Happen to be driving through Tacoma's theater district.. stopped in to check out The Rusty Goat... They've got everything .. pastries, local beer, coffee (drinks).. A very comfortable bar with leather couches and outdoor seating. Friendly Service! read more

Menu seems somewhat limited but I ordered the Phillip and it was a DELICIOUS Philly cheese steak ish sandwich. The Okazu pan plate was also super yum. Hung out here to watch a World Cup game and loved the vibe. Highly recommend checking this place out. Service was also great. read more

Maybe a nice patio to lounge in the sun on with your coffee or beer? Serving Manifesto Coffee during the day, Local delicious baked goods from Fircrest's Maggie McGee's, amazing breakfast sandwiches, fantastic selection of Okazu Pan flavors, up to 19 different beers & ciders to choose from, a fridge stocked with a variety of n/a beverages, delightful staff, and open mic on Thursday nights! And don't worry - the sink is old, but it's been scrubbed!! read more

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The food was fast, simple and delicious. Service was excellent and the woman working the bar is very friendly and an absolute joy to talk to

Stumbled upon this coffee shop, lunch spot, and bar that is locally owned and wonderfully cozy and creative. I love the hand-crafted wooden tables, the barista who cares and takes the time to tell customers the story of The Rusty Goat and the food that is locally sourced. If you're looking for a unique local spot, check out the Rusty Goat! read more

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Great time and great vibe. Love the selection and staff! Thanks for having us. I know larger groups can be hard but you handled it with ease. Thank you!! read more

Go for the beers/ciders on tap, skip to ozaku pans unless you haven't tried it before. We went here as part of a bar hopping and got the vanilla oat cider and beef curry ozaku pan. The vanilla oat cider is strong and flavorful, something that I am able to drink even though beers and ciders are not my cup of tea. The ozaku pan is a bit of a miss - they charge $6.50 for one piece with some hoisin sauce, sweet and sour sauce, and other fixings on the side, but the amount of filling inside is very stingy. So you are paying this much for the plating and mostly dough. Service is good as the bartender was friendly and even though it is a fast casual format, they asked us to not worry about the dirty plates and cups and they would take care of it. read more

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Awesome place. Great bartender and owner. Met both. Terrific beer selection. Had a fabulous Fresh Hop from Irrelevant Brewing and a wonderful sour. Definitely recommend this bar to hang out with friends and make new ones! read more

The Rusty Goat - Beer Bar Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

This is a nice, small place to stop and have a drink and listen to good music. The food is good if you eat it right when they give it to you. Otherwise, it gets cold and hard. Parking is hard in that area, but that's no one's fault. Would go again with the crafting folks. read more

My husband and I just brought our 5 and 3 year old in for dinner. What a fantastic treat! Drinks and dinner were delicious, the music was awesome, and the service was wonderful. Megan made our kids feel like rockstars and we will be back soon. There are family games and the seating is cozy. read more

The owner is unhinged and I had a horrible time at this bar. The owner was working and was condescending and rude. He kept complaining about his marriage and life the whole entire time I was in the bar..... avoid horrible and killed our vibe. read more

Stopped in after a show. Super unexpected and LOVE it!! The Sampler of different ciders, as that's my jam! The bartender suggested it after I wanted to taste the different flavors, as I wasn't familiar with the names. These are sooooooo good! He definitely helped by knowing the stuff I'd like! Great vibe, very chill and clean. If you're into trying different flavors, this is the jam! read more

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Great place for fun variety if beer & ciders. Just to chill, play some cards and hang out.

Stopped in quickly for a cider. Was nice and warm inside. Minimal wait. Ice cold ciders for my wife and I.

Great drinks and great service. Cool vibe. Great selection of beers. Everything you could want.

Well we wandered in here and found a little gem, this is a great little neighborhood style beer and cider joint. Great selection of beers and cider on tap. The owner is very friendly and was working the bar super nice guy. We were glad that we got to sit at the bar and try some of the offerings from the tap. Ooh and a little surprise these little Japanese fritter things, Okazu Pans, what was this I had to try it we order a jerk chicken and a kimchi. Hello loved it it's always a treat to find something new and this is a tasty little treat. I have to head back to try some more of the menu for sure. read more

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Sandwiches are amazing. Great veg option too! Haven't been to the bar yet but got the sandwiches to go. read more

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This is an interesting place. Very college dive bar vibes. Including the 2 bartenders who seemed college aged. My wife and I are very early 30s and felt like the oldest people in the space. Def wouldn't come back for this reason. Even the bartender told someone, "we tend to get people who are just waiting for the reservations at over the moon cafe or devils reef and want a drink while they wait". Makes total sense as this place lacks any real design aesthetic. The menus are written in sharpie and laminated and featured TONS of typos and other grammatical errors. Nothing sexy, cool, fun or interesting about the space. The Okazu Pan was yummy. We shared the chicken adobo pan. Def want to try out Umami Kush Bakery in Seattle where these are made! These are the highlight of the space imo. I'd come back to try the coffee, but def wouldn't not stop or stay awhile. Unless it was during the day when I imagine the place is dead and you wanna have a quiet coffee study date with yourself. read more

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I was walking around the area to find good beer and a chill vibe spot. I checked out a couple places near Rusty Goat, but didnt feel the vibe. Luckily, I stepped into Rusty Goat and was so glad I did. Vibe- Super chill. Beer- They had a diverse selection- sours, stout, IPA, ciders and more. The menu was steep so it took me a while to order. I couldnt make up my mind so I did a flight. Service- The owners Diamatris and Heidi match the vibe- CHILL. They are super dope. In addition to the above, they provided good conversation. They just opened 2 weeks ago, it's a black-owned business and they are local to the area. Support this awesome spot. They have food available too! read more

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Nice ambiance , friendly staff . The food was good until I had to use their bathroom. The grossest sink in a food establishment I've seen. Made me wonder about cleanliness in the restaurant portion. read more

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The Rusty Goat is my favorite place to try new beers, as the tap list is well curated and never disappoints. The vibe here is very friendly and relaxed. It's like if your friend built a bar in his basement and invited everyone over. Go try it, meet the owner, try something new, make new friends and feel like a regular. read more

Outstanding beer, food, and staff! Love this place! Great addition to the area! Highly recommend. read more

Visited on 7/9/22 - welcoming and friendly owner / staff. The owner played a couple games with us as well. I had the two sours, which were on point! Low or dim light compared to other places that are just too bright for my taste and the music wasn't too loud. It's nice when you can actually have and hear the conversation you're having. They do have food on the menu, but we didn't order any. While we were playing a board game, the owner came around and brought us popcorn! We didn't ask for it but it was well received! I would highly recommend this place and will be going back. Thank you for the great experience! read more

This is easily one of the absolute best tap lists in Tacoma (and all of Washington if I may). Chill vibe. Feels a little like things are still coming together, but that could just be a bit of the grit City grit. Need to return for coffee and some of the food in hand. Oh, and lots of power outlets. Like, so many. If you need phenomenal beer and electricity, there's no better place! read more

Great "Dive" bar. Went with two friends. Fun find. Nice beers. In nice area of Tacoma.

We loved the service and the beer selection. But I really love that they have soup! And the new sandwiches are great! I want to try all of them. read more

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The Japanese pans are incredible and are a gray bar snack. I'm not native to Tacoma but this brewery will be an establishment I will frequent anytime I'm in town. The vibe is laid back and the music is great! Loud enough to hear but not so much so that you have to scream at the person next you! My girlfriend and I stopped in during the Halloween bar crawl and had a blast. The owner and employees never once seemed overwhelmed by the crowd, service was amazing. They really made you feel like you were at a friends house hanging out. read more

Delicious fresh pretzel appetizer with the most delicious cheese and mustard dips ever. Beer and cider selections were vast and the customer service from the owner was excellent. Highly recommend for a drink with friends! read more

Want a good beer with the best "beer tenders"? This is your spot. the amazing pine walls with brick accents remind you that you are in the PNW and about to get the best beer and service possible. The friendly staff will give recommendations and let you taste the amazing beers on tap. Dont like beer? The have wine too. Come on down to Opera Alley and try this place out. read more

This place is fantastic! We popped in for a beer while waiting for a table next door, and quickly fell in love with it. Great and extensive tap list, owner Dimetrus was super friendly and knowledgeable and suggested great beers. We chatted with his brother who was sitting next to us, and it was just a great vibe and we went back after dinner. This is definitely on the list for places to hit every time we're in Tacoma. read more

Great place for a beer and food. The vibe is awesome and laid back. I got a sandwich and it was fantastic. Everyone working there was cool. For sure coming back. read more

Owner is humble and friendly and greets all customers himself when he can. Taps are ready and easy food is very tasty. Love the 'third place' vibe. Glad to have another Black owned business as our downtown revitalizes. read more

Stumbled in randomly and love the local atmosphere. The owner made us feel like family and beer selection was hitting all the right spots .. get the "born slippery" hazy IPA thank me later. read more

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Fun place with a relaxed atmosphere and great food. A wonderful little spot. We look forward to our next visit.

Amazing vibe. Great food, nice people. Nothing to add. Come eat here it's awesome you won't regret it

This place was an absolute pleasant surprise. My wife and I were walking by and noticed they were open. The amount of taps and variety were definitely decent. The owner was both friendly and knowledgeable. This is the closest to a Tacoma Brewing vibe that I've come across since they closed. I will absolutely be back a few more times. read more

Wonderful surprise to find during our late night wanderings! Friendly and welcoming atmosphere, fascinating art on the wall, and delicious nibbles! The Pan were surprisingly good, crispy on the outside, soft and savory in the inside. We had the black bean and kimchi tofu pan. Delicious! Can't wait to try the other flavors in the future. read more

Visited for the first time tonight and had a wonderful time. We were met by owner Daimatrus' welcome and great conversation. The place was spacious, well-lit and had a great atmosphere. A strong selection of beers on tap provided many opportunities to taste beers from throughout the area. We are so glad to have found this gem on Opera Alley. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Great selection of beers and many interesting choices for non beer people. Great atmosphere, yummy Japanese hot snack options, good service. Why no website?? No way to find menu online! Thankfully we persisted even though we could find no Listing online. Wake up owners! Stop hiding this gem. read more