I never would’ve known that anything cool existed south of 512 on Canyon Road if Matt Driscoll had bathed that day. While the Weekly Volcano offices reeked a foul combination of baby poop and sweaty socks, I headed out for cold beers and meaty sandwiches at Summit Pub.
One of the many things that send my dive bar lovin’ heart racing is slingin’ back a few cold ones as the doors and windows are open, letting in a gorgeous day for all patrons to bask in. This is how it was in Texas. This how it was at the Summit Pub. Open the walls, slide up the windows, perch yourself in the breeze, and enjoy what Mother Barley and Father Hops have to offer.
Aside from the full and fantastically flavorful food menu, the beer selection also includes a pretty surprising selection of quality brews. Josh was working behind the bar and was open to suggesting new beers, including free samples. Oh hell yeah.
Bad carpeting, a kick-ass punching bag video game, massive beer signage, obnoxious wall of pull-tab bins, and Taco Tuesday food deals make Summit Pub a prime definition of “dive bar.”
Now comes the best part of our Summit Pub visit: The meat salesman. Mr. DeRosa has warned me about this occupation. He calls it “The Franger.” That means “frozen meat in a Ranger truck.” I know you know what I’m talking about. This is the guy that comes up to you telling you something happened (tragically) in his life last week and how he was unable to make his meat deliveries, thus having the ability to pass on some unheard of cheap deals on meat to you. Voila!
Yes, folks, The Franger was at Summit Pub. Bandito Betty was the one to pose the question, “Shouldn’t he be making those deliveries he missed last week instead of hanging out in a dive bar?”
Summit Pub
9502 Canyon Road E., Puyallup, 253.536.1588
Service: Josh rocks the show.
Beer: Cheap and excellent selection
Food: All the sandwiches are huge, delicious, and come with a tater tot side option.
Bar Exam Dive Grade: A+
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heavymetaldave said on Feb. 05, 2009 at 4:36pm
You rock, Steph! Your Bar Exam archive list is my new "Bucket List". I am checking off at least one a week. Thanks for your great reviews, although I must say, I'll bet you get better service being a chick.
Steph DeRosa said on Feb. 05, 2009 at 5:49pm
Wow! What a great compliment - Thanks! (I'll pay you your money later)
Max Flicker said on Feb. 07, 2009 at 10:05pm
I love those meatmen,they have the best steaks ever! I always get a Great Deal!
Bandito Betty said on Feb. 10, 2009 at 10:28am
I'm still looking for the news cast of how his kid got run over by a school bus. No luck yet...
dknow said on Feb. 10, 2009 at 4:31pm
My dear Derosa: the next time a strange man approaches you in a bar, or anywhere for that matter, with a suspect story in order for you to take his meat off his hands, don't hesitate to cell me on the hotline. This guy is obviously an impostor and is giving the true Fred Garvins of the game, like myself, a bad name with such a hackneyed and transparent ploy to score some gooze. At least your compadre had the wherewithal to question the guy's delivery schedule. In the future,tell her to BOLO for any tweaks in the parking lot who claim that the friend they were supposed to meet there never showed up and they dont have any gas money.But dont cell me for that one. Capisce? Keep up the great work though! Lushtily yours, Dean
darrol s said on Mar. 22, 2009 at 2:40pm
you folks need a map. summit pub is
north of 512
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