Just a quick stop in and I wish I could have stayed longer. The man serving my drink was so nice…read more They had a food truck outside that even had veggie hot dogs! I will definitely be by again. Check them out!

Great small brewery, came highly recommended from locals. Not a lot of choices, but definitely…read morecovers the different types of beers to be tasting. Along with some cider and wine choices. Friendly and fun atmosphere, enjoyed talking about and learning more hiking trails and hiking groups from the bartender, she was very helpful. Since I still needed to drive home, I tried one of the wet hop IPAs, with Talus hops. Very tasty, hazy, and drinkable. I ordered another wet hop, a red, and a dark to try at home. Gotta get those rare reds when possible. So if you driving through Gig Harbor, this is one stop I recommend making. Yelping on... Cheers!!

Solid local grab and go beer shop where I can find variety of beers from local breweries, some…read moreunique beers from around the world as well as typical easy to find beers as well. They have rotating list of beers on tap, wines by glass, and Happy Hour offerings (check out their social media and website for regular updates, they're active on Instagram!). Inside the store, they have cozy seating areas and board games to choose from if you have company. I've also seen some people bringing small take outs and eating by the countertop seating with beer and that looked like a good idea. The staff is always friendly and can help you make some really good selections if you're interested in trying something new. On most days, I let my curiosity make choices on sour ales/ciders and buy single cans; or when they display a really cool looking can packaging I will for sure gravitate to it. Parking area is ample they also got some good Thai restaurant and Poke place in same lot, and across is hot chicken wing place and Dairy Queen so its golden. As for prices of beer cans, you definitely can find lower prices at local big grocery shops on common local beer labels, but difference is not by much and this is not a Safeway so there's that. This place being closer to me than Total Wine at the Tacoma Mall, I am a frequent flyer here. Its convenient, and fun to browse and take a few or 4 cans to try at home. They also do lots of events, and lots of charity work for good causes around helping community, which I appreciate!

Pint Defiance is a fantastic tap & bottle shop! They allow outside food so I grabbed lunch from…read morenext door and made my way over. Very cozy environment with a good amount of seating. They have about 12 taps with rotating selections. They don't do flights (sad panda), so I had to make a commitment and we'll have to come back to try others! The owner (?) was super friendly and the place was organized and clean. There's a really nice vibe and I can see myself happily hanging out here with a book. The bottle shop section has a great selection; I ended up impulse buying several cans and had to sit on my hands to stop myself from getting even more! Even if you're not in the area, it's worth a drive to hang out here!

I really like this spot, it's a great hangout vibe for middle age people (which I am). They always…read morehave good music playing but it's not too loud to have a conversation. I like that they open earlier than most bars and have a relaxed day time pint atmosphere. This is a beer bar only, no cocktails. With that in mind it is my favorite spot in proctor district for a pint.

Trivia is fun but that's some mother fucking Digiorno pizza that they're serving. Bring back the…read morebyo food policy!

We've lived in the Harbor for a while now and finally made it over to Yoked. We started with a…read moremimosa flight and a Pink Pony (marionberry milkshake blond) and two turkey sandwiches (1 GF and 1 regular). The staff is super friendly and happy to discuss and offer samples. The barn brewery is a fun place to grab some drinks and hang out. BTW - they have a beer CSA. Both sandwiches were tasty and perfectly sized for lunch with drinks. Bonus: We watched the team break down rhubarb in the brewery for later use.

Basic snacks for food. Love that skinny pop. My sibling and I shared a flight of cider. Play set…read moreand sand box for kiddos. Some indoor and a mix of outdoor seating. Berry bushes if you are feeling like u-pick- seasonal, naturally.

THE SHORT OF IT: - If you like ciders and/or pinball, this…read moreis your place. THE INSIDE: - About 6 barstools overlook the sunken pit area where pinball lives. I haven't seen the usual setup, but I'm assuming there's usually tables and chairs in the middle. THE FOOD: - Kitchen is currently closed, but outside food is more than welcome. Snack foods (chips, peanuts, similar) available at register. THE CIDERS: - I had a flight and they were all amazing. Standouts were: vanilla bean (sweet but not too sweet; light, refreshing, true vanilla flavor) and dark maple (not saccharine sweet; just on the edge with a dryness and truly outstanding flavor... dangerously delicious). - I kept expecting all of them to be overly sweet; but they all kept surprising me. Watermelon was another favorite. SERVICE: - Quick and kind with a smile. You'll love the vibes. SIDE NOTES: - We traveled from the Seattle area as Locust Cider had the Winchester Mystery House pinball machine on loan for the weekend. Only 500 were made, and this is currently the only one in the state. Your next closest is Next Level Museum in Oregon if you want to play this extraordinary machine. It's worth it! - We came on a salsa lesson night, so most pinball machines were blocked by tables. That's alright because 7 were unblocked and provided plenty of entertainment while the salsa lessons happened. - I think pinball + salsa music + sipping refreshing ciders is the new best way to enjoy a Saturday night. EDIT: some spelling mistakes on my part, oops.

I'm kicking myself for not going to Locust before my last day in Gig Harbor! It's hidden away…read morebehind the Gig Harbor Inn. First of all, the property is huge with various areas to hang out in. There's an indoor space downstairs, and upstairs space with a bar and video games, uncovered and covered outdoor patio areas with equipment for live musicians, and a little forested enclave with seating and a fireplace. Beyond their awesome ambiance, their ciders were all varied and delicious. They have 26 taps to choose from. We tried a bunch of their 4oz pours. My favorites turned out to be (surprisingly) their seasonal Chai and their Honey Pear, but each one that I tasted was unique and flavorful. I felt the intentionality in each one. They have a full food menu that includes gluten free tater tots and chicken nuggets. Service was awesome, by the way. Two of the kegs we wanted to try had blown, so the bartender brought us a few extra pours for having to wait. I'm super bummed that I never made it back for a second visit. I implore you to try this place if you haven't!

Brunch is served all day Sunday, has several assorted options and is very reasonably priced. Have…read moreonly been a couple times, but have enjoyed each one thus far.

I went there with colleagues for an after work gathering. This was the perfect place for a group of…read moresix for drinks and small bites. I liked it so much I went back again on my own. The Ghost Dog Whiskey is so good I picked up a bottle to take home. Definitely recommended.

What a great Taproom! Spacious and overlooks the water. Tons of seating and they have golden tee!…read moreIf you're up to watch a game they have plenty of tvs to personalize whatever you're into. Also attached is a pop up BBQ place so you can grub out whilst drinking only the finest of Tacoma beers. The brew master has brought back some beers that really should be at tap rooms all over the place. The service is on point. From Cider to a true OG style beer, Evergreen is your spot!

Evergreen State Brewing has moved to Dock Street and is no longer located on South Tacoma Way…read more Where they previously were was where Gig Harbor Brewing was and they are the new owners that took over those operations of Gig Harbor Brewing. You will see beers that have familiar names from the Gig Harbor Brewing days like Dead Man's Island IPA for example but a lot of them are also brand new and offer something new from the predecessor. The Dock Street location is pretty great and a significant improvement over the previous Tacoma location as it is right off of Thea Foss Waterway, the marina there and the walkway. There is a drawback here if you are the type of person that isn't a fan of paid parking and more than likely that is what you will need to is is pay to park which you didn't have to at the previous location unless you want a long walk ahead of you which isn't necessarily a bad thing. One good thing with doing paid parking here in Tacoma is that the rates are fairly inexpensive and you can get quite a bit of meter time for a small cost. I had no issues with service like another Yelper experienced and was served in a prompt manner the two times I have been to the Dock Street location. The beers are fairly tasty and refreshing and it's a nice place to chill. If it's nice outside they have a nice space for outdoor seating and the inside isn't bad either. Between the two seating spaces one could seat quite a few people here. But onto the beers and what I thought about them thus far. Dead Man's Island is an IPA that I really enjoyed and rated quite high on Untappd. This very appealing IPA has a tropical flavor to it and is smooth in body and is Light Bodied. Harry Henderson was another one of the beers I have had recently and I liked this one fairly well. With this Brown Ale the flavor highlights in this beer are maltiness, nuttiness, bitterness and a clean finish. 4 Forest was another beer that I really liked and also rated highly on Untappd. This is a Wheat Beer which I do enjoy getting due to the biscuity or breadiness that these beers have going on. No exception to here with this beer. It's light bodied and perfect for enjoying on a warm summer day. Grand Glacier was another beer we got to try. This one is a Porter and it was good one. The roastiness as well as presence of chocolate and some coffee is all right there and we enjoyed this one considerably. After that moved into IPA territory again in which I got the Imperial IPA on two occasions... the Hop Valley IPA. This IPA also has a tropical personality as well as piney and hoppiness going on. It's a nice, smooth beer for sure. We feel like we did a well rounded experience with the beer types the brewery offers and have been quite pleased. I often walk a ways after work and a frequent destination walk is the Thea Foss area when the weather is at least somewhat cooperative so if time allows I can see myself slipping in here during my outing for a beer. I have already indulged on this temptation once and I am sure more of these after work visits will pop up again from time to time.

Really cute little wine shop hidden in Downtown Tacoma. It's in the same building as Fujiya. The…read moremanager was a really nice chill dude. Super cozy vibes in the shop with good music. Lots of different wines to enjoy there or take home with you. I will be back for another cozy winter night hangout.

Popped in here and had a lovely convo with the owner. This recently opened wine bar is in a great…read morespot tucked down an alleyway way just off the street and is such a great space for a taste, a party, or lounging with friends. My husband is in the wine industry and we perused their selection whilst waiting for our table at the Japanese restaurant across from street and were quite impressed. They offer flights and allow outside food so next time I'm bringing my sushi here!