Downtown Tacoma · Seattle, WA · 565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
A restored 1916 Renaissance Revival former Elks lodge in downtown Tacoma, now a seven-story McMenamins property combining a hotel, multiple bars, a restaurant, and the Spanish Ballroom concert space. The Spanish Steps and ornate historic architecture give it a distinctive character-venue feel compared to a typical club, and it books synthwave/indie-electronic and other live acts in the ballroom.
Getting there
Parking
Metered street parking and paid downtown lots nearby; free parking is also available at the Tacoma Dome Station lots about 2 miles away, connected via Tacoma Link light rail. Guests are advised to remove valuables from vehicles.
Transit
Tacoma Link light rail (free) runs into downtown Tacoma near the venue, generally until about 10pm weekdays/Saturdays and 6pm Sundays.
Accessibility
ADA-accessible parking on Broadway, an ADA ramp at the main Broadway entrance, and elevators near the Broadway/Spanish Steps corner.
What ravers say
Reviews (largely hotel/restaurant-side rather than show-specific) consistently praise the building's historic charm and the Spanish Ballroom as an atmospheric concert space, while some guests flag inconsistent food and service quality elsewhere in the property.