Red Top Tavern

Red Top Tavern The Historic Red Top Tavern established in 1935 is a must visit local bar in this logging town of Da

The Red Top Tavern, serves food, beer, wine and cocktails and has been in the old logging town of Darrington and in the shadow of White Horse Mountain since shortly after prohibition. Darrington lies on a gravel plain between the North Fork of the Stillaguamish and the Sauk River, about 25 miles from the Washington coast, and about halfway between Washington highways 2 and 20, the upper and lower

boundaries of the scenic Cascade Loop. The first known residents were the Sauk-Suiattle tribe, with Europeans arriving in the 1890s. The latter knew the area as "The Burn," "Sauk Portage," and "Starve-out," before a card flip and a post office misspelling settled the matter in 1895. A thriving mining and logging community by the first decade of the 20th century, Darrington remained unincorporated and thus was ineligible to vote to remain wet after Snohomish County was voted dry in 1910, and there would be no more legal bars until then end of federal prohibition. Tax records show that the current Red Top building dates back to 1951, but city guides list a Red Top Beer Parlor in town since at least 1935. The current cinder block building that houses the tavern is attached to a semi-circle log cabin, which used to be the Timber Bull Restaurant and is now a rarely used event space. Inside the Red Top is a horseshoe shaped bar, pool table, and pool-tabs. There is a stream of outsiders who drop by, most on their way to hiking, rafting, camping, fishing and the other recreational activities that are now as large a part of the local economy as logging. But it is still predominantly a local joint, with tributes to its logging history and rural character in various photos and notes. Once in a while it becomes even more, as when one of the long time regulars passes away, or especially as locals gathered to mourn and support each other after friends and family were lost in the Oso landslide just 12 miles up the road. In good times and bad, it's a dandy old place to have a cold one.

08/23/2026
The Darrington Car Show was a tremendous hit yesterday even with a rainy start. This was the best year we have ever had....
08/23/2026

The Darrington Car Show was a tremendous hit yesterday even with a rainy start. This was the best year we have ever had. We had lots of fun, great music and raised a lot of money. Thanks again to all the sponsors, River Time Brewing, What Dent, Grenwalt Car Collection and Darrington Auto. And thanks to all the businesses who donated for the raffle.

Car Show and Street Fair is up and running come out bring the kids to play in the bouncing house and grab some food, see...
08/22/2026

Car Show and Street Fair is up and running come out bring the kids to play in the bouncing house and grab some food, see some awesome cars and enjoy the day!

Darrington Car Show/ Street Fair is this Saturday the 22nd. Rain or Shine come enjoy the cars, vendors, food and Live Mu...
08/20/2026

Darrington Car Show/ Street Fair is this Saturday the 22nd. Rain or Shine come enjoy the cars, vendors, food and Live Music in the Red Top Beer garden, featuring Diamond Mike.We will be selling raffle tickets for multiple gifts donated by the town businesses and vendors. All the proceeds will support the DJAA so come out and take it all in from 10am-2pm, awards and raffle start at 2pm at the Red Top Beer Garden. Special thanks to our sponsors River Time Brewing, What Dent, Darrington Auto Parts/ Napa, The Greenwalt Car Collection and The Red Top.

The Darrington Car Show is next weekend on Saturday the 22nd. The trophies are in and the first 40 cars get a Free dash ...
08/14/2026

The Darrington Car Show is next weekend on Saturday the 22nd. The trophies are in and the first 40 cars get a Free dash plaque!
This year the Street Fair will be connected to the Car Show as well. It will be an Epic Fun day..

Red Top Seahawks PartySeahawks our defending Superbowl Champs are back to the field this Saturday the 15th at 5pm to pla...
08/13/2026

Red Top Seahawks Party
Seahawks our defending Superbowl Champs are back to the field this Saturday the 15th at 5pm to play the 1 star rated Cowboys. Come watch the game and enjoy some nice refreshing cold drink specials!! Go Hawks

Hey look...it's Whiskey Wednesday again! $1 off all Whiskey, Bourbon, and Scotch. Kaci opening and doing a split shift w...
08/12/2026

Hey look...it's Whiskey Wednesday again! $1 off all Whiskey, Bourbon, and Scotch. Kaci opening and doing a split shift with Shay...come see one blonde or both...see ya soon opening today at noon! Cheers!!

Congrats to today's Meatshoot winners, Ambrose and Alan! Was a Great day to throw shoes.
08/08/2026

Congrats to today's Meatshoot winners, Ambrose and Alan!
Was a Great day to throw shoes.

Happy Saturday, Pull-Tabs are back. Thanks for your patience.Come see Chasity grab a nice refreshing drink get some Pull...
08/08/2026

Happy Saturday, Pull-Tabs are back. Thanks for your patience.
Come see Chasity grab a nice refreshing drink get some Pull-Tabs and watch the Horseshoe Meat tourney!

RED TOP EVENTS this weekend:1. Horseshoe Meat Shoot Tournament 11:30am Saturday2. Karaoke 8:30pm-Midnight Saturday Night...
08/07/2026

RED TOP EVENTS this weekend:
1. Horseshoe Meat Shoot Tournament 11:30am Saturday
2. Karaoke 8:30pm-Midnight Saturday Night
All Day Drink Specials come cheer the players on and later Sing your tune!!

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1020 Darrington Street
Darrington, WA
98241

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 12am
Tuesday 11am - 12am
Wednesday 11am - 12am
Thursday 11am - 12am
Friday 11am - 2am
Saturday 11am - 2am
Sunday 11am - 12am

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