The Camp Bar

Would give it a five star, but it needs to clean up its entry. That said, once inside, I love the bars theme! With a vibe that says “let’s roast marshmallows and maybe set a few tents on fire,” this place serves up drinks that are as refreshing as a dip in the lake, minus the questionable swimwear. The staff? Friendlier than a golden retriever with a tennis ball. At The Camp Bar food is so good that it could make a bear trade its honey for a bite, it’s the perfect spot to feast like a happy camper, all while dodging the occasional raccoon trying to sneak a fry! Now, let’s get the owners to remove the dumpsters you first see when you pull up to park.

We lived right behind this bar.. it was my go to spot. When I would get off work I’d stop in. The atmosphere is chill. They have new owners but the bar is still the same . The crowds tend to be different according to the days . Tuesday is bingo night and it’s a mid age group a couple youngens. Thursday I believe is trivia night and it appeared to me that was more of a 20-30 group of strangers . The weekends they have karaoke and it’s a way younger crowd of people that go in. Food is good and it’s clean. However,what I truly like about the place is I have witnessed them feeding the homeless that straggle through I don’t think they feed them all but I’m sure if they have extra or left overs they do cause I’ve seen it.A man was digging in their garbage can one day and one of the employees brought food out, that’s what makes me stop in whenever I’m in the area .

Fun atmosphere can t oast a marshmallow at your table. Cabin/Camp ambiance they have hot dogs and hamburgers on their menu as well as chicken tenders and wings the food is good and they host fun events like bingo, trivia, and karaoke nights. Give thet.cm a try!

This old fashioned is by far the best I've ever had. First day under new management I'm impressed even with the mechanical issues in the kitchen the pretzel was tasty, grill outside, good beer, GREAT BARTENDER!! Plus Bob Ross since I came here after work with no friends.

I love the atmosphere! We came for brunch and got the S'mores Waffles!!!!! They were delicious and beautiful!!!! Will definitely come back!

We went to the Camp Bar on a whim and instantly fell in love! 🥰 Relaxing, fun atmosphere. The woodsy decor created the scene. The food was soooooooo amazing. The tots were dreamy, burger was top notch. Cocktails were on point, wow! Waiter was attentive and charming. The crowd welcomed us, we even played bingo, what a hoot!

We didn't eat here, but the service and drinks were wonderful. We definitely plan on going back and trying more items. There is plenty of street parking. Outdoor seating optional. It's a great themed restaurant.

We went for Rock & Roll bingo and it was really fun. Unfortunately, all the food we ordered was so bad it was almost inedible. I ordered a hot dog, so I thought it was pretty safe, but it was so overcooked I couldn’t finish it. We thought we’d give it another try for karaoke on a Saturday night. After taking an Uber there, we were told they were closing early because they weren’t very busy. Really disappointing to spend money on a ride and not have a business be open it’s listed hours.

Love the camp bar! It's maybe or maybe not in a bad part of town . Lol. However, it always feels like a great bar to call home. The drinks are first rate. If you are bourbon connoisseur, there are some pretty choice ones. The menu is a hit and miss. I think there kitchen is a bit small but if you stick with recommendations, you will be fine .extra points with events like karoke , trivia , and drag brunch are can't missed

I was gonna leave this review a few weeks back, but... I recently discovered this bar after moving into a nearby condo, and I really want to love it. Unfortunately, I've had a couple of negative experiences, particularly with the male bartender who works on weekends. My most recent encounter was on Saturday night, the 21st, when he started arguing with me about a tab that was already paid. It got so uncomfortable that the female bartender had to step in and intervene. He seemed off, with slurred speech, and it made the experience really awkward, and truly embarrassing to say the least. I genuinely want to return, but I feel uneasy about having to interact with him if he's working.

Came with a large work group on a weekday. They were super accommodating, friendly and fast with service. Love the campy decor, nice selection of liquor and beer.

I wish we could like this place the inside was so cute, and the menu looked promising. When we came in and sat down the bartender forgot our drink, and then went outside to smoke a cigarette. She left us all in the bar and there was one lady that walked up I assume to pay her bill and gave up and sat back down. She finally came back and we ordered our food and she remembered his drink. We got our food and it was pretty good, and before we were done eating my partner ordered another drink and that one was completely forgotten about. When he cashed out he mentioned it and a different bartender made it, but the whole interaction was pretty disappointing. I don't know what they have going on in the kitchen, but the whole time we were here our eyes were burning so bad. Overall, I don't think we would come back.

I've been wanting to go to the camp bar for sooo long and finally got my opportunity as I dropped my father off for an appointment in the area. I was told it could take upwards of two hours and they'd call me 15 minutes before he's ready to go so I stopped in this afternoon. I was dangerously close to becoming diabetic recently so I'm on a diet now to correct my bad eating habits which is pretty low carb and sugars making going out a bit difficult but i figured I've been doing pretty dang good keeping my sugar and carb levels as well as calories in check and I planned to attend a salsa dancing event in the evening with a friend anyways and knew I would burn tons of calories off there so decided to indulge just a bit ;) I had the one eyed squirrel and the Axe'spresso martini for cocktails and both were divine !! The one eyed squirrel was soooo good for a lighter drink and it's such a fun drink to get at that thanks to a plastic eyeball !!! I kept my squirrel eye ball as a souvenir!! The Axe'spresso martini was delicious as well and a great drink to wake you up when you want more energy! I also got a hot dog... the Tacoma dog. Normally it's a hot dog with bacon bits, cream cheese and caramelized onions but I requested no bacon bits as I'm not really a fan of bacon personally. It was also yummy and a pretty BIG and juicy weiner lol !!!! The ambiance inside is incredible!!! It's just like being in a log cabin in the woods. I'm going to be moving at the end of November but I told a close friend of mine about my experience and hope we will stop by together before I leave Washington. I really want to have the s'mores experience at Camp Bar and maybe do some karaoke there too! Definitely check this place out if you haven't been yet.. this bar is a whole lotta fun !

If I could give this experience 0 stars, I would. Waited over an hour and never received our food. Staff was incredibly rude and unhelpful from the multiple times we asked for an update.

Such a fun, small, hangout place for friends and family to visit. They have a karaoke night on Fridays and Saturdays and the bartender made me a great Sex on the Beach.

Bar tender tends to be loud and expressive when she serves. A lot of f-bombs rolling. Get a lot of extra behind the scenes info just ordering drinks. Makes me think....hmmmm.

The atmosphere was fun and laid back! We were there for a friends going away party and the night was a blast! The food was good and the drinks were better!

I love this bar!! - written the night of Looking back a week later after my check in, I honestly can't remember much past the first couple of hours. The lemonade and Squirrel Eye drinks are dangerous. They taste so sweet and innocent, next thing you know you're making bets with strangers. All I know is that I have to crush a watermelon between my legs now or risk losing $20 to a stranger that has my number. All joking aside, drinks were amazing. Don't let the sweetness fool you though, they're strong. The dry chicken wings with sauce on the side were the perfect level of crispy. The peppers on the hummus plate are fire. Only down side is that I apparently reeked of grease when I got home? I had to wash my bedsheets to get rid of the smell. I don't remember getting anything greasy, but then again I don't remember much at all.

First of all, it's a dive bar! Drinks and service were really good so long as you're ok with the dive and dark atmosphere. Food was ok but not amazing. I'll be back!

Me & my girl had such a good time here today (afternoon hours). It's a cool little dive bar with a camping theme. The service was super friendly & prompt (Candace I think her name was?). We were there during happy hour and had a few well drinks along with some food. We shared a chicken sandwich, tenders, tots & fries. Very good bar food, seasoned well. I would absolutely return anytime I'm in Tacoma (: I hear they have karaoke on the weekends!

My boyfriend and I have been wanting to check out The Camp Bar for so long, and I'm glad we finally got the chance to! We're both super into all things hiking/camping/the PNW, and this spot is the place for you if you're into the same vibe. It's very much a dive bar and the atmosphere is really relaxed. Everyone is super nice. You order at the bar (including food) but we had a couple bartenders and even the cook come check with us at our table that everything was enjoyable to us. For food, we went with the Tacoma Dog and the Spicy Chicken Sandwich. The Tacoma Dog is their take on a Seattle Dog - basically a Seattle Dog, but with bacon bits loaded on top of it. The Spicy Chicken Sandwich is a Nashville Hot chicken sandwich, and SO good. Both were really good in their own ways, and it's hard to say what I liked better. We made sure to ask for both cut in half so we could each try both. Another bonus - The Camp Bar is pickle back friendly! Finding places that do pickle backs is hit or miss, but they were ready to go with a whole bottle of pickle juice. Also, note that the pours are STRONG here - not complaining! If you're still not comfortable sitting indoors, they also have a covered seating area outside. Not sure if it's heated or not. Sticking with the camping theme, you can also order s'mores for two here which is super cute. Definitely a fan of this spot. I'm sure we'll be back!

Bartenders are miserable and clearly hate their jobs, they were so rude and genuinely unprofessional. Been there multiple times where they're shit talking other coworkers and customers literally right in front of me. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

It's the ambiance. It looked a lot nicer online than in person. Just not our preference.

The perfect dive. Dark but not too dark, a great bar menu with ciders and beers and a full bar. Sweet staff, great bar menu - zero complaints. Only compliments.

Welcome to the great outdoors...but indoors! This unique restaurant is themed after someone's obvious love for camping. From the lighting, to the décor on the wall to the table inside a tent, this place will make you feel like you need to get out the mosquito repellant and a flannel jacket. It's camping time, yo! The menu is pretty typical of bar food-burgers, hot dogs, tater tots. I ordered a plain hot dog (because that's what I eat when I'm camping!) and they called it a "streaker dog" because there was nothing on it. Ha! If you want water, you serve yourself out of a dispenser at the bar. The best part of the meal was the s'more's for dessert. They bring a small propane fire pit to your table, along with skewers and fixin's for your treat and you make it just the way you want it. I loved this unique menu item and felt like it perfectly fit with the ambience. Since this is technically a bar, nobody under 21 is allowed. So while you might be tempted to bring the littles for this family campout, keep this one for adults-only.

We have been into the camp bar two times now. It's a nice place and the people are friendly. They do have happy hour, but it isn't posted. I believe it's only well drinks and their Camp bar lager. I would love it if they had some food specials, especially veggie options. Either way it's been a fine place to stop by and they do have some games to play.

So our friend had knee surgery and they said she was intoxicated. lol this place is so messed up. i would never recommend this place. Do not ever come to the camp bat in tacoma. they have become to big.

Its a decent bar in a bad area. I would have given it 5 stars, but they got rid of the pool tables, so NO POOL TABLES. Take it off that list. Good Tacoma Dog! Nice crowd, a little older, but so am I!

The food is good however when I ordered my gin and tonic half way through pouring the bartender said they didn't have the ingredients to make it. I ordered dinner and a dessert to share with my friend, our dinner was brought out but after a while I realized I hadn't gotten our dessert. We went to the bar to order something else and confirmed the order was placed and they said it was and they'd get it out to us. After another 20 min the 3rd entrée was brought out but still no dessert. When I asked about it they claimed they didn't get the order to the kitchen and would start it now but by then I needed to leave and it had been an hour and a half.

Camp Bar is the best spot my friends and I wrap up a night of celebrations, whether it's weddings or birthdays. The vibe is super chill but also fun with karaoke. The staff is great and notable mention, Thomas! He always makes us feel right at home with his amazing service and I truly feel safer when he's around. Great drinks, tasty food, and a welcoming atmosphere make this our go-to place for a fun end to any night. Can't recommend it enough!

Considerably improved but I believe this space got new ownership in 2017. If not the concept got totally revamped in 2017. What was here was the ACME. It was a bar with little atmosphere and allegedly if you ordered something off of the menu it was on a TV dinner kind of quality scale. I was only here once when it was ACME and did a hard pass on getting anything to eat but drinks were OK. In 2017 the Camp Bar appeared here along with a new sign. Further investigation showed the inside had more substance than it did before as far as decor goes so I finally made a point to go in and check it out. I was definitely impressed. Cute atmosphere which gives you the feeling of walking into a deluxe log cabin or tent. It's much more welcoming, cheerful and fun. The bleak and stark look that was here before has totally vanished. The occasional peppering of a headed mount of an antelope or some other game reminds me going back home to Wyoming to see my parents. Not only is the atmosphere improved the food menu looks more inviting too. Lots of burger and sandwich options on it, typical bar food. I got the spicy chicken sandwich in which I really liked along with an amber beer from Icicle Brewing out of Leavenworth, WA. Service was attentive and friendly. Yet another noticeable improvement. Good experience all the way around and worthy of returning in a much shorter length of time from the last visit.

I walked in earlier with my boyfriend today and I was disappointed at this place especially their employees. It was pretty empty and there were only a couple people at the bar. The bartender and server noticed us walking in and didn't even greet us. They just stared at us and ignored us after seeing us walk in. For this place being empty, you would think they want customers. We were looking forward to coming here after seeing their photos and reviews but left disappointed that no one acknowledged us. It's unfortunate that I can't give a proper review on their food/drinks but I hope management sees this to improve the customer service of their staff.

Great local dive bar with a great camp ambience. We could watch the vintage documentaries in the big screen all night. Lol. Minus one star for the tap selection... it was good, not great. The pretzel was delish!!

This place used to be the best place to go. The staff now is less than pleasant. Especially during a shift change. There was no communication to us or any other server or bar keep. We had to ask 3 times to get out ticket. Then after 45 more minutes we had to go to the bar and the girl w bangs gave us attitude cause we wanted to split our dinner bill (we told the previous server that came to our table). I never tip shitty but last night I did and I'll probably not recommend this place to go to anyone else lie I had the last 5 years. Where has customer service gone at some point it took a sharp left turn. Not even smile or a hi... just a "get your own water it's on the counter". We weren't the only table that had to go up multiple times to get our bill. It was unbelievable. Maybe I missed it posted but after 7 it's no longer a come to your table service, it's go to the bar and ask multiple times for something that normal servers would usually do. Food is good but not worth this absolute shitty service.

Over the weekend my friend and I decided to try a bar we've never been to. We're so glad we did because this place was amazing! The atmosphere and vibes in here from the moment we walked in, were immaculate. Everyone was happy and singing and we instantly were in love. I ordered the lemon drop and the spicy chicken sandwich. Nothing spectacular but it was good! The tater tots were a little too crispy for me but who can complain about bar food. The people and workers are what made this place. We came on a Friday night which must be karaoke and and there were some pretty talented people. Our favorite part was all the little details they put into this place. The little nic nacs, tents, canoes, hammocks, camp chairs and decor was everything you would think of in a camp outdoorsy place. Definitely coming back!

We just happened to be hungry and pass this place on our way to Oregon. Cool little bar, surprisingly good food!

Karaoke and wings! This place is fun. Definitely a recommendation if you're in Tacoma.

Thomas is great and we love the karaoke and he will absolutely be the godfather of me and all my homies children! Amen to that

The wings and burgers are amazing and overall cool vibe! We had excellent service and got great recommendations :) street parking!

My wife, friends, and I made a trip to The Camp Bar on New Years Eve and I am very pleased with the trip. While searching for Tacoma events this one came up and it seemed cool: Free parking, free party favors, $20 bottles of champagne. It was our second and final stop of the evening, and I am glad we made the trip. To keep this pretty short and sweet i am going to go with an old format. The Good: - Cheap drinks, great music, cool atmosphere, cheap tater tots, strong drinks, and a cool vibe The bad... Not the bad the not quite good: - The by the table s'mores: I loved this idea, but thought for the price the serving is a touch too small. It should be double everything at $8 and I think I would walk away happier, I think the issue is that at the price you might get a table of four splitting a single dish, which isnt terrible. But still a cool novel idea, just not cost efficient. - I wish they had a slightly larger beer selection. I have come to love bars that have a ton of beer on tap, and this inst one of those. So while I dont blame them or truly count it as a negative, I am not a huge mixed drink fan and would love to see more local beer, but they do have a good whiskey selection and I can sip on a couple of those all night. Overall I loved the experience and I look forward to coming again in the near future.

Great bar! The vibe is cool, camping theme is so fun. The food is good and I love the little personal s'mores you can get. Service is always 10/10. Michelle is an amazing bartender and Thomas the security keeps everything fun and safe!

I would like to caution anyone from visiting this place, if an outsider at all. I am an older woman, and was treated as if I don't belong. The service reflected this. I came to enjoy myself and was treated with disrespect and frankly, age discrimination. An establishment that portrays themselves as open and non judgmental, in actuality, was a closed clique that was non accepting of anyone different.

Have been hearing about this spot since before we moved to Tacoma. Today we finally got an opportunity to check it out as Phase 2 begins to roll out...super impressed during COVID...can't imagine what it was like before!! We had the pleasure of being hosted by Pebbles whose recommendations were ALL on point for US! I'm usually a vodka/soda girl but ventured to try their One Eyed Squirrel...delish! And we were both happy with the Hummus plate and Chicken Wings N Things...no pics cuz they were soooo delish!! We can't wait to come back to our new fave neighborhood spot when ALL restrictions are lifted!!! And the tents were just for Phase 2...not standard...but so creative Thank You Pebbles!!

I love this place! Thomas is such a sweet face when you first get there and is always so kind and fun to talk to. Michelle is a wonderful and fun bartender. The whole staff honestly just rocks! They have karaoke which is super fun, even if you're just there to watch :) The bar has a really cool camping theme and quirky decor everywhere. I think I find something new every time I go in. I can't say much on the food because I haven't eaten there yet, but I plan on trying the s'mores soon (I saw someone with one and got really excited). Also--I never have a hard time with parking which is such a huge plus! Overall, I've never had a bad experience here and couldn't recommend it enough!

Did a birthday party for my wife, they were super easy to work with and let me reserve several tables on their busy karaoke night to host all of our friends. The place is an absolute blast, staff is super friendly, drinks are great. Love Camp Bar!

The camp bar.. what a disappointment and extremely let down. I can't believe of how talked about this spot was and was unfortunately ignored after waiting like a lost puppy for 15 minutes. I understand to ask for a menu or to walk up but it's rare that I've walked out of a spot feeling this way. My girlfriend and I love the area and to be looking forward to seeing the reviews for drinks and food it's difficult to even rate this place. I will be telling our peers and friends to avoid this spot and find other places to endure in their food adventures.

Super cute, super fun! Great service! Went for happy hour with a friend and even though it looks like a dive bar they make a great martini

Solid place! Just a dive bar to come get a drink and hang out. Very PNW vibe, so if you're into a chill place to talk and drink, maybe eat a little something, then check it out! They even have some games too.

So my last friend had found this place and thought let's give it a go, little did we know that the burgers would not be seasoned and had no appeal visually and the bland taste was like that of a frozen patty but the cool couldn't be bothered to season the meat at all .

Hilarious theme, super nice people, good bar food. Just noticed they have a sign telling bigots to stay out! So I'll be spending as much as possible here.

Great aesthetic and awesome drinks. Tried it on a whim. Will definitely be back. Right in the heart of Tacoma.

My boyfriend and I were in there last week. It was a Thursday night and it was not busy at all. When we arrived, we saw two open seats at the bar so we walked up and sat down.. after a minute the bartender told us that one of the seats was taken so my boyfriend got up and I continue to sit. A few minutes later, the bartender comes back up to me and says oh actually somebody sitting there too. I need you to get up so we moved to a table without saying anything. A girl did come back and sat in the chair my boyfriend was in, but my chair remained empty the entire time we were there(at least an hour).. then we saw the girl that took the other seat running food for the bartender, so it was obvious that she worked there or was her friend and having her save their seats at the bar .. even after we moved to a table, the bartender never came up to us. We had to go up to the bar to get our drinks, even though she said she was about to come over. we both have worked in the service industry for over 14 years and this was probably one of the worst experiences I've ever had... I don't like to leave bad reviews, but that bartender deserves to be called out...oh and we still tipped be over 50%, just so maybe she's be in a better mood for the next customers

Great and friendly service (this is the kind of place that I don't mind being a regular at) good selection on tap and "Goldilocks" crowd (just right).

The bouncer looked at my bf's i.d. and didnt believe that he was 6 feet tall. He LITERALLY made my bf stand outside and wait there while he went to go get an actual TAPE MEASURE to measure my bf's height. Like wtf. Rudest thing ive ever encountered. He did it to A GIRL ALSO

I grew up in Alaska, so up until five years ago all I knew were dive bars. In fact, I'll take a dive over a uppity yuppy bar 99% of the time. Mixed drinks are for the ladies, and although I love ya'll, I love a good beer, and cheap whiskey more. Maybe that's why I'm single now that I think of it. Who needs a therapist when I can just stumble upon deep shit like that while writing a Yelp review? But I digress... I was in Tacoma for the first time last weekend for the Lewis Black show. I like to think we're akin souls, so of course we'd run into each other at a dive to tip a few back before the show. Also, I was with a friend who's beer top shelf is Bud Light, so I couldn't pick one of the yuppy spots even if i wanted too. This made The Camp Bar an easy decision! Dimly lit, lively, and warm were my first impressions. A pool table, and lots of tvs with the NFL playoff games greeted us. My friend, and I pulled up to the bar, and I made up my mind what to have as soon as I saw The High Life. What dive wouldn't be complete without The Champagne of Beers? Exactly. I ordered the Hangover Burger, or at least that's what my feeble mind recalls (thanks booze), and get this...it had a fucking hash brown patty on it. How could I not?! AND, you can tater tots as a side which is key when you're a 42 year adult who grew up eating shitty school lunches. Both were good as was the French Dip my friend ordered. The service was friendly, prompt, and cool. I had two employees thank us for coming in before we even ordered a drink. They're very proud of Tacoma, and after all the shit talking the city folk have about our southern brothers I'm apt to think we're assholes. Tacoma is a great little city! Kudos my new friends! I can't recommend this place more. Friendly, good drinks, and food. It was like I was back in Alaska in a smoke filled dive, and bullshitting with the locals. I'll take that over a yuppy bar any day of the week. Salute Tacoma, and you're welcome Yelp!

Aye what's good baby it's Project Pat the king of Memphis. Camp Bar is good but I got the chicken wrap and my lady got the burger and after leaving we felt sick. Standard greasy spoon place with a locals vibe. Otherwise cool and the service isn't bad. 3 stars ya'll.

I LOVE The Camp Bar. The staff is great, especially Michelle. When I'm in Tacoma I always stop for a mushroom burger, some Camp Water, and (if I'm feeling indulgent) some smores! The decor is unique and the theme carries over to metal serveware, camping chairs, and the servers - AKA Camp Counselors. They always have fun swag. AND JIFFY POP. Try a "One Eyed Squirrel" cocktail of you're adventurous. There may not be a campfire with guitar strumming, but there is karaoke and it is always a blast. Also, the new edition outdoors is spectacular as well as necessary during COVID. Plenty of space to socially distance and lots of hand sani. Wish I lived closer - I'd definitely be a regular!