8612 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.564.9984

Type of joint: Tavern

The Beach Tavern has gotten me drunk and made me do things I will somehow never forget. Was it New Year’s? Hell no. You don’t need a reason to go see the friendly staff at The Beach, but if you do, this New Year’s Eve is as good of a time as any.

Pluses: Copious amounts of wall padding throughout this dive make your drunken stupor much more bearable.