The Forum

Love this place! Great drinks! If you like lemon drops I definitely recommend getting one here, best I’ve had! The staff is always super friendly. The food is pretty good as well. Great for grabbing a day drink, or partying it up on the weekend!

What can I say about The Forum that probably hasn’t already been said. To begin with we first heard of the restaurant by looking for a place to have lunch in Puyallup and of course checked Unilocal. At first glance we could not believe the number of reviews and raves about this place. We thought what the heck if it’s half as good as others are saying it is, let’s give it a shot. Thinking we should beat what might be a crowd, we arrived at 11 am sharp right when the bartender Joey was opening the door. The guy has personality plus, tells us to sit wherever we’d be most comfortable and we no sooner are seated and we meet Kim our waitress. Much like Joey she is totally charming and most professional.
My wife orders a Bloody Mary that is accompanied with a great tasting piece of broiled bacon which she said was fabulous. and I opted for a cold beer. After looking at the most extensive menu, Kim reappears and answers any questions we may have and at our request shows us photos of their very special, most unique and totally outrageous Bloody Mary’s that are served on Sunday only. To say that they appeared unbelievable would be an understatement to say that we’ll be returning next Sunday is a true one.
We start our lunch with potato skins that appear to have been partially deep fried, are golden brown on the inside, filled with bacon, a couple of types of cheese and sour cream. Were they good? No, they were magnificent! Following the best potato skins I’ve ever had, my wife’s cob salad arrives as does my Juicy Lucy burger with onion rings. The Cobb salad was a piece of art, unlike any either of us had ever seen and was absolutely delicious. Without a doubt, if there were ever a Cobb salad contest in the entire Pacific Northwest, this one would win hands down! My Juicy Lucy was in a brioche bun, cooked to perfection and if I’ve had a better burger I’m not sure where or when that would have been. The golden brown onion rings were a most generous portion and at Kim’s suggestion we tried them with an array of their homemade dipping sauces… have we ever had better? Never!

Thursday is a must come night well along with Friday and Saturday but Thursday is Steak and a Pint Special for $ 15.00. I had the steak tonight and it was awesome seems every cut is good! Come Check it out Karl the manager is a crazy awesome Irish Man straight Kookie!

I have been to The Forum on several occasions, Carl and his staff have been amazing.
The food is yummy and the prices are great. I highly recommend The Forum to everyone I know :)

This is one one my favorite places to go for a nice and inexpensive meal and drinks! The staff is very welcoming. I will continue to always recommend «The Forum Puyallup» to everyone that ask where to go for good food and drinks in downtown Puyallup! I hope they continue to have the great staff and the way they run their business.

This is basically the type of bar I would be proud to own. Great food, cool atmosphere, incredible hospitality. We will be back!

Place is awesome and on Sunday funday bloody Mary’s are awesome. Love the Cuban Sandwich. Best sandwich I’ve ever ate

This place seems to be going downhill… You’re never greeted at the door anymore. Pretty much ignored and have to flag someone down to order and it takes awhile to get your food. They always seem understaffed and to be honest, completely stressed out. Their only saving grace is the food is very good. Although, that seems to be declining as well. This place used to be great… Very disappointing that they are not anymore.

My first time in was really nice. The bartenders here were super sweet and weren’t opposed to educating me and my other 21 year old friend on bar etiquette after I asked, LOL. We went in on a Wednesday night and were happy to see $ 4 micro brews after 9 o’clock. I was also pleasantly surprised to hear some live music on a Wednesday. We were recommended the vanilla porter and after a taste test, we ordered and loved it. Overall, The Forum is a really chill atmosphere that I’d recommend checking out.

My first time going here was on my 21^st birthday, I got a free drink and took a shot of Jim Beam for a free shirt! The drinks were great, and the bartender really knew what he was doing, made everything I wanted perfectly. Recommended for the atmosphere and the service!

This place is amazing! We’ve been here twice now. The first time was a Sunday morning because I heard rumors of the best Bloody Mary in town, which is true. This time was a Friday night to grab a bite to eat. As we walked up to the door I saw it was packed. The manager came out and greeted us and asked if we’d like a seat. Sure enough, we had drinks served and food ordered within minutes.
The bloody marys are to die for and everything we’ve ordered as been amazing. Make the trip, you won’t be disappointed!

The Forum has been one of favorite spots in Puyallup. The service is incredible compared to all it’s neighbors. Karl and Jessica are always ready to take care of you promptly and treat everyone like a VIP.
I won a raffle for the preseason football game last month and it was an incredible experience and because of their generosity I was able to go my first game in 13 years!

Carl and his crew provide the best service you will ever get in PUYALLUP ! Not to mention the best food and coldest beer!

Kick ass local bar with wiener full food and clever a meeting open mic night is a calliope of local talent, Thursday is steak night yum! It’s warm and comfortable and the staff is highly trained and convivial.

I love this place! The Sunday Bloody Mary’s make my upcoming work week tolerable. Ask for spicy and you GET spicy. The staff are friendly and the food is delicious. Prices are reasonable, I like the atmosphere and it’s close to home. What more could you ask for?

The Forum is a decent bar. I’ve liked every bar tender I’ve come across here, they know what they are doing. They know to stir a Manhattan and not shake it… A lot of S PS bars don’t know that. This place is great if you want to watch a fight or a game. They have several tvs and two of them are ginormous. I usually come here for a nice wind down after my bestie and I have been outdoing other things.
Food —
Burgers… Pretty good.
Macaroni and cheese… Yes please! But plan to take a majority of it home.
I think those are tho only things I’ve eaten here.
Not sure if they still do a weekly wine night… But I was never really impressed with their wine night selections.
Best and latest cocktail was a Manhattan with walnut bitters.

Wow how I cannot say enough good things about this place.
First, the staff is always friendly, welcoming and efficient. The Manager is amazing, he is constantly doing things, helping out, making drinks, greeting people as they come, shaking their hands as they leave. He takes pride in what he does.
Second, the location is great. Perfectly placed in the heart of down town puyallup. Not very far from the fair, and great is when your walking around town and need a bit to eat. This place has a wonderful selection of food, I have never had anything bad here. Never.
Third, they pour their Guinness perfectly every time. Their drinks are always on point. And, may I add their bloody marys are excellent. Only place around doing what they are doing with bloody marys. Good price, and good ingredients. They make their own spices, the food they put on the bloody marys are very good. I have had the mini burger bloody Mary, the supreme and shared the pizza. All good.
Also, they have poutine. Only place I have found that serves poutine. Beers always cold, constantly trying new beers, and always keeping local staples on tap. I really hope one day they get left hand nitro milk stout on tap. I have suggested it, and last time they seemed interested. If they did, I don’t think I’d ever leave.
I go here on weekly basis. Literally the best bar in town. They cater to everyone’s needs. From kill the keg Tuesdays, walking dead viewing nights, karaōke nights, Saturday night 90’s music, any sports you v want to watch they will turn to, happy hour everyday. I recommend this place to everyone. I promise you will not be let down.

**THIS REVIEW IS FOR DRINKS ONLY, WE DID NOT EAT**
We stopped here after going to the Spring Fair for a night cap. We ordered the lemon drop and moscow mule. The lemon drop was weak and watery tasting. The moscow mule was better by a hair, but still very average given the reputation of this place. I’d expect this kind of quality from a happy-​hour $ 2 – 3 well drink, but not a full-​priced cocktail.
Beer selection was above average. Not as good as a dedicated beer bar, but if you’re looking for craft beer you could do a lot worse.
I’d love to come back and try the food, but the mixed drinks @ $ 7.50 each were disappointing.

First off, this was our first time here. Amazing service to start out by (Leesie) (sp). Paid our tab and Jessica took over. Carl, the main owner, was completely welcoming. Both my husband and I was impressed by the professional attitude. The professional attitude and amazing service makes this place a must frequent.
The VIP room offers a great option at a reasonable price for anyone who wants to make a special occasion more impressive.
Myself, being a bartender, even more pressed by the service and the food. The Guinness ran dry and they will go to the store to get more. There is much to appreciate here and I am lucky to have tried this place out finally.

This has been my 5^th visit to The Forum and I am reviewing it now that I had a feel for this place. The last visit was for New Years Eve.
The prices were very reasonable but the pours were very regulated. Keep in mind, I just hopped from the Loose Wheel before settling into the Forum to pass the twelve o’clock hour. The pours were almost half lower than what I previously drank for the same price.
The layout of the place is good overall and great on slow days. But when the people start coming in to crowd it, there are pockets of this place that I swear shouldn’t pass a fire inspection.
The establishment is always clean and the service has been superb at all times. All the stars go to service! I look forward to the next event here. Prob on a slower day to be able to enjoy the atmosphere, friendly people, and great service.