The best bars & nightlife in Yakima

8 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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The Lotus Room, connected to Golden Wheel, is where locals go for stiff pours, easy chatter, and that signature "Lotusized" feeling. Slide…

9 S 1st St

The Lotus Room, connected to Golden Wheel, is where locals go for stiff pours, easy chatter, and that signature "Lotusized" feeling. Slide in with friends, sip something unapologetically strong, maybe hop on karaoke, then wander next door for comfort-classic Chinese if the munchies hit.

From the Yakima newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Mickey's Pub

Nightlife

Mickey's Pub at the Orion Cinema turns movie night into a legit dinner situation, with burgers and savory finger foods you can devour at a…

202 E Chestnut Ave

Mickey's Pub at the Orion Cinema turns movie night into a legit dinner situation, with burgers and savory finger foods you can devour at a table or right from your seat. Perfect for those times you want solid pub grub and a plot twist, in that order.

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Cozy gathering place featuring a selection of beer, wine, and cider, plus a patio.

171 Iron Horse Ct

Cozy gathering place featuring a selection of beer, wine, and cider, plus a patio.

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Stylish, brick-lined bar & grill with sidewalk seating offering elevated American classics & brews.

28 N 2nd St

Stylish, brick-lined bar & grill with sidewalk seating offering elevated American classics & brews.

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The Dutch

Nightlife

Casual bar and grill offering a menu of comfort food such as prime rib.

214 N 6th Ave

Casual bar and grill offering a menu of comfort food such as prime rib.

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Relaxed tavern offering locally made brews and wine, plus pub grub.

5703 W Tieton Dr

Relaxed tavern offering locally made brews and wine, plus pub grub.

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Bill's Place

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Casual, local watering hole featuring burgers, pizzas, sandwiches and other pub favorites.

206 S 3rd Ave

Casual, local watering hole featuring burgers, pizzas, sandwiches and other pub favorites.

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Casual hangout offering bar food and a variety of entertainment options, including pool tables, karaoke, and live music.

101 Main St (Kittitas)

Casual hangout offering bar food and a variety of entertainment options, including pool tables, karaoke, and live music.

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