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McMenamins Spar Café From one family to another — welcome to McMenamins!

Olympia's beloved Spar Café was family-owned for 60 of its 70 years of existence and then changed hands to another Pacific Northwest family — ours! From its original days as a blue-collar joint for dockworkers and loggers to its modern reinterpretation as a gathering spot for students, politicians and legislators, The Spar has a long-running history as an anchor of the community.

Sorry, PSLs. We have a new fall obsession. 🍂 Meet the Pumpkin Chai Bundt Cake. 😍This is going to become our entire perso...
10/13/2026

Sorry, PSLs. We have a new fall obsession. 🍂

Meet the Pumpkin Chai Bundt Cake. 😍

This is going to become our entire personality for the next few months…

And if you're not a huge pumpkin fan, we have options for you! Including a mystery dessert 👀

Intrigued? Come in and find out what it is.

You liked them. You wanted more. So we’re giving you TWO. 🥣 We’re bringing two house made soups to the menu every day!Be...
10/08/2026

You liked them. You wanted more. So we’re giving you TWO. 🥣

We’re bringing two house made soups to the menu every day!

Because apparently, one soup just wasn’t enough. And we totally agree.

Ask your server what soups we're serving up daily.

Oktoberfest Specials are happening September 18th–October 3rd! 🍻We’ve got German-style food and drink specials, includin...
09/23/2026

Oktoberfest Specials are happening September 18th–October 3rd! 🍻

We’ve got German-style food and drink specials, including Currywurst & Fries, the Oktoberfest Plate, Little Bavaria Chicken Sandwich, Black Forest Bundt Cake, Deer & a B**r, and Wunderpop Dirty Soda.

It's an excellent excuse to eat sausages, drink b**r, and call it Oktoberfest.

Prost! 🍻

Happy Oktoberfest season! Stop by the pub to indulge in some German-style food and drink specials starting today through...
09/18/2026

Happy Oktoberfest season! Stop by the pub to indulge in some German-style food and drink specials starting today through 10/3! PROST 🥨🍻

Road trips call for good snacks and sweet treats.Skyler and Hannah found both on their passport road trip with an old-fa...
09/11/2026

Road trips call for good snacks and sweet treats.

Skyler and Hannah found both on their passport road trip with an old-fashioned Henry Weinhard’s Root B**r Float. 🥤

Honestly, we're not sure what else you need.

The Spar Café has been part of downtown Olympia since 1935, and it's been making an impression ever since.From its histo...
09/04/2026

The Spar Café has been part of downtown Olympia since 1935, and it's been making an impression ever since.

From its historic architecture to its iconic bar, there's a lot to look at when you walk through the doors.

But the neon sign? 👀

It's hard to miss.

Meet Mike and Tanya from Vancouver! 👋They're on Passport #26 and make a point of stopping by Spar Cafe whenever they're...
09/01/2026

Meet Mike and Tanya from Vancouver! 👋

They're on Passport #26 and make a point of stopping by Spar Cafe whenever they're heading north. At this point, they know some of our staff by name and our staff knows them, too.

26 passports in, and we're pretty sure they've got this Tripster thing down.

Your summer adventure requires cold drinks. ☀️Stock up on the good stuff to take with you: b**r, seltzers, ciders, growl...
08/21/2026

Your summer adventure requires cold drinks. ☀️

Stock up on the good stuff to take with you: b**r, seltzers, ciders, growlers, and even NA hop waters.

Then grab a McMenamins Can Cooler Bag to keep everything chilled while you’re out doing summer things.

It’s lightweight, soft, and way easier to haul than a giant hard cooler.

Stop in and make sure you're set before heading off on your next summer outing.

✨ Spar Trivia Time! ✨Ever wondered about the guy in our logo?Meet Dagon (pronounced Day-Gun).🐟 Some believe Dagon was an...
08/14/2026

✨ Spar Trivia Time! ✨

Ever wondered about the guy in our logo?

Meet Dagon (pronounced Day-Gun).

🐟 Some believe Dagon was an ancient Fish God.
👑 Others say he was actually an ancient Sumerian king who was drawn as half-fish, half-man as a piece of political satire... and somehow, that's the version that stuck.

And you might be wonder what in his hands. He's holding a hydrometer, a tool used in brewing and distilling.

Now you know more about this guy for the next time you spot him.

Meet Chloe! 👋✨She stopped by the Spar today for Service Industry Monday and enjoyed a Blueberry Lavender Spritz!🍹What ha...
08/09/2026

Meet Chloe! 👋✨

She stopped by the Spar today for Service Industry Monday and enjoyed a Blueberry Lavender Spritz!🍹

What happens on Service Industry Monday you ask? After showing her food handler’s card, Chloe got the happy hour discount!

Don’t forget, we also have:
💙 Take Care Tuesdays for healthcare workers
💙 Capitol Employee Wednesdays for Washington state workers

Not in the service industry, healthcare field, or working at the Capitol? No worries!

Happy Hour is available for everyone:
🍻 Sunday–Friday: 3PM–6PM
🌙 Late Night Happy Hour: Sunday–Thursday, 9PM–10PM

Address

114 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA
98501

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 11pm
Tuesday 7am - 11pm
Wednesday 7am - 11pm
Thursday 7am - 11pm
Friday 7am - 1am
Saturday 7am - 1am
Sunday 7am - 11pm

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