![]() ![]() They’re seeing our vision and that is so exciting,” Jenna says. People come in and fully enjoy themselves. “We created an environment that we wanted to hang out in, ourselves. My advice? Enjoy it for what it is: an upscale bar with great food, creative cocktails, live music and a wonderful group of people running it. In fact, it’s what makes this new downtown restaurant and bar so great. There are many sides to Tipsy Piano Bar and that’s ok. Although Tipsy Piano Bar does not take reservations, they will make exceptions for groups of twenty or more. With a ticket in hand, they’ll receive a free appetizer just for stopping in. “Everyone is looking for a great place to watch the game.” Also on Sundays, Tipsy stays open late so guests of the Olympia Symphony Orchestra can stop by after the show. Jonas says it was unanimous to offer games. Plus, they offer Happy Hour all-day with game-day specials, too. Sundays are special at Tipsy as they open early for Seahawks game viewing. On Friday and Saturday evenings, you can even sit at the piano, offering requests, too. It all depends on who’s sitting at the bench. You might hear jazz or classics one night and ragtop or rock-n-roll the next. While you wait for those outstanding cocktails and homemade specialties, enjoy live piano music every evening at Tipsy, kicking off around dinner time. Even the chicken strips are hand breaded, which does mean food takes a little longer.” Everything is made from scratch – the drinks and the food. Our chef is amazing and will go above and beyond to serve people. If you have special dietary restrictions, Jenna says to just ask. On the Tipsy menu you will find wonderful salads, jambalaya, red beans and rice, traditional Po’Boys, sliders, a custom grilled cheese and many other choices. Jenna shares that she hears people think they only have fried food, but that’s hardly the case. When it comes to food, there are plenty of options. And if you have special requests, just ask and they will try to accommodate you. With a variety of menu options it’s easy to find something you’ll love. Jonas adds, “We want to make sure we have everything ready for a large party so we can give them great service.” For these larger groups, guests can also pre-order appetizers to make service smooth and fast. ![]() “In a bar environment, it’s hard to time when people are going to finish their drinks and when they’re going to be done enjoying the piano.” However, for parties of twenty or more they can reserve space. Tipsy does not take reservations, something that surprises some. Some cocktails might have ten ingredients.” Jenna suggests relaxing in the plush seating while your server waits at the bar and delivers your refreshments to you. Everything is mixed, muddled, strained, poured to order. However, Jenna shares that “craft cocktails take longer to make. Simple concoctions – rum and coke or gin and tonic – are quickly made. Scout out a table, pick out a drink, and either wait for your server or head to the bar yourself. “You walk in the door and you seat yourself wherever you’re comfortable.” “It is first come, first served,” she says. As Jenna explains, this is intentional, matching the atmosphere they aim to create. Also, don’t expect someone to seat you at a table. On Friday and Saturday evenings you will be greeted by a doorman, however there’s no cover charge and definitely no dress code. Bartender Cherise (left) and Bar Manager Korey (right) are always creating new and interesting cocktails for Tipsy. Tipsy is truly like nothing else Olympia has ever seen, and that’s on purpose. With their swanky seating, subdued lighting, live piano playing and great food, there is a lot to take in – and a lot that is offered. ![]() Owners Jenna and Jonas Rodriguez say their bar often gets mistaken for being a formal restaurant, but the downtown piano bar is exactly what they envisioned. You may have heard friends talking about their great cocktails, delicious food and cool vibe, but haven’t experienced it for yourself. The first time you walk into Tipsy Piano Bar in downtown Olympia you might not know what to expect.
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