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Check our event schedule below.
Cup of Swords Tavern is a bustling hub of activity, filled with lively events and entertainment. As you step inside, the air is filled with the sound of music and laughter. Patrons gather around wooden tables, sipping on frothy mugs of ale, goblets of wine and snifters of mead while engaging in animated conversations. The atmosphere is lively and jovial, with a sense of camaraderie among the guests. It is an experience that transports you back in time, immersing you in the rich culture and vibrant spirit of the Renaissance.
Tuesdays: Irish Jam Session
Every Tuesday at 7:30pm.
Every Tuesday at 7:30pm join us for our weekly Irish Jam Session and enjoy the live music provided by these talented local musicians. The music ranges from contemporary to old Traditional. Free to listen (must be age 21+).
This session tends to be intermediate to advanced. Musicians, for more information please contact the event organizer by visiting Session.org (The button below is a direct link to it).
Wednesdays Flight Knight
Save $3 on Mead and Wine Flights
Raise your glass and take to the skies with Flight Knight at Cup of Swords Tavern, a noble tasting adventure through handcrafted meads and fine wines fit for any lord or lady! Whether you're a wandering bard or a battle-worn knight, this flavorful quest is the perfect way to toast to glory. Don your garb and join us!
Wednesday Knights Chess
Casual Games with Oly Blunders Chess
Free to Play! 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Step into the world of knights, nobles, and clever strategy for Chess at Cup of Swords Tavern! Bring your own board or use ours. Challenge fellow tavern-goers to a friendly match while enjoying the atmosphere and fine beverage selections including NA options. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just learning the game, pull up a chair, make your move, and spend the evening where good company and great strategy meet.
Thursdays: Blood on the Clocktower
Every Thursday at 7pm. Register to Play on Discord.
Blood on the Clocktower is a game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception for five-to-twenty courageous players and one devious storyteller. A social game played in person, seated in a circle, each player receives either a ‘good’ or ‘evil’ token with their unique character on it. Good players share information to solve the mystery whilst evil players lie about who they are and what they know. The good team wins if they can piece together their knowledge, trust each other, and execute the demon. The evil team wins if the demon can sow distrust, evade detection, and wipe out the village. Join us if you dare!
Fridays: Pirate Night
Every Friday. No Cover!
Ahoy, me hearties! Join us for a swashbuckling night of revelry at Cup of Swords Tavern. Dust off your finest pirate garb and prepare for an evening filled with hearty toasts and tales of adventure.
Join the Shield Wall to get the tankard pour for the pint price and 10% off bottles of mead and wine plus a special chant when you redeem your drink!
Sundays: Open Tabletop Day
Save $2 on Hare of the Dog Mimosas
Gather your party and head to Cup of Swords Tavern Sundays from 2 PM to 10 PM for a day of tabletop games and Hare of the Dog mimosas in true Renaissance tavern style! Whether you're a seasoned dungeon master or just down for a casual card game, our tables are open to all adventurers. Save $2 on Hare of the Dog Mimosas while you roll dice, strategize, and revel in good company. Bring your favorite game or try one from our game library. Costumes will earn you $1 drink chit. Let the games begin and the bubbly flow!
Medium AEvum
Medieval Food Pop-Up
Thursday through Saturday
October 1 - 3, 2026
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 5-10pm
Do you love meat pies and turkey legs? Medium AEvum is a traveling medieval food pop-up that will be joining us at Cup of Swords Tavern outside on the patio. This is one delicious event that you will not want to miss! Gluten free and vegetarian options are available. Bring your appetite and your friends to see what they are serving up.
Medium AEvum is not owned or operated by Cup of Swords Tavern. To get more details about their business and their products please contact them directly.
Medium AEvum
Medieval Food Pop-Up
Thursday through Saturday
October 3, 2026
Fall Arts Walk special hours: 12pm-10pm!
Do you love meat pies and turkey legs? Medium AEvum is a traveling medieval food pop-up that will be joining us at Cup of Swords Tavern outside on the patio. This is one delicious event that you will not want to miss! Gluten free and vegetarian options are available. Bring your appetite and your friends to see what they are serving up.
Medium AEvum is not owned or operated by Cup of Swords Tavern. To get more details about their business and their products please contact them directly.
SSAG Artisan Market
Saturday October 3, 2026 12pm - 6pm
An outdoor Olympia Arts Walk Event
Welcome to SSAG Artisan Market at Cup of Swords Tavern! There will be a variety of skilled craftsmen and merchants, food, music, and fun! Olympia Onslaught will be there to perform live armored combat outside from 2pm - 6pm. Centrally located in downtown Olympia on 4th Ave, you won't want to miss this fun filled outdoor event.
Olympia Onslaught
Saturday October 3, 2026 2pm - 6pm
An outdoor Olympia Arts Walk Event
Come celebrate Olympia Arts Walk with us during the SSAG Artisan Market at Cup of Swords Tavern in armor! The outdoor artisan market and combat events are all ages, but you must be age 21+ to enter the patio or the tavern. The best view of the fighters is on 4th Ave. Street parking is free on weekends.
More about the fights: Buhurt (pronounced "boo-hurt" or "boh-hurt") is a modern incarnation of medieval combat training. Their armor and weapons are historically accurate, but blunted for safety. They engage in 1v1 technical duels, 1v1 striking-and-grappling "pro-fight"/"outrance" matches, and team vs team "melees", where the winning team is the last one standing.
Olympia Onslaught live armored combat is an experience you won't want to miss! Ahhhhh the soothing sound of clashing metal. Huzzah!
Cap'n Matt the Shantyman
Saturday October 3, 2026 at 7pm
Olympia Arts Walk Special Performance!
Come enjoy the musical talents of Cap'n Matt. Matthew Moeller, a third generation resident of the Puget Sound, writes and sings of his home waters, Puget Sound, Washington. Having honed his talent as a shantyman aboard tall ships, schooners, steamers and ferry boats, he spins the yarns of an old salt come home from the sea. Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes raucous and always entertaining, his songs and verse highlight the rich cultural heritage of the Pacific NW.
D&D with DM LaniRu
Sunday October 4, 2026 3:30pm
Tickets Available on Eventbrite
Whether you are new to D&D and looking to learn, or an experienced player looking for a campaign, join us for Dungeons and Dragons. This game is a one shot 5e, character sheets are provided, BYO dice. Sunday Hare of The Dog Mimosa Special: Save $2 on mimosas!
Space is limited, so get your tickets now before they sell out! Tickets include your first drink and go to paying your DM. Series 5e, up to 6 players, beginner level, character sheets are provided, we have dice, but recommend that you bring your own.
The Scupper Monkeys Live
Saturday October 10, 2026
Performing Live 7pm - 10pm
No Cover!
Pull out that Ren Faire garb, don your pirate hats, and gear up to enjoy the talents of this local Irish band with pirate habits! The Scuppermonkeys are a Seattle-based Irish band inspired by the tunes of Ireland...but with a pirating habit they just can't kick! They perform traditional tunes and drinking songs, Irish rebel and folk music, roaring sea shanties and stirring ballads, and much, much more, all with a healthy helping of swashbuckling! Featuring strong vocals, acoustic guitar, bodhrán, fiddle, Irish whistle, and more, The Scuppermonkeys' sound is characterized by foot-stomping rhythm and melodies you just can't help but sing along to!
D&D with DM Bear Bear
Sunday October 11, 2026 3:30pm
Tickets Available on Eventbrite
Whether you are new to D&D and looking to learn, or an experienced player looking for a campaign, join us for Dungeons and Dragons. This game is a one shot 5e, character sheets are provided, BYO dice. Sunday Hare of The Dog Mimosa Special: Save $2 on mimosas!
Space is limited, so get your tickets now before they sell out! Tickets include your first drink and go to paying your DM. Series 5e, up to 6 players, beginner level, character sheets are provided, we have dice, but recommend that you bring your own.
Cap'n Matt the Shantyman
Friday October 16, 2026 at 7pm
No Cover!
Come enjoy the musical talents of Cap'n Matt. Matthew Moeller, a third generation resident of the Puget Sound, writes and sings of his home waters, Puget Sound, Washington. Having honed his talent as a shantyman aboard tall ships, schooners, steamers and ferry boats, he spins the yarns of an old salt come home from the sea. Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes raucous and always entertaining, his songs and verse highlight the rich cultural heritage of the Pacific NW.
D&D with DM The Serg
Sunday October 18, 2026 3:30pm
Tickets Available on Eventbrite
Whether you are new to D&D and looking to learn, or an experienced player looking for a campaign, join us for Dungeons and Dragons. This game is a one shot 5e, character sheets are provided, BYO dice. Sunday Hare of The Dog Mimosa Special: Save $2 on mimosas!
Space is limited, so get your tickets now before they sell out! Tickets include your first drink and go to paying your DM. Series 5e, up to 6 players, beginner level, character sheets are provided, we have dice, but recommend that you bring your own.
Workshop Wednesday: Mini and Model Painting
Wednesday October 21, 2026 at 6pm
Join us for Workshop Wednesday and paint some minis and models! This is a workshop, so bring your own minis, models, paints (no aerosols), brushes, and table lights (if you like, the tavern is dim for painting). We will be leading the workshop with some extra supplies in case you are running short. This is an artistic and collaborative social workshop and it is free to participate.
D&D with DM The Serg
Sunday October 25, 2026 3:30pm
Tickets Available on Eventbrite
Whether you are new to D&D and looking to learn, or an experienced player looking for a campaign, join us for Dungeons and Dragons. This game is a one shot 5e, character sheets are provided, BYO dice. Sunday Hare of The Dog Mimosa Special: Save $2 on mimosas!
Space is limited, so get your tickets now before they sell out! Tickets include your first drink and go to paying your DM. Series 5e, up to 6 players, beginner level, character sheets are provided, we have dice, but recommend that you bring your own.
D&D with DM LaniRu
Sunday October 25, 2026 3:30pm
Tickets Available on Eventbrite
Whether you are new to D&D and looking to learn, or an experienced player looking for a campaign, join us for Dungeons and Dragons. This game is a one shot 5e, character sheets are provided, BYO dice. Sunday Hare of The Dog Mimosa Special: Save $2 on mimosas!
Space is limited, so get your tickets now before they sell out! Tickets include your first drink and go to paying your DM. Series 5e, up to 6 players, beginner level, character sheets are provided, we have dice, but recommend that you bring your own.
Cup of Swords Tavern
1005 4th Ave E Olympia, WA
