Still the Jive marches on. Built in 1927, the historic Bob’s Java Jive tavern in Tacoma, Washington, is still standing and welcoming guests. It is shown on Monday, July 1, 2024.

Built in 1927, the historic Bob’s Java Jive tavern in Tacoma, Washington, is still standing and welcoming guests. It is shown on Monday, July 1, 2024. Tony Overman [email protected] ...

Bob’s Java Jive in Tacoma has been closed for more than a year due to COVID-19. To help reopen the iconic dive bar, fans and regulars raised more than $12,000 in 24 hours.

Pacific NW Magazine Bob’s Java Jive in Tacoma is still in awesome (coffeepot) shape Jan. 15, 2024 at 7:00 am Updated Jan. 15, 2024 at 8:00 am ...

Java Jive’s isn’t the only Ponce institution that will close permanently in the coming weeks. Further down the street, Bookhouse Pub is set to close after more than 15 years.

Java Jive, or The Coffee Pot Restaurant as it was originally called, recently joined nearly 100 other Tacoma structures on the national list.