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Cryptatropa Bar

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Visitors praise Cryptatropa Bar for its great atmosphere, live music, and unique decor, with many enjoying the fun specialty drinks and friendly staff. However, a significant complaint is that the bar is cash only, which some find inconvenient despite the presence of an ATM.

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421 4th Ave E, Olympia

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About this place Cryptatropa Bar

Cryptatropa is a bar at 421 4th Avenue East in downtown Olympia, with a goth and alternative look and DJ nights. It is a mainstream bar that reviewers describe as very queer-friendly rather than a dedicated gay bar. It opens at 4pm and runs until 2am Monday to Saturday; there are no Sunday hours on file. Expect a cover charge when there is music, so bring a little cash.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 16:00-02:00
Tuesday 16:00-02:00
Wednesday 16:00-02:00
Thursday 16:00-02:00
Friday 16:00-02:00
Saturday 16:00-02:00
Sunday Closed

Features

Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Drag shows Comedy Shows Live music Casual Dancing Area Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Dance Local favorite DJ sets Cocktail bar No dress code Cover charge Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Live music

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4.4
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602 reviews

Based on 602 Google reviews.

Christina Butler
Christina Butler Jun 2026
★★★★★
Adam Eubanks
Adam Eubanks Jun 2026
★★★★★

Update: Typical response from an entitled owner that clearly doesn't care about customers or owning a successful business. You get what you give, good luck! The most unwelcome anyone has ever made Me feel. I was so excited to go there when I found it. The bartender was very aggressive with Me because I walked 10 feet to look around after the ATM transaction failed. I can't leave the review I left because the things the bartender said to Me are bad enough that google refuses to let Me post the review. All I can say is that I was so excited then was cursed at because I walked away from the ATM to look around then literally left but then walked back in to ask if I was unwelcome there. There answer wasn't even no....I knew I wasn't welcome there. The bartender singlehandedly ruined all excitement about the place and unfortunately I'll never go back to a place I'm not welcome to be. This seemed like exactly the kind of place I like to hang out. This ruined My brew of Olympia so far. Places like this are usually the most inclusive, that's partly why I generally feel more at home in places like this. It's not supposed to matter who you are or what you look like (too boring, I guess, in my case). Beware the Crypt!

Mel
Mel May 2026
★★★★★

Cash only but they have an atm. They don't have any food food here but there is a specialty drink menu that is pretty fun. Most drinks about $8-12 and there is a happy hour for taps and cans

Shawna Ozzvic
Shawna Ozzvic Apr 2026
★★★★★

This was my first visit but it definitely won't be my last. Loved the vibe here. So many unique and beautiful people.

Sedric Pieretti
Sedric Pieretti Apr 2026
★★★★★

Vibes and good drinks. Say hi to Rae, the resident radiant diety

Lou Daprile
Lou Daprile Apr 2026
★★★★★

Oly staple. Love the troll markets

OlySamRock
OlySamRock Mar 2026
★★★★★

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Last updated on 2 November 2026

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