24 Best Beer Bars near University Place

“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.“

“Update: Food, Service and Atmosphere is better now than it was the previous year after the re-opening. No more sketchy rude servers, no serving with dirty dishes and the food is better! One star to 4 stars!

OLD: So so service..food below average. Dishes are silverware are often not clean.“

“Good food and beer. nice people.“

“LOVE this place for the huge fire pit and great bottle selection. And the service is incredible! Always a friendly face, and when I left my wallet behind, the owner brought it TO MY HOUSE and introduced himself. I mean, that's so above and beyond.“

“Nice relaxed feel to the restaurant.“

“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!“

“I wish I had taken a pictures of the AMAZING pizza but I ate to fast that’s how good it was.

Fresh ingredients with fluffy yet crispy crust. The customer service was also great, they truly care about making sure each customer enjoys their meal.“

“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.“

“great selection and staff!“

“Great atmosphere. Great staff. Great brews. Nice covered heated patio where you can enjoy a tasty brew with your dogs:) Good snacks but no food (only “downfall” really). I HIGHLY recommend this place for a great atmosphere to enjoy a tasty beer or glass of wine. Best bar in Gig Harbor in my opinion!“

“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!“

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

“Tonight I had the pleasure to try the cuisine at the new Port Orchard location. Yareli took charge of my order at my request. I was served the best fish taco's with Verde Salsa and lime. The three taco's reminded me of eating a chefs delightful creation at a high end Bistro. I was instantly transported back in time to Mazatlán eating on the playa. I would not order fish taco's normally and Yareli picked this winner for me. Each bite was followed by a uhmmm. I expected something to tear me out of this euphoric moment but after downing three taco's I was still firmly planted in Heaven. I was wise to drip the juices and seasoning from the taco into the rice. What a nice way to accent my meal. I braced myself for the refried beans that had grown cool but found them very fresh and delicious. Yareli inquired if I would desire a dessert. I asked her to pick it since her performance on the meal was top notch. Yareli provided a strawberry filled fried churro with the most delicate aroma. I would have licked the plate if I thought I could do it without being seen. Every bite was warm, sweet and delicious. Please don't think ill of me but the only downside to this experience was cheap silverware and the food is placed on a metal tray with a paper liner. It's my own fault after being in the military so long to develop a phobia over dining utensils. So in a nutshell my experience is on par with being given a shiny new high performance car but with the wrong style valve caps for the tires. I have been truly blessed to have this experience on a rainy night in Port Orchard Washington.“

“the service an food {says the cook}“

“This is a perfect spot for a relaxing afternoon. The indoor space is spacious and inviting and the outdoor area is really well put together. I love the view of the fountain and being able to watch the golfers. The service has always been great every time I’ve gone. The baristas are attentive and friendly. I’ll be back!“

“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 ?“

“Good vibes, friendly bartender. Stopped in for a couple beers on a Thursday night and this was exactly what we were looking for.

I do wish they has a better tap list than the handwritten labels on the wall that are difficult to read. Minor inconvenience though.“

“Phenomenal food! Cheesy bread twists are definitely a must as well. Best pizza i have ever had and the customer service/attentiveness is top notch definitely 5 ⭐️“

“Beer was very good, the view, including Mt. Ranier and area and atmosphere were great. Service from one of the two bartenders was so, so. The food from the food truck was just average, at best. We had a Galley Burger, Pesto Poultry, two Reubens, and fries. They were all just average and fries even more than less than average. No desire to go back for the food. Up your food with more flavor, more ingredients, fresh cut fries, and charge another $1 or $2 per item. Again, beer was very good, views incredible, service was sub-par, and food was nothing to talk about. Would I go again? Yes! For the beer and views, but this should not put management at ease because the service and food need to be improved.“

“I finally made it to Spanky's. I had a Bleu cheese double burger. It was the best burger I've had in awhile. The staff was polite and friendly. I will be back Thank You.“

“The employees are friendly, the food is great. The service was wonderful and we enjoyed our experience. We would encourage everyone to visit, you will find the Hob Nob is exceptional.“

“Family and friendly atmosphere“

“The beer selection is second to none in the area. The breakfast sandwiches are so good I cannot stop thinking about them. I had the egg salad sandwich with arugula and a delicious wasabi sauce that paired so well with a delicious Pilsner from Melvin brewing. I also had the walk of shame sandwich and the cheese and chives were the perfect combination and exactly what you are looking for in a breakfast sandwich. The buns they use here are of noticeable quality hold up well to the hearty sandwiches. The staff here is also very friendly and makes you feel like a regular even if you are 300 miles from home.“

“Great place for family gathering“