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Cedar Inn Tavern

Bar

👍👍 Quintessential local bar. The bartender was sassy, friendly and doesn't drink! But she does coordinate the goldfish race! Try it! You can take your goldfish home :) She made a chocolate martini for me that was the bomb. I'm totally not tipsy as I write this. People often mention time, great, drinks, friendly, drink,


Address

9030 Martin Way E, Olympia, WA 98516, United States

Website

www.cedarinntavern.com

Contact

+1 360-459-5509

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (331 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: 11 am to 2 pm
  • Monday: (Washington's Birthday), 11 am to 2 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 2 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 2 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 2 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 2 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 2 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Chris H. 4 years ago on Google • 475 reviews
    Quintessential local bar. The bartender was sassy, friendly and doesn't drink! But she does coordinate the goldfish race! Try it! You can take your goldfish home :) She made a chocolate martini for me that was the bomb. I'm totally not tipsy as I write this.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Gus M. 1 year ago on Google • 44 reviews
    Order - Philly Cheese steak. Time - within 30 mins Presentation - see pics Quality - 3/5 - it was Good but had better. Quantity - 3/5 - Average, didnt feel like too much or too little. Value for money - Good compared to similar places. Additional - A big shout out to Clare and Hillary for keeping us well watered, the service was great and so was the banter. 😁 Oh and Clare's melon was a delight.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Don Just j. 2 years ago on Google
    Cedar inn is a nice place located off Martin Way. Has two pool tables two dart boards has karaoke lots of pull tabs great bartenders wonderful customers. Friday and Saturdays are great place to come down and have a good time people of all ages friendly. The food here is delicious hot and fresh. And always a great quality. I don't know much about the weekdays but they have food specials great steak.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aaron 2 years ago on Google
    Stopped by for the first time in probably 10 years. Still the same fun place it was back then. Great spot to shoot pool
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Not S. 1 year ago on Google
    Based on my experiences here, this place is pretty chill and comfortable. But the drinks taste pretty bad (bartenders lack skills for making various cocktails - nothing complicated either). This place was also not the cleanest and I noticed a few health code violations. Overall, would not recommend or return here again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin A. 1 year ago on Google • 199 reviews
    Bleu Cheese burger. Don’t question. Just do. Bloody Mary. Loaded. Don’t question. Just do. Stopping in? Don’t question. Just do. Drinks are solid. Tap selection is adequate. The food was excellent. And this Bloody Mary thing? Hot Damn!!!

  • 5/5 Shari U. 2 months ago on Google • 170 reviews New
    Had fun doing karaoke until midnight on Fri night. DJ is very nice. Didn't try food got there late.

  • 2/5 Kent B. 1 year ago on Google • 52 reviews
    People are nice but the meal I had was terrible. The French dip sandwich is like a giant salt bomb. The cheese they put on it is like Velveeta. Even the tots were pretty bad. Beer is fine but that's easy.

  • 2/5 Mercolium 5 months ago on Google • 44 reviews
    It's a dive bar. Service with attitude. Younger crowd. Karoake on Fridays. The karaoke host is wonderful, the server has an attitude. We have been there twice. First time they had to close because the men's room was flooded. Second time they closed around 12am. There were still a lot of people drinking and singing. For as small as it is, there is no reason to run off business. We only go because people we know go there. Otherwise I would never step foot in.

  • 3/5 Sara J. 11 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    Overall, had a decent time. The outdoor area is cool. However, the bartender needs to freshen up on how to make classic drinks like long islands, margaritas and Moscow mules. The bar was also out of the drink mix for bloody Marys. She recommended a Skittles drink which was good though, and I have new favorite shot- the pickle back!

  • 4/5 Be Just Be C. 3 months ago on Google • 25 reviews New
    Great dive bar. Hillary and Clare are the best bartenders ever. They make you feel like you’re at home. You can catch a pool tournament on Thursday evenings, and there is a great covered deck for those of you who smoke. I would give it five stars except the bathrooms are exceptionally gross. Kind of like a train wreck. Fascinating and horrifying at the same time.

  • 4/5 Tommy L. 4 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Pretty chill spot not to bad. 3 pool tables and a corn hole. Small spot not to big.

  • 5/5 Charles H. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly staff, tasty burger and fries, fun atmosphere of responsible adults there to have a mellow but fun time. My fav little spot in town to grab a bite and drink.

  • 2/5 Jennifer R. 3 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Atmosphere gets one star because it is so freaking cold ❄ inside. Turn on the heat!

  • 5/5 Raychel S. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is so cool. Very friendly people to be around. Love that the seating outside has heat. It was my first time coming here the other night. They make really good drinks!

  • 5/5 Brandi K. 1 year ago on Google
    The only thing we didn't love is that they did the last call on a Friday night an hour and a half early. Good menu, a friendly and personable bartender, is clean, and the music is at a level that you can hear the person next to you without yelling. 3 pool tables, the right kind of lighting. Plan to make this the new spot when going out!

  • 2/5 Susanna R. 1 year ago on Google
    Limited beer options. Was served beer in a cracked glass! Staff try to do their best. One of the few places in town to play electronic darts though

  • 5/5 Terrell D. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped in for a biz meeting and grabbed a burger and a beer. I got the Cedar Inn Burger with cheese and my biz partner ordered the bacon burger. The meat was an excellent grind and was actually quite impressive for bar food. It was cooled to perfection and the ingredients were fresh and flavorful. The fries were fine but I thought a tad bit too salty. Do not take this a negative, because I limit my salt intake. The place was clean and the staff friendly. Really enjoyed the back patio. Covered and heated lends to a great place for the smoking clientele.

  • 5/5 R B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great daily food specials (particularly Taco Tuesdays and Thursday's hamburger special). Nice variety of brews on tap (how about adding a local Top Rung brew??). Claire and Hillary are terrific waitstaff. They are very knowledgeable, friendly, and humorous. The patrons are a very interesting group of folks. Stop in for a fun time. For a quick update: During Covid, they remodeled and the place looks great! They still have great brews (and mixed drinks) and fantastic waitstaff members. All around terrific place to have a drink.

  • 5/5 Mina F. 1 year ago on Google
    Best cheese burger 🍔 in Lacey😋🤤😁

  • 5/5 Tim R. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is fantastic. The people who run are very kind and know me now. Oh, I'm not a person who drinks alcohol, I just go for the food and it is wonderful. Low key atmosphere. They have good deals for their food if you go in the right days.

  • 1/5 Alexis H. 2 years ago on Google
    I have always loved going to this place however - my experience today was a little different. Usually I go with friends - we orders drinks and pay at the end as normal. Today was different. It was very u comfortable. Hilary (who I’ve never seen before) asked me how I’m going to pay before the drinks were served. That was very odd. On top of that - she asked me to pay before I got my drink? It was very off and I have never been treated like that before. I would hate to make this about my skin color, but given the circumstances and the unkindness Hilary showed me - this time was different.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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