{"id":20449,"date":"2016-09-21T16:00:19","date_gmt":"2016-09-21T16:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=20449"},"modified":"2021-10-28T16:55:38","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T16:55:38","slug":"weird-bars-washington-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/weird-bars-washington-state\/","title":{"rendered":"Weird bars in Washington State"},"content":{"rendered":"

The State of Washington <\/a>is home to some of the most deliciously weird and wonderful bars in the world. Washington<\/a>\u00a0is a sweet blend of railroad era cowboy culture and a super modern dotcom tech industry, all with a healthy dose of outdoor enthusiasm and avant-garde art. It only makes sense that the state’s bar scene would be equally as cool. Here\u2019s a rundown of some of our favorite watering holes that really get us.<\/p>\n

White Horse, Seattle<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

This Irish bar is by far one of my favorite spots in Seattle. Tucked away in Post Alley, it is only found by a wooden sign with a white horse painted on it. Inside you\u2019ll often find the owner\/operator, with his waist high Irish wolfhound, tapping small oak casks and pouring stout beer and mead. The menu is printed daily on a slice of cardboard, and the leather chairs that cram together among stacks of books and Irish knickknacks are weathered and soft. This is the closest to a true European bar you can find in Washington. Stop in if you\u2019re exploring Seattle\u2019s Pike Place Market.<\/p>\n

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Add-A-Ball Amusements Bar & Arcade<\/b><\/p>\n

With wall-to-wall pinball machines, this Seattle haunt offers coin fed amusement and cold beers. The bar hosts regular pinball tournaments and are really truly the weirdest of the weird in Seattle. The rotating selection of vintage games and wild theme parties is enough to entertain the wackiest of palates. If you want a cool place to hang out and impress your friends, then this is for you pinball wizards!<\/p>\n

Viewfinder Tip: When you\u2019re exploring the bars of Washington, just ask any bartender where they drink after they\u2019re done with their shift. You\u2019ll find the best spots in town.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Brick Saloon, Roslyn<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

As Washington\u2019s oldest continuously running saloon, the Brick Saloon is a landmark. It\u2019s a charming little cowboy haunt tucked away in the tiny town of Roslyn, right in the middle of the Cascade Mountains. It features not only a spooky haunted jail cell, but a 100-year-old bar, and a 23-foot-long running water spittoon. Once you sit down and order a draft, you\u2019ll see why this place has been around since 1889. Just off of I-90, it\u2019s worth a stop if you\u2019re headed east\u00a0or west\u00a0across Washington. Truly the crown jewel of this mountain town.<\/p>\n

Bob\u2019s Java Jive, Tacoma<\/b><\/p>\n

This ultra famous bar is shaped like a coffee pot and has been around since 1927. Operating as a karaoke bar since the \u201850s, it is a dark and eclectic little bar that sits right near Tacoma\u2019s industrial center. The late owner\/operator, Bob, placed a lifetime ban on Keanu Reeves from entering the bar and the patrons honor his wish to this day. When you pull up it will look like the coffee pot is closed for good, but don\u2019t be fooled, this local treasure is very much alive and well. Local tour company\u00a0Pretty Gritty Tours<\/a> offers Bob\u2019s Java Jive as a cornerstone of Tacoma\u2019s funky history.<\/p>\n

Baby Bar, Spokane<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

No, it isn\u2019t a bar for babies. This watering hold gets its names from the square footage. Roughly the size of a studio apartment in New York or a walk-in closet, this little hideaway is famous for its fresh pressed grapefruit greyhounds and cozy atmosphere. Right in the middle of downtown Spokane\u2019s music scene, it is located behind a great Mexican joint called Neato Burrito. It’s a favorite spot of visiting musicians and locals alike.<\/p>\n

South, Wenatchee<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

In a frontier town that knows apples, desert life, and how to make a margarita, it is no surprise that you would stumble upon this Latin-inspired bar. South claims to host over 50\u00a0types of tequila and mescal. The constantly rotating menu of tequila-based cocktails and shots is enough to warrant a trip out to Washington\u2019s heartland. The menu of Mexican-inspired cuisine is no slouch either. This bar makes a great stop on your way to or from local hot spot, Ohme Gardens.<\/a><\/p>\n

Where do you like to drink in Washington?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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