My friend and I needed to find a place we could hang out in Issaquah after 10pm and this is one of the only places open late so I was excited to check it out. I ordered a cosmopolitan and the bartender Kate was the absolute sweetest. She was worried about not making my drink correctly but she actually made it perfectly!! I loved every sip, it was the perfect amount of citrusy and sweet! My friend ordered a blue moon and was surprised when the bartender offered him an orange slice to go with it. He said it's supposed to come that way but normally bars don't offer the orange slice. My friend and I stuck around for hours chatting with the bartender and some of the other patrons. We even played a couple rounds of billiards. I love the local vibes at this bar. If I lived within walking distance, I would honestly come here more often. The atmosphere is cosy and everyone is so friendly. read more

The Rollin Log Tavern - playing billiards at the rollin log tavern - Pubs Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Our designated driver ordered a soda water and was charged $4, and it was rung up as a Coke. Then we ordered one double, which was rung up as $9 twice - $18 for ONE drink. I'm sorry, but $18 for a double at a neighborhood dive bar is crazy. And charging the designated driver $4 for a soda water seems pretty excessive too. I'm all for businesses making money and I understand prices increase, but there's a difference between a price increase and prices that make you wonder if you're suddenly at an upscale cocktail bar. read more

A five star review for a five star dive bar. Walk in and it's dark. Here's my take, Loud music, pool table, shuffle board, stuffed animals on the walls, tiny: slightly smelly bathrooms, sports on televisions, electronic jukebox, quirky wall decor, fried foods, fryer sounds from the open kitchen, and of course loads of beverages. Beer, on tap and in bottles, white claws, mixed drinks, speciality drinks and of course strong pours. Also, a super friendly bartender. The kind of place to relax with friends and have a good time! They have an outdoor patio and a small stage. Looks like possibly live music on certain nights. Be careful and responsible. Have a DD or Lyft/uber. It would be easy to get carried away here if you weren't careful. SYOY! read more

See all

I went into the rolling log looking for a nice night and was treated with the worst costumer service. I ordered 3 well drinks and was charged $140. After, when we questioned the bartender we were told "times have changed, that's the price." After speaking to the "owner" we were told we weren't welcome back. Talking to someone at the bar it sounds like it happens a lot when they're busy. read more

A true dive bar. Dark, a little dingy, and maybe a little dangerous. No, it's not dangerous. this is Issaquah. Big TV above the stage for watching games. I haven't tried the food yet. read more

See all

Yes, Roger bought the place and cleaned it up, now he's getting ollllld and Edna (a caterer) is taking over. She started by requiring measured pours and firing the senior bartender. The karaoke co. and other bartenders/friends have quit in solidarity. Spent many hours and dollars here over the years, but all good things must come to an end, eh? read more

word! this is def a place to go if you want to hook up or get a hookup! I love this place. the beer is cold, it smells nice in the men's room (never been in the women's haha) The staff has that issy charm. Check em out! read more

I was here bout a month ago and get to try chef Moses buffalo wings. They are delicious and his pizza was amazing!! read more

The Rollin Log Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

The Rolling Log is your local watering hole yet features live cover bands with No Cover Charge! And the volume is not painful, so you can get away without earplugs. Good selection of local and regional beers on tap. Shot specials. Reasonable prices. Food available, but I haven't had any yet. There's two pool tables, a shuffleboard table, Free fresh popped Popcorn, a small dance floor and stage, and a jukebox. Outdoor patio for smokers. Ample parking, good access, good security. Police department a few doors down has never given any trouble, maybe adds to the no-trouble environment. read more

As a lifelong Issaquah resident, it's sad to see such disregard for an Issaquah historical establishment. The 'new' owners have no trust in the employees who have ran the place for them for years (now let go or gone at the same time), or for the loyal customers, dj's, bands, cooks, or for the generations of people residing in Issaquah who see the Log as a nostalgic, historical landmark. I can only hope they sell and someone else keeps the place as it once was and should always remain. Thank you to Julie, Shawn, Meagan, Michelle, and so many others over multiple, multiple decades for making the Log special. *Edit* Sadly, things at The Log have gone from bad to worse. The person in charge of the Google account and reviews quit after expressing disappointment in the owners' choices. Once Roger and Edna took over, they impulsively rage responded to the multiple one star reviews and then deleted their own insulting responses. My review won't post for some reason. Curious. The repetitive attack on the intellect of customers is a representative of how they truly feel about their clientele and staff - the dismissed, unreliable staff who dealt with their liquor orders, beer orders and reps, pulltabs, bands, karaoke, food orders, customer management, and ran their business for years. According to the owners, being an electrician is a lowly career and invalidates an opinion. According to their responses, no one can possibly have any idea about how to run a business, despite the fact the employees have been running their business for years. It's clear they believe the people who have aided in their success, both staff and clientele are low IQ individuals. My dad once sat around this bar in the 1960's before he passed, with a spittoon at his feet, daring his softball comrades to eat hotdog buns out of the murky waters. He told stories of running by the door as a child. I found my history within those doors. There is no part of me that wants to see this bar fail or or disappear, as it IS Issaquah history for myself and for so many others, but I can't condone or ignore the insults directed at their very bread and butter. Go there, enjoy, but know you're putting money in the pockets of those with no loyalty or humility or understanding of the deep history of Issaquah. Know in their eyes you have no worth or value beyond your dollar. Know if you work there and have spent years being faithful, they don't care. Hopefully, The Rolling Log will sell to someone who doesn't degrade and insult the very people who built it and keep its lifeblood alive. read more

See all

Very friendly bartenders, free pool, great live music, fun crowd. Karaoke Thursday and Saturday nights

We love the Rolling Log - an authentic local establishment, with tasty food and they make a great Margarita. Tonight was Karaoke night. The bartender was super welcoming. I never leave here without a smile on my face! Great place to meet friends! read more

This was a great place we had a great time. Very welcoming staff and the bartender Toby was absolutely outstanding. He gave us outstanding service , he was funny and very personable what a great asset to a great place. Definitely will be back many times. Thank you. read more

It has never been the same since new management and ownership took over. It was quite a place. You would start and end your night there. Now it's in a sad state read more

Great cold drinks. Fun entertainment no cover charge. Free wifi also. Great hang out place. Looks like they got all new bartenders though. Was there last Saturday was super busy, their karaoke night was fun. Only thing is I wish bartenders would go to our tables asking to ask us what to drink. Their lines are long with only one register. Wish they had food. We went to the Chinese restaurants next door for food then came back. I asked one of the girls about cover charge because I heard the owners would be charging. She told me there will be no cover charge, and told me food will be coming in a couple weeks with a fun bar menu. It's a blast from the past place, a gem in Issaquah. read more

I will not be returning after I found out they let go of their best bartender they had that was running the whole place Toby! Literally the best bartender they had, not sure what's going on with the management and changes but I won't be coming back. read more

Semi dive, but still fun in beautiful downtown Issaquah, only about two blocks from the Issaquah Ginormous Troll. Good food, reasonable prices, I love the log cabin type decor. I was there on Karaoke night and it was awesome, definitely go check it out next time you're there in Issaquah read more

Rolling Log is a definite must try for all those looking for a guaranteed good time! I was looking for a perfect place to take some out of town friends for my birthday. I haven't lived in Issaquah long and don't go out often. My friends and I were all very impressed with the upbeat vibe. Enjoyed their full kitchen and friendly service. We also played pool and shuffleboard. We went for music and a little bit of dancing on a Friday night. We are already planning our next trip for karaoke on a Saturday night. read more

Great dive bar in the heart of downtown Issaquah. Great service as long as you know the rules (you must order your drinks and food at the end of the bar). Sean is always an awesome host. Food is fine and value priced. Music is generally great playing from the sound system, from which you can select your favorites. Locals and regulars are always welcoming. Live music on Friday nights at 9pm. read more

This has become my favorite bar. Amazing atmosphere, very clean and amazing service. Toby was just an amazing bartender! Even when things got busy he still quickly served me with amazingly made drinks and all with a smile and friendly personality. I recommend coming in on Karaoke nights because the DJ Michael puts on a heck of a show! read more

Great atmosphere, amazing food. The bartender Toby is simply amazing. Well def come back

New ownership has revamped the menu to add an Indian flair inspired by the goa area. Ordered the steak sammich. The meat was like butter. Ordered the club. It had a spice kick and the lettuce was like a wedge bacon and blue cheese medley with spicy coke slaw. The hand cut fries rival Dicks and much less oily. I've had the burger and the Cuban too but I've inhaled them too fast to take a picture. The place used to be a dive bar and still has the pool tables and the shuffleboard.. the new menu is entirely awesome. Oh it's very clean now too read more

See all

Went in on wed night and all I can say is damn. No michelle doing karaoke, none of the regulars, different bartender, and horrible atmosphere. What happened to comfy dive bar? Sad such a monumental watering hole is becoming something other than it is. The log has a long history of being a dive bar that no matter what cosmetic changes are done, it won't last. Sad that a piece of history is going down in flames read more

I was here last Saturday for the first time. They had karaoke, I was carded by security he was welcoming . This bar is a gem. The ladies bathrooms were clean. The beer was cold. Only downfall is lining up for drinks . The lines get long real fast, with a tall lean bartender doing drinks and ringing us up, as the the other chubby bartender doing pull tabs makes line go slower. Both were nice as my girlfriend bought pull tabs and I was in line for another 15 minutes for second drink. I gave four stars because I would have like do have food. Waiting in line wasn't that bad as a girl hostess walked around and greeted us. She cleaned up the popcorn station for us also. A party sitting behind us ask when, will food come back she told us in a couple weeks. So we all plan to come back in a couple weeks. We asked if there would be cover charges in February she said no gave us the sweetest smile. Others told me she was the owner Edna. I have never seen a owner so humble makes us love this place more. read more

I don't know about you, but when I think of Issaquah I think of little boutiques, small trendy restaurants, big houses, and a general feel of upper middle class suburbia. I don't think of dive bars. Well, the Rollin' Log proved me wrong. Tucked away on a side street off of Issaquah main drag, the log appears to be sheltered in a building that was built at least a hundred years ago. But probably even longer than that. The walls are made of ancient timbers. The decor has changed very little in probably four or five decades. There are a couple of pool tables to give the place atmosphere, a small stage where live music happens, a full bar, and of course several beers on tap. From PBR on up to local craft beer favs. The small kitchen turns out pub food, like quesadillas and fries, and the last time I was there they were even offering prime rib as a nightly special. The Log is a fun place to meet an old friend when you find yourself in the area and want to do something different. Or just hide from the outside world for a couple of hours. read more

Great Staff, good prices and fun atmosphere. I really with the owners would upgrade their Point of Sale system so we didn't have to leave our credit cards. I think this is the only spot in Issaquah that still keeps your card. It's frustrating. read more

Stopped here to grab a quick bite a few days ago. The owner didn't look too hapy to have non-regulars in. When we asked about her thoughts and recommendation on the sandwiches, she just said the menu's kinda new so she doesn't know. Oh well... We ordered a Cuban and a Blackened Chicken Sandwich. The chicken was really dry and over-cooked. It tasted nice but was a nightmare to chew through. Similar story on the cuban where the pork was over-cooked and tough but tasted quite nice. The side salad and fries were ok, pretty standard stuff. The sandwiches were kind of small for the $15 price tag. For that price you would expect something larger and absolutely kick ass. These were average in both those departments. I read about the new owners and menu with the Goan influence but didn't see that anywhere so not sure if I'm missing something. My family is from Goa and I grew up eating Goan food so was pretty excited and then disappointed. Not sure if I would like to try it again anytime soon even though we barely live a few minutes away. read more

LOVE this place! Came here for the first time last Saturday. Bartender Amy, and the security guard made this place our new local spot for us. We just moved to the area and the vibe is just amazing at Rolling Log. Wednesday's and Saturday for karaoke, and Live music Friday's. The crowd was welcoming as well. Haven't tried the food yet, but we will the next time we visit! read more

Been going to this place forever now. Staff is awesome, beer selection is decent and prices are great. This is a nice spot to catch some local sports in a chill environment or you can head there for Karaoke nights on Wednesday's and Saturday's if you want a bit more commotion. Definitely a nice spot if you want a quick game of pool or shuffleboard too! read more

CHEF EDNA!! Issaquah.... You lucked out. A cool dive bar + one of the best chefs around to revamp the menu + weekend brunch?! Winning combo. Chef Edna, from Max's World Cafe (used to be around the corner from the bar) is BACK, kicking butts and slaying taste buds with her extremely flavorful, delicious, multi-ethnic menu combos. We tried the biscuits and gravy last weekend (WIN), the chicken fried steak (WIN), and a pancake (WHAT. We really missed her and were hungry. WIN!) SO GOOD. Driving back to the 'quah today (from Seattle) for the sole purpose of trying more things on her menu, because she's THAT good. read more

The Rollin Log Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

See all

This place is a hidden gem! I didn't know it existed until some friends suggested to go for lunch. It was relatively quiet during the week for lunch, but we had arrived early. The menu is pretty short, but their is range of options that can suit pretty much any craving. I had the Mediterranean salad with blackened chicken. It was very flavorful, and the chicken was seasoned perfectly. One of our party was vegetarian, and they didn't have a veggie option, however the chef himself came to our table and suggested an option he could make for our friend. He made an amazing potato hash type veggie burger, and all of us at the table ended up wanting our friends order instead. The chef even came out afterward to see if our friend enjoyed it! True customer service! I will want to go back and try many other options now, since they were very friendly, the taste of the food was great, and we ended up having a lovely lunch! read more

The Rolling log is the quintessential dive bar! In my mind a true dive bar has the following: * A variety of beers on tap, but perhaps more importantly, a variety of beers in the can (Rainer, PBR, High Life...etc) * Pool & Darts * Shuffleboard (huge bonus) * Tacky beer posters & neon signs for decor * Jukebox * Salty bartenders ...Last but not least the "eau de dive bar" fragrance that lingers long after your departure The Log has all of the above. There is no real food to speak of, but they do have an old school popcorn popper with FREE popcorn! The crowd can appear a little rough around the edges but I have always found the vibe welcoming and entertaining. Hands down, this place is a 5 star dive bar! read more

Still rolling in Issaquah!!! This has been a favorite dive bar in town for ever! It pleases me that the place is still vibrant! Love kareoke! Difficult parking. Great little dive bar! read more

Drinks expensive AND then overcharged. My cc receipt showed what I paid, including tip, but when I got my cc bill they had added $6 onto it even though I had given a generous tip. Not going back. read more

Ordered a drink, received a double w/o being asked. Ordered the French dip w/ bacon, was charged for bacon but received no bacon. Asked what cider was on tap and was told Stella's and I asked what kind that was and I got a *you are stupid as f* look "uhhhhhhh itsssss apppppleeeee???" Considering bars usually carry various flavors, it wasn't a stupid question. Put the 50 cents in for pool, it was jammed, and my friend was told to just 'ram the end of a pool stick into it but only a man can do it.' Hard to get service when the bartender is taking phone calls outside. Come here if you're lookin' for this ^^ read more

Ugh. We just wanted to grab a drink and listen to some live music, maybe get a munchie. Instead, this place was chock full of very drunk wedding guests singing enthusiastic karaoke, sadly not very well or even in tune. Everything looked very sticky and unclean - I didn't want to sit or even lean on anything. We dodged out the back and went to the wine bar instead, where there was a fantastic funk band playing and a full bar. read more

Pull tabs and cheap drinks - an easy way to spend a weekend afternoon. Its on the "dive-y" side of bars but clean and relaxed. The service is always quick and friendly, the juke box has a substantial selection, and there is shuffle board. I've only ever had the (good!) fries so I can't attest to the rest of the food. But readers should note the kitchen is usually closed by 3 pm on Sundays. read more

Karaoke is great, as well as the general vibe of the bar. Crowd is 25-40, with average age being around 30. Beers are decently priced, and jello shots are dirt cheap. Bartenders are great and nice people overall, they are patient and typically have good customer service. Security is chill, though I have seen cops a couple of times 5/5 read more

Feeling too safe? Tired of not wondering when the last time this place was cleaned? Come on down to Issaquah's dingiest bar, only occasionally full of skeezy dirtbags. The service is quick and the drinks are stiff, and like any good dive the drinks are cheap. Just don't leave them unattended. Don't leave your friends unattended either. The Rolling Log earns it's dive status a little too easily, it's like they're trying to not do anything. They've only been shut down a few times in the past 2 years, a record we can all be proud of. read more

As a youth, my school bus took me past the Rolling Log Tavern twice a day as it grumbled through old town Issaquah, just as I and Issaquah reached our pubescent growth spurts. Daily, I'd turn to the window and gaze at the log cabin walls with the little cabin room with the wood shingles that protrudes from above the door. I wondered how long that bar had been there, next to the Grand Central Hotel, where a broken and faded neon sign listed rooms for like 25 cents. At the time, I had no idea what the inside of a tavern might look like. It never occurred to me that I was getting a glimpse of them if I just looked over at the bar section of any family restaurant. To me, it could have been a foreign country, a place where the laws of gravity did not apply, or akin to a dangerous place like a prison. In fact, the presence of large and loud motorcycles parked in front generally gave me the impression that the world's most dangerous and frightening things might take place within the walls of The Rolling Log. I clearly remember one day riding by on the bus as someone opened up the door and pressed my face against the window to get a good look. All I could make out was the green glass of a light hanging over a billiard table. So, nearly 10 years after graduation, when some friends and I had converged in Issaquah, and when someone jokingly mentioned that we should get a drink there, I jumped at the opportunity. That first night, I was surprised to realize that some of my peers back in high school had never made it much farther from high school than their own stool at the bar of the log cabin tavern, a couple even taking up residence as bartender. The Log, as the regulars call it, abandoned the log cabin motif at the facade. Inside, it was smoky, damp, and lit by billiard lights, televisions with sports, Budweiser lights, computer darts, and a jukebox. I put in some G 'n' R for nostalgic reasons. There was ample PBR and a nut bar. There were plenty of snarky little signs and stickers, all fitting in what I now know is the accepted decor of your average, typical tavern. The Log wasn't as dangerous as I had anticipated as a kid, nor was it nearly as fascinating; it is just a run-of-the-mill tavern. Which isn't to say that nothing interesting took place. The highlight of my night was watching a 4'11" Hispanic cowboy in cow print chaps, hat and boots come in sporting his own pool cue and proceed to clean up. No one gave us a hard time for obviously not being regulars, or for looking out of place. I never figured out how to get into that little room above the door though, and the bar now occupies part of the Grand Central Hotel (the bar used to be the Grand Central Cafe, according to this site http://www.issaquahhistory.org/sites/grandcentralhotel.htm). One of the disappointments of adulthood is the discovery that some things mysterious as a child are rather banal as through an adult's eyes. Sure, there are adventures to be had at the Rolling Log, and I am sure some of my old classmates do; but none could measure up to the fantasies that filled my imagination as a kid on the school bus. read more

See all