STEPH DEROSA: BAR EXAM >>>

What started out in 1912 as the Opal Saloon, hosting a brothel above its landmark South Tacoma Way residence currently represents what is Tacoma’s oldest bar. Well, kinda. Technically it is the oldest bar that started out as a bar, and still currently runs as a bar. Now when I say “technically” it means “from what Opal Lounge bartender Patty told me.” And that pretty much is like quoting the dictionary, right?

Discover the Opal's history and its interesting bar menu at the Weekly Volcano Web site.