Drink 2009

By WHITNEY HAWKE

This dimly lit, maritime-themed bar is an eye-catching place. Located just outside the Stumble Zone, it has five flat-screen televisions and a loud jukebox that blares everything from the Scorpions to the White Stripes. The wood-paneled walls and ceiling are rounded at the top, and the windows are anchored down with heavy-duty metal bolts. Tanker gets snaps for having an Oregon-dominant draft beer menu ($2.25-$4.50), which includes Ninkasi, New Old Lompoc and Tanker's own Crude Stout. If you prefer tall boys, this ship carries 19 beers by the can ($2-$4). A full bar, a smattering of wines and a food menu laced with premium drunchies materials like the Tanker Frito Pie ($7, Fritos topped with chili, sour cream and nacho cheese) seal the deal. (WH)
What to drink: An exotic can like Belhaven Scottish, $4.
Happy hour: $2.50 wells, $1 off drafts 3-8 pm Monday-Friday.
Entertainment: TV, sports, arcade games, Wii, jukebox, Wi-Fi.

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