Brewery Profile

BJs Restauraunt & Brewhouse

Near the Tacoma Mall, visitors find a full-service brewpub rather than a small tasting room or production-only brewery. BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse has operated this Tacoma location for more than ten years, giving it a familiar place in the city’s mix of beer stops, mall-area restaurants, and regional travel corridors. The emphasis is split between sit-down dining and beer service, with onsite brewing capabilities part of the facility. A visitor walking in should expect a restaurant setting where beer is one part of a broader meal-focused experience, not a bare-bones taproom built only around sampling flights. Its position near major roads and commercial activity makes it a practical stop for people already moving through central Tacoma.

Travelers in the South Sound often look for places that can serve different purposes in one stop: a beer after an event, dinner before heading back to a hotel, or a late meal after a long drive. This location fits that pattern because it sits within reach of regional landmarks such as the Tacoma Dome and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, as well as the Tacoma Mall area. For beer-focused visitors, the draw is less about a small neighborhood brewery atmosphere and more about a brewpub format with food, table service, and the chance to check what is pouring onsite that day. In a region with many independent taprooms and production breweries, this is a more restaurant-oriented option.

Practical details are a main part of the appeal here. The Tacoma BJ’s keeps late operating hours seven nights a week, which can matter for concertgoers, shift workers, service members, and travelers arriving after typical dinner hours. The location offers regular Happy Hour specials, though times and eligible items should be confirmed directly before visiting. Military personnel should also ask about the available discount, especially given the proximity to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. For people staying nearby or living within the service area, delivery is available up to a 10-mile radius. Specific beer names, seasonal pours, and current availability are not fixed from the available information, so the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s draft list and any house-brewed options.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse operates a location near the Tacoma Mall, emphasizing both a full-service dining experience and onsite brewing capabilities. Established for over ten years, this location maintains late operating hours seven nights a week, accommodating late-night diners. The facility is situated near key regional landmarks, including the Tacoma Dome and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and offers specific discounts to military personnel. Beyond the physical taproom and restaurant, the location provides delivery services extending up to a 10-mile radius. The establishment features regular Happy Hour specials.

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4502 S. Steele St. Suite 1500, Tacoma, Washington, 98409-7277

Phone: 253-472-1220

Website: https://www.bjsrestaurants.com/locations/wa/tacoma

Hours: Monday: 11:00 am-11:00 pm Tuesday: 11:00 am-11:00 pm Wednesday: 11:00 am-11:00 pm Thursday: 11:00 am-11:00 pm Friday: 11:00 am-12:00 am Saturday: 11:00 am-12:00 am Sunday: 11:00 am-11:00 pm