Super cute space. Easy to get to. Street parking. Just snacks available like chips and pretzels, but pizza, cookies, and donuts in same building. Ok to bring in your own food. Simple system to use. Give them a card on file, links to a wrist band, scan the wrist band, pour your own drink. The auto cut off is like 24 oz before they check on you. The table with swings is cool, but also the type of swing that pinches your butt so probably good for one drink and then rotate out and let another group use the table. Nice little summer time patio/balcony. There were fire pits too, but not on when I was there. It was empty on a Saturday just after opening. Great time to get some work done on your latest novel in peace. read more

a súper cute hidden gem! self serve tap room and they have an insane amount of options, i actually ended up finding a cider i really liked and haven't heard about it yet! great space for entertaining and catching up over a quick pour! they need way more hype!! 10/10 read more

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You pick and pour place with nice ambience and games! Cute little porch area as well. Nice variety of mostly beers/IPAs but some ciders and wine as well. Music wasn't super loud, great place to catch up with friends in small/big groups read more

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Such a fun place. It was fairly empty inside when we came last Sunday but the young lady at the register was very friendly and helpful. I've never been to a pour your own. They give you a little bracelet and you tap the one you want to try. It's heavily beer focused but they have some cider, wine and hard kombucha? The best really, is that I got to try a few before committing. The place has a couple of TVs, a lounge area, an outdoor patio and nice chilled vibe. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area and want to try some beer in a laid back atmosphere. read more

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Celebrated a wedding here! The small Place was rented for the 4 hour event. Pizza from neighboring pizzeria and bagged salad served as main course. Donuts and wedding cake for desert. Guests drank and tasted self-serve style. Beat place for such an event- low key and fun! read more

Service was horrible and unprofessional. The gal at the register was rude and I preferred not ordering due to her demeanor.

A new self-serve bar in the downtown Tacoma bar scene! I found out about The Living Taproom on Instagram and made it in here on opening day - they were hoppin' for it being their first night. Good for them! The Living Taproom is owned by a young couple, and it shows - this place is SO modern, so aesthetic, and what Instagram dreams are made of. You walk in and you're greeted by a greenery wall with a neon sign, and then you turn the corner and it's just as beautiful! There's ample seating. Regular table seating, as well as a "living room" concept space with couches. There's also a really cool table set up with old school playground swings as the seats (which I can see being interesting if someone serves themselves a little too much.....) We wanted to sit there but a group of girls had it on lock pretty much the entire time we were there, understandably. Another wow factor here is the patio space. It's small, but it's mighty. Glorious views of the downtown area and the Harmon building. There's a fire table with some small couch space - definitely would get here early just to snag this spot. This is going to be a great hangout during the warmer months! Unlike other self-serve bars, The Living Taproom gives you a little bracelet to wear and that's how you scan how much you're pouring - most other spots give you a card which can be harder to keep track of. If you lose the bracelet though, there is a fee! We were impressed at the selection - lots of delicious beers, ciders, and wines. I only saw one or two NA options, but they're there. Looking forward to visiting again when it's a little less busy - and hopefully snagging the fire table outside or some of the swing seats :) read more

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This is really cool! When you arrive you check in at the counter and get your bracelet. Then you serve your own drinks! This means you can sample as many as you like and you don't have to commit to a drink you're unsure of. The indecisive person's dream come true! The staff were friendly and were kind in answering questions. You can sit on chairs around a coffee table or there is a table that has swings for chairs. Fun but can be hard to sit on for a long time. Next time I'm in Tacoma I want to come back here! read more

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Meh.... The place is dead inside even with the swings. No atmosphere what's do ever. It's probably the reason why the place was empty on a Saturday night. Only one person was working there and she was bored stiff to a point where she was playing on her phone. However, she was very prompt and attentive. The selection of beers is heavily leaning towards IPAs. The only soft drink they wad was a watered down and tasteless root bear. With all of the self serve taps like a yoghurt place its is ok if you just want to sample beers and go. Otherwise The Living Taproom is not a place to chill. read more

The Living Taproom is clean and bright, and the staff (of one) was friendly, responsive and welcoming. Though the experience was pleasant enough (they have an interesting assortment of beverages), we left feeling fleeced. We were over charged by quite a bit, due to tap malfunction. We attempted a pour on three occasions, but nothing came out ... the server had to fix something in the back to get it functioning again. Unfortunately she didn't delete the three false pours. We didn't understand enough about their billing process to catch this until we scrutinized the receipt later. The time was supposedly Happy Hour but you couldn't tell by our tab. We definitely won't return and don't recommend the Living (Tap) Room. read more

Food: I believe they sell snacks behind the counter, I also did notice patrons bringing some cake inside. May have to inquire if you're allowed to bring food. Service: They are very quick to clear used glasses, informative and attentive. Ambiance: Quiet, with all good vibes. This would be the perfect place to catch up with friends. read more

Tacoma gets another self serve taproom (the other one is Red Dog on 6th) and what's even better is that it is super close to my house which makes the drive very convenient. My first self serve taproom was in Wyoming of all places and at the time I found the concept confusing but I learned the ropes on the set up pretty fast. There are lots of local beers that you can enjoy here along with a few national beers as well. But there are other drinking options that you can serve yourself as well like cider, kombucha, wine, cold coffee and root beer. I tried a little bit of everything and really enjoyed the root beer that was on tap made by Diamond Knot Brewing. There was some very good cider that I believe came from the Wenatchee area that was very refreshing as well. The cold coffee was strong but nice and smooth. How it works is you open a tab and are given a bracelet that is associated with your tab so it's known how much to charge at the end. You then pass the bracelet over the tap handle area by a glass of your own choosing. You pick pint glasses or tulip glasses and I believe a size smaller than that you can use. Then when you go for another drink you put the glass you used in a tray to be cleaned and grab a fresh new one. If you are like how I am and want to try a little bit of everything it can make the final tab a bigger one than anticipated. So that is something to be aware of. The self serve taprooms can have a bill that is higher than a couple of rounds at some breweries so it is important to be mindful of that. I didn't mind however a more expensive tab as going to these self serve taprooms are fairly infrequent for us and I look upon them as more of a novelty experience. The taproom itself is nice. Sleek and clean and it wasn't too terribly crowded but I have a feeling that this taproom hasn't entirely been discovered yet in town as they just recently opened. I do like the seating arrangement at one table where the chairs are swings. I would like to sit there some time on a return visit. There is also a small patio to enjoy as well but since it is still in a time of blustery cold weather it didn't seem like it was quite what we wanted for seating during that colder day we went here. read more

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Nice concept. Pay for what you pour. Uses the iPour system. You check in with your ID and credit card, they give you a wrist band that you scan at each tap. Each tap displays the pour along with its attributes and cost per ounce. It is a little pricey, and the software will tell you that you've reached your limit at around 2 full glasses. Be sure that the tap is in it's upright position before you scan with your wristband to avoid overcharges and wasted product. Space fills up quickly...we got there a little after six pm and few tables were left. Many people were left standing. Ambiance was chill. DJ was cool. Wish they had more ciders on tap...but hey, Incline Cider is right down the way. They have snacks but no food. At check out it has the option to leave a tip, but you aren't really receiving any service. It was a cool little spot, would definitely return. read more

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I read about this new place, so we decided to stop in last night. The guy that works there is super nice and explained everything. It's a fine place, but just pretty average in my opinion. It's a self-pour, so you can have samples of everything (beer, cider, kombucha, wine, coffee, or root beer) or whatever size you choose. It was pretty crowded when we got there, so there wasn't any seating. I feel like it was just kind of plain and although fine, could use more seating and have more of an ambience. read more

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If you're looking for a cool and inviting place to grab a beer, wine, or cider, then head over to the Living tapRoom at Tacoma's brewery blocks. This cozy, self-serve, "U-pour it" pub, is dog friendly. I like to hang out on the comfortable couch and sample the different craft beers on tap. In addition, there are ciders, wine, cold brew coffee, and rootbeer on tap. Cheers! read more

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This place doesn't serve food however there's a multitude of restaurants within its radius. I'd advise you or your party eat prior to arrival. It's a fairly new establishment that has limited seating but a very chill natural vibe. I'm not a fan of the Washington beer scene but they have some above average selections. I throughly enjoyed the pizza pals IPA. If you're a draft type of time, then this is your place. I highly recommend! Only negative is the prices! Good thing there a limit on how much you drink. That's probably why it's so expensive hahahaha. Send my regards! read more

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This place is incredible and deserves so much love! -the gentleman working (I think one of the owners) was very informative, kind, and attentive. -the selection of beers is HUGE and they also had a great number of wines and nonalcoholic beverages. i love that it is self serve. no need to wait in a line and we can get as much or as little as we want. just cash out at the end! -vibbessssss. the atmosphere is trendy but comfortable and welcoming. i can definitely come and enjoy either a work day or a night out. -dog friendly! i can't go anywhere without my dog because i am obsessed with her so finding this place with great alcohol is a plus in my book. the owner was also very very nice to my sweet girl. -parking is easy and free as well! we will definitely be coming back when we visit Tacoma again. read more

$25.00 fee charged and not returned. Future patrons beware. We were not told of this charge. When contacted twice by phone, we were told charge would come off in a few days but did not. Owner made aware but did not reach out to rectify. read more

I cannot say enough about this place! We were in the area and decided to stop in and check it out. They have swings! And dogs! And there's no waiting for drinks when you pour your own. Definitely found a new happy place. read more

The Living Taproom - Drinks, swings and dogs! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

First things first: will I be back? YES! Absolutely! The good: this place is trendy and fun. It's the kind of place you can bring a friend, a stranger, and even that person in your life who doesn't drink. The decor is above par and the fact that dogs can be here is a plus. The bad: service is negligible (because there is no real need for service). That takes me to the ugly... The ugly: the average price per ounce is about 70¢ and patrons are capped at 32 oz. No problem, right? Well...your average pitcher (which averages 74 oz) costs about $22 (for a local microbrew). Here, at an average of 70¢ per ounce, two pints (a total of 32 ounces--also the cap anyone can pour) is about $22. Plus tip (for people who do not serve or bus or...really anything else). So you're looking at $26+ for two pints of beer you can typically get elsewhere (and no options for food). While I loved the venue and enjoyed the "choose your own adventure" experience, the price is SUPER disproportionate to the services rendered and quality of beers on tap (they're mostly local--but I can get a pitcher of Bodhi almost anywhere now). read more

Decent tap room. I liked the concept of pour your own beer. They had plenty of drink options and a variety of ciders on tap. It has an indoor/outdoor concept which will be nice when the weather is decent. I'd probably stop by again sometime. read more

This was a cool chill spot. I was pleasantly surprised with all the ciders since I'm not a beer drinker. read more

The Living Taproom - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

If you want to sample a bunch of different kinds of beer, this is the place. They don't serve food, but you can bring in your own. There's a pizza place right across the street. The ambience is OK but feels a little cold (decor, not the temp.) it's a little pricey. read more

This place was an awesome find! They use the Pour My Beer service, which is a self-service tap system. That makes it really easy to try many different beers; they also have mead and wine on tap. The service was very accommodating and easy-going, which made the experience enjoyable. They don't have any food there but they have no problem with you ordering from local food joints and eating it there. read more

So excited to have discovered this place! They've got lots of taps so plenty of options, including multiple cider options which I loved. The space is large and open with seating for big groups or just grabbing a drink with a friend. The vibe is so cute and fresh, and they even have a swing set table! Love the outdoor patio area too. Will definitely be meeting up with friends here from now on, especially since they've got a shelf full of games you can play also. Can't wait to come back! :) read more

Stumbled upon this space while out for a walk. As a travel nurse, traveling alone, it's nice to find a place where I can pop in for a drink and a space to journal or just breathe! The owner was GREAT, you can tell he is passionate about their baby. And I LOVE that they allow dogs, especially when mine is far away! read more

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The Living Taproom has a unique atmosphere that is trendy and fun. Who thought of putting a swing set at a table where you can enjoy your bevvy, and some friendly competition of card or board games between friends. The Living Taproom is also dog friendly!! No need to be a service or emotional support animal. Bring in Fido to get pets from people all night long while you enjoy this really cool taproom! read more

This place is lovely! I've been here a couple of times with co-workers and really enjoy the way they dispense, allowing you to choose what you try and how much you pour. Such a perfect addition to Tacoma. read more

fun concept for a few drinks & a fantastic addition to the area! A cool, casual way to sample several beers, wines and NA drinks. looking forward to spending time here! read more

Dropped in last night after having pizza at Camp Colvos. After scanning our ID's and having a credit card on file, we were issued RFID bracelets. Wines, beers, ciders, and even a root beer to choose from. Hold your tag up to an area near the tap and pour away. Quarter glass or a full glass, it's up to you. There's an outside deck with a fireplace, and also roll-up doors into the interior. You're welcome to bring your own food in... And it's pet friendly. The BF and I drank mostly ciders, while the other 3 in our group were drinking beers. Pricing seems very reasonable. We spend around $27 on ciders and a root beer, while the beer drinkers were up around $50. Definitely will be back! read more

Such a cool, chill place to hangout with friends or your pup. Staff was super helpful, kind & welcoming. I'm so glad there's a place like this that allows you to bring your pup. She absolutely loved it here just as much as I did! read more

Amazing place to get a drink! You'll be happy you went. They have a lovely balcony out back with a fire pit.

This is a cool self serve taproom. I have been to a few and this is a solid addition to tacoma and in a cool area. The beer was great. The employee was extremely nice and attentive. I will come back and try again in the future for sure. The vibe is really pretty chill. read more

Awesome new little tap room. You get to pour as little or as much as you want. Such cool fun place to hang and play some games. You can bring your own food and chow down! Collin one half of the owners remembered me after our first time. You have to try this place! read more

What a fun and unique place great business idea, and pet friendly! We will be back for sure! read more

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It has. A SWINGSET! And a patio fire pit. And games (10 but... was hilarious!). They also frequently have some kind of maker's market happening. Vibe is super chill, plenty of good tap options. It's a U-pour, you exchange cc for a bracelet and the bracelet unlocks the tap. There's an automatic limit so you can't overdo things but if you're good to go and just been there awhile the staff will reset your limit (happened when friends were late and I was early). Bathrooms are super clean. Head's up they don't really sell food BUT it's right above Camp Colvos so you can order a pizza and then run downstairs and bring it back up OR there's often a food truck in front of Incline about a half block down OR you can get something to go from 7Seas a block up. What makes this place awesome is the space. read more

Love this concept and the place. Cool vibe and so many great beer selections...wine too! Will definitely frequent often.

this place is so cool to just hang and get drinks with friends. my friends and I came here to escape the rain and cold. we played some board games they had there for fun and one of the games im considering getting from amazon. the ONLY downside is that you're not fully aware of how much you're spending and I wish there was a way to track expenses. if i could give this place a 4.5 stars i would. read more

This was my first self-serve tap experience and it delivered! Highly recommend stopping by with friends and even your dog. There's plenty of food in the area so we had a bite to eat before. The drink selection is impressive and gave us a chance to try new beers/cider. I also have to give a shout-out to the swing table, so fun! We will definitely be back. read more