50 Best Bars near Spanaway

“The Exchange Tavern in Spanaway is a piece of living history—established in 1890 and still serving up cold beer and stiff drinks over 130 years later. Originally known by the colorful nickname “The Bucket of Blood,” this spot started as a loggers’ saloon and still carries that gritty, authentic old Western charm.

Step inside and you’ll feel like you’ve time-traveled. The original wood floors have seen generations come and go, and the bar still feels like the kind of place where stories are made and legends are told.

The beer is ice-cold, the pours are generous, and the vibe is delightfully rough around the edges. If you ride a Harley, you’ll fit right in—but even if you don’t, just smile, be respectful, and buy a round. That’s usually enough to earn your place.

Yes, you might get a curious glance or two, but it’s all part of the atmosphere. This place is real. It’s got character. And it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re anywhere near Spanaway.“

“lazy j is like home away from home john an tracy are like brother and sister“

“Every time we go we have THE BEST service, THE MOST delicious fresh food, and we ALWAYS get the donut holes - they are to die for! 🩷“

“Such an amazing and unique atmosphere. The owner is a true mixologist, coming up with delicious drinks off the top of his head. Food is amazing 🤩. Gordon Ramsey would be impressed. The owner also made sure to come to our table to check on us. I will absolutely return 🤩😊“

“I really love the food here! Every time I've come the food and service have been excellent!“

“A to Z, this place is nailing it! Fantastic variety of food, 100% recommend their variety platter of sausage and more. The spicy cheese sausage was grand! The staff was so kind and attentive. Made friends around the fire and loved the beer! Will be there again! Prost!“

“Shrimp and grits are amazing! Eggs cooked over medium, no snotty whites. Perfect! Bacon was crisp and biscuits were wonderful! Amber is a great server with a great personality!!!!! Thanks for a terrific Sunday morning breakfast!“

“The coolest and most friendly staff! Thank you so much for helping me with the gender reveal for my husband. He loves it!“

“Go to watch live shows, drink strong cocktails, and question your life choices all in one place. With a sound system that punches hard and a crowd that actually shows up, it's Tacoma nightlife done right. Parking’s a little sketchy and water costs extra—because of course—but when the band hits, you don’t care. Arrive early for the good vantage and bring earplugs: your ears (and wallet) will thank you.“

“Love this place so much! The owners have a way with keeping up with trends and giving it such a fun atmosphere!!! This is a great place to go for any occasion!“

“Great atmosphere, delicious food, nice vibe and great craft cocktails.“

“great selection and staff!“

“Food isn't bad. Best deep fried mushrooms in town. Beer selection could be better. Daily specials. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Has pull tabs.“

“After an already long evening we stumbled into this place - as it was right in front of our hotel.

What a great experience. Shill and relaxed atmosphere. Jessi was also nice and attentive and showed us how to use the tap. Tried a good variety of beers there. Nice concept and a nice ending to our evening.“

“We always love the Top. Jimmy & Andi are always phenomenal servers and they know what we are after as soon as we walk in. This is our favorite sport for Wing Wednesday but I do wish they had a few more sauce options that aren't so sweet.“

“the service an food {says the cook}“

“1st time visit Monday July 7th. The bartender Ian was very attentive and the new co-owner was very friendly. Most bars in Tacoma offer a variety of food and beverage so outstanding customer service is what makes an establishment stand out. The couple next to me ordered chicken wings and they looked amazing. I’ll bring an appetite next time! One pool table and a good sound system. Outdoor patio with misters on hot days was unique and the clientele 4-7pm was a mix of working and retired patrons. I’ll come back with co-workers and keep up the great service guys!
Dan V“

“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!“

“Good times Good times good times good times“

“Serves mainly pizza only other thing on the menu are paninis and salads. Growing up Italian I would have liked to see more panini options. Pies were small a bit greasy but overall pretty damn good. I didn’t get drunk there but if I was the pizza would have been the perfect remedy. The lady with the short hair served me I didn’t get her name but she was professional, friendly, fast, attentive and a great overall bartender and server. Drinks wee reasonably priced and specialty mixed drinks displayed on the wall with prices. Gentleman in the kitchen was also fast with orders cooked to perfection. Overall I would recommend coming here for a good buzz and a quick bite.“

“I had the pleasure of eating here for lunch today. It was recommended by a dear friend that is no longer with us (R.I.P. M.W.). I shared the fried oysters with the hubby. O! M! G! We will be back!“

“This place is perfect in many ways ! It is chill atmosphere parking is easy front and rear points of entry , one of the cleanest little watering stops around , bathrooms are extremely clean just a fun place ! My favorite reason Miller high life on tap and the owners are family 5 star“

“My daughter was scammed for dinner for her wedding. Roy Tavern stepped up and made 70 meals in two hours. They helped save her dinner part of wedding. Thank you so much to them.“

“Rarely do I write reviews but feel this hidden gem deserves great praise! Our server Tanya was amazing… Very friendly with excellent service; menu options mainly burgers, salads and sandwiches with large delicious portions! The spectacular view of Mt. Rainier topped off our evening!“

“Absolutely the best brewery in our little town of Edgewood! The Cubano sandwich is so good and so is the reuben Kim chee ! Jannai is such a delight!“

“❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🏁 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😤“

“This bar is very spacious, crowd is diverse and friendly on a slow Sunday night, bartender was perfectly attentive, and drinks were fairly priced. It's full of things to do, but we went to play soft tip darts. They have a nice big row and a half of soft tip dart boards (online electronic) and a couple steel tip) We were visiting from out of state, but if we ever come back or move to WA, we will come back to play darts here again. Had a great time, thank you.

*Smoking is allowed in the bar, cigar lounge, and outdoors.“

“Food garbage drinks over priced hooker vibe desperate“

“This was my first time being here. Limited parking, some street parking, mostly residential. The inside is bigger than it seems from the outside. I went around 7pm on a Friday, it wasn't too busy until a couple hours in. They have skeeball, pool, and darts from what I saw. As far as the food, they are known for their pizza which was pretty decent, other than the cheese falling off too easily, nice crust, good flavor, but a bit greasy. The french dip was immaculate, crispy bread on the outside, soft on the inside, not dry or stale at all, loads of meat and cheese, tasted really good. Comes with a pickle spear and a bag of chips. Top 5 on my french dip list. The only downside to this place is that the music was blasting way too loud to the point that I have to increase my volume substantially, almost full on yelling so the other person could hear me, but the food was worth it.“

“Great place. Nice security. Fun bartenders. Great DJ’s on Friday and Saturday.“

“great atmosphere. friendly staff and patrons. it's home away from home“

“🥪🔥 The Club Hits Different at Roadhouse – and We’re Talkin’ Sandwiches 🔥🥪 Yeah, the Roadhouse might be known for the wild nights, live music, and packed dance floors—but don’t sleep on the kitchen. Because real ones know… the best club sandwich in the entire PNW is being served right here. No cap. This ain’t your average deli stack. We’re talking crispy bacon, juicy turkey, thick-cut ham, perfectly toasted bread, fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, and just the right swipe of mayo—layered up like a triple threat ready to drop a beat. Every bite slaps harder than the Friday night DJ. ✨ Crunchy. Savory. Toasted to perfection. You can eat it with a cold beer in one hand and a pool cue in the other. Or post up at the bar, order it with fries, and watch the game like royalty. This sandwich is pure comfort with attitude. Anajo didn’t just build the best club in the PNW… She built the best club sandwich too. 🙌 Don’t just come for the party—come for the plate. Roadhouse. Where the vibes are loud, and the sandwich game is louder.“

“I was introduced to this bar by a few friends about less than a year ago and I always have a good time whenever I visit! The bartenders are super nice, sweet, chill, and they definitely know how to make some good drinks to make you feel good!! Any time I have visited they always greet and welcome me with beautiful smiles and they always take great care of me! As busy as the bartenders can be on a weekend, I appreciate them making the effort to make small chats with me or with anyone they can to make them feel welcomed and seen. Respect them and they will respect you, simple!

The cook, big shout out to him!! A few times I was cutting it close to order food in near closing and he still went out of his way to make it! For anyone that orders food last minute and still decides to make it, you better tip the cook!!

To the security staff, thank you for all you do!! I know on the weekends it gets hectic and I appreciate you guys having the patience to keep things fun and under control as possible!

Much love to all of you!!“

“It's a dive bar with a decent outside setting. Covered car port with fake trees and a nice heater. They're trying to make it nice enough. There's a pool table. It's small inside, but worth going for a couple drinks. Nice staff as well.“

“Best wait staff anywhere hands down. This is an experience not just dinner out. Best dining since pre covid for sure. Wonderful! So happy we decided to come back.“

“Top dive bars in America right here. Love the history, the eclectic decor, the layout, the constant karaoke, the actual sociable main bar, and of course the teapot design.

Food is meh, but drunk food is wowza, so have a few. Didnt have high expectations, its a bar! Beer is freshy fresh.“

“Great atmosphere, amazing food! One of the best bars for great food, never disappointed!“

“Truly the best staff anywhere.,“

“Best soups ever for lunch!“

“I just tried to get into big whiskey and they refused my service I wasn't acting drunk and I didn't have an open container so there was no reason to refuse me“

“Went for the karaoke and was a little let down. It was a good crowd and lots of different music was played but unless you know the karaoke lady good luck getting a second song in. She kept her regulars in rotation. It does get busy on a Saturday night so you're going to wait for a drink. Food was pretty good. It's bar food and for some reason I love bar food. Great mix of people and everyone was respectful.“

“Such a fun bar! Staff is excellent and had a great time on Trivia Night! We will definitely be back!“

“The staff were friendly and attentive. A great atmosphere and I’ll be back“

“This place has fabulous food and drinks. I love that we have a place like this in our neighborhood.“

“Honestly. I am shocked about how good this bar food is, and how friendly the staff is here. I typically dine or drink at upscale places, but everything here is made fresh, and it's pretty effing cheap. The drinks are great, they have a ton of regulars, and yea the crowd at night can be a little rough, but everyone respects. Day time drinking here is great as well! Been coming here the past month, never had an issue. Great pool table too! Music can be too loud at times though, which can be hard to have a conversation.“

“There's great bands, the most entertaining and fun events, delicious food, tasty drinks, and a laid-back atmosphere.“

“I got an order of enchiladas to go and it was delicious. Everything was obviously made very fresh. The beans and rice were so much better than average Lots of flavor and really, really good. The chicken enchilada was perfect and I loved all the sauces.“

“Lucas, the general manager, helped organize an amazing event for my family to celebrate our wedding. He went above and beyond to accommodate a fluctuating guest count and deliver an amazing experience for our guests the night before our wedding.

Special shout out to our server, Alex!

The Rock in Puyallup is an amazing spot with great food, drinks and staff. 10/10!“

“a very nice local hang out. pool and darts. Great food and friendly staff. live bands and keroke“

“The Summit Pub is a special place.
Everybody feels like family there. Even though it’s located in the city limits, it has that small-town bar charm that’s getting harder to find.

The staff is awesome, and the food is even better. I’ve tried just about everything on the menu, and it’s all solid—but the tuna melt is my go-to, and the taco salad is huge (definitely enough for two people).

Josh, the owner, is a great guy. Quiet and soft-spoken, but always kind and genuine. The Summit is a spot that does things right—good food, good people, and a place where you’re always welcome.“