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    The Blind Buck

    3.7 (40 reviews)
    InexpensiveCocktail Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Tequila Mockingbird
    Michael M.

    Worth checking out and our bartender Nathan was super nice. He got a huge rush right before we walked in but he made time to greet us and let us know he would be with us asap. Great service and communication go a long way!

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    Lanny K.

    After my last review, I received an email from the Blind Buck apologizing for my sub-par visit to their establishment, additionally asking if I'd consider coming in for a few rounds (on the house) in the hopes that they could improve upon my experience. My husband and I decided to take them up on the offer and heave ourselves out into public for some overdue socializing. We arrived around 9 pm and introduced ourselves to Vicky and made ourselves comfortable at the bar with a couple of Unicorns - a variation of the Moscow Mule with raspberry vodka. (Which I am not at all ashamed to admit that I'm a total sucker for.) The drinks were good. Tasty and stiff, (that's what she said) but not panties-on-the-ceiling fan stiff .. after about 20 minutes, the previously-sparse crowd expanded and the volume was as intolerable as last time. It's not the fault of the Blind Buck (Note: I never suggested that the decibel level was the fault of the bar, only it's patrons.) it's just the corner of town they've landed in and the recent closure of "those" kinds of establishments. You know the sort, don't you? The loud bard with women adorned with more makeup, spray tan and sequins per capita than all of New Jersey AND Las Vegas combined, while the men are decked to the nines in their tightest t-shirts and hair gel for days. So many local club-esque bars have closed lately that one must wonder; judging by the number of patrons seen loitering (read: drunken breakup fights!) outside every time I passed by, where they ran afoul. The Blind Buck fills the void left by those joints, if only geographilcally. They were completely SLAMMED. I'm talking shoulder-to-shoulder, Ed Hardy, glitter, sunglasses inside, all of it. I fail to understand how these other businesses were unsustainable with the amount of people congregating there on the regular. Irrelevant, but weird: At one point, a customer reached between my husband and myself to grab the menu from the bar in front of me and stayed bent forward to read it. (Please remember that I mentioned in my last review: I'm an asshole, and I'm comfortable with it.) I looked him square in the eye, gave him a solid deadpan expression and said, "Oh. I'm sorry. Am I in your way" with as little inflection as possible. I wouldn't want him to miss out on my heavy sarcasm! He was already drunk and incapable of observing standard social norms like "body space awareness" or "not being in my body space" or ... never mind, I've officially belabored the point that homeboy was too close to me. It's a drinking crowd, and they're all trying to get drunk. Make no mistake, I'm not judging, it just isn't my scene. I'm happy, regardless of the crowd, that they've opened to such a warm reception. I am from here: born in Spokane, grew up in Spokane, moved away for a minute and returned to embrace it .. I LOVE to see local businesses thrive. It's a benefit to everyone. Four stars to the Blind buck - two for the wonderfully executed design, one for the make-it-right attitude of the owners and my husband insists that I add one for the self-replenishing bowls of Goldfish crackers. For whatever reason, they go perfect with drinking. Despite being pleased for spending only $6 or so for as many drinks, I still left feeling perplexed by the two wall-mounted TVs (I don't want to watch reruns of Family Guy in black and white) and with ringing ears from the ridiculously loud customers. SERIOUSLY PEOPLE, WHY IS EVERYONE SCREAMING?!

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    TJ F.

    The blind buck has a classy yet laid back feel. Delicious Moscow mules. And bartender is Shelly is awesome.

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    3 years ago

    Great service. Loved the atmosphere and the music. Friendly patrons. Overall a nice place to enjoy a cocktail.

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    4 years ago

    Awesome people! I just moved to Spokane and they definitely mad me feel welcome! Y'all have some amazing dr

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    4 years ago

    Great little spot. Zack gave me the lowdown on the area while mixing delicious drinks. I'd definitely go back

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    8 years ago

    This place definitely does not clean their taps weekly. Tried two beers I know and love. Yuckola.

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    Great music and great cocktails. The atmosphere is awesome here too. It is a smaller space however, you are close knit at the bar.

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    9 years ago

    This is now a gay bar. Fun good music and nicely upgraded interior . Super clean and a nice clientele.

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    8 years ago

    Great drinks. Small venue, limited seating, but a friendly atmosphere. The staff was great to talk with.

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    6 years ago

    Nice little gay bar. Kinda small and no dancing. But a great place to stop for a drink and hangouT with friends or meet the town!

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    7 years ago

    Now this is a fun place to have a few drinks. Not bad on price but the entertainment is really worth everything.

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    13 years ago

    Great spot! The bartenders really know what they're doing and are very personable. I recommend stopping in.

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    10 years ago

    This bar is awesome! A girl named Cat works there and she is so good with people and drinks. The staff is fast and friendly

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    9 years ago

    Friendly and warm bar. Connects through to a sports bar with food. Largely gay crowd. Robert the bartender is awesome.

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    10 years ago

    Average bar. Oddly shaped. Never gotten good service or great drinks here. Its just got an odd vibe! Hipster redneck? Ok I guess?

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    Ask the Community - The Blind Buck

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    Review Highlights - The Blind Buck

    Vicky and Rikki, the gorgeous twins who own the bar always have such a positive attitude behind the bar, along with the other bartenders.

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