Cryptatropa Bar

"The Crypt" has become a favorite amongst many people I know in Olympia. They never fail to have creative and delicious drink specials! (The other night, they were offering an Earl Grey infused vodka mixed with your choice of cream or coconut milk. Mmmmm....) Plus, we can't forget about "Dark Disco", the DJ marathon/dance party which takes place in the small dance area in back every first Saturday of the month. Gotta love the disco ball which hangs above and the strong B.O. stench that gets worked up in that tiny space. The music is always dope!!! There's something enticing about the darkness of the place. There are many small booths along the sides, all painted black with red lighting which can seat up to 4 if you squeeze in, and in the center, larger booths for larger groups. It's easy to not find who you're looking for, but that's the fun part. Great drinks, great bartenders, good prices, fun music/dance events, and very cool and unique atmosphere.

The decor is comfortable if a bit dim. I went on a Saturday night about 7:30 with my husband and found the bar nearly vacant. If you're into that, great; I found it unsettling. Why shouldn't there be more people at a bar in downtown Olympia on Saturday night? I guess they were somewhere else.

The alcohol was strong. But when we finished our first drink no one asked if we wanted another. Also, it's a cash only bar and my husband's favorite drink (the four horseman) couldn't be made because the bar didn't have Johnny Walker.

I would recommend this bar based on the decor, the free jukebox, and the comfy seats. More for after dinner, or getting intoxicated. Does not serve food.

Came here once passing through and it had plenty of space to sit and chat, a friendly bartender who mixed up some interesting and new(!) drinks, and some really really rad tunes on the juke box.