The best bars & nightlife in Tri Cities

When you need a low-key hang with serious flavor, Hops n Drops has 100% Angus beef burgers on toasted brioche, icy drops made with real fruit, and those wild 34° ice-encased taps pouring local backyard beers. Rally the crew this week, Tri-Cities, the patio weather is calling.

From the Tri Cities newsletter, August 8, 2026

Because beer... Copper Top Tap House keeps a rotating tap list of craft beers and hard ciders, plus one trusty root beer, and they’re cool with you bringing takeout or getting it delivered. Settle in with complimentary popcorn and pretzels this week while you find a new favorite pour.

From the Tri Cities newsletter, August 4, 2026

Craving easygoing pub fare that actually hits? Jackalope Bar & Grill is the neighborhood modern-day dive where pizza, handcrafted cocktails, and 14 beers on tap keep this week rolling. Grab a table with friends, or let them handle your next get-together, and yes, online ordering makes couch nights dangerously simple.

From the Tri Cities newsletter, October 23, 2026

4 Whistles Winery Tasting Room pours handcrafted Washington wines from their family-owned estate, combining old-school techniques with modern tech for clean, character-rich bottles.

From the Tri Cities newsletter, November 5, 2026

Longbranch Saloon is the Tri-Cities honky tonk you keep meaning to hit, with live music, craft cocktails, and homestyle comfort food that includes a beloved prime rib. Rally the crew, grab a table, and enjoy that big outdoor stage vibe while someone else handles the cooking.

From the Tri Cities newsletter, August 10, 2026

Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar is the local move when you want a legit martini and something better than another reheated dinner. Their fresh sheet rotates with things like peach and heirloom tomato salad and Korean BBQ pork, plus fan favorites from gorgonzola fondue steak bites to hand-stretched pizzas.

From the Tri Cities newsletter, October 31, 2026

Bartholomew Winery is all about rare varietals and small-lot curiosity, from Sagrantino and Tannat to Aligoté, Counoise, and Red Mountain Carménère. This week, give your Tri-Cities palate an adventure with thoughtful winemaking that broadens horizons and turns under-the-radar grapes into new favorites.

From the Tri Cities newsletter, October 27, 2026

Badger Mountain Organic Winery, the first certified organic winery in Washington State, has been crafting wine since 1990, farming its Kennewick vineyard sustainably for vibrant fruit.

From the Tri Cities newsletter, November 3, 2026

Laid-back gathering spot offering familiar pub grub & games, plus cocktails & beer on tap.

Wine & More rotates monthly tasting flights and pours by the glass or bottle, so this week settle in while their gourmet dishes do the pairing work. Plus, their unique finds and custom gift baskets make last-minute gifting easy.

From the Tri Cities newsletter, October 29, 2026

Proof Gastropub is your midweek upgrade, mixing inventive pub plates with a serious cocktail game and a patio with a view that actually shows off the Tri-Cities. The Sky Lounge doubles down on the vistas, so your hangout feels a little elevated without trying too hard.

From the Tri Cities newsletter, October 30, 2026

Whether you’re in a bold Cab mood or craving something bright, Powers Winery spotlights our state’s microclimates with AVA-focused bottles, single-vineyard Reserve Cabernets, and Columbia Valley picks. Swing by this week for depth, balance, and that fruit-floral-spice-earth thing done right.

From the Tri Cities newsletter, October 20, 2026

Sam’s Saloon is the Tri-Cities’ award-winning sports bar with 60 rotating taps, 360° of HD screens, and service so fast even bartenders spend their nights off here. Come for the game and the pull tabs, stay for the nachos and Seattle Kraken Anchor Alliance watch parties.

From the Tri Cities newsletter, November 5, 2026

Palencia Wine Company, led by founder and winemaker Victor Palencia, has over 25 years in Washington wine, was the 2019 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year, and pours both Palencia and Monarcha wines. Book a Dig Deep Exclusive Tasting to explore their estate and Washington terroir...

From the Tri Cities newsletter, August 15, 2026