10 Best Dive Bars in Tacoma

Parkway Tavern Bar & Grill • $$
313 North I Street Suite 1, Tacoma

Customers` Favorites

French Dip with Chips
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Parkway Cheese Steak
Bacon Cheeseburger
Pesto Chicken
Parkway Nachos
pw Big Maq
Quesadilla
Soup

“What a great find! We live in CA but visit relatives frequently. I'm not sure how we've never come across this place before!

Parkway Tavern checks all the boxes — great beer selection, delicious food, good music, and a really cool neighborhood atmosphere. It's tucked right into the middle of a residential neighborhood and feels like a true local spot.

The French dip was excellent. The roast beef was perfectly grilled, flavorful and tender, and the sandwich was really well done.

Bonus - the bathrooms were super clean!

Great food, great beer, ambiance, location and music. Definitely worth going a few miles out of your way!“

4.7 Superb303 Reviews
The Valley Bar • $$
1206 Puyallup Avenue, Tacoma

Customers` Favorites

Gorgonzola Burger & Potato Soup
Bacon Cheeseburger with Fries
Pork Belly Biscuits Gravy
Buffalo Chicken Tim-Chos
Eggs Potatoes and Avocado
Gorgonzola Bacon Burger
The Smokestack Sandwich
Basic Eggs and Bacon
Bacon Chicken Caesar
Valley Cheese Steak

“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!“

4.7 Superb274 Reviews
Thunderbird Restaurant Dive Bar • $
7121 Waller Road East, Tacoma

Customers` Favorites

Country Fried Steak with Biscuit and Gravy
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs
Triple Decker Clubhouse
Build Your Own Omelette
Biscuits and Gravy
Early Bird Pancake
Pancakes and Eggs
Indian Fry Tacos
Chicken Alfredo
Cinnamon Roll

“Really good food, old fashioned menu. The waitresses and waiters though? They come by like every 3 minutes asking if everything is tasting good. Yeah, okay, if it wasn't id let you know, but besides that its a cozy place with a great atmosphere. Mostly working class people like me. They also have a lounge/bar and its also really nice“

4.1 Good178 Reviews
The Mule Tavern Bar • $$
5227 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma

Customers` Favorites

Wide Selection of Spirits
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Nachos

“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!“

4.5 Superb177 Reviews
Casa U Betcha Bar • $
4302 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Cheese Burger
Roast Beef Sandwich
Coors Light Tallboy
Half Club Sandwich
Breaded Mushrooms
Chicken Gizzards
U-Betcha Burger
Fried Mushrooms
Sampler Platter
Mozzarella Stix

“Good times Good times good times good times“

4.4 Superb129 Reviews
Lucky Silver Tavern Bar • $
2605 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Cheese Burger
Deep Fried Chicken
Chicken Wings
Large Fries
Clam Strips
Big Burger
Nachos

“Stopped by after a long adventure paddle boarding - so glad we did! We got the hand cut fries that were so crispy and seasoned to perfection, as well as the katsu quesadilla. The portions are tremendous! I don’t know what’s in that secret sauce but I highly suspect it’s crack. The staff was helpful in making suggestions, letting us try some beer to see what we liked, and so fun to talk to. Can’t wait to go back!“

4.1 Good244 Reviews
Home Plate Tavern Bar • $
1042 South Sprague Avenue, Tacoma

Customers` Favorites

Single Personal Pizza

“Thank you JP 😊 I use to come here and feel unwelcomed. Your customer service and welcoming attitude contributes to a different vibe I have not experienced before. It’s a comfortable neighborhood bar that I will continue to visit and tell my friends!!“

4 Good207 Reviews
Bob's Java Jive Bar • $
2102 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma

Customers` Favorites

A blt with a Tequila Sunrise
Tiger Burger with Fries
Burger Lamp Burger
Chicken Tenders
Crispy Chicken
Burger Add Ons
Cheeseburger
Jungle Fries

“I didn't have any food I had a margarita it was delicious I went before the crowd started as I was leaving there was actually a party bus I wish I could have stayed for karaoke but I was there for business not pleasure. Is everything I imagined it would be.“

4 Good351 Reviews
Side Pony Lounge Bar • $
2914 6th Avenue STE A, Tacoma

“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“

3.8 Good134 Reviews
The Bird Bar Bar • $
7121 Waller Road East, Tacoma

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Garlic Parmesan Fries
Garlic Parmeson Wings
Crispy Chicken Caesar
Chicken Fried Steak
Philly Cheese Steak
Loaded Tater Tots
Chicken Strips
Wing Dingers

“This place was amazing! The hospitality was top notch! They noticed I was new, and they took my buddy and I on a mini tour of the building. It felt very welcoming! Wide selection of cigars ranging from your mid tier Perdomos all the way to high tier Opus X & Arturo Fuentes... PLUS a lounge area with comfortable couches to smoke at. You can enjoy your stogies at the connected Bird Bar! The Bird Bar has a good selection of beer, liquor and the food exceeded my expectations. Stellar combinations in my opinion. This is definitely gonna be a spot I frequent from now on. I don't know what else I need! 👍“

3.9 Good260 Reviews