Message from Engine House No. 9
Engine House No.9 was built in 1907 and provided fire protection for Tacoma's north end until 1965. Converted to a restaurant in 1973, the building was placed on the National Historical Register in 1975. Numerous fire-fighting elements in the decor capture the essence of what once was. The front patio and the enclosed courtyard can be enjoyed during warmer months. We have a wide selection of hand-crafted beers featuring more than 10 from our award-winning brewery, as well as three cask-conditioned ales. The Beer Club is a fun way to explore the diverse draft and bottle beer selections. Top shelf spirits and fine wines are also featured in the bar. And don't forget our great food selections, including burgers, appetizers, sandwiches, steak and pasta, all served in a friendly, casual atmosphere.
Editorial by Citysearch
Restaurant and brewpub built as a fire station in 1907 serves burgers, steaks, pasta and 10 types of microbrews.Key Points
- Hand-Crafted Beers
- Fine Spirits and Wines
- Great Food and Atmosphere
Insider Pages Reviews for Engine House No. 9
This place is worth the visit just to check out the funky bar they made out of an old engine company. The food is good by bar standards and really not that expensive. Also have a lot of different beer choices if you are a beer drinker.
Posted 09/23/08 | Report Abuse
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Everything is so cool. The outdoor eating section is awesome, and the service is really great. Everything is fast and simple, worth the time. GO THERE!
Posted 09/20/08 | Report Abuse
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This is a very fun place. The atmosphere is very cool. They also have a outdoor patio. The beers here are very good and fresh and the food is always great.
Posted 09/20/08 | Report Abuse
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Engine House No. 9 is one of Tacoma's best restaurants/pubs. The atomsphere is unparalled and very inviting. The staff is friendly and helpful. I enjoy going there for lunch. The food is never disappointing and the service is quick enough to get you in and out on a work day. The Engine House is also great on weekends, when you can enjoy a leisurely conversation and quiet surroundings -- unless there's a big game on! Engine House No. 9 is hidden away on North Pine. Once you've been there, I can almost guarantee you'll return.
Posted 08/11/05 | Report Abuse
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This restaurant has a great vibe, great staff and really good food. This restaurant is tucked away just off 6th Ave, and was a good little find! I'm so glad we ran into it!
Posted 05/16/05 | Report Abuse
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Latest reviews from Citysearch.
No cover, Karaoke and Good Food
by losbluejeans22
I have a group of friends that go almost every Thursday for Karaoke. It's always busy and loud and crowded, but it's fun. There is never a cover and the bartenders are pretty generous. The service isn't always great, we are regulars and the last time we went we got forgotten and neglected, but it's a really crowded tiny hometown bar, what do you really expect? There are only a couple of servers, but they are nice. The food is good, but not great. I really like their quesadillas and their fish and chips is good too. Beer battered and deep fried, really greasy, but delicious.
If you're looking for fancy, it's not a place to go, but it's a great little hometown bar right off the main drag.
Pros: No cover, generous bartenders, good food, karaoke on sat and thurs.
Cons: Service is slow due to crowds and lack of servers.
Posted 12/30/08
Okay for a one-time visit
by michael_bstead
I wanted Salmon, but the waiter told us it wasn't fresh, there was another dish I wanted, I believe a chicken dish, but was told it wasn't fresh either; glad I was told before I ordered! The food is not all that great, but the old-fashioned antique decor interested me. This place is okay for a one-time visit!
Posted 02/02/08
Never even got served...stay away from this place!!!
by mike1037
My sister in law loves this place, but I have never had worse service. The last time we went (and the last time we will EVER go), we sat at our table for 15 minutes and no one even came by to ask if we wanted something to drink or wanted to look at menus. I could understand if they were shortstaffed or had a lot of customers, but the place was almost empty and the 4 servers were busy flirting with each other and never came by. One server did say something to us, but it was merely a rude "excuse me" as she moved my niece's high chair out of the way to get by. When we walked out, I said something to a couple servers that were just standing around about how long we were there and ignored, and their indifference to our lack of service said it all.
Pros: They are never busy due to the bad service and reputation
Cons: This area is too small to even begin listing all the cons...
Posted 11/07/07
Don't waste you time and money! Place stinks!
by tlangley06
Since I am a local I have be to E9 on several different occasions. Some of those being my 21st b-day, my Bachlorette party, and group gatherings. All, in which I have been tremendously unhappy with the service from everyone! On my B-day the bartender refused my ID, which was completely legal, with my mother present and I had a copy of my birth certificate with me becuase I had just gone into Canada the week before. They were incredibly rude to all of us. Other times it has taken my husband over 30 minutes to recieve the check to close our tab. And, finally, I showed up for someones birthday my husband and I shared a pitcher, paid our bill, and left. On monday I noticed on my bank statement that E9 had charged our debit card for something that wasn't ours. After much trouble with E9, they are still refusing to refund me the illegal charge. Apparently, someone who had stopped by at the birthday party did not pay there bill and E9 decided to put in on our debit card. Overall, bad waitresses, bartenders, management, and service. The place is small and crowded. I recommend going to E9 for dinner before 7:00pm and nothing more!
Pros: Good Food
Cons: Bad Parking, Too small for groups, horrible service, and rude management
Posted 12/27/06
rude bartenders!
by amandaeve
I regret going there on my 21st, a good friend of mine asked the bartender if the birthday girls gets a free drink and she told us to pay for one or get out. I realize it's ilegal for bars to give away drinks, but doesn't mean we had to find out that way. What a cold hearted ( fill in blank ) .
Pros: The outside looks fun.
Cons: The inside was cramp and service was pitiful.
Posted 12/01/06
excellent pub
by milolutz
Before there was the smoking ban, we used to drive down to Tacoma from Seattle to go to this place. The beer is excellent. The food is fine. And the service is terrific. We'll still go there, even after the smoking ban.
Pros: Beer, Service, Atmosphere
Posted 01/08/06
None Better
by megohms
Once you walk through the pleasant outside sitting area into the Engine House No. 9 you are immediately struck the wonderful atmosphere of a once authentic fire house. There is no shortage of warm and friendly service here. The food was excellent, the beers on tap that are brewed next door are fantastic. I would recommend that anyone stop by and have an experience that you'll want to come back to over and over again.
Pros: Atmosphere, Food, Service
Posted 08/24/04
slow, rude, expensive
by snakie
Waitress was just plain rude to us. Food is overpriced, service is terrible. The place is very small, so if there is a crowd at all, you can't find a seat or even walk through.
Cons: , expensive, crowded
Posted 08/03/04