The Lower Yakima Valley’s Best Dive Bars: Ultimate Guide
Sure, you can go to the "classy" bars in the Valley, but sometimes, you just want to eat in a joint where the food and drinks are cheap and the people are friendly AF, as the kids say.
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Before I moved to Yakima, I didn't know a thing about spending time in a dive bar, but after I got invited to a secret lunch club called Dive Bar Fridays (DBF, for short), I was whisked into the wonderful world of boozin' it up like a local.
Even if you prefer non-alcoholic drinks, you can still enjoy this dive bar list. Each place serves food that's probably made by a chef who's been working back in the kitchen for ages--so you know the food's gonna be GOOD.
The people who frequent dive bars in the Valley are locals who have known each other for years, but don't let that stop you from going if you're new to the area or just turning 21. Just nod your head and say hi, and someone will probably chat you up (because we're pretty nosy about strangers).
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Traveling up and down the Upper and Lower Yakima Valley highways and byways can be fun if you take a trip to one of these dive bars listed below. My favorites include Taqueria La Plazita in Zillah, The Dutch, McGuire's, and The Lotus Room in Yakima, and Old Town Pump Saloon in Union Gap. I'm sure you'll be able to name off your own personal favorite dive bar, too!
The Must-Visit Guide of Dive Bars in the Lower Yakima Valley
FYI: You must be 21+ to enter some of these spots.
Union Gap
Old Town Pump Saloon: 3716 Main St, Union Gap, WA 98903
James Gang Tavern: 2101 S 3rd Ave, Union Gap, WA 98903
Wapato
Compadres Sportsbar: 220 S Wapato Ave, Wapato, WA 98951
Buena
Buena Tavern: 670 Buena Rd, Buena, WA 98921
Toppenish
Mely's Restaurant & Lounge: 61311 US-97, Toppenish, WA 98948
Los 3 Panchos: 840 W 1st Ave, Toppenish, WA 98948
Heggie's Place: 217 S Toppenish Ave, Toppenish, WA 98948
Zillah
The Chophouse at The Old Warehouse: 705 Railroad Ave, Zillah, WA 98953
Taqueria La Plazita: 505 1st Ave, Zillah, WA 98953
Squeeze Inn Restaurant & Lounge: 611 1st Ave, Zillah, WA 98953
Sunnyside
Blue Moon Bar & Grill: 624 E Edison Ave, Sunnyside, WA 98944
Los Tres Amigos: 535 S 6th St, Sunnyside, WA 98944
Egley's Sports Bar: 617 E Edison Ave, Sunnyside, WA 98944
Grandview
Herb's 132: Division St, Grandview, WA 98930
Prosser
Bern's Tavern 618 6th St, Prosser, WA 99350
The Prosser House (not sure if it would be considered a bar, but it could be considered a dive): 1232 Wine Country Rd, Prosser, WA 99350
Bill's Speakeasy: 1205 Meade Ave, Prosser, WA 99350
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