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A neighborhood street at dusk lit by the red neon of an old corner tavern

502 3rd St · Historic downtown Snohomish

The lights are on at the old TAVERN

Classic, dog-friendly dive bar — free pool all day, a full bar, and a fire pit out back. Same red building, same neon sign, since 1898.

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  • Est. 18983rd oldest bar in Washington
  • Dog-friendlydogs roam the whole place
  • Free pooltwo tables, all day
  • Fire pitwood-burning, covered patio

A real neighborhood bar, not a theme of one.

No craft-cocktail cool, no pretension. Just a dim, warm room lit by a hundred old beer signs, a 27-seat split-log bar, pool tables that cost nothing to play, and a dog gate at the door because the regulars bring their dogs. Come as you are. Bring yours.

The tavern's split-log bar at night, its back wall crowded with glowing neon beer signs

Lit by a hundred old signs.

What's on

Everything a neighborhood tavern should have and nothing it should not. Darts and FREE POOL for you all day.

  • Full bar & 12 draft beers

    Twelve taps, a full liquor shelf, and generous pours at reasonable prices.

  • Free pool all day

    Two pool tables, free every day. Plus ping pong, three electronic dartboards, pinball, and pull tabs.

  • Outdoor beer garden & fire pit

    A covered patio out the side door with a wood-burning fire pit. Dog-friendly, same as inside.

  • Dogs throughout

    A dedicated dog gate at the entrance and dogs allowed across the bar and patio. Free popcorn for the humans.

  • Seven TVs & game-day food

    Seven flat-screens for the game, with food spreads when the Seahawks play.

Open since 1898

The Old Inn Tavern has stood at 502 3rd Street in Snohomish since 1898, built at the end of the Union Pacific Railroad line as a place for railroad workers to unwind. It is reported to be the third oldest bar in the State of Washington.

You know it by the bright red building, the glowing neon TAVERN sign, and the hand-painted mural of the Old Inn Tavern and a cow on the side wall. Inside, the room is built around a large 27-person rectangular bar with lacquered split-log surfaces, with pool tables, ping pong, and darts down the lower level.

More than 125 years on, it is still the neighborhood bar where everybody — including their well-trained pets — is welcome. Dogs roam freely, a fire pit burns out back, and the regulars have been coming for years.

In their words

A friendly bartender, cold beer, nice regulars AND a golden lab???

Yelp reviewerYelp

  • This is a really great place! I stop by every time I'm in Snohomish. They always have great staff and I always strike up a good conversation in the back by the fire pit!

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  • We love to play pool, just hang out and have met great friends. Overall we always recommend this place to everyone we know.

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  • Awesome place! Great pet friendly! Mellow atmosphere. Love the vibe!

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Plan your visit

502 3rd StSnohomish, WA 98290
(360) 568-7835Get directions

Hours

Mon - Thu
12pm - 12am
Fri - Sat
12pm - 2am
Sunday
12pm - 12am

Before you come

Getting here
On 3rd Street in historic downtown Snohomish. Look for the bright red building and the neon TAVERN sign.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible, WiFi, credit cards accepted, and free popcorn. The fire-pit patio is out the side door.