Harbor Lights on Ruston Way has a delicious seafood menu, a gorgeous view, stiff drinks and loads of really old people who drink there. Every time I belly up to the bar, it feels like many of the other patrons could have been holding down their seat since the establishment opened in 1959. Harbor Lights is a prime location for the older folks for many reasons, one being they can speed walk down the strip in their jogging suits immediately after having a few. Oh, and three words: Early. Bird. Menu.
Also worth noting? Knapp's on 26th and Proctor in Tacoma. I started to notice when looking for bars where really old people drink that said bars seem to always serve wicked strong drinks. Coincidence? I think not. Not only is Knapp's prime picking for stiff drinks and old folks, it's home to some of the very best hangover food known to man, featuring the likes of S.O.S. over biscuits and chicken fried steak. Home cooking at its best, just add gravy.
[Harbor Lights, 2761 Ruston Way, Tacoma, 253.752.8600; Knapp's, 2707 N. Proctor St., Tacoma, 253.759.9009]
Comments for "DRINK(s): Bars where really old people drink" (2)
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alana jones said on Jul. 07, 2011 at 2:27pm
nice view and great food and drink.
Bob said on Jul. 19, 2011 at 7:56pm
Both good candidates. The Flying Boots and the tavern on 84th and park ave behind the asian mart are also always full of old people.
But nothing in tacoma comes close in geezers to the Elks club. 10 years ago or so I used to go play snooker up there in my mid 20's with a buddy of mine who was a member and in his late 60's at the time. I was always, ALWAYS the only one in there who was under 40/50, and 99% of the people there were older than 40/50, more like 65+++. They poured RIDICULOUS drinks, and they were super cheap. I also remember a pitcher of beer (oly) was $4. Was also kind of funny because they so need younger members I would get hit up by every old guy in there to join, and they all offered to sponsor me, ha ha. Nice group of folks there though, and a really nice facility. Was like drinking and shooting snooker in a senior citizen home...but I loved it! Old people are great!
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