Explore new taprooms and breweries in Pierce County

This list of curated articles features new taprooms and those that have been updated recently across Pierce County. The articles highlight barcade games and themed beer selections, alongside traditional craft brewing.

Evergreen State Brewing introduced a rebrand with Pacific Northwest-themed recipes. Narrows Brewing in Tacoma introduced a new Proctor location featuring snacks and chef collaborations. Locust Cider upgraded its taproom with arcade games, including Mario Kart, and a new food menu. Cider Cedar in Tacoma was recognized for its air-fried wings and dedicated cider menu in a lively setting with live music and trivia nights.

The entrance to Evergreen State Brewing’s taproom in Gig Harbor, Wash.

NO. 1: MOUNT RAINIER-INSPIRED BEER ON TAP AFTER NEW OWNER BUYS GIG HARBOR’S NAMESAKE BREWERY

A host of beers named for Washington state destinations will be on Evergreen State Brewing’s menu. One of the taprooms is family-friendly. | Published March 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Julia Park

Cider & Cedar was named the best cider-focused bar in the Northwest by the American Cider Association in 2025. By Kristine Sherred

NO. 2: TACOMA CIDER BAR NAMED BEST IN NORTHWEST. PAIR WITH ADDICTIVE AIR-FRIED WINGS

As cider gains popularity, the bar brings the region’s vast options under one roof, where you can also nosh on a brief but impressive menu with frequent live music. | Published April 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kristine Sherred

Narrows Brewing in Tacoma celebrated 10 years in 2023 with a brand refresh and refined recipes. By Kristine Sherred

NO. 3: TACOMA BREWERY TO OPEN ANOTHER TAPROOM WITH SNACKS AND FREQUENT CHEF COLLABS

“We’ve been working hard to find a space where we can add to an already vibrant area,” said the owners, who have invested in more production space at the original brewery. | Published May 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kristine Sherred

Marissa Byron, a lead beer tender with Narrows Brewing, pours a HWY 16 Lager at the brewery’s new taproom in the Proctor neighborhood on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Tacoma, Wash. By Liesbeth Powers

NO. 4: BREEZY NEW PROCTOR TAPROOM ALREADY BUZZING. LOOK FOR TRIVIA, FOOD TRUCKS, MORE

The brewery joins four other Tacoma-based breweries that have grown to secondary locations. | Published July 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kristine Sherred

As of June 2025, Locust Cider in Gig Harbor has a new barcade, or “HarborCade,” with several pinball machines and both new and classic arcade games.

NO. 5: PIERCE COUNTY TAPROOM ADDS PINBALL, MARIO KART AND HAND-STRETCHED PIZZAS

The barcade has new and classic arcade games, including Pac-Man and Donkey Kong. | Published July 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Julia Park

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