The Clipper — Restaurant in Olympia

I was here when a group was gathering to attend a former customers funeral. The atmosphere wasn’t sad but more about memories that showed how many friends he had. There was a couple tears but more about what a wonderful person he was It was a nice change as I was in another place and when the customer told the bartender a friend had found out they had cancer, the bartender replied “shit happens”!!! After that I felt low. But when I left the Clipper I felt glad to be around people who cared so much for their friend. Past review : Best breakfast sandwich I have had since moving to Olympia. That is what I order almost every time I come in. The bartender during the week is so nice, she mentions new liquors that I might like and always happy to modify a drink if I ask. Prices are good and customers are fine for the most part. A new shop in downtown Olympia has accused me of writing terrible reviews and I realize that I have really enjoyed a place but don't think to write a review. I just return over and over. But I write honest reviews and intend on writing good and bad. A good one is...

I'm a Brazilian traveler who spent about 8 months living in Olympia last year, and let me tell you, the Clipper is where the magic happens! No place on Earth hooked me up with friends like this joint did—it's practically my second home.

The crew at the Clipper? Super friendly, like, the friendliest folks you'll ever meet in any bar. And let's talk about their karaoke hosts—they're hands down the coolest in Washington and maybe even the whole wide world. I've swung by three times since leaving Olympia, and each time, it's a blast at the Clipper.

Oh, and if you're LGBTQ+, this place is totally chill. No vibes of exclusion here—everyone's welcome. I always felt safe, too. Bartenders got your back, even had an ex go nuts on me once (seriously, she's a bit crazy), and the Clipper staff had me covered. They even kicked her out, major props!

I can't express enough love for this spot, and I'm pumped to bring my Brazilian buddies for a good time. And seriously, don't forget to grab a Jell-O shot—it's a...

Been here a couple times. Great bar, but very aggressive back door bouncer. I was there for hours having a good time ( even got a mystery coffee gift card from their vending machine!) I went out the exit to see that my friend got in her lyft safely. Upon trying to enter again, I had the back door bouncer with a pony tail get in my face and yell at me to leave. I understand needing to verify I was old enough to be in the bar ( I am a bartender, I get it). However, there is a professional way to go about it. Yelling in my face unprovoked while I ask you to back up is not it. Makes me feel unsafe to return. I was not that drunk, you don't need to scream in my face as if I am a child in order to intimidate me. I am a 110 pound woman, obviously not a threat to your establishment. We saw the same bouncer shoulder checking other woman earlier in the night to, " get out of their way". I don't understand how that is an appropriate response from a bouncer,...