Goldfish Tavern

So sad to hear that the Goldfish is closing :(  Rumor has it, though, that it will reopen under new management and with extensive cleaning/remodeling... Personally, I'm not sure it's such a good idea to try 'improving' a classic dive bar that's been in business for 80 years, but then again perhaps that's what it will take to bring in some more people and $$ to keep this place thriving for another 80 years.

In the summer time the 'Fish is a great place to chill out with a cold beer after hiking around Point Defiance, especially when they have the big outdoor beer garden set up during the Taste of Tacoma.  In the winter, there's nothing more inviting than the interior of this cozy, well-worn tavern when it's wood burning fireplace is blazing away.  Pinball, jukebox, and some kick-ass staff and patrons make it fun anytime.

If anyone is feeling put out by the loss of this Tacoma institution, I've got three words for you: Bob's Java Jive.  The City of Destiny's other historic tavern could sure use your business!

Well, I've been going there off and on since the mid-60's, when there were goldfish in the tables.  Always good cold beer at a reasonable price.  As mentioned in other reviews, had $1 nights for PBR, Hams or Oly.  Bikers and regulars were the clientel who have supported the Goldfish during the years.  Went in a couple of weeks ago and no PBR, Rainier, Oly, Hams on tap!  Have gone to all Micros at $4!  Is this really the Goldfish clientel?  Why don't they just close for wine tastings if that's the clientel they are shooting for.  The only bikers you will see there now will be riding Lambrettas.  Sorry to see an institution go down the crapper, but the rest of the world is going to hell, so why not the Goldfish, I guess.  This looks to me like it might be connected to some Obama program, but I can't prove it.  Seriously, sorry to see the Goldfish's passing as far as I am concerned.

Great tavern! Nightly food specials-I love meatball snackwiches on Monday , and taco Tuesday- of course Wingsday is sweet too!  Daily beer specials as well:) They also have pizza on Fridays and nacho Thursday.  Great beer selection - featuring many northwest/west coast beers.  Coldest beer in town!  Seriously, they serve it in frozen glasses.  Very friendly bartenders and definitely reasonable prices.  Pinball, pool, dartboard and jukebox. RIght by Point Defiance Park where the Taste of Tacoma is as well as Zoo Lights.  Very close to the beach and the ferry to Vashon Island.