Olympia happy hour

After an exhausting search, it is clear to me that there is no definative guide to happy hour in Olympia for newbies. I know there are great happy hours out there though. Nick and I took advantage of one at the famed Waterstreet Cafe two weeks ago. I could just go back there, but that would be...well...not very adventerous of me.

Instead, I’ve collected a list of places that sound intriguing. My goal will be to visit each one before my time in Olympia is up. Combine this with my goal of visiting each of Olympia’s parks before I leave and I’ve got my work cut out for me.

Tonight’s destination is the Fish Tale Brew Pub. Their happy hour isn’t until 9 p.m., but I have an afterwork invitation to join a colleague and some of his law school friends. The good company will be worth the higher drink price. I also have to steal a logo’d pint glass to keep our vacation souvenir tradition alive. (Shhh! Don’t tell!) The extra people and glasses on the table should provide a good diversion.

Starting next week, I’ll begin working my way through the rest of the list of happy hour destinations I’ve collected. If you have any additional recommendations, let me know!

The Swing Wine Bar
Where? 825 Columbia St. SW
Why? Oodles of great wine, views of Capitol Lake. Do you need more?
Happy hour? Daily from 3:30 to 5:30; happily priced beverages and bites

Eastside Club Tavern
Where? 410 E. 4th St. (in downtown Olympia)
Why? 30+ microbrews on tap (including some cask conditioned ones), WiFi, ping pong, pool, and many other amusements
Happy hour? Daily from 4 – 7 p.m., $3 pints $2.50 pints.

Falls Terrace Restaurant
Where? Next to Tumwater Falls Park (across the river from the old brewery)
Why? Great view; you can “walk it off” in the park before driving home.
Happy hour? 3-6 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; $4 food, $4 house wine, $3 well martinis or margaritas, $3 microbrews, $2 domestic beers

The Spar
Where? 114 4th Ave E
Why? McMenamin pubs tend to be funky and have good beers.
Happy hour? Daily from 4-6 p.m.; cheap eats and cheap beer

The Mark
Where? 407 SW Columbia St.
Why? Leopard prints and swank. ‘Nuf said.
Happy hour? Daily 5-7 p.m.; $3.75 well martinis.

The Brotherhood Lounge
Where? 119 Capitol Way N.
Why? Eclectic art, shuffleboard, live music.
Happy hour? Daily from 4 to 7 p.m., $2 beers

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