Brewery Profile

Camp Colvos Brewing - Tacoma

Tacoma’s beer scene includes long-running production breweries, neighborhood taprooms, and satellite locations that give visitors several ways to sample regional beer without leaving the city. This Tacoma Outpost is Camp Colvos Brewing’s second primary location, opened after the original Vashon Island Campsite had already been operating for five years. A visitor walking in should expect a taproom built around a broad draft list rather than a single flagship-focused bar. The Outpost is described as carrying all available Colvos beers, with wine, cider, and cocktails also on hand for people who are not drinking beer or want something different. Its role is partly practical: it brings the brewery’s range into Tacoma in a setting suited to casual groups, mixed preferences, and repeat visits.

Travelers moving through western Washington often look for taprooms that show the region’s range without requiring a formal brewery tour or a long drive between stops. This is the kind of visit that fits between other Tacoma plans: a place to check the current Colvos lineup, compare drafts, and spend time outdoors if the weather cooperates. The specific beer styles on tap can change, so the draft board is the reliable source for the day’s choices. For visitors who want food as part of the stop, Camp Colvos also operates the Tacoma @ 7 Seas Canteen nearby within the 7 Seas brewery infrastructure. That service point is centered on smash burgers, falafel, and sandwiches, giving the brewery a food-focused presence close to the Outpost without making the taproom itself the only point of interest.

For planning purposes, the known amenities are straightforward. The Tacoma Outpost has a substantial outdoor patio, and that area accommodates both patrons of all ages and dogs. The drink program is broader than beer alone, with wine, cider, and cocktails supplementing the Colvos drafts. Because individual pours are not listed in advance here, the taproom is the place to confirm what is available on the day of a visit. If food is important, check the Tacoma @ 7 Seas Canteen as a separate Camp Colvos service point near the Outpost rather than assuming the same counter handles everything. Groups with children, dog owners, beer-focused visitors, and people who prefer non-beer drinks can all find relevant options, but the day’s draft list and food service details are best verified directly when you arrive.

The Tacoma Outpost is Camp Colvos Brewing's second primary location, established following the initial Vashon Island Campsite, which opened five years prior. This Tacoma facility maintains a comprehensive draft list, featuring all available Colvos beers, supplemented by selections of wine, cider, and cocktails. The location provides a substantial outdoor patio area, accommodating both patrons of all ages and dogs. Additionally, Camp Colvos operates a separate service point, the Tacoma @ 7 Seas Canteen, situated near the Outpost within the 7 Seas brewery infrastructure. This canteen specializes in food service, offering a menu centered on smash burgers, falafel, and various sandwiches.

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2104 Commerce St, Tacoma, Washington, 98402-1212

Phone: (206) 408-7309

Website: https://campcolvos.com

Hours: Vashon Island Campsite: Monday - Saturday: 12pm-8pm, Sunday: 12pm-7pm. Tacoma Outpost: Monday-Saturday: 11am - 9pm. Tacoma @ 7 Seas Canteen: 7 days/week: 11-10pm