When the Sun Goes Down, the Fun Goes Up
There is indeed something to do every night of the week in Spokaloo. So, instead of lounging about and lamenting the a lack of spice in your life, peel yourself up off of the sofa, throw on your party pants, and get out there and dance, DANCE I say! Here are a few favorites for you to familiarize yourself with. We challenge you to go make some memories—the kind that leave you reaching for some Advil the next morning, and with a smile on your face for days. Cheers!
Borracho—
Taco and Tequileria
borrachospokane.com
Owner: Jeremy Tangen
Open daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Most popular drink: Borracho Craft Margarita
Most popular food: Borracho Street Tacos
Demographic: A sought-after destination for college students, business professionals, travelers, and locals alike.
Culture: Interactive sports viewing destination with 22 TVs, and a 20 foot projector, all paired with top of the line surround sound equipment. Nights and weekends include DJs and live music.
Most enticing aspect: Authentic Mexican cuisine, craft cocktails, professional staff, all mixed with an incredibly fun indoor and outdoor atmosphere.
Theme song: Tequila by The Champs
Fast Eddies—
All Purpose Pub
fasteddiespub.com
Owner: Jeremy Tangen & Matt Goodwin
Open daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Most popular drink: Beer
Most popular food: Eddies Ruben Sandwich
Demographic: Downtown staple for 30 years serving locals, college students, business professionals, and travelers.
Culture: Working class professionals with sports fans and late night college crowd.
Most enticing aspect: Eddies Birthday wheel, $1 power hour beers, pool, foosball.
Theme song: Pour Some Sugar on Me by Def Leopard
Garageland
Owner: JJ Wandler
Open daily, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. or later
Most popular drink: Rotating IPA on tap, craft cocktails—”The Mysterian” “Zig Zag Wanderer”
Most popular food: Their must-have, amazing burgers.
Demographic: 25-50, and family friendly
Culture: The music at Garageland is as eclectic as the decor. You’re likely to hear Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds followed by Ray Coniff followed by Howlin’ Wolf followed by Miles Davis followed by Dream Syndicate followed by Tom Waits. They have open mic night on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. which features music, poetry.
Most enticing aspect: Delicious food and drink offerings in a unique environment. They are a restaurant and bar, a record store, an arcade and vintage shop.
Theme song: Garageland by The Clash (it’s where they got their name)
Crave Eats, Drinks. Nightlife
Facebook: CraveSpokane
Owner: Jacob Miller
Mon-Fri, 11a.m.-2 a.m.; Sat, 2 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sun,10 a.m.-2 a.m.
Most popular drink: Jake Beak
Most popular food: Homemade Crab Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Demographic: 21-55
Culture: Sport bar with American pub food in the day and Karaoke and DJ dance music at night.
Most enticing aspect: You’re welcomed in with open arms, their bartenders remember your drink or make you something you’ve never had with no questions asked.
Theme song: Started from the Bottom by Drake
Area 51 Taphouse
at the Onion
theonion.biz
Owners: Ken and Christy Belisle, managing partners, Larry and Jan Brown, partners
Sun-Thurs, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri/Sat, 11 a.m.-late
Most popular drink: 51 Taps of local, regional, national and international ales, lagers, wine and spirits.
Most popular food: Onion Rings: bacon-wrapped, classic, chili pepper and lime
Demographic: 25-45
Culture: Black Keys, Jazz, Rock
Most enticing aspect: Delicious hand-made menu and their bar offers one of the finest tap systems in the area. As well as small batch bourbon bar and hard ice-cream soda fountain.
Theme Song: How Do You Like Me Now by The Heavy
The Wave Sushi & Island Sports Grill
wavespokane.com
Owner: Jordan Troutt
Sunday: Mon-Wed, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thurs, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri, 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m.; Sat, 12 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Sun,10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Most popular drink: Dragon’s Tail (a saketini using Bacardi Dragon Berry rum, raspberry sake, muddled lime)
Most popular food: Ahi Poke and their Seafood Steamer Pot.
Demographic: Great spot for families (with a kid’s menu), date nights for all ages (there’s a lounge area for 21+ only and dim lighting, comfortable seating), a great place to watch sports games (22 hdmi TVs and private seating available).
Culture: There’s a reggae/Hawaiian music feel during the day/dinner. And on the weekend nights karaoke starts at 10 p.m. in the front bar and in the black room lounge: dimmed lighting and music turned up enough to still have a sit down conversation and late food/drinks.
Theme song: Sweat by Inner Circle
nYne Bar & Bistro
nynebar.com
Owner: Kitty Kane
Tue-Sat, 3 p.m.-2 a.m. (and open for special events)
Most popular drink: Anything with Vodka
Most popular food: Tacos and Nachos on Tuesday, Chicken Club Wrap any day
Demographic: Anyone and everyone who is open-minded, fun-loving, respectful and non-discriminatory.
Culture: Fun and upbeat, karaoke during the week and DJs with occasional live music on the weekends. Everyone feels welcome and safe and some of the best dancing in town.
Theme song: Born This Way by Lady Gaga
315 Martinis and Tapas
315martinisandtapas.com
Owners: Bob and Kris McILvenna
Tues-Sat, 3:15 p.m.-9 p.m.
Most popular drink: La Fresca Picante
Most popular food: Duck Confit and Black and White Ahi
Demographic: 30-70
Culture: Live music Tues, Fri and Sat: Light blues, jazz and some pop
Most enticing aspect: 1908 building, atmospheric, award-winning house made food and drinks
Theme song: Green Onions by Booker T and the MG’s
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509-638-9654
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Spokane, WA 99201
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The Hidden Ballroom
39 W Pacific | Spokane WA 99201
Loft at the Flour Mill
621 W Mallon, 7th Floor | Spokane WA 99201
Hangar Event Center
6905 E Rutter Ave | Spokane WA 99212