26 Best Cocktail Bars in Tacoma

“Cozy place with great cocktails and food. Try the charcuterie board and wonderful wine or Negroni! Not to be missed!“

“Eric and Payton made our visit to the Boom Boom Room unforgettable. Not only did I enjoy the best martini I’ve ever had (make sure you take Payton’s recommendation and order the Gunpowder Gin), but the food was delectable. We started with the Formosa Roll and enjoyed the shrimp tacos and steak. The Formosa Roll was savory and spicy, the shrimp were perfectly cooked for the tacos and the steak came with potato spirals that I didn’t know I needed in my life, but absolutely do! A true gem of Tacoma, bravo Eric and team!“

“This place is such a vibe. Good food, fun drinks, and the service is always on point and friendly.“

“This place is AMAZING! The food is SOOO darn good, every single time. The staff is great, atmosphere is great. Cannot recommend this place ENOUGH!“

“Celebrated a birthday date night and first time dining here. Great ambiance with fantastic service. (Thank you Jordan). We called ahead and made reservations. The table was decorated with a long stemmed red rose and a birthday card. Our meal was so delicious! Cocktails, starters, dinner and dessert were pure perfection! Thank you chef(s). That was hands down, one of the best meals we have ever had! We are already mapping out what we are ordering on our next time here! Oh and the box of letters from other patrons at each table…🥹 so precious! THANK YOU!!“

“great staff! the owner is awesome!! 🧡🧡🧡“

“I just wanted to acknowledge bartender Rebeka who always goes out of the way to be kind too everyone and always knows my drink. always flawless, gorgeous, and funny. Also the Lamb burger and ceaser combo is exceptional. Keep it up Coopers! Hiring manager my hats off for the service and food.“

“Cactus is always great. Clean, friendly, and delicious. I love the chicken chop salad and the fajitas. But I've never had anything that wasn't good here.
It's a nice spot to order a beer, some chips and guac, and a meal after a long week.“

“I have never had a negative experience here. The food is phenomenal, the staff are amazing. The panang curry and garlic wings are an absolute MUST TRY! I've been coming here since they opened. They survived the pandemic and continue to be one of my favorite Thai food spots.“

“Reasonably priced place. I've been into a handful of shows and have never been disappointed. Service is great and the atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive. For the price. The drinks are awesome and they book both prominent and up-and-coming comedians.“

“I am obsessed with the nachos, love the happy hour menu, the romaine salad, and the cucumber jalapeño margarita.“

“Stopped here ahead of a comedy show and loved it. Service was courteous and quick.

Salsas were delicious and spicy, and the guacamole appetizer was a great pairing with them. Burritos had a really good flour tortilla and come as two little ones instead of one giant one. Definitely get the guava mocktail!!

My only feedback is your online menu is a bit hard to decipher - the categories don’t look like they’re clickable.

We aren’t from Tacoma but will for sure be back when we are in town.“

“I took my wife to hops and drops for a surprise birthday party and the service was the best I have ever had! I would like to thank ALL the staff that made her day so special, and a special thanks to our server Amanda!!! absolutely amazing people, drinks and food!! Highly recommend“

“I’m recommending it based solely on service and quality of food. I have not been to this establishment. But I love tacos and plan to soon. I look forward to you serving me.“

“We were greeted and seated with no reservation. Service and food were impeccable. SJ“

“Love love LOVE this place on 6th Ave. Chill vibe with good tunes, good drinks, and good people. The owner, Sam, was behind the bar just showing why Tacoma is such an amazing place to live. Had several drinks that were bartender's choice, and each was amazing. If you are looking for a fun spot for date night or just want to hang out with friends, Side Pony is the place to go“

“Great place, no sign on outside but seemed very well known as there were a dozen people waiting at 5pm when it opened. Delicious tacos and the best Cuban sandwich I have had. Drinks were great but good luck trying to pick! Our bartender Anna was top notch.“

“WOOOO!!BLINGGGG! Where have you been all our lives?? Hands down the best AYCE KBBQ experience we’ve been to! And trust me, we’ve been to a lot! $48 signature menu with the best cuts and sides. Every meat we ordered was so tasty, flavorful, and very generous portions. We also enjoyed the banchans and the soft tofu spicy soup! This place has quality all around!! Not only is the food good, the entire vibes w L pop music, and the service was outstanding! We had Zach as our main server and he was a vibe! Super helpful, friendly, and taught these rookies how to enjoy meal. Will be back!! The HH $28 M-F) Wildddd.“

“We were looking for a spot to eat outdoors with our pups and a couple of friends and happened on this gem. Delicious sandwiches, ginger beer and craft cocktails! We'll be back!“

“Great place to meet friends, listen to a fun band every Saturday and grab a meal. They have a new Chef and Bobby is THE BOMB!! I highly recommend this place. The staff is so friendly, too!“

“Absolutely one of my fav brunch places in Tacoma! Definitely get a reservation for the garden patio. There is a great view unexpected of the sound. They have heaters and cover so get the garden during any weather. Their special was a marionberry french toast with lemon butter and omg it was so good. Our group of 3 shared it along with having our eggs benedict and quiche. Sprung for their carafes of mimosa in the peach flavor and they were perfectly mixed. I cannot recommend this place enough and will go for many future visits!“

“A huge thank you to Marcy at Lobster Shop in Tacoma! Your generous support of the Norpoint Soccer Club’s Annual Fundraising Auction means so much to us. You’re truly making a difference and helping more kids in our community get the chance to play soccer. We really appreciate your kindness! Thank you!“

“Great place! Great Happy Hour menu, good drinks & super yummy food 😋.“

“Loved the food! On our first trip, we had one of the suchi options, Chulichi shrimp, the ceviche trio, and mango margaritas. All of them were excellent, subtly spiced, and simply delicious. Yes, the music was a bit loud but it was manageable and did not prevent discussion at the table. Our waitress Clarita and bus-person David provided excellent recommendations and great service. We will definitely go back and bring more friends this time!“

“Great music, and fantastic staff.“