Parkway Tavern

Nice area, but very hard to find parking. I like the outside seating and cozy chill inside atmosphere. The bartenders were very nice and accommodating even though they were very busy on a Friday night. The dreamsicle cider was such a treat.

Parkway Tavern nails the basics with a warm, unpretentious vibe. Fresh, crisp salads steal the show—bright toppings, house-made dressings, and real crunch. The burgers and sandwiches stay juicy and satisfying, pairing perfectly with a thoughtful whiskey lineup. Pours are generous and reasonably priced, and the bartenders know their craft. Atmosphere and service: Friendly locals, quick, attentive service, and recommendations that hit the mark. A welcoming spot for a relaxed night out or a quick, tasty stop. Bottom line: If you want fresh, well-made dishes and good-value whiskey in Tacoma, Parkway Tavern is a solid pick. As I like to say like Arnold " I'll be Back " 👊🏾

5/5 stars! This dive bar is a hidden gem with a heart of gold! Been a couple of times and the staff are like family - they'll greet you by name and have your drink ready before you even order. The decor is a blast from the past, with vintage signs and memorabilia covering every inch of wall space. Don't skip the dill dip (it's made in-house). If you're looking for a spot that's equal parts divey and welcoming, look no further. Cheers to many more years of good times and great vibes!

I used to live down the street and came here often. I went today and was disappointed. The service was subpar. The food was inedible. We first ordered nachos, which used velveta instead of real cheddar cheese, which they claimed not to have on hand. After sending that back, we ordered french onion dip with potato chips. The onion dip was made with cream cheese instead of sour cream. Who does that? Didn't eat that either. It's a cozy place if you want to sit and have a drink, but don't go there if you're hungry or have taste buds.

Fantastic tavern in a beautiful neighborhood in north end. A huge variety of tasty local beers. Beautifully decorated with a warm inviting atmosphere. Didn’t have food but heard (and saw) that it’s fantastic. Lots of games including shuffleboard, darts and pool for only 50 cents!!

I wanted to really like this place as it is a short distance from where I live. Arrived on Sun right at 11a which is when they opened to watch the game. The hostess was less than friendly, initially I thought that she just didn’t vibe with me and I went even farther to think maybe I wasn’t the right color. I asked about turning the TV on for the game and she curtly said that it would be a minute. Ordered drinks while I perused the menu. Drinks arrived, same hostess acted as if our presence was an entire inconvenience for her. As soon as the television for the game came on so did the music, so a person in my party politely asked if the volume could be turned up for the game and again another curt response of, “No” given. Here’s the thing we fully understand that some establishments are labeled as sports bars and the games can only be seen not heard, in which case had she stated that or anything more than her short one worded answer, it would have been received better. I have never consumed a drink so fast just so that I could close tab and leave. On the way out, we saw the same hostess being very jolly and jovial with another table. I’m not sure if my disappointing experience was related to my dark complexion, or maybe they prefer their regulars or maybe she just needed to work in the back doing stocking/ inventory. In any case, I won’t be returning. On another note the West End Pub’s service, food and drinks were great.

We've been coming here a couple decades now. Excellent beer selection, dog friendly patio, friendly people. So great on a sunny day, but cozy on a rainy one. Full on Tacoma locals spot.

Great food, service, and environment. I don't know who I didn't realize this place was so close to home, but will definitely be back!!

Come for a book club meeting, they let us use the middle room area. Service was great. Nick handled this woman in our group like a champ! She can't have gluten. She ordered a salad. I'm 99% sure it didn't have croutons buried in the middle, but she freaked out that her fork hit something crunchy and hard. Was most likely bacon but whatever. (The bacon was cooked too crispy perfection visually). She lost it. He didn't argue and had her another one made with the bacon on the side. Kuddos to him. While I fully sympathize with her concerns with gluten, she didn't fish out an actual crouton to show. The 3 cheese burger is absolutely a must! Personally I recommend salt and vinegar chips with it... Great mocktail options and they were happy to make anything off menu for me! Parking is tough but 100000% recommend checking this place out.

Popped in for Saturday lunch.Place was busy in this cosy neighbourhood pub.Full bar with games area in the back.Pool,darts,TV's.Ordered their version of a cheesesteak sandwich which was decent.But it was the clam chowder which really got my attention.Very similar recipe as the chowder at the Spar Tavern (original version).Tasty.Friendly staff,very reasonable prices.Big selection of draft beers,small beer garden in front.Worthy of a return visit.

There are a few established taverns in Austin, Billy's and the Draught House, but I have to say Parkway Tavern in Tacoma is hands down the most the amazing scenario. Nestled is an old neighborhood, surrounded by huge trees and beautiful flowers, has an ambiance that surpasses anything I have ever seen. It's a neighborhood bar, full service, with great beers on tap and great drinks. I spent two weeks in Tacoma with my sister, and we visited almost everyday. I met Jessie and Camille amongst sweet people. So very friendly. Their food options were special. I loved their simple hamburger and adored the dill pickle dip, I went home that night and found a similar recipe and made it for a party at my niece's. If you ever get up there, please find the time to stop by. I swear you won't regret it. This bar was established in 1935!!

My husbands favorite bar. He loves going for their Randall night on Mondays. Has been doing it every year since he moved here. They have a short menu, but everything is yummy. Though I'm not a beer drinker the other options they have are always great for me. Service is quick. Very dive bar feel

I haven't been to The Parkway in years. I forgot how many beers they had on tap! Such good stuff. The staff was super friendly and the vibe is very chill.

This was an accidental date night find. My husband and I had to take my daughter to a concert in town and we're looking for a low key dinner date spot, and found this little gem. Service was great, food amazing, atmosphere 10/10 the front was a little more quiet where you could easily have an intimate setting for a date, or read a book, where is the back is a little more lively! Amazing beer selection and staff was so kind and helpful!

Our neighborhood pub. We love it here so much. Great beer/bartenders and such a cozy vibe. It reminds me of "cheers". It can get really busy on Friday and Saturday nights. I also love having lunch here on quiet afternoons. The food is always fresh and delicious. So many local rotating taps, too. And love the casual outdoor seating when it's nice out.

Bigger than it looks, must have french dip. Good date spot (private/social, stuff to do, quiet corners) servers nice, place is clean. Needs fries, chips stink. Multi taps

This is a good neighborhood, burger and beer place. Close to my home & very convenient. It's been there since the 1930s so prides itself on being legendary. We went on a Sunday night and it wasn't very crowded so can't say what it would be like on any other given night. might be a a little more entertaining and lively.

My Uber took me to the wrong tavern and I am thankful! What a cool indoor outdoor atmosphere. If you like beer this is your place! They had so many awesome beers on tap and you can tell the cycle the selection! I had the pickle dip special Tyand it was tasty! I also ate the caprese burger! What great flavor the burger had and the meat was definitely not frozen! Bartenders were very busy but managed the chaos very well!

Came here with my family while in the Seattle area for a long weekend. We love a classic tavern and this place delivered. Great beer selection, wonderful atmosphere and service, menu was no fluff and food was delicious. Will be back!

I have come here often enough to know their menu by [allost] heart. It's a few blocks away and I absolutely love the staff, atmosphere, games, and menu/value! Their soups are to die for and they offer Tim's chips which are absolutely bomb. It's only a tavern so no liquor but that doesn't stop them from slinging brews left and right Tonight I got a Jalepeno burger with soup of the day Clam Chowder w/ Bacon. I am never disappointed whenever I come here. Always a great default option

Lovely small neighborhood tavern (beer, wine, cider) and grill (burgers, sandwiches, soup, salads). Food is delicious. Small menu, but more personality than most. Servers were attentive and kind. Their keg refrigeration system went kaput the day before we were there. They had most of their kegs on ice- I hope they can get a new system soon!

I've been coming in with a friend for a while now on Thursdays for some dinner and drinks (and company). First up: Peyton is the best! Whenever I need a recommendation for a drink she finds the perfect one. She's friendly and knowledgeable about what they're pouring. Next up: The food. I've tried most of the sandwiches and a few of the burgers and all of them have been pretty good. Everything I have tried has been good - my fave has been the BBQ beef with jalapeños. The atmosphere is fun and exactly what you want from a neighborhood tavern - which is why I come by regularly. Stop by Parkway and you won't be disappointed.

Great beer selection. 30? Plus beers on tap. Great notion, Russian river.....it's a great and welcoming neighborhood bar. Eclectic place with young and old. An on my 3rd visit I discovered pool table and pinball. My favorite spot in Tacoma, there is food and it's pretty good for a bar.

This is a great place to convene with friends, with some quiet and some more upbeat areas to sit depending on the vibe of your crew. One thing I really appreciate is that they nearly always have at least one sour on draft. I like beer but my body sadly doesn't like hops and it's nice to always have something available that works for me. If you happen to go in soon, I enjoy the spicy pickle sour they have currently. I haven't had their real meat burgers, but the black bean burger is a solid choice. I've never had an issue finding street parking in the area.

I've wanted to come here for years and finally found myself in the area with a group of hikers. I expected to be impressed with the beer menu, which I was, but the flavor of the hamburger blew me away. Spot on!! Have a new fav spot for burgers. Just wish it was a little closer to home. And I discovered a new brewery out of Washougal that they had on tap. Very tasty IPA. Have to visit them next time I'm near Grains of Wrath in Camas.

What a cute find! Came to Parkway Tavern for date night recently and I can see why it's a local favorite. I can't speak much to the menu as we didn't eat, but there's a few things that sound really good - especially the Pesto Chicken Sandwich! We were surprised that they didn't have Bodhi on tap (that's happened a few times recently!) but we ended up trying another hazy IPA that we both really enjoyed. Since it was a Friday night, it was pretty packed. Open seating. We decided to enjoy our beers outside in the front beer garden (more like beer porch, it's big enough for 2-3 couples to hang out), and since it was a warm night, it was the perfect setup! Glad I got to check it out - I'm sure we'll return!

Every neighborhood should have a Parkway! Tucked into a neighborhood with no other commercial property in sight. Friendly and lively with a markedly young crowd with a magnificent menu of NW craft beers.

What's not to love about this place? Great bar food and even better beers. They have the best selection of rotating brews in the area. Every time I come to town this is my first stop hands down. The bartenders are also very knowledgeable. Thank you, Parkway Tavern.

We absolutely love parkway tavern. It's a great local hangout spot with super friendly staff. I can't say enough about how wonderful the staff is here. We used to come in often after work (pre-covid) and they always knew what our orders were and would bring it to us Today a couple of my coworkers and I decided to have lunch at parkway. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger with a side salad. The food was prepared quickly and it was so delicious. The burger was juicy and tasty and the patty was a good size. The bacon was just the right amount of crispy and the cheese was perfectly melted on the patty. I wish I could capture the smell in the photo. It was heavenly.

Parkway is my favorite bar in Tacoma. It's pretty hipster, but the servers are always exceptionally welcoming and often make a point to remember your name while you're there. It always feels like you're at a friend's house for a big party, and make no mistake, this is a well-attended party. We've always been fortunate enough to score seats without too much waiting, but think twice before going on a weekend. The walls are lined with photos of Tacoma's history, and the rafters are lined with draft pulls. It's a cool space, walking a very approachable line between dive bar and classy lounge. Behind the bar you'll find one of the largest selection of beers in Tacoma, from local and seasonal specials to tried-and-true favorites. The bartenders are ready to offer samples so you can experiment without regretting your pours. Food highlights include their mushroom-swiss burger and their teriyaki burger. Their meat is wonderfully seasoned, making them among the best burgers in Tacoma. But instead of fries they serve bagged chips. Delicious burgers marred by lackluster sides. EDIT: Apparently they have fries now! They serve garlic, pesto, or chili waffle fries as a separate side -- they don't come with the burgers or sandwiches. We got the chili cheese fries and they were...alright. This used to be the only place in Tacoma where you could find Mac n Jack's Serengeti Wheat beer, one of my favorites, but they haven't had it the last three times I've visited. Whether you're a local or a tourist, if you're in Tacoma, Parkway and Top of Tacoma are the two bars you need to visit.

Great place. Friendly staff. Jessica was a delight. Recommend for a nice pint and good food. Chill place in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Definitely will be back! Thanks Jessica!

Excellent local tavern with an extensive selection of beer. We stopped here on our first night in Tacoma to play some darts and have a drink. Warm friendly atmosphere with a great staff.

We visited Parkway over a year ago and were put off by the smell of B.O. immediately when we walked in. We haven't been back since - until tonight - we decided to give it another shot! Unfortunately, the stench is still VERY present. Great selection of beer & nice staff - just might need to crack a window or spray some febreeze.

Awesome neighborhood tavern that's been around since 1935. A totally local feel and the clam chowder was great!

Come for the beer, avoid the food. The tap selection is among the best in the area, and the dive-y atmosphere is great, if that's what you're looking for. Unfortunately, the pro's end there, as the food quality is mediocre at best. I had the jalapeño burger with a side soup of the day (beer cheese); the burger was cooked well-done and didn't have much (any?) seasoning. The soup was thin and runny. Sub-par overall, even by bar food standards. I will return, but only for the excellent rotating beer selection.

This might be my new favorite bar! It was my first time, and the staff were so friendly and considerate. It was also very clean inside which is a plus. All the drinks that they recommended to me were so good, I will definitely be back! And everyone inside seemed happy that they were here, that is rare.

Great place for beers and the ambience makes it hard to leave. The service is great, it's my go to place in Tacoma. Best bar.

We had a great time here. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable in the vast beer selection they have to offer suggestions based on my likes. We all ordered sandwiches and the clam chowder was VERY good!!! So good we then ordered anther round of clam chowder with our beers. The place is nice and clean. No parking lot so it's all street parking and in neighborhood. If i lived in this neighborhood this place would be the awesome neighborly bar/restaurant. We will definitely be coming back to this place again.

Such a warm and inviting place! The food feeds your soul and the servers are so friendly. One of our new favorite Sunday lunch spots.

Love this place ! I lived near here in the the late eighies . I was only 19 at the time , so I wasn't able to enjoy a beer . Well Here I am , returning to you charming little "nook" of a tavern . My daughter, joining me this day , made it extra special ! We were celebrating Mother's Day , which made it almost story book sweet . We each enjoyed a couple beers and shared an awesome prime rib dip which was accompanied by delightful green salad . Best of all were the cheerful servers and of course the absolutely beautiful surroundings !! We sat near a window looking out into a side yard flanked with gorgeous perennial bushes , all perfectly drowned and healthy !! Thank you so much Parkway Tavern for taking me back to the tail end of my teen years !!

Very cute, nice little quaint neighborhood spot. Staff was very welcoming and lovely. Definitely will come back!

Great place especially the outdoor, love there beer and cider selections must stop by and get a beer or two when your thirsty

Great ambience, fun energy, large beer selection on tap. Didn't try food but it looked good!

This is a great little find in Tacoma. With an extensive beer list and great food to go with it you won't be disappointed if you stop in to this small quaint little tavern.

Haven't been in for years. Took a quick tour and had to leave. the sour beer smell (likely in the old carpet?) was so bad we drove over to Hanks

Stopped by here for a beer and a game of pool 7/28/21 5:30.....WORST customer service ever!!!!! Asked about their menu and she gives us attitude. So out the door I go! I'm writing this to warn someone else and maybe the owner will see it and realize she's costing you money. The "waitress " has no business working around the public!

Best Bar burgers I have ever had! Staff was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable, thanks Jessie! Parking anywhere in this neighborhood can be difficult at times but it's well worth it, Jalapeno burger is my favorite but if never tasted anything bad out their kitchen!

Great neighborhood pub feel with wide ranging tap list and friendly service. Food was very good as well with burgers and salads. Nice feel with big windows and easy street parking. Great mid afternoon stop in Tacoma.

I love the atmosphere of this place and their burgers lol. It's casual, the people are friendly and I love that I can order food. It's basically everything I want in a neighborhood bar.

OUTSTANDING. There is a reason this place has been around for so long! I have never had a bad time here. The service is always wonderful, the bartenders go above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need. There is a rotating beer menu with over 20 beers on it. They also service wine. They have games in the back, so make sure to bring your quarters! If you are in the area and like beer, this is a must must must try!

I have been to Parkway Tavern dozens of times. Mainly on Mondays for Randal nights. Never have I ever ordered food or ate there. Until today. I went for the Barley Wine Brunch and my goodness! 29 beers for the tasting and a lovely spring inspired smorgasbord of food to choose from. The food was delicious and everyone went back for more. My favorites was the Banana Bread French Toast with the Barleywine Rosemary Syrup. The sweet flavors of the French toast were greatly complimented with the Rosemary Syrup. Next time there's a Barleywine Brunch go!!!! It is worth the money and the wait.

Excellent selections of brews, local and otherwise. Oftentimes meet friends here to have a nice time at a great local bar. Only wished they had a fryer for fries, but they do have other options.

We have visited this place prior to this trip, but I think i must have forgotten to write a review. This place is cool. We came again on New Years Eve 2018 for dogfish head ale evening. The beer selection was amazing, the prices were very fair, the beer was awesome, and the staff while busy and could have easily been frazzled, were super nice and cool. We will definitely make another trip. On our prior trip we tried some food, but I would honestly have to try it again before rating, I barely remember it. I think places like this and Redhot are becoming some of my favorite places in Tacoma. They have good snacky food, and a great beer selection, some local some further but always new stuff to try. I love going to breweries, especially new ones, but revisiting the same breweries typically means drinking the same beer. I think 2019 will be more trips to places like this and less trips to breweries... but I always say crazy things in the morning.

Let me begin by saying that I love Parkway and have been a patron for a long time! Strange smells (smokey), strange looks, strange vibe and strange strangers make this a "must visit" when on the hunt for craft beer in the greater Tacoma area. I just wish they'd post their tap list online for hunters like myself, so we can see what's on tap and prepare accordingly. I love to hunt taps and go find rare beers, which Parkway has a ton of. I searched all over the Park Way website, but no info on the plethora of taps the have to offer. Please don't make me hunt and/or join some site to see what you're selling. This aside, Parkway is well established and I always make a point to stop by when I'm in the area. The regulars are fun to visit with, too. You should really check out Parkway Tavern!

After a long day at work, an unannounced band recital, and an entirely empty stomach, I prowled Tacoma with trusty Yelp app in hand in search of food. Please please please somewhere be open. I do not drink, but the only places open this late were taverns. In business clothes I quietly sat at a table in the establishment while revelers cavorted and frolicked on a Wednesday night. Humpday, of course. The scene was happening...couples, groups, lots of fun to be had. BTW some of these people had game, much to my amusement while rudely eavesdropping. But on to the burger... Scrumptious it was: juicy meat with fresh toppings pillowed against a soft bun, just the way Mama likes it. It was served with a crisp green salad. Yum. The service was excellent as well. Finally, they serve beer, many kinds apparently. I did not imbibe as previously mentioned, but others did and seemed happier for it. Can't wait to return.

This is a true, neighborhood pub. It has, what the Japanese call, "wa". That means a sense of harmonic energy (how's that, dude). I visit once or twice a year when I am in Tacoma and always feel, from the minute I walk in the door, that I am "home". Just plain, friendly bar staff and customers. Visiting on a week end, neighbors from many blocks away come and go all day for a drink and conversation with their friends. A few years ago, Esquire named the Parkway as one of the best neighborhood tav's in the country. And for good reason. wa. Oh, and for a huge beer selection! ;-)

For some reason I thought that there would be hard liquor here but there wasn't. Not a disappointment though -plenty to look at - good beers -1000 taps and seems like a really good vibe ........ and to boot there is an Aerosmith pinball machine and really yummy popcorn!