Spar Pole — Restaurant in Orting

I don't love - nor hate - the Spar Pole. It's just an alright hole-in-the-wall which I believe is the goal for the owners.

However, I would love to see it turn into a true sports bar. They have the space and the foundation. Add more bar stools and high tops; upgrade from rock-hard bar stools to decently comfortable units; there are a few small tvs with glaring bright spots, and a projection screen that is clearly burnt out.

Upgrade those tv's and projector. And just one example here: tell the staff to air Thursday night football games instead of senior citizen footcare infomercials. Seriously, have the Kraken, Mariners, and Hawks schedules posted for your staff and make sure the games are turned on before they start.

The beer is great here, and reasonably priced. The salads and burgers are top-notch. The $10 dinners (when they are posted) are pretty good. I do wish there were more $5 side dishes to snack on as most of the $11 appetizers seem way overpriced for the Costco freezer food that they are.

In a nutshell, this could be a 5-star rating.

-Fix the TVs and broadcast sporting events at all times. -Upgrade the bar stools. -Get a few more high top tables. -Add some cheap snacks/sides to the menu.

All areas where rival L&M win my business. Fortunately for Spar Pole, the L&M hired some awful bartenders with nasty attitudes so we keep our business at...

New to the area , went in for the first time, I have to say it’s a nice place a lot of tvs we ordered about $400.00 in drinks played darts and pool good service.however at the end the waitress came out in the middle of the street and yelled at us NEVER TO COME BACK AGAIN cus we left her a $16.00 tip. Keep in mind we had to go to the bar and get our own drinks and take back the empty’s . All she ever did was bring out the wings and fry’s once. So I guess they rather lose $500...

Staff are friendly and professional. Drinks could coast less in other establishments when it comes to "fluzy" sweet drinks, but this location and quick service make up for it. Normal bar atmosphere with pool tables and music bix with a built-in camera for fun photos the while group will love. Parking is available in back or on the front street. For a small town this bar is perfect for anyone needing to watch the game or just grab a cold one a relax...