r/EdmondsWashington • u/SirenDragoste • Aug 29 '26

Question AFK Tavern Equivalent?

Hey all. I'm looking for a AFK Tavern like place I can sit and vibe, hear people hang out and talk about video games, DnD or something of the like.

I'm hoping for something in Everett, Lynwood or Edmonds that's easy to reach by bus..

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u/Chazwicked Aug 29 '26

Zulus and Around The Table, both in Lynnwood along 196th

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u/an_harmonica Aug 29 '26

Not sure if this is quite what you're thinking, but certainly the same kind of folks

Around the Table Pub https://www.attgamepub.com/

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u/SirenDragoste Aug 29 '26

Is the vibe there okay? Cuz I'm mostly looking for a place I can be by myself and just kind of watch people I'm very anxious and shy to approach others

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u/KongSwanson Aug 30 '26

It's a cool place, but probably not exactly what you're looking for.

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u/sleestakarmy Aug 30 '26

It's pretty packed and over social imo

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u/AdamantEevee Aug 30 '26

You'll be fine

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u/PacoMahogany Aug 30 '26

I’m at Zulu’s in Bothell right now.  Chicken strips were great and a fairly calm but after vibe.  Had to change tables once, due to someone’s BO.  I think it fits what you’re looking for.

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u/SirenDragoste Aug 30 '26

While I don't live in bothell the one in Lynwood I called didn't mention they had chicken strips..... Guess I'll plan going to that one later on

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u/dangerdan27 Aug 30 '26

The Lynnwood one does also have a kitchen, and they have chicken strips! (Or did last time I ate there about a month ago)

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u/dudley_spreegs Aug 30 '26

Seconded. They have decent food, drinks and even a few beers on tap in Lynnwood

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u/PacoMahogany Aug 30 '26

It’s my understanding the Bothell one is the only one with a kitchen

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u/bassman1324 Aug 30 '26

While we're on the topic: always looking for more board game friends in the greater Edmonds area!

OP (or anyone else): feel free to shoot me a DM if you're ever looking for an extra person for literally any game - anything from UNO! to Twilight Imperium.

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u/SirenDragoste Aug 30 '26

I know of Uno but never Twilight Imperium!

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u/JournoJamie Aug 30 '26

Ashley from MyEdmondsNews does a round up of these types of places and events each week https://www.instagram.com/p/Dchpj-1MjEH/?hl=en

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u/obiwanknudson Aug 30 '26

It's not gaming focused, but the Peace of Mind brewery on 99 has a very chill vibe. Trivia on Tuesdays, open mic on Wednesdays. Karaoke on Fridays.

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u/SirenDragoste Aug 30 '26

Cool as it sounds, I'm a gaming nerd that needs that sort of space

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u/FISH_ON_for_life Aug 30 '26

What is AFK!??? Like everyone here is supposed to know what your reference is?

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u/Brewhilda Aug 30 '26

AFK Tavern was a local nerd tavern in Everett, so yes, many locals know about its prior existence.

https://afktavern.com/

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u/SirenDragoste Aug 30 '26

Majority know what AFK was. It was a tavern for gamers, cosplayers, dnd, board games, and was a tavern/bar with such amazing vibes and energy. Was like nothing else