Fans are raving about Yakima's newest bar located in downtown, and it's called Once or Twice. I may have just found my new favorite place to go for Happy Hour besides Purrr and Bill's Place.

Once or Twice feels like a country and western saloon where a town sheriff with an eye patch will come thru swinging doors looking for outlaws, haha! There's even a security guard at the door; you won't even get inside unless you are 21+.

Inside Once or Twice Bar in Downtown Yakima
Once or Twice Bar Yakima. Photo Credit: Reesha Cosby
Inside Once or Twice Bar in Downtown Yakima
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THE BAR IS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COUNTY JAIL

The biggest question I've received when I tell friends about Once or Twice is, where is it? It's nudged at the corner of North Front Street and Staff Sgt. Pendleton Way. There's a small neon sign that says 'BAR' on the building, so that should make it easy to find in case you get lost.

Directions to Once or Twice Bar in Yakima
Once or Twice Bar in Yakima. Photo Credit: Reesha Cosby
Directions to Once or Twice Bar in Yakima

YES, THERE IS A HAPPY HOUR

The menu highlights available drinks for Happy Hour (Happy Hour is 4 to 6 p.m. on Mondays thru Fridays).

The first item I recommend you try is a beverage. I decided to try the Evening Redness cocktail and my friend Heather (who suggested we try this place out) ordered something that had a sprig of lavender in it. I forget the name of the drink though, sorry!

Evening Redness drink at Once or Twice Bar
Evening Redness drink at Once or Twice Bar. Photo Credit: Reesha Cosby
Evening Redness drink at Once or Twice Bar
Drink with a sprig of Lavender at Once or Twice Bar
Drink with a sprig of Lavender at Once or Twice Bar in downtown Yakima. Photo Credit: Reesha Cosby
Drink with a sprig of Lavender at Once or Twice Bar

THE FOOD MENU INCLUDES VEGETARIAN OPTIONS, TOO

It was hard to choose what to order to eat, but I finally decided on the black bean smash burger and fries (fries are extra). I highly recommend both of these items to try at the bar. You'll get a food order number sign so that they'll know where to bring your meal.

Food Order Sign Inside Once or Twice Bar Yakima
Food Order Sign Inside Once or Twice Bar Yakima. Photo Credit: Reesha Cosby
Food Order Sign Inside Once or Twice Bar Yakima
Black Bean Smash Burger with Fries at Once or Twice Bar in downtown Yakima
Black Bean Smash Burger with Fries at Once or Twice Bar in downtown Yakima. Photo Credit: Reesha Cosby
Black Bean Smash Burger with Fries at Once or Twice Bar in downtown Yakima

I enjoyed my food and drink, and the customer service from the owners was warm and friendly. So far, so good.

Once or Twice cocktail bar is open 4 to 10 p.m. Sundays thru Thursdays and 4 to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Gallery Credit: Reesha Cosby

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