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Explore new and revamped taprooms and wineries in Tacoma

The curated articles center around new and revamped beverage spaces in Tacoma. Narrows Brewing expands to the Proctor neighborhood, introducing a new taproom with trivia nights, food trucks, and chef collaborations. The tap selection highlights a rotating lineup of house brews and includes cider options.

Meanwhile, Evergreen State Brewing opens a second waterfront taproom, offering BBQ, live music, and an updated selection of beers under its new brand identity with an outdoors-inspired theme. In Gig Harbor, Locust Cider revamps its taproom by adding retro games and a new food menu, aiming to offer visitors more than just drinks with their hand-stretched pizzas.

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

NO. 1: 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. 2: 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. 3: 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

On Blended Knee Winery opened its first tasting room in July 2025 at 2307 Tacoma Ave. S in Tacoma, Wash. By Kristine Sherred

NO. 4: UNOFFICIAL ‘BEVERAGE DISTRICT’ NEAR DOWNTOWN TACOMA IS NOW HOME TO A WA WINERY

On Blended Knee Winery has unveiled its new tasting room in the burgeoning “beverage district” near downtown Tacoma. | Published August 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kristine Sherred

Evergreen State Brewing is opening a new Tacoma taproom at 1901 Dock Street, located on the ground floor of The Henry Apartments on Thea Foss Waterway. By Kristine Sherred

NO. 5: BREWERY TAPROOM OPENING THIS WEEKEND WITH BBQ, LIVE MUSIC ON TACOMA WATERFRONT

The downtown Tacoma brewery scene continues to grow. | Published August 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kristine Sherred

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.