E9 Firehouse & Gastropub

E9 Firehouse & Gastropub is a beloved Tacoma institution housed in the meticulously restored Engine House No. 9, a historic fire station built in 1907 to protect the city's North End. This remarkable building was the last fire station in Tacoma to transition from horse-drawn apparatus to mechanized equipment in 1919, a symbolic moment marked by Rufus Harben and Earle More's final run with horses Nip, Dick and Joe. Today, the gastropub retains much of its original character, including the accordion doors where horses once bolted out like a racetrack and the/stable location now serving as the bar. The venue offers classic American gastropub fare in an atmosphere steeped in history, with exposed brick, period details and the stories of Tacoma's firefighting past woven into every corner. Open daily from 11am, with extended hours until 11pm on Friday and Saturday, E9 also hosts late-night dining on weekends starting late August. The restaurant features private and semi-private event spaces, an E9 Rewards loyalty program offering $15 off for 300 points, and gift cards perfect for any occasion. Located at 611 North Pine Street in the North End neighborhood, this National Register of Historic Places landmark delivers an unforgettable dining experience that honors Tacoma's heritage while serving modern American cuisine.