Thunderbird Lounge

Address:	7121 Waller Rd E, Tacoma, WA 98443, USA
Phone:	+1 253-531-9595
Site:	thunderbirdtrading.com
Rating:	4.2
Working:	10AM–2AM 10AM–2AM 10AM–2AM 10AM–2AM 10AM–2AM 8AM–2AM 8AM–2AM

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BeHoux - Crone Reality vs BS

A co-worker told me about this place ( we work a few blocks away). Ive driven by but it didnt stand out. I thought it was a smoke shop lol. She said the food was really good though AND you can smoke in the bar/lounge. WHAT?! Yes, we smoke. So of course I will eat there so I can also smoke on my break! We drove up and parked next to A LOT of large trucks & Service vehicles. Hmmm..The place looks like a dive...but wait. Upon entering you get a "bingo hall" vibe with the way its set up. Kinda dark & seedy with cheap decor (St. Patricks day Shamrocks hung from keg lights, held up by binder clips) but wait...We sat ourselves at a long bingo table and noticed a group of mature women, like us, having a damn good time. *Smiles * A waitress, Kathleen? Im bad at names, but she was alone & FABULOUS. The restaurant menu is the same in the bar. Yay! We ordered and Kathleen, if that is her name told us about the soup of the day. ARTICHOKE PARMESEAN. O.M.G. She brought us a cup to sample. I wanted to take a pot home. Its to die for. Ruben sandwich, Delish. Iced tea, perfect. Service? Perfect. My friends burger? Perfect. Plus, smoking. So yeah. This is my new favorite. My co-worker says they have a regular restaurant for non smokers and it appears there *might* be a cigar bar/area and an outdoor seating area if we ever have dry weather again. The perfect dive. (Saw Kareoke set up in the corner too, lol).

Stephanie Sage

This bar is great if youre looking for cheap drinks, bad karaoke and indoor smoking. Everyone here just sits and drinks and chain smokes and talks/sings. They just got remodeled which is nice but they basically got rid of their dance floor. The rules are also very strick here. No swearing, no drinking/smoking while dancing, no dirty dancing, etc. I used to like this place a lot but the more I go the more I realize what a dive this place is. Ive never participated but they do have lots of dart boards that people seem to like. They are always full. They also have a restaurant, grocery store/convenience store, and a smoke shop in their complex. Ive never eaten their food but it looks good and is not expensive.

A Private User

I Hang out here quit a bit. While others may not like the atmosphere because you can smoke inside...for me that is one of the perks as I am a smoker. The Karaoke host Lonnie is one of the best that I have ever come across. He is fair with the rotation getting the new singers in before the current rotation ends. They have 7 Soft Tip dart boards and 1 Steel Tip boards as well. The staff that they employee are all nice people and do what they can to ensure everyone is safe and having a great time while they have their butt parked in the bar. I LOVE THIS PLACE!

Kevin Glover

I frequent this cigar lounge/bar often, due to its location and decent food. The cigar lounge has been upgraded and is great for watching sports. The bar has a lot of dart tournaments on one side, with music or karaoke, depending on what time/night you go. The staff in the bar are attentative, and the staff in the cigar lounge are great as well. Drinks arent very expensive and the cigar crowd are a good group of gents. Its not a high end place, but you certainly get value & worth with the food, drinks and staff.

Isaac Bennett

If I could leave a negative 50 I would. After being in this establishment 4 nights in a row, my friend got accused of being on drugs. I wish I could leave more information, but the company we work for drug tests very frequently. I spent about 300 in this bar to get run out like crowes. Horrible place, unfriendly, and biased. I guess if you live in the area you are welcomed, otherwise they will treat you like minions.

Kiersten Ryan

Came for karaoke, got $1 jello shots an AMF for $9 and had a great time! wait time on karaoke was reasonable and there was a good mix of good and enthusiastic on the mic. crowd was a bit on the 30s to 40s side but my fresh 21s and I still had a blast. one waitress either had RBF or was giving my friends and I the stink eye but we still had hella fun so who cares.

Jonny Flash

This is one of the single greatest karaoke bars I have ever seen. One of the most up to date collections and books I have seen. The host is upbeat and awesome even in an empty room. The sound is expertly mixed. The lighting, while minimal, is well done. If you want to karaoke in the area, do it here.

jeremy webb

Seem like it could be a good bar. I returned for another visit. Service was GREAT. I also met the manager this time who assured me that they do appreciate all customers. It was nice to receive such a quick response to a post. Thank you Thunderbird. I will definitely return.

bobioli52

Come here every Sunday morning with mom. Prices are great low. Prefer to eat in bar you can smoke but so large you can always find a seat away from smokers. Servers are excellent friendly. Kennith and Cathy both extremely polite and friendly.

Nate Rochelle

Durring happy hour they serve 1$ jello shots and pitchers of PBR for 6$. They food is excellent for bar food. The locals are a hoot and the two waitresses Ive had while there were both very "on top of it" . friendly and helpful

Tim Hill

Had a great night listening to Tatoosh. Great band. This place reminded me of the 80s when clubs were packed. The only drawback....the place was full of smokers. I had to burn my cloths.

Nina Baker

Thank you for helping to make my daughters birthday special for her. Even though yall had a packed house, the waitress managed to keep up with everyone and never lost her bubbly smile.

Rodney Carsner

Its a great place to go and relax ...have some good food..the nachos are great...and the chef salads are really good also.its a great place to go and have a good cigar and a drink

Tracie McCutchen

Great menu food is good service is usually fast and friendly. They do get quite busy thats when the friendly helps

Andrew Mcmillan

Best bar Ive been to in years. Great food, great drinks, kareoke, decent prices, indoor smoking. Great Place

paul jensen

Best karaoke bar around, they should start earlier on weekdays but otherwise strong drinks and great food

scott johnston

Great food and staff. I can have a smoke in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Been coming here for ten years.

Bill Clark

Great soft tip dart bar with Dartslive and Western WA Dart Leagues. Nice remodel, great great people too!

Cami Dascher

Really fun place. Very friendly staff. Smoking friendly, but does not smell bad at all, Im a non smoker