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Beer & Wine Bars

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Where We Drink Beer (Wine, too)

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We love a cold tall glass of beer, and our town is rich in micro-brew excellence from lagers to IPA's.  Find our beers at the breweries themselves (listed at right) and at faithful bars around town (listed here below). 






The Red Hot

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http://redhottacoma.com/
Craft Beer . Hot Dogs . No Jerks
2914 6th Avenue 

Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 779-0229 
Mon-Thu 11a-11p
Fri-Sat 11a-12a
Sun 11a-10p




A great selection of genuinely good beers here
enjoyed with hot dogs made to please.



The Stink Tank

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Kris Blondin may have the greatest selection of beers sourced from around the world and the Pacific Northwest. 


628 St Helens Ave          Tuesday – Thursday  11am to 7 pm
Tacoma, WA 98402        Friday  & Saturday     11 am – 8 pm
(253) 426-1347


The Parkway Tavern

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313 N I St
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 383-8748
Mon - Sun: 11:00am - 2:00am



Stadium district's primary watering hole is a favorite place to meet with friends over a cold beer.

The Harmon Tap Room

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204 St. Helens Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 212-2725

Sun - Thurs 11a - 11p
Fri - Sat 11a - 2a

The Broken Spoke

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1014 Martin Luther King Jr Wy Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 219-7746

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DIY Home Brew

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      M.A.S.H
   2714 N 21st St

Tacoma, WA  98406
  (253) 468-3972

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DIY?  Jason's your guy.  Worthy, good, informative lovers of fine beers here show you how it's done - and hook your home brew uP . . (Note: Have a favorite beer ? Jason teaches you how to craft and make it your home's own).

Traditional Northwest Brews

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an Historic Label (1891-1897)

Tacoma has a rich history
of brewing and the brewers below continue in the tradition of independently crafted Northwest beers.

Wingman Brewers

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509 1/2 Puyallup Ave
Tacoma, WA 98421

(253) 651-4832  website

Legitimately fine beers here, Wingman's was a first in Tacoma:  These guys don't have a restaurant to run, and focus solely on the beer - you won't be disappointed.  Visit this link to view descriptions of their beers.  If you're a beer lover, and you enjoy the variety and quality of wares Tacoma's ethos inspires, you won't be disappointed here. 

Find their brews on tap at many of our great restaurants and watering holes - keep a look out for their distinctive bomb-shaped tap handle, and don't feel shy mentioning them to your bar tender if you don't see it. 

Engine House No. 9

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611 North Pine Street; Tacoma, WA  98406
(253) 272-3435  www.ehouse9.com


One of our most authentic and established breweries, this old fire station is absolutely classic Tacoma.  It's also a good place for burgers and fries, a decent chili dog, beers with friends and / or karaoke.  Popular with coeds, too.

Harmon Brewing Company

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1938 Pacific Ave Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 383-2739 

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Ubiquitous and beloved Tacoma beer, get their brews at the Harmon on Pacific, the Hub, the Tap Room and elsewhere.  Follow website for an overview direct from the home page.

Tacoma Brewing Company

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625 Saint Helens Avenue; Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 722-5373  website

Hours Vary - Check website


The Newest brew in town, you can also grab coffee.  Good music some Fridays - check 'em out online to learn more.

Pacific Brewing & Malting Co.

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610 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 442-0596

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PB & M Began in Downtown Tacoma in 1897.
Shut down by prohibition in 1916.

Reborn to celebrate Tacoma craft brewing Fall 2013.


7 Seas Brewing

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3006 Judson St #110
Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Phone:(253) 514-8129

Sun - Wed 11:00 a – 8:00p Thurs - Sat 11:00 a – 9:00p