18 Best Pubs in Tacoma

“This is one of our absolute favorite spots in Tacoma. A friendly, fun, and quirky place. Always an excellent selection of local beers, including their house IPA. If you know what you like, the staff are great at finding the right beer (or other beverage) for you. The food is fantastic and not "just a hot dog". My go-to are the Bahn Mi dog, a garlic chicken sausage with pickled carrots, jalapenos, Sriracha mayo, and a Vietnamese herb vinaigrette, and the Destiny City Slaw Dog with an all beef dog, chili, and southern slaw was a staple. The vegan menu also has great choices, like the Goodfella, a field roast Italian sausage with marinara, vegan mozz , and hot pickled peppers. Being right on 6th Ave, there's plenty to check out withing walking distance.“

“We got the irish aviator, wonton mash, Ruben spring roll, Cuban sandwich, and brisket melt. The food was above all expectations and portion sizes above expectations for the price. However, the bartenders need to learn how to pour. I'm sorry, but that was most watered down washington apple I've ever had and i am pretty sure i asked for a double that didnt happen. my wife's dirty Shirley was barely dirty. For a irish bar we had higher hopes for drinks. Fix the drinks and we will rewrite this review to a full 5 stars.“

“Cozy atmosphere, exceptional service, and an impressive selection of beers and creative cocktails. The perfect spot to unwind with friends or catch a game. Hannah, Destiny, Gooner and Angele are the best & nicest bartenders I’ve met! Five stars, will definitely be back!“

“GREAT BEERS AND LOVED THE AMBIENCE! Would definitely recommend and go again!“

“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.“

“The food was fantastic. Our server Angie was on point, friendly and attentive. Drinks and beer were cold and strong. Loved it!“

“I LOVE Parkway! My GRANDPA loved Parkway! I've been going there off and on for 15 years as I've come home to visit and it's always a solid place to go. Some nights are rowdy and some are quiet but the servers are always stellar; Nicholas is a GEM!“

“Great service, food and people. The pull tabs here are epic. It's gotta be more than the west end pub off 6th ave, but I like the vibe here better. Staff was super nice and the breakfast was solid for the price and flavor. You come here just to relax and be out of the way and enjoy your time.“

“My Review: Had an excellent lunch here in the Tarvern. I had the Aztec salad and my husband had the Jamician Rice bowl with tofu added. For dessert we split the Blueberries & Cream Basque Cheesecake and it was like eating a delicious cloud! The food here is just part of the experience. The building is wonderfully decorated with glass chaldeiners and lights hanging from the ceiling, lots of stained glass windows throughout, and several photos of the Elk’s club throughout the years. If you have some extra time I highly recommend exploring the whole building, especially the 7th and 6th floors to enjoy more chandeliers and art work. It makes my heart happy to see an old building take on a new purpose, McMenamins has done a wonderful job with the place.

My husband’s review: The atmosphere was cool.“

“Awesome Staff... Great neighborhood Pub.

Food was wonderful... I had a their Smash 2 patty Cheese Burger / Tater Tots ( Man I LOVE Tots !!! ). My co-worker had their Nachos and Loved them also !

Lots of TVs to watch the current NHL & NBA playoffs and to catch the Mariner's baseball games.

Check Out the West End Pub, everyone. I think you will love it like I do.“

“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 times Good times good times good times“

“Delicious food along with super friendly and attentive staff definitely need to visit during the day next time to see more views definitely recommend it if you're in the area“

“Great Local Pub with a Tasty Twist!

Stopped by Oddfellas Pub & Eatery and had a great time! The vibe was relaxed, the staff was friendly, and the food and drinks hit the spot. We ordered the Irish Nachos and Bangers & Mash, paired with an Irish Death porter and vodka waters. The nachos were fun and flavorful, though I’m not the biggest fan of Velveeta cheese—just a personal preference. The gravy on the bangers & mash leaned a bit salty, but the sausages were cooked just right and the mashed potatoes were creamy and satisfying.

The real surprise bonus? Free longhorn smoked baby back ribs—yes, free! Turns out they offer a different free food special every day of the week. Thursday was rib night, and they were smoky, tender, and packed with flavor.

Check the photos or stop in to see what’s on offer daily—it’s a great way to try something new or just enjoy a generous happy hour perk.

Overall, Oddfellas is a solid local gem with character, cold drinks, and a kitchen that’s not afraid to mix things up. We’ll definitely be back! 🍻“

“This place is soooo good! More than a couple of vegan options available. I can’t wait to go back!“

“I went to the pub today for the first time and I loved it the food was great, atmosphere was great, it has pool tables and pull tabs, and most of all the employees were amazing Bianca was awesome she told us about the food they had she was very kind and friendly. I definitely will go back“

“Good breakfast for a dive bar. The cook brought it to our table and seemed happy to do so. Inexpensive and we got a free pancake (because it was before noon?). If you're looking for elegance, this ain't it. Just a funky little neighborhood bar with a great sign. Coffee could be better. Tasted like Hill Bros.“

“This review is from Pacific Northwest Foodies. Dirty Oscar’s Annex ⭐️⭐️ On 5/17/24, I visited Dirty Oscar’s Annex in Tacoma, Washington, “A Moonshine Bar with Great Eats.” This is a 21+ Only business with a Prohibition theme. I ordered the crabcakes. CRAB CAKES ($19) Housemade Crab Cakes | Red Pepper | Green Onion Garlic | Panko | Coconut Jalapeno Tartar | Side Salad The plating was surprising, to say the least. It makes no sense to serve a tiny appetizer on a rectangular plate that emphasizes how meager the portion is. When I inquired about the side salad, my attention was directed to the naked arugula leaves beneath my crabcakes. The crabcakes were average at best. The service was good. I would return again to try the Tasso tacos, which has been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives.“