Life in the TBT Tower can sometimes be lonely. We sit high above the hum of traffic, ensconced in a weave of steel and glass with only the sound of the clickity-clack of our keyboards to keep us company. News comes slow these days but every once in awhile something so tantalizing will come across the news wire that it makes us sit up and say “Yes! That is news worthy and I must exploit it!”
Such is the case with the King 5 Evening Magazine 2008 Best of Western Washington- Best Beer Selection.
http://best.king5.com/winners/best-of-western-washington/2336/nightlife/beer-selection
At first glance it looks like a solid list, with one glaring exception. I won’t name names but I bet you can guess. I see two that win by pure volume of selection, two that have pure quality of selection, and I am guessing one that campaigned a lot harder than the rest.
So this is going to be a posting that needs responses, I want to know where the best place to drink beer in Tacoma is. Self promotion is definitely welcome. Responses will be posted on the blog as they come in so explain yourselves. Is it The Red Hot (solid line up)? Are you a little more old school and like The Swiss? And of course you can’t forget The Parkway Tavern.
Speak up and be heard Tacoma.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
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Of course in Tacoma this is subjective and changes like the weather...
I was at the Red Hot on Saturday and agree the beer selection is pretty amazing.
My favorite place if I want a nice place to hang out with friends is the ACME on Tacoma Ave. Can't go wrong with Vitamin R in the tall-boy can!
You can't beat the ParkWay's selection. If only they would rotate their Pilsner handle more often.
Thanks for your input Eric. How did I know that was you?
My two cents says the Red Hot has a much more adventurous line-up than anywhere in town, if only they were open on Sunday.
Thanks for the kudos John. We're closed Sundays because Sunday is the Lord's Day, and we do lordly things on that day like watch football and scratch ourselves. I need a day off. 2009 might actually see us open 7 days a week.
I'll return the kudos and say the PW has the lineup. Cask handle and volume of handles to play with makes for a great run of beers at any given time. Consistent verticals and vintage brews add to my beer-lust.
C@TRH
The Parkway's the place!! Where else can you have the previous night's Randall Ruination tea! Thanks! By the way, how did this blog escape me for so long?
The Red Hot and Park Way are always solid and should not be missed. However, don't over look the Rosewood Cafe (N. 26th just down from Union). A mere 4 beers on tap but they carry local, hard to find breweries and proudly fill their growlers to the top. Plus Rick's Dip is one of the best sandwiches in town!
The Parkway is tops for me, followed by The Red Hot and The Swiss. The PW has that neighborhood vibe that just makes the whole experience all the better, not to mention the kick-ass staff. The Red Hot was a much-needed addition to T-town; the joint is solid, usually they have 3 IPA's on tap - who could ask for more?
I've got to agree with the Rosewood as a great draft location. Those beers are 99% of the time four solid selections, and the food is pretty awesome.
Hey don't forget the Top of Tacoma. Coldest dame PBR's in Town, actually anything from their taps is going to be freezing. Let your class sit for a few minutes and don't get a new one, unless you like ice in your beer.
RED HOT!!!!!!
Nuff said.
The Parkway is my number one due to the fact there is always one or two high quality strong beers.
I'm starting to visit the redhot a little more. Not the largerst selection but good quality.
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