#2495 - The Mountain Tavern, Tacoma - 4/4/2014

The Mountain Tavern, Tacoma, WA

The Mountain is an old school, working man's dive that has been here on Pacific Avenue for a long time. Pierce County tax records list this building as having been constructed in 1939. However, city guides show a Mountain Tavern at this address at least as far back as 1935. With the standard Washington suburban bar features -- pulltabs, paraphernalia from the big beer corporations, pool, and characters of virtually all ages, the Mountain serves old school bar food including having Smitty Burgers on the menu for 30 years. I enjoyed chatting with local Rebecca about the bar and neighborhood.

The Mountain Tavern, Tacoma, WA

5520 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408 - (253) 472-2993                 
Est. 1935 or earlier - Building constructed: 1939
Previous bars in this location: None known
Web site: facebook
Reviews:  yelp

#2494 #S1233 - The Fuse Box Moto Tavern, Seattle - 4/3/2014

Fuse Box Moto Tavern, Seattle, WA

Seattle's smallest biker bar was created in a shack snug by Seattle Used Bikes on Aurora Avenue, just south of the city zoo. Jeremiah Robinson and Sean Westlake (a founder of the Cretins Motorcycle Club) opened the tiny joint with a focus on vintage motorcyles and local beers. It's a nifty, tiny spot for locals and bike lovers.

Fuse Box Moto Tavern, Seattle, WA

4911 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 - (206) 701-9411              
Est. Oct 9, 2013 - Building constructed: 1936
Previous bars in this location: None known
Web site: fuseboxmoto.com - facebook
Reviews: yelp - tripadvisor - thestranger