Came to Brickyard Pub knowing full well this wasn't going to be a "craft cocktail with edible flowers" kind of night and honestly? That's exactly the charm. Yes, the tables are a little sticky. Yes, the floors have seen some things (just ask the bathroom). But if you walk in expecting a true dive bar experience, this place absolutely pours its heart out. The bartender (white guy, probably 40s/50s) was incredibly kind, attentive, and somehow managed to make everyone at the bar feel like regulars. As a 5'2 brown woman, I'm usually pretty aware of the vibe in places like this, but I genuinely felt comfortable the whole time. I wasss there with my 6'2 guy friend, which probably helped a bit, but overall the environment felt friendly, relaxed, and unpretentious. Also... the nachos? Fully nacho average bar food Massive portion, loaded properly, and exactly what you want with drinks. Perfect spot for: * quick drinks with friends * sitting at the bar solo or a hightop with a friend * low-key hangs without the Seattle "trying too hard" energy * embracing your inner raccoon and thriving in the dive bar ambiance Would absolutely come back. read more

Friendly people, good music, tasty food, and wet beer. I highly recommend the Reuben. read more

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Awesome atmosphere. Great service. Killer grub. Always a pleasure hanging out here! And surprises always abundant.

What a great pub! Celeste took care of us from the time we walked in. Music was not too loud. I'm disabled- parking and restrooms great. Highly recommend! read more

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My favorite neighborhood bar. Best staff, honestly love them all. The food is always good and love the atmosphere. Anyone that says otherwise is lyin Soups and sandwiches and specials are the best and drinks are always good. read more

kind and friendly staff saturday night 03/21/26 for a pick up order. As i waited the atmosphere was energetic. the patrons were enjoying themselves. left with a smile read more

Worst food and service in Federal Way. Not safe at night and horrible service during the day and night. Spend your money anywhere but here.

The bartender (White male mid 40/50s) kicked us out because of our skin. Saying that our cloths weren't acceptable.

Had a Philly cheese steak sandwich the meat was well well done and old. It was horrible. I will never eat there again

i give the place 4 starts but her zero stars. I love all the bartenders beside the mean and unwelcoming one Coleen or Claudia whatever her name is. I come in very often and always pay up . She always has rude side remarks . she's a very rude bartender and makes you not want to be there . She treats people very bad . will go and talk to others about you . If you don't give her the amount in tips she wants she will then clap her hands in your face real smart like and tell others oh yeah only so and so amount very ungrateful like . She's very Unprofessionally. She shouldn't be able to work around customer service jobs. she had zero customer service experience or skills . She's plan out rude . she in other words read more

Terrible customer service. They haven't joined the current century, and although they advertise ToGo orders 7-days a week, they don't have a current menu online, they don't utilize GrubHub or DoorDash, and if you try to order over the phone, you are shamed for ordering from the "old menu" online that they have not updated. Oh and then they will hang up on you, but not before complaining at least 4 times about the line of people that your phone call is the cause for. 1. It's 2023, if you advertise ToGo, at minimum, update your menu online to coincide with your current offerings and prices. 2. If you claim to offer Togo 7-days a week, train your staff to not be rude and argue about the information made available online regarding your menu that the business has neglected to update. 3. Don't hang up on people mid-order. We had 4 people ordering food and 1 person declined to continue, based on the terrible service, out-of-date menu, and poor attitude of the employee, yet the employee threw a fit and hung up, canceling the order when really only 1 out of 4 were canceling. Don't waste your time unless you want subpar service, rudeness, and I can only imagine subpar food; I didn't get the opportunity to try anything and now I never would support this business. read more

If you ever come to Brickyard, You HAVE TO order the nachos BUT instead of chips ask for French fries... trust me, you won't regret it!! This is a very locally loved bar for a nice chill environment. It's right down the road from where I live now so it's our new place read more

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Don't judge a book by it's cover. Drinks are strong, food is bomb. Open late, very nice & attentive waiters/waitresses. Food portions are HUGE. Drinks are reasonably priced. Do I need to say more? Give this place a visit! read more

Stopped in for a drink after work, had 2 Bacardi and diet double $25, are you serious!!! Looks like no more brickyard for me

I just paid $ 8.00 for a side order of tater tots. ? 20 to 30, in the basket. WTF. Gouge the customer's why don't ya. Menu has pub fare, offered at five star prices. Joke, fun place to have a drink or two, just don't get ripped off by the food prices. read more

0900 to 1300 Saturday and Sunday these guys have the best bar breakfast for the price in FW. I can vouch for the chicken fried steak being good and very large. Same is true for the breakfast burrito. It is a bar first though so no kids. If that is a plus or a minus is up to you. read more

Brickyard Pub - Chicken Fried Steak & Mini Pitcher of Mac & Jack's, $25.45 after tax. - Dive Bars Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

Love the neighborhood feel tht everyone knows everyone this place makes it feel like ur a regular even if it's ur 1st time

owners are the servers so service will be top notch , no doubt about the quality of taste you gonna get in here . I like it .... Feel free to come here and judge it by yourself so you can bring your friends n gfs here . read more

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Friends of ours were looking for a new hang out, since most of the Auburn haunts have closed or changed...they told us about prime rib Friday. The ladies met for lunch and we saw the rib eyes being hauled out and put on the big rotisserie! We went the following Friday my husband had the prime rib and it was good, but I had the best rib eye I've had in years! I don't even recall what it came with...it was close your eyes while eating good. Ordered the breakfast to go today, ribeye and eggs & a breakfast burrito. Both were excellent! Price is good, super reasonable. Try this place breakfast, lunch or dinner! Think I'm gonna try the chicken - need to find out what night that is read more

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Super unassuming dive bar from the outside. You would think it's a lot smaller than it is. When you walk in you expect to see a lot of greasy bikers and generally mean patrons, but this is far from their clientele. The people are your every day Joe's, coming in after work for a beer and a burger. And apparently their food is good, because EVERYONE IS EATING. It's actually two spaces that have been combined by the looks of it. On one side is the bar and some separate seats and tables that are made for agile people that can get up easily on stools. The other side is more subtle, with lower tables and chairs you can actually pull out and sit on. My only "complaint" in regard to this section is that if you sit on this side you are forgotten about easier, since the action is on the "bar side". I ordered the potatoes wedges, which I have to say, were awesome. Crispy on the outside and mushy cheesy goodness on the inside. So good I went back again to get them - only this time, I sat by myself on the bar side. I'll definitely go back to try some other food items - and definitely sit on the bar side. :) read more

As Dive bars go this one is a cut above. As the name implies, there's a definite ghetto feel to the place that is commonly offset by the staff's efforts to decorate and come up with activities for fun. I've been pretty regular there lately (couple times a week)and they still ask my name; eh, it's only been a few months (makes me wonder what that says about the impression I make). So, what really makes the difference with this place is the food! That is what this is truly about. Lotsa things are made in house and that is so vitally important to me as a consumer. Too much manufactured food is bad for recognizing what is real on your plate. Thank you Chef! The prime rib on Friday night is a most excellent value. The 1/2 chicken on Thursday night is an amazing value. Bet you can't eat the whole plate! 1/2 price drink tickets every time the Seahawks score? What a deal! Crowded on weekends usually, but you'll find a seat for yourself or crew in no time; one drink and it gets better. read more

Let me start off by saying I'm new to federal way and just moved 4mins from this bar. Man o Mann i don't know where I should start with. The wings were horrible and so was the cheese sticks. The stuff was shitty as hell! read more

HONESTLY!!!!! Best bartender ever - Bart. Literally a legend. And!! The food ??? Iconic. But Bart - a legend. Literally come here just for the hospitality and the dad jokes. read more

Went to this spot for two days straight. Early afternoon and did not get any service for 25 minutes. So I left and went to another bar. What's up with this place? read more

Stopped in for the first time last night. Had a great time. The servers were nice and even gave us half price drinks when the Mariner's got a home run. The drinks were good, but haven't tried the food yet. We played pool and met some of the regulars too. They have kareoke several times a week starting at 9. We'll be back for sure. read more

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Was given a recommendation to try this place my friend. Was told as long as you could deal with the noise, the food is great. I found a very lively and exciting bar that was definitely loud and everyone is really nice and just wanted to enjoy their meals and drinks. We went for breakfast on a Sunday it was a very lively and fun atmosphere, the food was absolutely great and very very clean, will definitely return read more

I have been going to this "dive bar" for a number of years. However, I have grown REALLY tired of a couple of the obnoxiously vile wretched wait staff at this joint. Crass, rude, ill-mannered, bad-tempered, impolite, discourteous, uncivil,...pick the adjective you like best. So much so, that I will not be going back anytime . Duds. The asshole guy and the fake no personality gal. You demand tips for what? Do you ever serve us to our table? Change glasses? Even a smile instead of a "what doyou want " when WE have to serve ourselves. Heard from a friend that he waited an hour for a beer and his food last Friday, before he left also. read more

I have been going to this "dive bar" for a number of years. Not a "Regular" but often enough to know what they have on tap. Their Friday night Prime Rib Special is a great deal! They throw 4-5 roasts on early and they carry most of the evening. However, I have grown REALLY tired of a couple of the obnoxiously vile wretched wait staff at this joint. Crass, rude, ill-mannered, bad-tempered, impolite, discourteous, uncivil,...pick the adjective you like best. So much so, that I will not be going back anytime in the near distant future. The guys in the kitchen, stand up guys. If they screw up an order they fix it. The "ahem" waitress that delivers it...in some cases, not so much, scratch that, NOT AT ALL! Don't misread this. There are 2-3 of the servers there that are probably delightful. I just don't choose to play Russian roulette with who I might have as my server. If I ask for Prime Rib - Medium Rare, and it comes out gray, it should go back and you should have the grace to apologize,( the kitchen guys have on more than one occasion!) not that I need an apology, it just seems like good business practice. I should not be told that I am a problem. Heard from a friend that he waited an hour for a beer and his food last Friday, before he left also. Pay the extra $6-$8 get your Prime Rib the way you like it, with a fair amount of proper decorum, in a place that has proper servers, not swill sloshing barmaids.. Prime Rib deal is a 5 star, Bar itself is a 3 star, some of the waitstaff drag it all down to a one for me. read more

I had a good time at this place. It is VERY "LOCAL." Me and my friend had some food there...it was standard bar fare. The bartender was nice. The crowd was a bit loud, seemingly full of regulars....this one lady sleezed over to our table and was blatently hitting on my friend until I busted out laughing and told her that he was my boyfriend....she was taken aback and exclaimed...."OH MY GOD, YOU GUYS ARE GAY?!" This got a few raised eyebrows...and a few chuckles....but I never felt uncomfortable or unwelcome by the crowd. I have to describe the lady.....she was in her late 50's, had very few teeth, a Farrah Fawcett hairdo, a tube-top, white cowboy boots and tight LEE jeans tucked into the boots. And perhaps had been ther for some time....judging by her slurred speach. If you are ever in Federal Way and want to study the locals....this is an adventure. Definately wear lipgloss. read more

Came here for a benefit dinner tonight. Place was packed. Staff did an amazing job of serving drinks and food. We ordered the Ling cod fish and chips for only 8 bucks. WOW, they were absolutely awesome, crisp outside, moist inside. You would pay 20 for this anyplace else. Go give this place a try. read more

Male bartender was chewing tobacco and spitting in the front of house into a solo cup as well as freely to the trash can beneath him. Clearing glasses from the bar by grabbing the inside of the dirty glasses, then grabbing to serve pull tabs, then making drinks. No sanitation seems to be in place here. Additionally, I walked in here once on a weekday afternoon and sat at a high top, no service through first 10 minutes so I walked out. Returning this last time I sat at the bar while the girl cashing out asked if I had been helped yet, I said no, and she said okay, without asking for any order. Every employee is allowed behind the bar, not sure why they even have service rails. The chew spitting is absurd. Shut it down. read more

I must say for a local hang out it is what it is. I'm a newlywed and we had out impromt 'reception" here... we went in a week before and asked to reserve tables, told them we don't have much money so don't bother to decorate we just needed room. They gave us half the bar and deceroated for us! What a nice surprise! the bartenders where right there all night for all our friends and family! They were amazing! a big thank you to all of them! They went above and beyond! THANK YOU from Erin and James! read more

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This is a very local dive bar. And perhaps one of the best things about it is it is easy walking distance from the house! The roommate and I decided to throw all caution to the wind after we made it out of the Castaway and stopped in the Brickyard. The place was packed! The bartenders were quick with service and we quickly got our beers. Even after we sat down the staff was always coming by and seeing if we needed anything. It was karaoke night. There was lots of rock, but it was all good. I think. I also think the same woman who was in Mark J.'s review was back again dancing with some guy. Technically, she was doing some weird hip sway while he was seated. Not too mention her faux fur coat was awesome. A couple of people introduced themselves to us and it was clear they were regulars and just wanted to be sure that we were having a good time. Another stop added to the "Dirty South' tour. Indeed! read more

I enjoy it here. Great staff, decent food, and karaoke. It's right down the road from home for me. Convenience and very very affordable. The place could definitely use a little make over. Keep up the good work Brickyard! They now have shuffle board!! Go HAWKS read more

Just had breakfast here...ordered eggs over medium..what I go was almost burnt hard egg....TWICE! They said they have a new cook but why would you hire a cook that can't to breakfast. Update on July 2nd.....thought I'd try again. Breakfast was ok. The service sucks. The owners need to step it up on the staff. Back again and the service was awful. Food was awful. Never coming back. read more

It's stinky but it's a pub. Good prices, okay food. Nothing too special but atmosphere is decent

We went for lunch after reading the reviews. The food was very good and I think a fair price. The service was prompt and attentive. I had the half-pound backyard burger (I think that was the name) it was great and big I would have it again. My friend had the Ruben and commented it was very good also. And the beer was cold and refreshing. The other clients in the bar were friendly and nice. We will be back. read more

Apparently the ribeye steak special on Saturdays wasn't an ongoing thing. They're still available from the regular menu, just not as that night's special. Last Saturday was prime rib french dip, which makes sense with prime rib being the special on Fridays. My husband ordered it and said it was really good. I had the Mini Me sliders with cheese... perfect little burgers of nom! read more

I am a regular here and I really enjoy the atmosphere. The bar recently had a huge renovation a little over a year ago and with it came more space and a new full menu with many amazing food choices. The bar staff is great and very intuitive to there customers needs. The drinks are stiff and the food is great what more could you ask for... read more

Friday September 1st a group of us came in to have cocktail, we waited 15 plus minutes for a drink! We finally had to go to the bar to order! Then when we asked the girl with long dark hair for another round she told me we had to to ask the guy for a drink! She was very unprofessional! read more