Bob's Java Jive

Bar · Tacoma

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A teapot‑shaped, National Register‑listed dive bar with decades of local music lore. Celebrated by The News Tribune and pop‑culture writers, it hosts karaoke, shows, and an only‑in‑Tacoma atmosphere that’s proudly unpolished.

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2102 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409 Get directions

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