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Parkway Tavern

4.4 (324 reviews)
ModeratePubs, Beer Bar, Dive Bars
Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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PARKWAY TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Loud
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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80th anniversary 7/27/2024
Mary W.

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

Lucky envelope pineapple whip sour
Laura H.

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.

French Dip, subbed salad for fries. Great sandwich!
Liz D.

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.

Heidi S.

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!

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Leah B.

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!

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Cheers Gage!

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Thanks for visiting! The cooler was repaired today. Cheers!

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Thank you Peter, come back soon!

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2 years ago

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.

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Thank you for the kind words and Happy Mother's Day!

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

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

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What's the average age?

I am 42. I see some older and some younger. Let's say 42 then.

Do you guys have a dart board and if yes do you supply the darts?

I may not be the best resource, but I believe they have digital plastic tip dart boards. I believe they have darts for it. I cant say 100%. I know they have a pool table and a shuffle board.

Are the pool tables level?

Yes. They are level and the felt is fresh...

Did they get replenish their missing pool balls?

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Awesome neighborhood tavern that's been around since 1935.

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