50 Best Bars near Steilacoom

“Nona is amazing and so is the service. We found this gem a couple days ago and just had to come back for the 4th of July celebrations. What a beautiful town! Just beer, wine and wine slushees (AMAZING!!) She does have snacks for purchase and let's people bring their own food. So happy we found her and her Biergarten! And be sure to say hello to Charlotte, her beloved pooch ?“

“Food is amazing here! Home made clam chowder! Baked avocados with olive tapenade and steak salads! 🔥“

“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 🤩😊“

“Great place! Good beer and music. Cool place. Highly recommend.“

“great selection and staff!“

“Went there for karaoke but they didn't have it, bummer because I heard it was dynamite. Oh well !

Parking: A lot of parking in the lot, and street parking.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible bathroom also“

“What an awesome revival of an old dive on South Tacoma Way. The drink selection is broad, and the pour is good. The beer selection will fit just about any taste. The food selection is limited and separate from the actual bar, but it is all good food at decent prices. Seating is a bit limited, so if you are planning on having a seat, get there early and bring friends to save some space. People are friendly and will join you, uninvited, at your table. The old video games, and skee ball is fun. The music venue though!!! WOW!!! It is impressive. Festival seating (meaning there are no seats) with a bar at the back of the room. The acoustics are great, there is no bad place to stand to get a full view of the stage and a full experience from the music.“

“Strongly recommend Thirsty Hound Drinkery. The food is great. The beer is awesome and the owner Stevens and Zaneta are such a pleasure to interact with. Highly recommend you visit this place.“

“Always have a great time here. Absolutely love what they’ve done with the place. New owners and staff are making this place a favorite of mine.“

“We've been here multiple times, it's our favorite place to stop after visiting the zoo especially with family/friends in from out of town.
We started coming before we had our daughter, while I was pregnant with her, and it was the first restaurant she visited after she was born.
The service in all those different visits was amazing. Today we came in with a group of friends, all with their own kids and felt more than welcomed with our chaotic crowd of toddlers and infants. We never felt rushed and were checked up on often even in the midst of multiple meltdowns from the little ones.
Having the 21 and up section also means that other patrons can enjoy their time watching sports without being bombarded by the family groups that come in.
There are a lot of restaurants that don't allow minors so it's so wonderful having a place that serves delicious pub food available to us with little ones. All the servers are always so nice and make us feel welcome and taken care of.
It's a local spot we know we'll be going to for a long time!

Kid-friendliness: There are multiple booth options, high chairs, and changing tables in both restrooms. We've always felt welcome walking in with our infant and when we have to stand to keep her happy and rocked. We know we'll be coming when she's older. I've also breast fed at the table without any issues, which is so appreciated.“

“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!“

“Ok I am an old school north ender , been driving past this bar most all my life ! Never stopped in till last year ! What I found was my new hang out for happy hour ! These folks r regulars and very chill great sense of humor decent pool players ! Tuesday best tacos period around ! Killer drinks friendly staff out door area ! I come here because of the people they r now friends I can’t seem to be without almost every day men’s room needs work but it has hot water ! A staple for me ❤️ it“

“Good food and Great Service!“

“Bought a $100 gift card for my Father for Christmas. Can't wait for him to tell me about his first experience . My wife and I enjoyed individual flights last night, seated on the vintage looking green valour settee. The Bigger Bodies Reds. Each was amazing and it was a tough choice of which to choose for a glass. New World was the flight my wife enjoyed. Next I had a glass of the Blesoe. Two of our friend couples came so we became six. Each of them enjoyed a flight or glass. The staff was informative,super friendly and hospitable. We will certainly return, great meeting spot and The Spar is across the street;). The only suggestion is filtered water please as the water provided tasted to my wife & I like tap water.“

“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!“

“Karaoke nights Friday and Saturday great food awesome bar staff!“

“Their modified grilled cheese sandwiches are amazing. Great atmosphere and service.(And if you have a good nose, you can still smell the waffle cones from a previous tenant)Make sure to put their sister bar "the mule" on your list to visit as well. Easily just as good.“

“We went mid day and ordered a level 4 weird pizza. It was DELICIOUS! The chef came out to tell us about what he put on it and again to see if we liked it. The bartender was great too. It's a perfect neighborhood bar. Anyone that came through the door was happily greeted by other patrons. We quickly got pulled into their comraderie and it was such a fun place. PLUS. Their sign says "People suck. Pizza doesn't, pizza understands" and that's a message I can get behind.“

“Great music, and fantastic staff.“

“This place is an experience. Very interesting vibe inside, very friendly staff, and inexpensive beer. Would I eat here? No. I would not. Something about the fact that the place used to have monkeys inside really taints things for me. But I would love to return for a can of Rainier and some karaoke.“

“We had a date night here and were absolutely impressed. The Beecher’s grilled cheese and butternut squash soup was a stand out. Both of our pasta entrees were phenomenal as well. The star of the show, though, was our dessert, which was a deconstructed PB&J. I don’t think I’ve ever had something that had such a wide variety of complementary textures. It was amazing and flavorful.“

“First you have to understand that this would be considered a drive bar. After that, understanding that they have a few games, pinball, darts, pool and decent people there makes this a hidden spot for fun eat before you go, but at the least they serve liquor and have beers on tap. These are the spots that help keep Tacoma small and are perfect when you really want to just have a drink and unwind with a mixed crowd“

“What can I say it’s a neighborhood bar“

“Food garbage drinks over priced hooker vibe desperate“

“Just went there for the first time and we were super impressed with how fast our food came out! I ordered the breakfast burrito and it was hands down the best breakfast burrito I have ever had, normally places have way too much eggs in them but not here! Perfect! Great coffee too. Our waitress was super kind and cool as well!

We will definitely be coming back.

Edit: I forgot to mention, bring cash to pay and your meal will be cheaper!“

“Ordered the Tower Platter and it was excellent - everything was fried so perfectly and was delicious. Was enjoyed by all in our group even the baby. Can't go wrong with ordering food from the restaurant.“

“Asado Steakhouse delivers an unforgettable dining experience that feels straight from culinary heaven. The steak is a masterpiece—perfectly cooked, bursting with flavor, and seasoned to perfection. The Caesar salad was a classic done right, with fresh, crisp greens and a rich, tangy dressing that elevated every bite. The honey-butter glazed carrots were a delightful balance of sweetness and warmth, and the Corona beans with sun dried tomatoes offered a new flavor to round out the meal. Even the sourdough bread, roasted on the grill, was a revelation—crusty, smoky, and utterly sublime. Every dish showcased for this January special met with meticulous care and mastery, making it clear the chef and kitchen team are nothing short of extraordinary. This isn’t just a meal—it’s an experience you’ll savor long after the last bite. Highly recommend!“

“My friend & I were looking for a restaurant to eat dinner after a community event. We drove past Cooks Tavern and I said: “Let’s drive around the block & eat at Cooks Tavern”. We had a great dinner with a server who was kind, attentive & professional. I loved my dinner and look forward to eating here again soon!“

“My family and friends had a great time sipping on some cider and beer in your outdoor covered space. The overhead heater and propane fires were perfect while our toddlers ran around in and out of the rain. I was happy that you have both a cider AND beer selection.

One note - the phone number on this listing and your site do not work. I forgot to close my tab and tried calling but it says "Verizon number cannot be completed.... blah". Thanks again!“

“We have been several times and had great service. Last night the service started off good and quickly went down hill after the water was brought to our table. Food was good but not worth the wait which our dinner took 2.5 hours! 90 min after ordering we finally received our dinner. They offered nothing but a sorry for my absence from our server who spent over an hour dealing with a large party's bill next to us. She basically totally forgot about our table and we had 3 other people coming over to ours. We were celebrating a birthday and an athlete and told her so. They didn't do anything for dessert. Sadly the 20% gratuity was added and she still managed to charge the wrong credit cards the wrong amounts even when we wrote it all down for her. For a $500 bill I expected more than an insincere apology. They could have at least comped us dessert.“

“excellent service and fantastic food“

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

“Pinball! Pinball! Pinball!“

“I visited The Loose Wheel Friday afternoon and shared some drinks and a meal with friends. We started with an appetizer platter for sharing and the fried green beans, mozzarella Sticks, and sweet potato fries were all delicious. I ordered the loose wheel burger and loved it. Great portion sizes and I tell you these sweet potato fries are out of this world. We had great service and overall a great meal. I reccomend this location for great food, drinks, and a great time.

Parking: Plenty of free parking in the parking lot.“

“I have eaten there 3 times in the past year and each time I ask for Shawna. She is the friendliest and best waitress ever, I return every time I’m in Tacoma just to see her. Hope she is still there when I come back this spring. The steamed clams and chowder is the best!“

“Amazing different kinds of lemonades and great food“

“many years ago would go every day after work or should I say in my young years, Many beach derby Christmas parties Halloween parties so much fun with Dan Lean. thanks for the memories!“

“Wow. Just wow. This place is great. Great vibe. Great owners. Delicious food and a great selection of cocktails. Plus, of course, happy hour from 2-5. I had never even heard of this place until some friends introduced me and I was just blown away by the whole chill scene. Will definitely go back. The Happy Hour chicken nachos, sliders and Blackberry Smash cocktail made it a great afternoon.“

“I like going there every time i go i see someone i haven't seen in years it's a all nationality of people place to have a good time

Parking: Those people that don't know but make bad comments about the place just go and they will see it is different than what they thought“

“Great place to the bring family to eat!! It is delicious I remember coming when I wanted real Mexican Food!!and the place is so clean!! Horchata is so yummy!!“

“I had an engagement session near this Anthem so we went in! I challenged the baristas with making a heart on top of a latte to be used for a photo! They kindly did it free of charge with repurposed grounds! I absolutely loved the outcome! Great atmosphere!“

“my husband and I will go there about few times a year. this was my father in laws favorite place to eat every Wednesday with his brother for many yrs. Yesterday(July 21st) we ate there at approximately 7pm. very nice waiter we had. my husband ordered a Chicken Fried Steak breakfast. he indicated that that meat was very tough and rubbery. I tasted it and totally agreed with him. but that won't stop us from going there again. we did show up on July 16th(Sunday). had no idea you closed up so early(it was about 6pm)“

“Great food! Went for a Birthday dinner :) first time there. Food was amazing, will go again & eat outside when it’s warmer.“

“Walk through the door, a dozen pinball games line the entrance. Approach the bar to a great selection of beer, hard alcohol and some amazing people behind the bar. Cocktail recommendations listed behind the bar. Amazing selection of sandwiches from Phillys to Cubans. They treated me like an old friend instead of a new customer. This is truly the heart of and height of old school Tacoma hospitality. Rumor on the street is they're expanding their venue for live music, and I can't wait to get back there.“

“this was my first visit here and was impressed. I like the idea of pouring your own glass. New and different. staff was super friendly. very clean atmosphere. You can tell they take pride in their venue.“

“I visited on a Friday for lunch. They have al pastor, carnitas, mole, fajita style and more. I had the carnitas and they were crispy and delicious. The tortillas, chips, salsas, all the food is fresh, the people warm and the place is relaxed. They have a small bar that has a great selection of tequilas and other drinks I look forward to trying another day.“

“What an EPIC weekend at this fantastic club!!!! This is an awesome, safe, clean venue to listen to live music. 🎶 🎶🎶

We loved the venue and the staff are all so very hardworking and very nice. Especially Randy and Tony the security guys!! They are efficient and professional and kept the environment safe. My wife felt very comfortable. 👍

Patronize this establishment only if you want to listen to great music and a warm and inviting atmosphere!! 🎶🎶🎶🕺🏻💃🥃“

“We arrived with a group of 10 people, and our server greeted us very quickly and immediately moved tables to accommodate us. The great service continued through the delicious meal (served promptly), and the drinks were excellent. The live music was entertaining as well. We highly recommend The Spar!“

“Great food and amazing friendly service!! we came for breakfast and we'll be back for lunch!“

“Always good food & great service“