Exchange Tavern

Rosy Jensen

6 years ago

One of the oldest bars in Washington was our cousin's favorite spots. They accommodated our family reception with great service and smiles. We love the Exchange!

Johnny

8 years ago

This place is a legendary dive bar. "Dive Bar" is a term that means shells on the floor, local flavor, and great bartenders. "Legendary" simply means time tested. This place is historic. Established and operating in some form of commerce since 1890, SET is a neighborhood backyard. No pretense. Often comfortable.

herkamur13

2 years ago

The Exchange is a nice little, off the beaten path dive bar with one pool table, pull tabs, jukebox and food at the bar. It's hidden away from the main street areas and not alot of people know about it, and I'd like to keep it that way! Lol

Benjamin Luther

2 years ago

Everything you need in a neighborhood bar. Great service, cold beer, pull tabs. Friendly staff. Remember your Peanut shells belong on the floor. Located in one of the oldest buildings in the county.

Lonnette Rasco

3 months ago

Didn't eat so I can't tell you about the food.

Todd Buckley

year ago

The Exchange Tavern in Spanaway is a piece of living history—established in 1890 and still serving up cold beer and stiff drinks over 130 years later. Originally known by the colorful nickname “The Bucket of Blood,” this spot started as a loggers’ saloon and still carries that gritty, authentic old Western charm. Step inside and you’ll feel like you’ve time-traveled. The original wood floors have seen generations come and go, and the bar still feels like the kind of place where stories are made and legends are told. The beer is ice-cold, the pours are generous, and the vibe is delightfully rough around the edges. If you ride a Harley, you’ll fit right in—but even if you don’t, just smile, be respectful, and buy a round. That’s usually enough to earn your place. Yes, you might get a curious glance or two, but it’s all part of the atmosphere. This place is real. It’s got character. And it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re anywhere near Spanaway.

josh mckee

7 months ago

Very cool, and chill place. I do believe this is one of the longest running establishments in Washington state, and probably the oldest bar still in business. Throw your peanuts shells on the ground. I guess. But i couldn't do it even though by buddy told me this is a thing for this bar. Check it out of your in the area

LindiAnn Chavez

month ago

Absolutely love this bar celebrated our wedding and our anniversary here and come here alot its nice when everybody knows ur name and ur greeted with smiles and friendly faces

Satronic

2 months ago

Over 100 years later, and the people are still just as friendly. And the beer garden is awesome.

Douglas Baker

2 months ago

Not much in the way of food, its a bar. 10/10 for drinks, service, hole in the wall atmosphere. Locals galore and grit prices. Its a 100+ year old bar. Great back story.