Oly Taproom

4.75 stars. Northwest Beerwerks is awesome! First, they have an extensive collection of beers…read morefrom around the PNW in cans. Second, their draft list offers a variety of beers at a good price. Third, they have an awesome outdoor area. Fourth, and this is worth stressing for businesses in Oregon and Washington, they are INDOOR dog friendly! Yes, they don't have an internal kitchen and this decision is precisely why your furry friend doesn't have to die in the cold or get wet in the rain. Only suggestion I really have is it would be great to see a few more options for beer brewed outside the PNW (of course, this is NW Beerwerks so I get it). But seriously, this place is great and you and your hopefully very friendly dog should frequent it.

Such a great place to stop and enjoy beer or beer tasting!…read more They offer flights of 4 from the on tap selection which changes frequently depending on the season. There's so much seating in front, inside at the bar, inside at the nook rooms (it's a house converted to a tap room), as well are more outside seating on the side and in the back! The barstools are lovely and heavy. So sturdy and comfortable for being iron and wood. The service is always friendly and welcoming, offering suggestions and will go out of their way to try and locate a beer if you were looking for something specific (they may just have more in stock in their storage area so don't be afraid to ask if you want a beer that you don't see in the coolers for can/bottle purchase). This is just a great place to relax and enjoy! There's food trucks next door but I'm not sure what their hours are. I was there Sunday in the afternoon and the food trucks were closed. But you can bring in outside food anyway and don't have to rely on just those trucks.

A nice place for a pint...or two!

On the patio...it's PATIO weather!

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Our mobile garden set up! Great for weddings and other events!

Puget Sound Taps

4.2(58 reviews)

3.4 mi

Never coming here again. Bartender was a super rude woman. Very awkwardly came up to us from behind…read morethe bar and said she had never seen us there before, made us go around the table and introduce ourselves by name. Very offputting start. Before i could even finish my sentence saying i forgot my ID and if its ok to show her a picture she cut me off to sternly say "no its never ok, actually" then went on to try to guess my age. We had to get up and leave. I understand not having an ID but she definitely had an attitude that screams i hate my life. Wont be coming back.

I see a lot of people have negative things to say about the female bar tender, she was the rudest…read morefood service worker I have encountered in Washington so far. Won't be coming back, similar to many others she has driven away. At least I got some shopping at Lowe's done, so didn't completely waste my evening.

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Wild Child

4.4(8 reviews)

0.3 mi

It's hard to believe I haven't reviewed this place yet. My husband and I decided to come here for…read moretrivia nights to be help quell my depression when the kids go to their bio dad's for the weekend. Then I saw the concerts, the art nights, the craft nights. It really is a social space with a ton of personality and the service is excellent. Often, I am mean girled with small businesses. Heck, I am mean girled in big business but that sucks less because it's cheaper and more convenient. The women who work here are kind to me and my family, even when busy and overwhelmed. The vegan cod is excellent. It's become a team name with my husband. I am eating the broccoli salad right now and am literally making love to it with my mouth. Is it the sunflower seeds? The red onions? Man, it's refreshing, small and guilt free (unlike my double screwdriver). This is a positive space. They help the community, no matter what they look like coming through the door. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

We came here for the Celtic music on Monday night. All the reviews said how great the food was in…read morethe vibe. I have to be honest that neighborhood in Olympia is pretty sketch. Lots of homeless and pretty dirty area. It was kind of a warm evening and the place was not air-conditioned. They had the door open and there were people smoking outside and the smoke just came in. I tried a couple of things on the menu and neither one of them was very good. I didn't even finish my drink. It was terrible.

Broccoli Salad (hold the parm)

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Martini

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4.6(103 reviews)

1.2 mi

Hidden gem. Lots of great choices here, local, regional and…read morenational. A few sours that were tasty as well. The 2022 Bourbon County proprietors imperial stout is the finest of any stout I've ever tasted. The vibe in here is somewhere between classic taproom and 70's cafe. Crocheted art and hangers all over the place. This place is mellow, nostalgic and cozy. I could make it my hangout if I lived up here!

Place is fantastic for beer geeks and non-beer geeks. Mellow vibes. Great beer selection. Lots of…read morepleasant locals. And major props for not charging corkage fee on their array of bottles and cans.

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Well 80 Brewhouse

4.1(350 reviews)

0.3 mi

The big brewhouse salad - I have this salad at least one time a week and I felt I needed to finally…read morereview. Is it the Russian dressing? Is it the ample bleu cheese crumbles, candied pecan chunks, or dried cranberries??? It's all of it. Maybe it's the low lights and inviting sense of brewery in the air. Maybe it's just the beer. Maybe it's the bartender who tries to get me to drink more of this delicious beer... maybe it's just magic.

Decided to have a small quick lunch here at this place. Matt was the bartender. It was very…read morefriendly. I ordered the BLT and had a black logger, which was one of their flagship beers. Place with a little slow, but that was only because I was there within the first half an hour opening. The place is very clean, very organized and they had merchandise and a very visually appetizing from within. The BLT came out and it was very good. The sun-dried tomato mayo was phenomenal. There was a lot of bacon and the tomatoes were very crisp and fresh which had added a bunch of flavor to the sandwich. I would definitely come back again if I live closer and check out more items off the food menu. I did end up buying merchandise which was a tin sign and some stickers to go home with.

Inside the BLT

Kitchen

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State & Central

4.2(442 reviews)

1.0 mi

We were in Olympia for a visit to The Evergreen State College and since we were in town, a stop at…read moreState & Central was mandatory. We've eaten here several times over the years, this was the first time we eat dinner here. Fam. Let me tell you, the very reasonable lunch size portions? They're significantly bigger on the dinner menu. Almost disturbingly so Being able to get a selection of interesting regional beers is always a draw, tonight was no exception. And the pretty good lunch menu is expanded for the dinner hour - as well as the portion sizes being expanded. I ordered the fish and chips, my partner ordered the bar steak (which was New York strip), and her daughter ordered the salmon burger with fries. Because it was a special, we also got a giant order of poutine. Despite being in almost at closing, the service was absolutely spectacular. We very nearly had the place to ourselves, so the overall vibe was very homey and welcoming. As noted, the portions were enormous. I opted to finish my fish at the expense of the chips. My partner wound up with a significant take home portion as did her daughter. Couldn't possibly have been happier about our decision to stop in. Since we seem to have a new Greener in the family, I'm sure that we will be in Olympia significantly more frequently. And frankly, I am pretty happy about that, just based on being able to stop in here on the regular again.

Phenomenal! Out of Sight! Flavored Down, and Satisfying!…read more When it is Good baby I will shout it out! State & Central is that girl!! Very nice spot! Not super big but, just right! My family hit this joint up on a Saturday mid-morning and we did not have to wait. Our waitress was Suyen I know I'm not spelling her name correctly. But, this soul was absolutely bright and kind. We ordered the fried chicken salad and the smash burger! This fried chicken was Perfection in my mouth! Sheesh the breading, the seasoning, the tenderness, and so juicy! The salad came with homemade ranch again awesome Flavor. The smash burger was juicy, full of flavor, perfect size and homemade fries. The fries were fresh and hot but, not greasy. And for dessert we had a key lime pie! I doubt know who was in that kitchen cooking but, babyyyyyy they got some soul in their blood. I am such a fan of this establishment! Come check them out and I believe you will not be disappointed.

Olympia Beer Billboard!

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Blackberry Margaritas

Mount Olympus Tumwater Taps

4.8(8 reviews)

2.5 mi

Stop by this place to have a beer while I had some time to kill. I ordered the getting nutty with…read moreit brown ale. The manager was working. He was very friendly and very knowledgeable about all the beers. Super easy place to find and is in the brand new building. There is a lot of great merchandise and they had beers to go. All their flagship of beers they have in cans, but if you want anything seasonal, it was in a growler.

Beer is fine. Venue is pretty nice outdoor patio. There's food trucks to get food at. Service is…read morechill. I have returned to this business due to convenience. It's fine.

Inside view

Outside patio with metal tables n chairs, picnic tables , and more.

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Hall of mosses

Eastside Club Tavern

4.3(96 reviews)

0.3 mi

Go on Thursday - LIVE MUSIC Bring your own food, enjoy a…read morebeverage, and the music! Staff are friendly and helpful. You can also play pool or even ping-pong - a fun place for a beverage, some live music (Thursdays), and games!

Live music, ping pong, pool, cold beer! What more could you ask for? A great spot with great…read moreservice!

Live music

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O'Blarney's Irish Pub

3.5(356 reviews)

3.6 mi

On my way back from March Madness in Portland, I decided to stop by this Irish pub to catch up with…read morea long-time friend. To my surprise, the place was packed with customers on a Sunday afternoon. I expected a slower pace, but it was anything but. The atmosphere was lively, with people playing pool and enjoying themselves. One of the unique features of this pub is a table game that many of you may not be familiar with. It's called Table Shuffleboard, and it's one of my favorites. I've played it a few times in Alaska, and it's a great game. To play, you simply request the pucks from the servers, and it's a lot of fun. I highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area. We ordered a couple of beers, which were fairly decent. I had the Irish Death, and my friend opted for some of the commercialized beers like Blue Moon. They also ordered some wings, which they said were very good. They recommended that if you want extra crispy wings, you should have them fried hard. The sweet potato fries were cold, but the bartender was quick to take care of that. She brought us a fresh batch in a matter of minutes. The customer service was excellent throughout our visit. I'm giving this pub a three out of five stars. I'd like to come back and try some of the food, especially in the game day environment. I'm a vegetarian, so I didn't eat much of the food we had, but I'll definitely come back and try it again. I'll also come at night to see how it is before I consider upgrading the rating. Overall, I'll be returning to this pub for a second experience.

We met up with some friends and had a wonderful experience…read more We were greeted by a kind and knowledgeable waitress Debbie. She returned several times asking for refills and if we needed anything. She is definitely a gem to this business. We appreciated her professionalism and sense of humor. Food was outstanding and fresh. Can't wait to return soon. Things to know: Seat yourself Bar to the left of entrance. Main dining to right of entrance. Family friendly (crayons and color sheet for kiddos).

Shepard's pie is awesome!!! The steak salad is so so at best :(

The Big Blarney - Two 1/4 lb Served with fries, coleslaw, potato salad or soup. We use only fresh, top quality usda ground chuck.

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Hearty Reuben - Corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese grilled on rye with special sauce

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T G.

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8 years ago

Love this place. I have highly selective taste in beers and many of the places I've gone in the past either don't carry anything i really like or they gouge the patient and only carry the most expensive options even when there are reasonably priced options that blow the doors off the exorbitantly priced competition. This place respects the love of good beer and the staff are always knowledgeable and friendly. Anyone who says different can pay more elsewhere and leave these nice folks alone. Thanks OT for caring and sharing. You rule! read more

Lisa D.

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9 years ago

The guy behind the bar was great the women were total snobs, rude , unfriendly and unkind. When you go to a bar to have a drink and unwind you don't want some young girl trying to make feel like you are doing something wrong by having a drink and a good laugh. Will never come back to this place. The owner needs to hire some more mature staff members. The little girls that just want to go home and are last calling at 10pm need to go home because it is past there bed time. read more

Elijah W.

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10 years ago

Went here last night and have to say that it was great. Good selection on tap and HUGE selection in bottles. Not the cheapest place in the world but the bartender/manager was very nice and helpful. The food looked good even though I didn't order any - it looked like they have pizzas and a few other items. I really liked the wood tables, benches, and accents. It is right across the street from a park and the water. I will go here again. :) read more

Bobak T.

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8 years ago

Best atmosphere in Olympia and selections of beverages. The taps always have hand-picked quality and perfect rotation for continued diversity. Coolers provide an abundance of unique choices that offer a range of flavors unmatched by anyone in the PNW. This establishment earns the highest of recommendations. read more

Bridget T.

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8 years ago

Great selection of beers and ciders on tap and in the case. Our favorite pizza is the salami and pepperonconi. They have board games to play too. In spring 2018, they expanded their outdoor seating so they now offer the best outdoor seating in Olympia. Friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. Cheers! read more

Mandy B.

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8 years ago

Pizza and selection was nice. Beer selection had some nice local choices. A little loud and pricey for what you get. A very nice waitress and quick service. All in all a nice place though. read more

Thomas S.

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7

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4 years ago

Nice place to have a beer outside. In the winter the warmers make the patio nice. The pizza is tasty. Great place to go after work.

Troy C.

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4

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1 year ago

Awesome pizza. Awesome pizza. Awesome pizza. Awesome pizza. read more

Joe R.

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250

10 years ago

Cold beer and fun times with the family.

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