Behind the Pine — Restaurant in Washington

The Golden Mum is a hidden jewel for pool players on the Kitsap Peninsula. Located in Bremerton, WA at 32 NE Silver Pine Dr #200. It's near the intersection of NE Fairgrounds Road and Central Valley Road NE.

There are three well maintained 7' Diamond tables with plenty of spacing. Wall mounted magnets allow for easy live streaming matches with smart phones. Consistent presence of a variety of player skill levels from beginner to advanced. Top players from Western WA are there on a weekly basis, and open to accepting matches. This is also a central location for the famous local league ToTO (Top of The Olympics) with regular league play as well as multiple tournaments yearly. The very popular live stream platform ChalkBox, led by Patrick Nicks, has live streamed here. Also, nearby is the famous FNL Studios headed by Lee Baldwin who frequents the establishment. Again, some of the top players in the area and WA state are consistent visitors. So, if you enjoy pool for a game of fun, or serious match, you must visit The Golden Mum.

The atmosphere is a classic bar scene, with both indoor and outdoor seating. The staff are great, and are easy to converse with. They exude authentic positive vibes, and go out of their way to ensure customers have what they need and want. Be sure to meet the owner Monica, and her two lovely daughters: Brieanna & Makiah. In addition, they have dedicated staff for bar and kitchen.

Food at The Golden Mum is a top notch attraction for both quality and price. You can see the menu in the pics. I personally tried the bacon cheeseburger with cheddar, and curly fries. The bun was absolutely premier, the burger thick, the fixings fresh, and juicy without being wet....PERFECT! I was there on Wednesday when this is, wait for it,....$6 with the purchase of a beverage. With the price of food today this is an amazing offering. The bar itself is well kept, and fully stocked for whatever your palate desires.

There are plenty of other distractions to enjoy: karaoke, gaming, poker, multiple large screens with a variety of content, jukebox, live comedy, other live performances, onsite ATM, multiple well maintained and clean...

The food was honestly really good and I’m happy I finally got to try it, but my only qualm is that the bartender serving that night really didn’t take control of the bar. She was sitting with guests and when she greeted my friend and I, we both confused her for someone that was a customer (since she was sitting with everyone, and not behind the bar) there was also one girl there that was SO LOUD, I honestly have never been more irritated with someone before in my life. She was yelling and cussing and squeaking this squeaky dog toy in people’s faces, and yet the bartender didn’t take control of the situation. It seemed as though she was friends with this girl and didn’t seem to care that others where irritated by the volume of her friends voice. My friend and I where going to stick around and order more drinks and play pool, but with that loud girl there we decided to leave after we finished our food. At one point the bartender yelled ‘GET THE F* OUT’ and the girl responded ‘F* YOU’. At first I thought it was serious, but then realized that they where joking. I understand that when friends come into your work that it can get distracting, but to let others pretty much ruin the atmosphere like that is pretty ridiculous. I want people to be able to take this review with a grain of salt, because everyone has off days, but the next time I want to eat food from there I will more than likely...

Review for Behind the Pine Bar and Grill

If you're looking for a place that embodies the best dive bar vibes, look no further than Behind the Pine Bar and Grill. This spot delivers an authentic experience, especially with their chicken wings, which are nothing short of phenomenal.

The standout for me is their Thai Peanut wings, whimsically reminiscent of a Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich. While they could use a bit more garlic and ginger to truly align with traditional Thai flavors, they remain irresistibly delicious. The classic buffalo wings are exactly what you'd expect—full of flavor and just what every wing lover craves.

The atmosphere is welcoming and perfect for families, too. They allow minors until 10:00 PM, making it a convenient choice for a dinner outing with my 6-year-old. While we waited for our food, my husband and son enjoyed games of darts and played on the mini pool table, which added to the fun.

Keep in mind that this isn’t a full-service restaurant; you place your order at the bar and settle your tab there as well. However, the staff is friendly and attentive, enhancing the overall experience.

With great bar food and a genuine dive bar atmosphere, Behind the Pine Bar and Grill has certainly earned our loyalty. We'll definitely be back for both the delicious food and the...