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    The Impractical Bar

    5.0 (1 review)

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    4 years ago

    This is the best bar in Olympia. Amazing drink specials, generous pours, clear ice and a dog to pet.

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    28.6 mi
    Locally owned & operated
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    We could not be happier with Happy Camper bartending at our wedding! From start to finish, the team…read morewas professional, friendly, and completely on top of everything. Our guests are still talking about how great the drinks were and how fun the bartenders made the night. They handled the crowd effortlessly, kept lines moving, and always had a smile on their faces--even during the busiest moments. The bar setup looked fantastic, the drinks were perfectly made, and the whole experience felt seamless and stress-free for us as the couple. We loved that they provided glassware and even allowed for us to buy our own alcohol. Buying our alcohol was a must for us since we had a wedding of 230 people so we wanted to get it from a store that allowed us to return the extra bottles that were unopened. The option of making our own bar signs was a plus as well because I loved being able to DIY as much I was able to. They are also one of the only few bartending companies around that is more in the affordable range which was very much appreciated due to our guest count being on the higher side. If you're looking for a bartending company that brings great vibes, excellent service, and total professionalism, look no further. They truly helped make our wedding unforgettable. Highly, highly recommend!

    Jason absolutely crushed it bartending at our small, intimate wedding. We threw some pretty unique…read moredrink requests his way, and he nailed every single one. The cocktails? Chef's kiss. So good, in fact, that, well... let's just say everyone left the party a little extra happy. Beyond the drinks, Jason was just the nicest, most accommodating person ever. He made sure everything ran smoothly and didn't even flinch at our requests or ideas. Jason, you're a legend. Thank you for absolutely killing it, being so cool about our drink preferences, and making our day extra special. You've officially secured your spot as my go-to bartender for all future events. Keep slinging those epic drinks and rocking it!

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    5.1 mi

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    I can go to the Crypt dressed as I want, grab a drink and a booth, sit in the darkness and be alone…read morewith myself and my copy of Frankenstein, if I so desire. In other words, it's just my thing. I don't need a bar to have a food menu. I don't need it to take credit cards. I don't need it to have TVs lining the walls or be blasting the latest dance music. I do need it to be a place where I can nurse a few drinks and be with myself (or my friends) without such distractions, and the Crypt fits that bill perfectly. BTW, if you need to have the aforementioned things, there are a dozen other places for you to go near downtown. If you want to be more social, or party with a bigger group, they have a patio. It's actually really nice out there during the summer, hanging out with the other weirdos. It's a shame we can't have clove cigarettes anymore. If you know, you know. They usually have some awesome events going on most nights of the week, too, with a little something for everyone. On the bar side, the drinks are excellent (try the Rose Rickey) and the staff has always been friendly. The seasonal cocktails can be pricey, but they're damn good, and you're worth the treat. Go there.

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