Single lady sips chowder below Chihuly glass.  Suits discuss flow charts in the loft.  Tattoos scratch the cue ball in the game room.  Strangers discuss the game on the tube while waiting for a brew served by honest-to-god bartender types with wacky nicknames like Monkey.  The service is quick and friendly. The food crushes most taverns' fare featuring sandwiches and Italian dishes. Taco Thursdays is popular. It's one of Tacoma's most popular bars since the early 90s.