The ambiance was way cool from old Washington. Great place to go with friends. Food is just ok but the experience is a hoot at the bar

Terrible service. Good food. Not worth the hype. Your average bar. If you still want to check it out, don't waste your time during peak hours. read more

Let's start off with the positive - the food is pretty good. I've had lunch and dinner here quite a bit through the years but have been bothered with how greedy they are. For instance, sharing an entree with another person or using a credit card draw extra charges. A 20% gratuity is added for groups of 6 or more and an 18% gratuity is added to to go orders. On my latest visit we were 4 couples and when we informed the waitress that we would be on 4 separate checks she said they couldn't do that (something about it being difficult to match drink orders with food orders, which sounded like BS to me, but I didn't want to cause a scene). she said the policy is we could have a single person pay the entire bill or split the total charges equally among each person. Because of this policy, opting to split the check equally, I ended up paying 430% more than the cost of my meal. not kidding, 430%!! I decided to call later and speak to the manager who clarified that their policy is they could split the check up to 3 ways. She was unwilling to appease my complaint and instead told me I should have the rest of my party Venmo me to make my payment equitable. Like I'm going to do that! In any event, I'm pissed off and it was my last visit to the Brick. There are lots of other options available. And by the way, if you want water, they point to the back near the bathrooms where you can get yourself room temperature water out of an igloo cooler in a plastic cup. With the prices they charge it's like getting slapped in the face. read more

* And good food too? * If you remember the old TV show Northern Exposure, then this town will seem very familiar. If not, you'll have no idea what I'm talking about. This is the Brick from the show. The show which was supposed to take place in Alaska was actually filmed here. So how could I avoid humming the Northern Exposure tune while wandering around this town and approaching the Brick? Photos: http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/0WpAzd1uHnwDJUF4pSxjlA?select=b3pHN54HosvOCE8MK3dtpg#5bP_Q9i_cGsCGIqsmgejng http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/Z7B-_E-a3oHmFDZsng3eQg?select=yOaOXoL2tk7pQGUJvW8rUg#phpvKLgyzIHjcfPydTKo6Q http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/-RvmcFaBjipmL6K2KPUbww?select=C7b4bWzwEamFFi09uxCV8g#C7b4bWzwEamFFi09uxCV8g http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/-RvmcFaBjipmL6K2KPUbww?select=JtIRwHBqr_q0dXbKNIGMYg#JtIRwHBqr_q0dXbKNIGMYg http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/-RvmcFaBjipmL6K2KPUbww?select=wZcfHXVvyiXT2mCZMJ61uQ#wZcfHXVvyiXT2mCZMJ61uQ http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/-RvmcFaBjipmL6K2KPUbww?select=C4xeZCD0Z0mlU7t_fzQOag#C4xeZCD0Z0mlU7t_fzQOag But forgetting the television connection (as they seem to like to do at the pub since I didn't see a single hint of Northern Exposure anywhere), this pub is the oldest continuously operating bar in the state of Washington, having opened in 1889. It still has a spitoon with running water under the bar! Normally a TV filming location would have really crappy food as it could rely on tourist trade. But that wasn't the case here. The food was actually really good! I started off with the green chili beef stew. This was a thick belly warming bowl of goodness. It was filled with very tender beef, a good amount of potatoes, and generously flavoured with green chilies. What a wonderful flavour profile! Photo: http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/-RvmcFaBjipmL6K2KPUbww?select=boiW4npG2Rfk-M5ihl2WqQ#boiW4npG2Rfk-M5ihl2WqQ The buffalo chicken salad had a generous portion of freshly fried chicken which had been diced after frying and tossed with a typical buffalo wing chicken sauce, making for a nice spice hit. The romaine lettuce was fresh, the avocados were the perfect ripeness, and the blue cheese crumbles mixed with the chicken to really give the flavour of dipping a buffalo chicken wing into blue cheese dressing - delicious! Photo: http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/-RvmcFaBjipmL6K2KPUbww?select=oj5qwewkk8w2uK3iuUvbrg#oj5qwewkk8w2uK3iuUvbrg I could have done without the garlic toast that was served with the salad - it was a bit undertoasted and lukewarm. But I digress. Service was very friendly, professional, and really on top of things in a very crowded pub setting. And yes, the TV geek in me was trying to picture all of those episodes of Northern Exposure - the bar looks really different in person of course. But looking back at some clips now I can entirely see how they did the angle shots to give it that feel. Very cool! This was a fun, tasty, and TV geek nostalgia kind of visit without being overly touristy as they don't play it up at all! read more

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It had been several years since I had been to the Brick and it's still a place that takes you back in time, which is a good thing. Food was middle of the road, lots of choices from appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, etc. good drink and beer selection. Service was slow at best with non-engaging servers. The upsetting thing, after receiving the bill and with no warning from the staff, there was a 4% service fee added for using our credit card. What restaurant does that? First one I have ran into. Talking with a friend that lives in the area, sounds like this has become a common practice for restaurants in the Roslyn and Cle Elum area. Well, that eliminates two towns I need to worry about eating in. read more

A complete gem out in the sticks. Great beers, pizza, burgers, the menu is awesome overall. great decor and excellent customer service, tvs all over and just a fun time. Even better if you were a Northern Exposure fan. read more

Yes it's touristy. But it's also totally worth a visiting the oldest bar in the state. They have a decent selection of craft beers and craft cocktails. Service was excellent. Just a old timey things they have in it makes it worth stopping in for a drink and an appetizer and maybe even lunch. I was told that is one of the five working spittoons in the USA is below the bar stools. read more

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I went to college in Ellensburg and used to love hitting up this place for Taco Tuesdays and watching some of our friends' bands play. My college roommate was even a bartender here for a while. I normally love the spot. With that in mind, my friend and I decided to take a day trip to Roslyn and remember some of the fun we had there. When we walked in, there were no masks in site, including both bartenders. It felt uncomfortable enough that we only ended up grabbing a beer and then left. The attitude from the male bartender was quite rude; the female working was cordial. I don't remember the brick ever having the best service, but the food was always good, and people were cordial. This time between no masks and almost feeling like a record scratched when we walked in, it was not what I remembered at all. read more

Really good food, fun atmosphere and reasonably priced. The service was great and the building is really cool and historical. Definitely a pub atmosphere but great creative menu. read more

10 times in Roslyn and 10 times in the Brick. Excellent food. I had grilled chicken burger, and the breast was split in half and seasoned all over. What a great idea! Waffle fries are crisp, well seasoned, and tasty. Burgers equally delicious considering how fast they dispersed into thin air. And they have local Roslyn Beer, cold, and delivered fast. But what elevates this place above many other "younger" bars, it is not the amazing food, great service, and cold beer, but the staff that will drop their work and come out to help you (show you:) how to change a flat tire and as an award accept only a hug. This is why the Brick is the OLDEST continually running bar in the WA state. And why one should never miss having lunch or beer at the Brick. Thank you! read more

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I love The Brick!!! I've been coming here since having found years back while out on the Harely with friends! Great staff and really good food has kept me coming back, now with my wife for years now! Great spot for a cold one and a bite after fishing the streams just down the way too! Give it a go. Even a working spittoon along the entire bar. read more

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Good food and local beer served at this historic and pop-cultural iconic saloon! The Brick has been around for over 100 years (est. 1889) it's still serving up hot food, cold drinks, and live entertainment to the masses that travel through Roslyn. This place has the kind of well-worn and comfortable atmosphere that is really uncommon in these parts-- because there are very few saloons/taverns/pubs in the PNW that can claim to have been in business continuously for over a century. I'm sure that the traffic at this establishment has increased considerably since 1990 when the television show 'Northern Exposure' premiered and featured the exterior of this and other Roslyn buildings; the impact of that show can still be seen in the droves of camera-toting tourists (myself included) coming through town every day. On my most recent trip through Roslyn a group of us stopped at The Brick shortly after they had opened to fuel up before a hike. I was a little disappointed that this place doesn't offer a breakfast menu, but everyone else was OK with burgers and such for a late breakfast so I was willing to 'go with the flow'. The place was busy but far from crowded; our server was prompt and friendly. I ordered the bacon cheddar burger with fries and an iced tea: Juicy burger with crisp bacon and vegetables, fresh and well seasoned waffle fries, and fresh unsweetened iced tea with refills-- yum! The Brick also has beer from the Roslyn Brewing Company (located a block away on the same street), so I had to try one of these as well: also quite tasty. Looking forward to returning the next time I'm in town, perhaps even to catch a live band in the back room on a weekend night. read more

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Live music and the best Reuben sandwich you'll ever have. Great atmosphere and always a great time

There's nothing like a good cold beer and some grub after hiking through the woods and testing the temperature of the lakes you encounter. On the way back I decided to stop by this little bar in Roslyn, The Brick. Service was EXCELLENT... literally had 2 waitresses taking care of me and yes, they did have other customers and they share tips at the end of the day. Good conversation, personal and nothing but smiles. Had a bleu cheese and grilled onion burger. The burger was mediocre, but the beer hit the spot. Previously, I've tasted there beer battered halibut and that was pretty good. Got out of there with a tab of about $15, plus tip... $10 is a little pricey for the burger that was only served with chips (you can get fries or salad for an extra dollar)... but just for the ambiance and service, it was worth it.... read more

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After spending five hours on the road with two friends trying to find an available camping spot (to no avail) we decided to take a break at the Brick. Our server, Amy. was so incredibly sweet to us- truly the small-town charm. Food wasn't anything special but first of all Amy was so wonderful to us and gave us a ton of suggestions on where to camp, second of all she bought us two rounds of PUDDING SHOTS. If you have never had a pudding shot- it's worth a drive out to Roslyn just to try them. The shots we had were Root Beer Float- root beer vodka with vanilla pudding and whipped cream- it tasted like a cloud! So good and definitely worth a stop off I-90 read more

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Northern Exposure will always live on at The Brick, thank God. Also, their spittoon stream and really, really good fish and chips make it worth the stop driving back over i-90 to Coeur d'Alene. Know what, though? A few times ago I was driving through, and this weird little kid was lying on the side of the road, and I pulled over, terrified he was dead. But then he jumped up and ran off, laughing at me. !!!! I forgot all about that time until my friend Casey Jones brought it up on a different ride back recently. read more

Pending review Do NOT bother My daughter and I share a birthday and had been enjoying a lovely weekend in Walla Walla. On our return home from our amazing time there, I made a stop in Roslyn specifically for a visit to The Brick. I had both of my adult children in the car, and while they mentioned there was better food in other restaurants in town, I insisted we go there. While I am aware the food quality is mediocre at best, I thought the 'atmosphere' would make up for it. I was W R O N G. I want to stop here and mention while we are in the middle of a pandemic, eating out was somewhat of a luxury I hadn't experienced in a while. As it was our birthdays, I thought this restaurant would be happy having customers sitting and eating. Or, at least one would hope. I've been to the Brick on two other occasions. The place is very casual, but in my other two experiences, the service was always relatively friendly. On this visit. NOT SO MUCH. Seth, our waiter, sets down three plastic glasses of water and tells us if we want refills "there's a cooler filled with water at the other end of the restaurant--so please help yourself. " Interesting. The table of 4 young cute girls received water and a pitcher full just in case they wanted refills. Guess we just weren't cute enough for Seth to share the same courtesy, We order a round of cocktails, which actually show up. Yay! That's a good sign. He took our order, and 15 minutes later, my son and I both get our food delivered my son asks for Sriracha Sauce. We wait, thinking my daughters meal was on its way......but it never showed up nor did the Sriracha. Seth was no where to be found. We wave down a young woman who was dropping food to another table, and ask about the location of my daughter's meal....and the Sriracha Sauce for my sons fries. She leaves never to return. Naturally, I feel badly for my daughter, so I get up, go to the bar and ask for help. She tells me to go find Seth who's gone MIA. Once I locate Seth, I ask if he is aware my daughter has no food, and my son has no Sriracha Sauce. He tells me the food is on its way. Really? How long? 10 minutes. I suggested perhaps it would be considered a GOOD IDEA to communicate such information to customers. He seemed quite confused and was unsure how to respond. I dunno.....perhaps APOLOGIZE FOR THE SITUATION??????? WOW. about 20 minutes later, after our meals had been consumed and my daughter left to find food elsewhere, Seth shows up with my daughters meal in a box. Still no Sriaracha. That's ok.....the fries were long gone. I find this sheer disregard for a HORRIBLE SERVICE EXPERIENCE by Seth, a non existent manager, lead, owner ANYONE who may be paying attention. After the struggle all restaurants are experiencing after this long Covid issue you would think MINIMUM EXPECTATION is service would be exceptional. You would assume servers would want to make money by giving paying customers the respect they deserve by communicating an error when one takes place. Then FIXING IT. This place is a shambles. The lackadaisical attitude towards service at any level is offensive. Listen up Brick management (if there is one) your food isn't good enough to warrant such arrogance. I suggest reviewing service guidelines and sharing them with your staff. read more

Stopped by here for a night during one of our company retreats after dinner. The quintessential small town saloon. Service is great and down to earth. I was there on a weeknight so it was quiet and not crowded. read more

Small town bar with a small town feel. Roslyn dark lager was cold and tasty, and the shrimp basket was hot and delicious. It would have been nice if they had what dipping sauce I'd prefer, as they give one each of cocktail and tartar, and I could have done with two cocktail and no tartar. Onion rings are good too, though I didn't order them... once just came with my shrimp. If arriving later at night, they check IDs at the door and will stamp. I'm not positive, but I'd assume that the fact that they stamp over 21 means under can come in, they just won't get a stamp. Kitchen closes before the place, but fried food is available till 11pm. read more

We were with a group of 8 celebrating a 50th birthday. We stopped for lunch and drinks. We ended up getting the rudest girl who who only took half our groups order and walked away. She dropped off our drinks and walked off. Several minutes later we stopped her and asked if we could finish our order. She stated she didn't know that everyone wanted something. Very disappointing since we were here Friday and had excellent service. If you are in a customer service job and work for tips you should be more pleasant or find another career path. read more

A group of us went to the Brick for dinner Friday night. we sat at a long table that already had three younger people sitting, we knew them so that was fine. they were just finishing their dinner. the server, Sarah came over to take a drink order and a few of us ordered bar drinks the others ordered soda. She then took our dinner order, I asked for the 2 slider meal and two others said they also wanted the sliders. my husband asked if him and I could have a separate check and she said no. he asked if we moved to our table could we get a separate check and she said no that she already knew we were with the other 3. We shrugged and decided to make the best of it. My husband had a White Russian and it was served with heavy ice in a short glass. he finished it before he was done with his dinner. He asked another waitress if he could order another and was told that he was cut off. He asked why and she said you're slurring your words. ?? then the other group handed a paper bill and some cash saying that they had billed the whole table together and added a mandatory 20% tip. We weren't even ready to go but for whatever reason our whole group was cut off, even the soda drinkers. we weren't loud,the place wasn't busy, and we were just a group of five. A brought the bill to the bar and explained the situation. She said she could split the bill but we still had to pay a 20% gratuity whether we wanted to or not. We chose to pay cash without the tip. What happened to customer service? Beware of the Brick and where you sit. Beware of Sarah as she apparently knows how to get 20% without earning it. read more

Food's good. Servers are as attentive, helpful and pleasant. Could use some entree's on the menu. But otherwise, a solid choice.

Very good service food was great and social distancibg tables was appropriate...if you're looking for a place with tables spread out enough. We would come back for sure. read more

Have heard so many things about this place over the years and finally stopped in. So happy I did! Love that they had a band, since the pool tables were all occupied it was nice to be able to go watch the live band it was two venues in one. Ordered food, the pozole was alright but could have used less cilantro and the mozzarella stocks were pretty good. Service was great! Bartenders working that evening were all super friendly! Can't wait to go back next time I'm in town. read more

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We have tried to come to The Brick a few times and they were closed. Today we succeeded and were so excited to finally find out what the hype was about. While they were busy, staff was always attentive and friendly. Scotty was especially quick to ask about our order and offer suggestions. My husband said his Cuban sandwich was the best he's ever had. I'm gluten free and this place has options! I had a delicious GF blue cheese burger. The rosemary fries were fantastic - all flavor, no grease. While I'm sure locals love this place - and are valued by the restaurant - they treat visitors with the same welcome attitude (sometimes this isn't always the case). Definitely heading back! read more

This is a bar with good bar food. Think of it as a restaurant, and you'll be disappointed. It's been there a good long while -- long enough to remember when this was a mining town, and transportation was via horse. The bar is huge, and it's the happening place in Roslyn. The trough at your feet has sawdust in it to absorb spills -- that tells you a lot about it's history. Burgers of various kinds, fish & chips, and beer are the staples here - stay away from the salads, at least if you're used to city fare. read more

Came here last weekend for a day trip. This bar has been in Roslyn for over 100 years which shows with its antique bar and structure. There is actually a running water trough underneath the bar top for men to spit their chewy into from back in the day which still works! The bar was super full and with the amount of pool tables and long table layout it can be hard to find a place to sit on a busy day. There also is no air conditioning inside so be prepared and sit by a fan! The food was great, really enjoyed the fries. The French dip I had was generously full of steak. Yummy. I would come back if I came back for a day trip. Also if the bar is full be prepared to wait 30 minutes to get your food, they get backed up pretty fast. read more

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They have Impossible Burgers! Food served until 9 and it hits the spot after a climb or hike in the area. The people watching is quite amazing too and if you're lucky, you'll catch a Roslyn dance competition for the ultimate authentic Roslyn experience :-) read more

We ordered take out from the Brick on a Tuesday night and were pleasantly surprised. The options were surprisingly varied for a bar, and the quality was top notch. Will definitely come back again next time we are in town. read more

The Brick is a famous bar that has been in this location for at least a century, I believe. Prominently located on the main corner of town, it is easy to get to, with plenty of parking. It can get a bit busy inside, for the nostalgia, but they have a huge dining area in the back. Check out the huge bar when you're there - it's a relic! The food is decent - typical bar menu. The service is fantastic, however. You won't have to wait long to get your order taken and your meal delivered. It all just makes for a great experience that keeps me coming back. read more

great food great atmosphere always a line for dinner. highly recommend. I had French dip and wife had nachos.

Great time. Came here on a whim after going to Cle Elum. Food and drinks were really good. Staff was super nice and attentive. read more

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This is a must stop spot! It has a small town pub vibe to it - a nice full service bar with a running water spittoon below the bar counter (first I've ever seen!), rustic hightop wooden tables, red brick walls with high ceilings, pool tables, and a 20'-long shuffle board-like table. The food was tasty and reasonably priced, and the service turned out to be really good. I had a local Roslyn Brewery lager which I really enjoyed with my dinner salad and mini-burgers and onion rings. I recommend you get a BBQ sauce to go with your deluxe burger! read more

Great burgers friendly staff. I had the bacon burger and shoestring fries. Finished the entire meal although I doubted I would be able to with so much food. Good value, great venue. read more

I have been to the Brick a few times now and I always end up missing it when I'm gone. Super friendly staff that treats you like family and food that I could eat every day. I have ordered their burgers and sandwiches and have yet to be disappointed. I make a point to stop by every time I'm in the area! read more

Wasn't planning on going to Roslyn and especially the Brick Saloon. I have been here off and on through out my adult life. Not much has changed in the previous decades. Except the offerings and prices. I ended up taking the kid out to hwy 10. He needed to get some tools from some one. So I decided since we are not that much further. I'll take him to the Brick. Expose him to a little history and share with him Northern Exposure since it was way before his time. The brick is not the oldest bar in the state. Its the only bar that has continually operated since 1889. read more

I've been coming here for about 15 years on and off. This was my last time in. First, we got two sandwiches. A Reuben and a Turkey, bacon avocado. Both with sides. Cole slaw and fries. We each got a half pint of beer. The food is pretty low mid level pub food. Not great. Not awful. However, each sandwich is already priced at $16 and $17. Once the bill came we saw they charge $1 extra for the side. So that's $17 and $18 for a pub sandwich and a side. This isn't Seattle. The biggest flaw was in the price of the half pints, though. They were $6.50. This was a surprise. That's more like a pint price. So I asked how much a pint was after we got our bill and she said $7.50. Head scratcher. So a pint is $7.50 but a half pint is $6.50?!? If I had gotten two half pints it would have been $13 a pint?!? Insane. I've never seen that kind of discrepancy before. The prices here are ridiculous for the quality. All in, $62 for two sandwiches and two half pints. I won't be back again. read more

The food was pretty good. The service was really bad! Our waitress Sarah eventually brought menus. She seemed to have time for every table but ours. When our order arrived, no napkins and no silverware. We could not get Sarah's attention so my mom went up to the bar. Same story with a to go box and the check.... we asked for the check twice and the 2nd time she snapped at us "I know, I will bring it." She dropped the check off without taking my card so I went up to the bar to run it so I could leave. Sarah, if you read this, why were you nice to every table but ours? I'm sure you would of liked a tip, but you didn't get one because you ignored us. read more

Our family stopped for lunch on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. It was busy and we expected to wait. The tables were all full and we got in line behind another group. The staff completely ignored all of us and avoided eye contact at all costs. There was a hostess working, however she did not acknowledge our presence, not even once. After about 20 minutes, one of the waiters stopped to let the line know they would seat people when tables became available. We finally were seated after about 35 minutes. This would have been fine, if the staff and specifically hostess would have greeted or communicated with those waiting. Very sad customer service and we will never come back. read more

Needless to say, I was PUMPED for this place. History collides with new draft lines. Relics positioned as daily use booths. What more could I want?! While I along with many others enjoyed the old tavern for the ambiance, I was terribly underwhelmed with the service behind the bar and among the tables. Let me take you on a journey... As I climbed the overstated stairs and opened the door, I immediately love the place. Well-worn hardwood floors creaked as I strode to the bar area. I was waiting for my lady to join while taking in the beer menu (amazing prices, solid offering) for a few minutes. Definitely a few more than the usual patron but only three-four minutes, tops. In that time I had several strange encounters with service staff. Not so subtle "move yourself" suggestions from no less than three people. I get it, folks. You're working, and I'm somehow in the way?! Despite it being 3:30pm on a Sat. and the ONLY person standing between bar and booths. After the third encounter I grabbed drinks and sauntered over to a seat, hoping to largely be left alone by staff. Not so lucky... While there was only one exchange between me and the servers before departure, I was again disappointed in their attitude and rudeness. Bummer. I've worked in a bar before. I know you develop skills to subtly nudge patrons towards your goal. But these folks just didn't get it. Maybe I should have gone for happy hour, or at 1am, when they were really on their game... read more