowd expanded and the volume was as intolerable as last time. It's not the fault of the Blind Buck (Note: I never suggested that the decibel level was the fault of the bar, only it's patrons.) it's just the corner of town they've landed in and the recent closure of "those" kinds of establishments. You know the sort, don't you? The loud bard with women adorned with more makeup, spray tan and sequins per capita than all of New Jersey AND Las Vegas combined, while the men are decked to the nines in their tightest t-shirts and hair gel for days. So many local club-esque bars have closed lately that one must wonder; judging by the number of patrons seen loitering (read: drunken breakup fights!) outside every time I passed by, where they ran afoul. The Blind Buck fills the void left by those joints, if only geographilcally. They were completely SLAMMED. I'm talking shoulder-to-shoulder, Ed Hardy, glitter, sunglasses inside, all of it. I fail to understand how these other businesses were unsustainable with the amount of people congregating there on the regular. Irrelevant, but weird: At one point, a customer reached between my husband and myself to grab the menu from the bar in front of me and stayed bent forward to read it. (Please remember that I mentioned in my last review: I'm an asshole, and I'm comfortable with it.) I looked him square in the eye, gave him a solid deadpan expression and said, "Oh. I'm sorry. Am I in your way" with as little inflection as possible. I wouldn't want him to miss out on my heavy sarcasm! He was already drunk and incapable of observing standard social norms like "body space awareness" or "not being in my body space" or ... never mind, I've officially belabored the point that homeboy was too close to me. It's a drinking crowd, and they're all trying to get drunk. Make no mistake, I'm not judging, it just isn't my scene. I'm happy, regardless of the crowd, that they've opened to such a warm reception. I am from here: born in Spokane, grew up in Spokane, moved away for a minute and returned to embrace it .. I LOVE to see local businesses thrive. It's a benefit to everyone. Four stars to the Blind buck - two for the wonderfully executed design, one for the make-it-right attitude of the owners and my husband insists that I add one for the self-replenishing bowls of Goldfish crackers. For whatever reason, they go perfect with drinking. Despite being pleased for spending only $6 or so for as many drinks, I still left feeling perplexed by the two wall-mounted TVs (I don't want to watch reruns of Family Guy in black and white) and with ringing ears from the ridiculously loud customers. SERIOUSLY PEOPLE, WHY IS EVERYONE SCREAMING?!

The infamous Shelly's Moscow Mule!
TJ F.

The blind buck has a classy yet laid back feel. Delicious Moscow mules. And bartender is Shelly is awesome.

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Great service. Loved the atmosphere and the music. Friendly patrons. Overall a nice place to enjoy a cocktail.

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4 years ago

Awesome people! I just moved to Spokane and they definitely mad me feel welcome! Y'all have some amazing dr

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4 years ago

Great little spot. Zack gave me the lowdown on the area while mixing delicious drinks. I'd definitely go back

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8 years ago

This place definitely does not clean their taps weekly. Tried two beers I know and love. Yuckola.

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Great music and great cocktails. The atmosphere is awesome here too. It is a smaller space however, you are close knit at the bar.

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This is now a gay bar. Fun good music and nicely upgraded interior . Super clean and a nice clientele.

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Great drinks. Small venue, limited seating, but a friendly atmosphere. The staff was great to talk with.

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Nice little gay bar. Kinda small and no dancing. But a great place to stop for a drink and hangouT with friends or meet the town!

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8 years ago

Now this is a fun place to have a few drinks. Not bad on price but the entertainment is really worth everything.

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Great spot! The bartenders really know what they're doing and are very personable. I recommend stopping in.

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11 years ago

This bar is awesome! A girl named Cat works there and she is so good with people and drinks. The staff is fast and friendly

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Friendly and warm bar. Connects through to a sports bar with food. Largely gay crowd. Robert the bartender is awesome.

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Average bar. Oddly shaped. Never gotten good service or great drinks here. Its just got an odd vibe! Hipster redneck? Ok I guess?

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Vicky and Rikki, the gorgeous twins who own the bar always have such a positive attitude behind the bar, along with the other bartenders.

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Cease & Desist Book Club

Cease & Desist Book Club

4.4
(78 reviews)
0.3 mi
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Cease & Desist Book Club feels like the kind of place you discover once and immediately want to…read morebring people back to. The whole atmosphere is dark, cozy, moody, and feels more like a hidden lounge than a typical downtown bar. Between the lighting, music, books, and dramatic cocktail menus, the vibe alone makes the place worth visiting. We tried the espresso martini, Painkiller, and Bloody Verde. The espresso martini was smooth and easy to drink without being overly sweet, and the Painkiller had that creamy tropical flavor that somehow still worked with the darker speakeasy atmosphere. Keeping it honest though, the Bloody Verde just wasn't for me personally. I can still appreciate the creativity behind it, but the flavor combo just didn't match my taste buds. That being said, if you like savory spicy cocktails, you'd probably feel very differently about it. Service was friendly, drinks came out looking great, and the music really tied the whole experience together. Definitely feels like one of Spokane's more unique cocktail spots if you want something moodier and more relaxed.

We loved Cease and Desist. The bartender was friendly and helpful. It was dimly lit with a lovely…read moreaesthetic bar! Drinks were on point and perfectly made. When we return to the Spokane area, we will definitely return!

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There is a mortgage payment in a bottle of whiskey in this photo.
There is a mortgage payment in a bottle of whiskey in this photo.
Cocktail (menu) from the bar
Cocktail (menu) from the bar
Gimme all the whiskey

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Gimme all the whiskey
Purgatory Craft Beer And Whiskey Bar

Purgatory Craft Beer And Whiskey Bar

4.3
(127 reviews)
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We went for a late evening walk this past Sunday, looking for something to eat. We found no place…read moreserving food, until we got to Purgatory Agave. Robert welcomed us in and said Yes! they were still serving food. It was Sunday at 9:30pm and that was the theme: Yes! We felt welcomed and appreciated. Robert even custom-crafted my drink order. Thank you Robert, you made our experience truly wonderful! The food we ordered was excellent, not too heavy, perfect for a light snack. Highly recommend! I hope the management of this restaurant will recognize the positive impact of an employee like Robert and value him appropriately.

We went to Agave tonight for dinner and drinks before a show, and honestly, this place has a lot of…read morepotential. The atmosphere was really enjoyable -- the space has a great vibe, the drinks were well made, and overall it feels like somewhere that could become a favorite spot downtown. The food was decent as well, though not especially memorable. Unfortunately, the service completely overshadowed the positives. From the moment we walked in, we felt more like an inconvenience than welcomed guests. The host greeted us while remaining seated at the bar and simply told us to "sit anywhere," which immediately set an odd tone. When I asked for paper menus, I was told they only use QR codes. Normally that wouldn't be a huge issue, but the menu was around 15 pages long with tiny font, making it frustrating to navigate on a phone. Once our food arrived, we essentially never saw our server again. No check-ins, no refill offers, no asking if we wanted another round of drinks -- nothing. Meanwhile, staff members were gathered at the bar loudly talking among themselves and openly complaining about being there, which was uncomfortable to listen to as customers trying to enjoy a night out. Eventually, we had to walk up to the front bar ourselves just to pay our bill. That was the most disappointing part because the restaurant truly has the foundation to be excellent. The ambiance and drinks are already there, but hospitality matters just as much as the food. A little attentiveness and genuine customer service would have completely changed the experience. We absolutely would have ordered more drinks and likely stayed longer if anyone had checked on us. Hopefully management takes service more seriously, because this place could be great with the right staff culture and attention to guests.

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Wall of whiskey
Wall of whiskey
Smoked ribs
Smoked ribs
You know you are at a whiskey place !!

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You know you are at a whiskey place !!
Bistango Martini Lounge

Bistango Martini Lounge

4.4
(129 reviews)
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Cozy bar with a fun bartender. Martinis and mojito. The food we had was all good; truffle fries,…read morecalamari , and lots of fish tacos. We're going to recommend this place to all our friends!

I've given Bistango multiple chances over the years because I enjoy the atmosphere and want to…read moresupport local Spokane businesses, but unfortunately the customer service has been consistently disappointing. Most recently, on a Friday evening around 7 PM, my party was seated near the end of the bar by the restroom area. A server approached me in a confrontational manner and told me to move my chair because it was blocking the walkway. I immediately complied and moved it where he directed. Despite that, he repeatedly pushed and squeezed past the chair in an aggressive way several times afterward and then returned to confront me about it again. The interaction felt hostile, unnecessary, and unprofessional. Unfortunately, this wasn't an isolated incident. On a previous visit, a female server was rude and controlling toward our table, and on another occasion when we were unhappy with a menu item, the response was essentially, "You ordered it, you pay for it," with no attempt to address the concern professionally. The atmosphere is great, which is why we've continued to come back. However, after several visits involving rude and confrontational interactions with staff, it feels more like an ongoing culture issue than a one-time bad experience. I don't expect special treatment, but I do expect basic courtesy and respect. Hopefully management takes these concerns seriously and works to improve the customer experience.

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The bar  with all the bottles and Halloween decorations.
The bar with all the bottles and Halloween decorations.
Fish tacos
Fish tacos
Huckleberry Lemon Drop.

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Huckleberry Lemon Drop.
Durkin's Liquor Bar

Durkin's Liquor Bar

4.2
(348 reviews)
0.4 mi
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Service 10/10 We made reservations the day of and got a…read moregreat table! The waitress/ hostess was attentive and friendly, but not overly enthusiastic which I really like. Our drinks were always full and she answered all our questions. She brought me beer samples to figure out which one I wanted. The waiter was busy but always greeted and said goodbye to all guests coming and going. Food 10/10 For the tablet we got calamari, the Durkins famous double cheeseburger and the fried bologna sandwich. The food was extremely fresh! The cheese was melted to perfection. We left with full bellies but not feeling heavy. The food was decadent but not greasy. My husband got a mocktail, spiced cranberry and it was fabulous! My husband and I can't wait to go back. We paid approximately $100 with tip, so it's not cheap, but WORTH IT for the quality of food and service.

I was informed by several people that this place was notorious for its burger. So when I came to…read moreSpokane for work, I decided to go ahead and give this place a try. Upon my encounter with one of the bartenders, I was told that they only had one burger. It was a double burger and it came with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and a delicious pickle. The burger was spot-on and much better than I had anticipated. It was fairly large and filling and was cooked nicely. It came with some fries and a dipping sauce that always was a good adjunct to the burger. Burger came it to ~$25.00 which is expensive for a burger, but given inflation and the deliciousness this burger represented, I was satisfied. Ambiance-wise, it is a nice looking bar that serves food, and they make upscale drinks. Definitely was not planning on having drinks here, but the bartender was nice enough to agree to make me a royal aviation as they make regular aviations. I will definitely be back for that and I am looking forward to it. Highly recommend this place!

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Durkin's upper bar
Durkin's upper bar
Brown butter gnocchi and braised pork belly.
Brown butter gnocchi and braised pork belly.
Highball ... Fantastic!!

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Highball ... Fantastic!!

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