Cryptatropa Bar

Reviews

• Timothy G.

  star star star star star 19 October 2026

  After burning down the Hot Topic you can swing downtown to hang with the dark prince of dentistry or your local beelzebubba for some broodish hangs and stiff drinks. Relive your youth smoking cloves at the local dennys by ordering an Absinthe tonic or Bloody Mary. Be sure to tip the bartender, but don't use a wooden stake please.
  
  Jokes aside, the Cryptatropa is a wonderful bar in the heart of downtown Olympia. It is spacious, laidback and has a fantastic staff. It is a nice respite from the dude-bro vibes of some other places or should I say some other Societys in downtown.
  
  Don't be a dip-stick and you are treated well, or be a dip-stick and internet complain about it later like some of the other sun walkers up in this shizzz.
  
  I personally recommend the drink with ginger beer and vodka, whatever the hell that is.

• Alex V.

  star star star star star 9 October 2026

  Straight up, this place is awesome for the broody soul that lives deep inside everyone. While everyone is friendly and you can have a great time overall, the ambiance definitely makes you feel like you're having drinks at a bar while you wait to take your train to hell, which I absolutely love. There's a huge demon statue in the middle of the bar, and the booth seating is quiet and intimate, making it a perfect place for conversation with your friend or the demon on your shoulder. My only wish is that they took card as payment, but there's an ATM inside, so that works too. They also have events from time to time, so definitely check this place out!

• Syndi B.

  star star star star_border star_border 6 October 2026

  This bar is unique. If it weren't for the large shrine for the Devil, I probably would go back but... nah! I did like the little booths they have to sit in though. I had some type of mule drink - not sure exactly what it was but it did have ginger beer in it. The ginger was overpowering. I could only take small sips. When I left, it looked like I hadn't even taken a drink. The ginger was just too strong.

• Sam T.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 29 September 2026

  If I could give zero stars, I would. I gave a straight forward order and three of the four drinks were made incorrectly even with the bartender looking at a book for information. When asking the bartender about the drinks instead of provided good customer service, he chose to argue and didn't attempt to remake any drink. The bar was not busy at this time so really there is no excuse for the bartender to be rude.

• Ber N.

  star star star star star 25 September 2026

  What are unique and interesting place the interior, the staff and the guest all blend perfectly together. An Unexpected cultural enrichment that so much broaden my horizon. Thanks to the owner and to everybody who participated. Love you