The Forum
About The Forum
THE FORUM IS A 21 & OVER ESTABLISHMENT with Happy Hour all day Sundays
"Always surround yourself with people you can learn from." - Leopold Schmidt, Founder of the Olympus Hotel
The Tacoma Forum has moved into the Olympus Hotel, which was founded by Olympia Brewing Company owner, Leopold Schmidt in 1909. The original back bar, which was built in France by Franciscan Monks, remains the shining star of The Forum. Rumor has it that Leopold himself, who was always proud of the once "grandest hotel in Tacoma," continues to watch over the patrons of our establishment. Our philosophy at The Forum is to surround ourselves with the best staff, support our local liquor companies and serve the finest food while creating a meeting place that everyone can enjoy...even Leopold!
Upcoming Paint Nite Events at The Forum
Artists Who Host Here
What Guests Are Saying
Restaurant style food at a bar.The food is off the chain..Great beers and cocktails. Service is spot on.Jake the bar tender is great to work with.Very knowledgeable on cocktails and food..Gotta stop in and try them out.You won't regret it..Very Clean restaurant .TY
Unfortunately, we ordered the saltiest items on the menu, so shame on us. However, the vibe in this bar is fantastic, and our server Lynsie was so so lovely, so we’ll be back, for sure.
Great Food. We had the Turkey Bacon Ranch Sandwich. They have gluten free bread option. It was delicious. The bartender recommendation of the chipotle aoli was spot on. Very tasty. They have a beautiful bar and friendly, attentive staff. The Christmas drink specials are very festive. We tried the winter berry sleigh cocktail 🍹 🥪. I highly recommend the food and drinks.
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Book the whole room at The Forum
Birthdays, team offsites, bachelorette parties. You pick the painting, we bring the artist and the supplies, the venue handles food and drinks.
Reach Out to The Forum
Messages go straight to the venue's inbox — Paint Nite keeps a copy so we can help if it's about an event.
Paint Nite at The Forum — FAQ
None. Your artist walks the whole room through the painting stroke by stroke over about two hours, and everyone leaves with a finished canvas. Most guests have never painted before.
There's free parking at or near The Forum.
Yes — the bar and cocktail list stays open while you paint. Food and drinks are ordered from and paid to the venue, and aren't part of your seat price.
Doors open 30 minutes before the painting starts. Come early, grab your seat and order a drink — the artist starts on time.
Yes — The Forum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restrooms. If you have specific seating needs, contact the venue ahead of the event and they'll set you up.