Checkerboard Pub — Restaurant in Spokane

Thanks to the $2 Ranier for less than $20 you can get pretty toasty at the Checkerboard Pub!! And who doesn't love the delicious taste of Ranier Beer? They have the usual line up of craft beers as well for those beer aficionado types. And a pretty decent whiskey selection as well. Now let's talk about pub grub! You know how greasy bar food can be? That nasty fresh from the fryer stench we all know and hate doesn't doesn't emanate from the kitchen at the Checkerboard Pub. That's because every item on the menu is microwaved. So rest assured you won't get a puddle of grease underneath your order of chicken wings with a side of tots. None of those nasty shiny, crunchy corn dogs either. The crowd is quite an eclectic mix of Spokane's socioeconomic classes. For some inexplicable reason the magic of cheap alcohol and dive bar decor mingle together to create an environment that just about everyone finds welcoming. Seriously isn't that the most important aspect of a weekend watering hole? A place where you and your friends can just be yourselves and get your funk on. And a big Ghetto Gourmet shout out to Andi the weekend bartender who really exemplifies excellent customer service skills!! I wish to thank EVERYONE who reads my posts. Let me know if you find the info useful and please let me know if you have any questions about the...

Based on reviews my husband and I decided to check out the Checkerboard Bar. When we walked in it smelled like fried food in old oil. It was slow for a Wednesday night but we decided to give it a try and stay for one drink. My husband ordered a Jameson on the rocks and I noticed that they had Green Chartreuse so I asked the bartender if she knew how to make The Last Word. She said no but we improvised using my phone. The drink tasted fine even though they had no Maraschino liqueur or fresh lime. When we asked to close the tab it was $27 which I thought was really high for a dive bar. When I questioned it the bartender got irrate and said that she didn't need to do business with people like us and that she didn't even want a tip from us. Wow. I'm in my 50's and have never experienced something like this just for questioning a charge. We won't be...

I met Ian (owner) and he's awesome. You'll see acts here that you'll see on TV in 5-10 years, if the public is lucky enough! Nice people, both staff and customers. Best if you're not prejudiced against bikers...some bikers may show up but they're really nice people too. Great local place and if you're from Spokane you'll probably love it! If you're not you may love it too, if you can handle being in Spokane. It's on Sprague so be on your best behavior and you'll be fine, just like anywhere. Ian is great and his business reflects that. So does everyone there. You may be surprised how amazing the place is considering the reputation of the...