Exploring the Bar Scene in Tacoma, Washington

[@BraeHunziker]

Want me to come to your town to make a bar scene video? Let's make it happen! Shoot me a DM on Instagram or email 🍻

[@GAMI2002]

Would you Fly to Germany for that ?

[@philoography8233]

​@@GAMI2002 ahahaha ich stell mir gerade Brae in Berlin vor😅

[@GAMI2002]

@@philoography8233 XD

[@SWIGLET]

You guys gotta come to Asheville! Also....That dart hand shots 🤮🤮🤮 I'm sweating.

[@lennardm4752]

If you come to Germany, i‘ll join 🥨🍻

[@Dilqule]

I live maybe 30 minutes away from Tacoma. Watching this alone in my room, Friday night, 28 years old. All I can think is how cool it would be to have friends and confidence in yourself to do this. Especially when you guys are back at the house for the intermission. How fun it would be to have friends smh.

[@luxurybuzz3681]

Go make friends

[@sktvictor]

Dude, this is the best photography video I ever watched OMG

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you dude!

[@TommyGrisselFilms]

this. this is journalism. your unique take on the photography video genre is very much appreciated. killer video brother

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you dude ❤️

[@soarrotmg1364]

It’s going to be a good day when Brae uploads!

[@BraeHunziker]

🤠

[@lennardm4752]

HOLY SH*T that was epic.. felt like a (photography-)hangover movie, especially with the final scenes You have to make this a series 🙏🏼

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha thank you!

[@HomeGrownCountryGirl]

Alicia takes some really nice photos, great eye. 👍

[@BraeHunziker]

She's got an amazing eye!

[@iSmeeaa]

Just a video with dope vibes, awesome photography, & a great group of people! Loved this video from the first second to the very end! Keep killing it, Brae! 🤙🏻

[@BraeHunziker]

Ah thank you so much man ❤️

[@markruffner9143]

Spent my 21st at Hanks back when it was a dive tavern back in 1978. Been to the Parkway a few times as well. Those days are long gone for this old man.

[@willkels9196]

Part 2 would be awesome, I know all of the places you visited very well, all are awesome places and there are so many more, E9, DOA, Top of Tacoma, Unicorn. So many good ones.

[@BraeHunziker]

Intend to do a part 2 at some point for sure

[@LiamJD182]

Part 2 is a must! Thoroughly loved watching this from down in Australia. Classic watering holes like these are few and far between down here. Big FOMO haha.

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha thanks dude! We’re lucky to have some solid ones here!

[@hooks4nooks]

Nicely done. I live right in the heart of all of these. Really cool to see how you put this together. Would love a part 2 and also a grub video too. Thanks man. 👍

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you! Noted!

[@FachyMarin]

This insanely entertaining. Holy sh*t I love this!

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha glad you enjoyed!

[@Tiki_619]

This video ESPECIALLY the last 2 mins of this reminded me of Christmas 2021. It’s been about 7 years since I have been Home for a Christmas. My best friends and I had an early disc golf round(8am) followed by a stop at our local go to bar. We decided to have ONE drink(😂) I ended up coming home completely smashed at 5pm and passed out. Totally forgot that I had to be at my GF’s parents house for Christmas dinner at 8pm. I woke up showered and saved Christmas! Till this day my mom&gf are in complete disbelief how I manage to wake up, shower and look presentable to this Christmas dinner completely fine💚 Thanks for taking me back!

[@BraeHunziker]

Hahaha incredible 🤣 thanks for sharing!

[@MattCheol]

I love all of your videos man, but I gotta say, I'm sorta feeling these bar crawl ones the most 🤣

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha I have a blast making them. Thanks for watching!

[@basssq3]

You're doing Tacoma a huge service. I grew up in Seattle and Tacoma is often more or less referred to as the asshole of western Washington. Never really imagined myself having fun there until I saw this, but now I think might go spend the day down there soon and check it out. Thanks for helping me appreciate my home state.

[@BraeHunziker]

I love this town. Especially the north end. Highly recommend checking it out!

[@hollywood6218]

A great list of spots that will provide some comfort on a typically grey day in a town that deserves its reputation. Tacoma is a dump, but it's a lovable dump. If all these cozy bars weren't around (let's not forget that there's a real need to drink to blot out reality here), it would be less than tolerable. Maybe that's why these bars feel like safe havens. I'd add O'Malley's, The Unicorn, and Engine House 9. Good (maybe a little melancholic) times to be had there.

[@tse7794]

I have to disagree, Bremerton is the true stink hole💩. Cities worse than Tacoma: Everett, Olympia, Burien….

[@TheJoeyBones]

There's gotta be a part two! You missed out on live music bars like The Valley, Airport Tavern, and what used to be Plaid Pig but is currently under new ownership and rebuilding as Overkill Lounge. Plus you got some great pinball barcades, Triple Knock, and (again) Airport Tavern. I would be committing a cardinal sin if I didn't mention The Church Cantina. It's the spookiest bar with the best food, and drinks on S Tacoma Way. Plus they got two SKI-BALL machines?? Let's see that part 2, bud! Other places worth mentioning: Eleven Eleven (11's, 1111, or some other variations), and The Top of Tacoma. Also, get out to The Homestead for that dense, greasy, hangover cure that you'll need the next day.

[@BraeHunziker]

Yes sir!! Filming part two in a couple of weeks! Top of Tacoma, 1111, The Church, Berliner were all on my list. I'll add these other ones too and try to make it to all of them! Thanks for the suggestions. Cheers!

[@I.o.a.n.n.i.s]

Epic finale😂

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha thanks!

[@user-hk7us6ck9z]

I just want to say, AMAZING！！！！

[@davidpablo8904]

super chill video man. CHEERS!!!!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks David!

[@madmikemike]

So cool to see my home watering holes shown off. And yes a part 2 is needed

[@BraeHunziker]

🫡

[@joephtgrphr4512]

Looking forward to next video of this series bro！

[@BraeHunziker]

Cheers! 🍻

[@shinjukumasterlord6252]

Loved this video, looks like a damn good time! Thanks for sharing

[@BraeHunziker]

Oh it was! Thanks for watching!

[@Drew.Joseph]

I don't drink anymore, but still appreciate chilling in a good pub. Nice video. Makes me happy I'm sober lol

[@ceooflonelinessinc.267]

Why us stoped'?

[@DLivingston]

Loved this. My wife and I love checking out the small interesting bars in our area and are always up for some good beers. Ready for part 2!

[@BraeHunziker]

Love it.Cheers dude!

[@hamish5214]

These bars look awesome!

[@BraeHunziker]

Oh they're very awesome!

[@TheArchetypeGamer]

Looks like i have to find a few of these locations. Some i have driven past for years and never stopped in. Thanks for tour of this city i lived near most of my life.

[@BraeHunziker]

Definitely recommend checking them out! Cheers.

[@TheArchetypeGamer]

@@BraeHunziker are you going to make a part 2?

[@TacomaRealEstateAgent]

I love that you started at Doyle's. They've been there for me on some lonely Christmases they are the BEST.

[@BraeHunziker]

Absolutely love that place. Best staff too

[@bobsykes]

Whoa, over the top, Brea! I've gotta come see this town sometime soon. Cheers! 🍻

[@BraeHunziker]

Yes you do! Cheers, Bob! 🍻

[@Usiris23]

Not gonna lie brotha, that’s one hell of a day, how many beers you think you polished off in total. Looks like you had a blast, I definitely miss the pnw bar scene.

[@BraeHunziker]

It was a long and deadly day haha. I have no idea, too many. lol. Thanks for watching!

[@0x4rk0]

Surprised Top of Tacoma and Omallys didn’t make the cut!

[@BraeHunziker]

This will be visited in part 2

[@johnmeikle4397]

Let's have another bar scene video. Doyles is a great bar👍🏻

[@BraeHunziker]

Planning on making a part 2 eventually!

[@johnmeikle4397]

Nice one mate , will keep a lookout. Absolutely loved my time in Tacoma.

[@maxwellwellmax878]

Another fun video Brae! Never thought about Bar videos but you made it look alot of fun!.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks!

[@NWboard]

This is rad! Always a good time on the table with you guys!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks dude, likewise 👊🏻

[@HustlinVTK]

Thanks for the love! Gotta end with Magoo’s

[@BraeHunziker]

It’s a must!

[@RolandKaufmann]

I feel wasted by proxy! Hell yeah, that was a great video for the eyes and ears. Good call on the x100. Not sure you’d be able to load film by the end haha.

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha true. Thanks for watching!

[@MACM1NNY]

Too good. These bar scene videos remind me of Parts Unknown in the best way.

[@gravelosophy6101]

100% how I felt when he did the “way it was supposed to go” vs “how it went”

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha I really appreciate that. Cheers!

[@tslaces]

Living in Tacoma myself, you have to do at least a part 2.

[@BraeHunziker]

Agreed!

[@bobsykes]

I had to watch this again since you haven’t posted a new one in a minute, and this is so classic! ✌️

[@BraeHunziker]

Got a new one coming on Saturday!

[@JustJakesVids]

By far my favourite videos

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha thank you!

[@mike12585]

Great video, been to all those places but Magoos.

[@BraeHunziker]

Magoos is a must! Bunch of characters in there haha

[@olawaleoladele604]

Big Fan of your work and videos Brae but this, this one felt really amazing, i had an ear to ear grin throughout the entire video.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you, sir!

[@lovesnk1]

Irish cofffee and Guinness combo is elite

[@BraeHunziker]

Absolutely

[@HershNoeie]

Please do more Tacoma centered videos like this!

[@BraeHunziker]

Going to try to do a couple more this year!

[@patrickbasin9389]

In 200 years these will be the videos people will relate to. How people lived in the Millennium era.

[@vincentosberger6042]

Bro…I am stopping this video at 15:39, sitting in an airport lounge smashing vodka sodas and laughing my ass of at this video. Well done sir - please make more like this.

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha I love it. Thank you dude!

[@liviatsas3583]

The Hanks pretzel 😮‍💨

[@BraeHunziker]

ICONIC

[@Shannon-e6n]

En rama was hiltop kitchen which came out of monsoon room that is now 1022

[@blehman2382]

What a ride!

[@BraeHunziker]

What a ride indeed haha

[@Pluhh12]

Man you made me miss my hometown, I’m here stationed in Colorado Springs for the Air Force. But man you can’t beat Tacoma bars in my opinion. Great video👍🏾

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks dude!! They’re the best

[@benjhaisch]

Just rolling through my neighborhood for a video? Nice work.

[@benjhaisch]

Was going to be real disappointed if Magoo's wasn't in here. I love how almost all of these are literally in neighborhoods.

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha I keep forgetting you're in the area! And yeah they are quite literally neighborhood bars. The neighbors must love it lol

[@garyleiran2672]

I have lived in Tacoma all of my life,great bars thanks for the bars you covered 😊

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks, Gary!

[@garyleiran2672]

@@BraeHunziker you guys play some great pool great shots

[@Verygrimcoyote]

13:35 nothing the fresh taste of glass in a Rainier can't cure

[@BraeHunziker]

lmao you get it

[@stephenlloydco]

Second watch through and I just realised it reminds me of Anthony Bourdaine. ❤

[@BraeHunziker]

The goat

[@metalfingersfilm]

BRO come to milwaukee. Bar scene here goes craaaaazy

[@BraeHunziker]

I am 100% down

[@Msaxplayer1]

Excellent work on this sir!! 👏👏👏

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks dude!

[@shey_of_wander]

Favorite vid to watch when I booze on a Tuesday!

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha little mid week sesh never hurt!! Cheers

[@mike12585]

Give odd otter a shot if you haven’t been there already, right across from the matador.

[@BraeHunziker]

Love that place!! We always stop by there while we wait for a table at Wooden City.

[@TimothyReed-pu4yg]

Grew up in Tacoma Gramma used to say don't go by them train tracks when I was a kid and would yell them bums will eat ya!as a kid never understood but definitely avoided them train tracks like Gramma says😂

[@MikeGrayFilm]

never too early!

[@BraeHunziker]

Amen sir!

[@BeyondReality2]

man spoke a whole paragraph in silence 16:51

[@BraeHunziker]

Hahaha

[@ladybug5093]

Did you really film all this in 1 day!!?? Great video!! But seriously... not 1 day right??

[@loganguybaker]

This was lovely. I expect 4 days of this in CO Also bring the X100V

[@BraeHunziker]

Oh you know it

[@ladybug5093]

Ok also... are you shooting with analog film or digital?

[@bradyjokinen]

Coming from Wisconsin this is awesome to see!

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha love it

[@ibishop5769]

Do a dive-iest Tacoma area bar video.

[@MarcoAries]

There's a pub in my area, The Black Stuff, that used to do the 100 Guinness club plaque as well. 500 and 1000, tho, that's true commitment! Also, the Fuji X100 is a lovely camera, but when I had the chance to try it in Japan I was surprised by how big it is and that kinda made me change my mind about getting one.

[@BraeHunziker]

Coming from medium format film, the x100v was a fantastic downsize for me haha!

[@MarcoAries]

@@BraeHunziker Right, must feel tiny to you! Eventually I'd like to try medium format film and when I was in Seoul I almost bought a Zenza Bronica, but around here it's already complicated to get regular 35mm developed... By the way, did you have a chance to try the Fuji GFX cameras? It would be interesting to hear your point of view on them.

[@Horse6L]

Doyle’s the arch enemy of Patty’s Pub.

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha I'll have to check Patty's out

[@shonnysimmons4874]

Flash back to the 70s. Taverns only had beer and wine. It took a dark bar pickle juice we wore our sunglasses. Always asked why by the 6am drinkers.we are on vacation. Must wear your shades. We are new here any cool places to go? Day drinking 2. Happy Java Jive is back. They had a monkey named soupy. Tell yah sometime. Magoo Awesome

[@BraeHunziker]

haha 🙌🏻

[@frederick7906]

I am about to watch it. let me guess those with alcohol 🤣

[@BraeHunziker]

🤠🍻

[@Jonaseneskar]

*checking best flights*

[@BraeHunziker]

Get out here!

[@blakeanderson5428]

Goddamn heroes! Haha love this vid.

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha thanks dude!

[@DanyVanDudeson]

Can you tell me what recipe u used at 5:30. it wants be helpfull, when you wrote it down under the pictures! Thanks =)

[@BraeHunziker]

Fuji Superia 400!

[@kevinsanders4262]

Looks like a fucking great time. Wish I was 40 years younger. I wouldn’t have made it past noon😂😁

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha trying to take advantage while my body can still handle it 😅

[@kevinsanders4262]

@@BraeHunziker Been there done that which is why I wouldn’t have lasted😂 You do great stuff, keep it coming. I like, for lack of a better term, the ‘Americana’ view of your photos. A lot of them are things people pass by every day but never really ‘see’. The photos give you that time to really look at what is around you.

[@PhilonPrim]

I love you mate

[@BraeHunziker]

❤️❤️❤️

[@skylarvdf5200]

Damn what's that beer pong-esk game called? Looks wicked fun!

[@BraeHunziker]

Beer dye! Super fun and an absolute must in the summer

[@skylarvdf5200]

@@BraeHunziker Sick! I'm definitely trying that this summer, thanks!

[@BrodyGrim]

I like your content, but I like it even more that you’re a Tacoma local.

[@BraeHunziker]

Tacoma is the spot! Love it here

[@RecluseHolster]

@@BraeHunziker or transplant from across the bridge. ;) And you capture the essence of my hometown wonderfully.

[@sammoore9273]

A shame it was an England loss against Ireland in that 6 nations game 3:02

[@Jessethetico]

Hey Brae, I shoot with 4x5 large format and medium format cameras in the Seattle area and would love to partner up sometime if you're interested!

[@AlexOnStreets]

Beer

[@AlexOnStreets]

more beer

[@BraeHunziker]

plenty of beer

[@Tids_]

Nice booze-up that! I'd be in bed after the UFC 😆

[@steelreserve9050]

Yuck tacoma

[@waynehollars5048]

I live in Tacoma and it's a shit show

[@zadki1660]

Dude this fucking video is so good.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you!