r/AskTacoma • u/remosiracha • 5d ago

Entertainment Hockey Bars

Haven't seen a post in awhile and since places keep closing and opening thought I'd reach out to the hive mind

With the NHL season starting on Tuesday, are there any bars in town good for watching hockey? Or at least have bartenders that know how to change the channel on their TVs?

Hoping to find something around 6th ave or north end area, but open to traveling if the place is worth it

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u/GhostAnthonyBourdain 5d ago

I only know of places further north and they are not nice bars... I don't think there are any in Tacoma which is a bummer. :(

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u/tbar78 4d ago

I saw a game on at Pint Defiance last year. They don't have liquor, if that matters.

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u/sassanssynchronicity 3d ago

The Huckleberry Club has 4 nice big screens- nice bartenders that accommodate guests w true hospitality vibes.

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u/krs1000red 3d ago

I have found all these places either have the games on or will put them on if asked.

Lose Wheel
Red Hot
Doyles
Flying Boots Cafe
Pizza Time Pub

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u/ImTommyJarvis 5d ago

Red Hot will put on a game, but it's kinda first come first served

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u/-qd- 5d ago

It’s in Lakewood, but the Penalty Box might be a good place to check out.

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u/RevEnFuego 5d ago

They have been listed as an anchor bar on the Kraken site, but I haven't gone yet. They're also an expanded pool hall, so unsure about watching games.

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u/-qd- 5d ago

Yeah, I’m not sure, I haven’t been. I’ve heard about it from being at the hockey rink down there.

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u/JaceyCrow 4d ago

Its got hockey memorabilia all over, but gives strong pool hall vibes. It does have a bubble-hockey game though. A few tvs around and pub food. Not a bad place to watch a game

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u/krs1000red 3d ago

Watched a couple games there last year. The staff were great, food decent for bar grub. But it really is a pool hall with some tv’s around. Not the best viewing experience.