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.

It's like a dive bar that has its life together. It's the…read morefunctional alcoholic non-alcoholic who also grows kale in their backyard, but just for the Wendy's SuperBar nostalgia. With tasty beer.

Boom Boom Room is an absolute gem. The staff is always very friendly and a pleasure to speak to…read more The food is AMAZING, as are the drinks. Huge selection of whiskey. I love the fried oyster mushrooms. The chef is an artist. The ambiance is a vibe. Sort of dimly lit with a characteristic red lighting from the bar and great music. This is my favorite restaurant/bar on 6th.

First time visiting. Erik (Eric?) was fantastic. He gave us…read morethe full experience even after the kitchen had closed. Great drinks and wonderful ambiance. We will definitely be back to check out the menu. Good luck to the young lady having her bachelorette evening. We look forward to seeing the progress on the Lincoln.

Another dive bar review from me? We are shocked…read more My fiancé and I have always wanted to stop in to Home Plate Tavern - we've passed it probably a million times on the way to family's houses in the Tacoma area and have always noted that it looks like our vibe. Happy to report that it is. First thing we noticed was that parking was interesting - there's not really a lot at all, but a solid block or so worth of street parking and we got lucky with one really close to the entrance. Service was good from the jump and they had a solid selection of drinks to choose from. We weren't there for food at all but I think I remember seeing a simple menu with a few typical bar food options. They've got a pool table here as well as a good amount of dart boards. Darts is our game of choice when we're out so we were stoked to see they had quite a few because a good amount of people were playing on a Friday early evening. Funny story - I happened to text my mom and tell her where we were and she told me that it was one of HER old stomping grounds back in the day and she sent me photos of herself with the owner... Who just happened to be there! I went over and introduced myself to him and he said he could already recognize who I was and how much he missed my mom! The rest of the staff ALSO knew who my mom was so clearly the team there has been around for a while. We chatted with a few other patrons here and they were all super nice and welcoming. We've definitely found a new bar to add to our rotation and are looking forward to returning soon.

This place is the picture of your neighborhood dive bar in the best way. The drinks are strong, the…read morestaff and the patrons are very friendly, and there is a pool table, darts and pinball machines to keep you entertained. After going just twice, I was on a first name basis with almost everyone (or would be if I was any good at remembering names). I always have a good time at the Home Plate and I bet you will too.

Such a cute little dive in Tacoma! If you know me you know I *live* for a dive bar. This was on the…read moreway to another plan in the area and we had some time to kill, so we stopped in for a quick drink and to check it out after seeing how close it was. Parking lot is super small, but they do have ample street parking right out front and we found a spot no problem. This bar is definitely on the cozier side, with maybe a total of 30 seats if I had to guess. There's about 10-12 seats at the bar and then the rest is booth seating on the opposite wall. The selection was rather decent for drinks, with them surprising us with not one, not two, but FOUR hard cider choices for my husband. Most places only have 1-2, and they usually are ones he doesn't like, but he got lucky here. Another bonus: strong pours. :) I saw a menu for food, but it was only a few choices - I forget what they all were, but I know one was a cheeseburger. So, probably don't plan to come here stuffed, but they do have snacks should you need it. This spot is definitely on the lowkey side but it was a comfortable stop. We're not in the area too often, but we would return if we were.

Not sure why Park Avenue Tavern didn't get a review by me yet. I have certainly been there at least…read moreonce. Well, I will fix that now by getting a review posted. The times I was here with Steve we usually stuck with the beer selection and with what was on tap there. It's mostly local beers in the metro area and I remember the variety of that list being pretty generous. So that was all good. We even got some food to eat here. I have had their burgers here and liked them quite a bit. The classic type burger seems to be the Park Burger and along with fries it proved to be a good meal. Definitely a nice establishment for the neighborhood!

We stopped in for a couple of drinks. The lady was pleasant enough. The restaurant is clean, has…read morepool tables, and is conveniently located on South Tacoma Way. I would stop in again if I was in the area, but there are other bars I prefer that are nearby. Still a solid spot.

I have been to this establishment for two days straight starting 7/14 Me and my colleague both…read morewanted to try the food here because We always pass by the sign that has happy hour prices for certain drinks and food. On the 7/14 it had chicken wings 10 pieces with fries for $16.99. My colleague for the same that day and not going to lie it was amazing. Service was spot on and the owner was a friendly man who is an all around great guy. especially our blonde bartender. She always makes my shirely temple. Then I asked my same colleague and brought another colleague to the golden west the day after on 7/15 and we all went. The atmosphere was still the same. The colleague that went with me before on 7/14 went back to the game machine to play her game. (but her dollars weren't cooperating) but she got the BLT, I got my wings again plus the happy hour food special chicken Cesar salad, and my other colleague we brought got the Turkey melt. It was amazing as always. I always love coming here and it will be one of my frequent stops due to the fact of the chicken wings. Not going to lie. The owner is a great guy plus the bartender. Go check it out! Even if it is for a drink. The food will not disappoint you! Much Love!

Have been popping in here once in awhile for a few years hanging out with friends.Cozy pub.I…read moresuppose some might consider it a dive bar,but that would be a stretch.Place is clean,solid furniture with outdoor seating.They are hosting the World Cup (along with several other bars)matches,as they have a big screen plus smaller TV's.Jukebox isn't too loud.Bartender was polite and efficient.Place has a nice vibe.Couple of neutral gender bathroom's .Menu is basic bar food,nothing extravagant.I should probably go there more often!

I finally got to check this bar out after months of it being on my list. When I arrived for happy…read morehour it was pretty dead. The bartender was extremely warm and welcoming and made some good recommendations on the menu. My friend and I ordered the pretzel bites to split and two different burgers with tots/fries. The food came out really quickly and was tasty. A few ingredients were out of stock, but the chef was able to get creative to still make the food tasty. The camp directions around the bar were very cute. The only thing I missed out on was trying to the smores, but there's always next time!

Three of us came in last weekend and had such a wonderful experience. The service was exceptional…read more(I believe her name was Cassie?). She helped build a custom wine flight for my friend who wasn't quite sure what she wanted and she nailed it. She made fantastic cocktails - the Dark Forest Old Fashioned and the Oaxacan Old Fashioned. The artichoke dip was excellent and we loved the music. We will definitely be back!

The wine was delicious and our server gave very specific personalized recommendations that were…read moremuch appreciated. Artichoke dip was so yummy. Ambiance is mid, so can't give them a perfect 5/5. Interior decor felt to me like they raided a Home Goods store. I consider the vibe crucial at a wine bar.

Bar960 is located in the lobby of the Hotel Murano and has a lovely gas fireplace seating area. The…read morebartenders are friendly and professional. The drinks are a little pricier than I'm used to, but this is a trendy place so I guess I should have expected the higher prices. Bar960 offers a small food menu if you are like me and get the munchies when you drink.

The bar bites are very yummy ! I really like the new twist they've put on the classics. Great…read moreselection of both wine and beer. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the lounge has a clean, cozy vibe that makes it perfect for relaxing with friends or unwinding after work. Highly recommend!