Bob's Java Jive

📍 Gay bars in Tacoma

7.8

Service options, a distinctive gay bar in the United States, offers a unique atmosphere that blends history and eclectic decor. The bar is known for its constant karaoke events and sociable main bar area, with a notable teapot design. The layout includes an outdoor seating area, perfect for summer evenings.

The bar offers a relaxed vibe during the day and transforms into a lively spot at night. It's adorned with unusual decor, including fake stuffed animals and bamboo screens. The service can be slow during peak hours, but the reasonable prices and the cold beer make it a popular local destination. The food is adequate but becomes more appealing with a few drinks.

Features and services of Bob's Java Jive

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Karaoke
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Quiz night
  • Rooftop seating
  • Sport

Popular for

  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Arcade games
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Outside food allowed
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Toilet

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Free multi-storey car park
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Free parking lot
  • On-site parking
  • Paid parking lot

Pets

  • Dogs allowed

Bob's Java Jive is in position 7 out of 19 in gay bars in Tacoma

Customer Reviews

★★★★★
★★★★★

Bob's Java Jive has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on over 705 reviews on Google

Madison D

Really unique place, my cider was delicious, I didn't get to try any food. I went when it opened so pretty chill vibe. I want to come back for the karaoke. I also can't wait to come back in the summer and try the outdoor seating

Madison D ☆ 5/5
Bobby Mills

Top dive bars in America right here. Love the history, the eclectic decor, the layout, the constant karaoke, the actual sociable main bar, and of course the teapot design. Food is meh, but drunk food is wowza, so have a few. Didnt have high expectations, its a bar! Beer is freshy fresh.

Bobby Mills ☆ 5/5
Richard Owen

What a cool place! This is the somewhat unnatural child of a coffee shop and tiki bar. You enter through an old roadside coffee pot shaped building. But inside are fake stuffed animals on the wall, bamboo screens, and just the wildest collection of stuff. We had beer and onion rings, and sat at the bar. The day was young, and so we were largely alone. But I can see that this place can get hopping once the sun starts disappearing. The onion rings were good, and the beer cold. Prices are reasonable; they're not out to gouge you. Come to this place and enjoy a great repurpose of the old coffee shop. Sit at the bar with a close friend in the unique double bar stools. And look around - you'll see something strange and unique everywhere you look.

Richard Owen ☆ 5/5
Barbra Kirkland

Karaoke Friday Night. Packed place. Exactly ONE bartender working. I only had one drink all night because the line to get a drink was nuts. 2 more bartenders finally showed up, but they weren't very fast because the drink line never went down. And then there was the DJ who had those crappy amps turned up as high as they would go and the bass bottomed out so bad my ears were in agony. The only bright spot was the grilled cheese and tomato soup I ordered. Tomato soup came in a paper cup, which was a bit odd but worked okay. The grilled cheese sandwich was awesome. I highly recommend it.

Barbra Kirkland ☆ 2/5
Rick Gray

Great venue for music and Karaoke. Love the vibe there… not much for GF person to eat and the Tequilla is a little on the expensive side

Rick Gray ☆ 4/5
J Frost

Stage Name: The David Although I cannot give an Honest review about the food, because I don't indulge, the people here are incredible! Secure location, great service, friendly atmosphere; What more could you ask for? THE KARAOKE HERE is FABULOUS! Great KJ Hosts throughout the entire Week because Bob's Java Jive is ALWAYS LIVE! 7 Days a WEEK / Until 2AM! So Now you have No Excuses! Are you One of The Brave Ones? Will You Come Join me, "The David", and a host of others on the Stage to Conquer Your Fear Right Here? We've Got Your Back! Friday & Saturday Nights; let's just say; "It's Gettin Hot in Here". Let's Go!

J Frost ☆ 5/5
Ashley Anderson

Great place, good vibes, fun karaoke, cute. Bar tender /cut/ me and my friends off after my first drink of the night. There was no communication so I don't know why that happened. I was charged for my second drink, the one that seemed to only be juice/water, I bought one for myself and one for my friend ~ so with a tip that SHE charged me for... I paid $20. I came in with a small group of friends, and we arrived sober. We all agreed the drinks were non alcoholic. The atmosphere is great and if you just want somewhere to hang out late at night without buying drinks I do recommend this place. This was my first experience here, I thought it was super cute. I wonder if it would be different if I was a regular, as the other patrons were being treated with more kindness and a better attitude. I would be concerned about buying more drinks here, as I do feel scammed.

Ashley Anderson ☆ 2/5
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Information about Bob's Java Jive

Address

Bob's Java Jive is located at 2102 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409, United States

Phone

The phone number of Bob's Java Jive is +1 253-475-9843

Website

The website of Bob's Java Jive is: bobsjavajive.com

Business Hours

Monday: 16:00–02:00
Tuesday: 16:00–02:00
Wednesday: 16:00–02:00
Thursday: 16:00–02:00
Friday: 16:00–02:00
Saturday: 12:00–02:00
Sunday: 12:00–02:00

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