Airport Tavern

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5406 S Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA 98409
+1 (253) 212-0709
http://www.airporttav.com

Airport Tavern is a vibrant live music venue and community gathering space located in Tacoma, Washington, named after the historic South Tacoma Airport that operated from 1936 to 1975. Owned by Danno and Jessica Rankin, the tavern offers a unique blend of Tacoma's rich aviation history with a modern focus on arts and music, proudly hosting both local acts and national touring musicians.

Since its revival in 2017, Airport Tavern has become a vital part of the South Tacoma Way corridor, revitalizing the area with live events, a pinball arcade, and community-friendly initiatives like the annual Reggae on the Way festival. The recent addition of a Music Hall further enhances its capacity to host larger performances, establishing Airport Tavern as a go-to destination for creativity, connection, and cultural engagement in the Pacific Northwest.

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4.038 reviews
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Leise K.
6/2/2025

This place is nice for a show! The staff is so helpful and polite and the place is updated and clean. The new s action has a huge area for dancing and additional stalls in the restrooms. The pizza...

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Emma A.
9/28/2025

WORST experience of a lifetime in one night, before the night even started. The bouncer let my friends and I in, informed us of the $15 cover charge and we entered the building. Behinds the...

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Frank B.
1/19/2025

When I heard the band " X " was in town I said what dump with they be playing at cause "My Phones Off the Hook"! WOW what a great venue for live music, I was impressed by its sound quality & size....

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Coral P.
6/1/2025

Cool venue for live music and a night out. There are some pinball machines and arcade games to play. Not very much seating if you order food or want to sit while you drink. I ordered a plain hot...

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Paul K.
1/27/2024

Our group of about 10 of us stopped in the Airport Tavern for a nightcap after a local event at Edison Square across the street. We were all dressed in 1920's Gatsby style outfits from the prior...

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