Got to say, I love my hood bar!! Every time I go in for just one drink or a couple, always have a great time. The bartenders rock and the crowd is always friendly! Need a place to grab a drink alone or with a group, this is the place on Alberta. They do a great job on the pizza and totes too! read more

Binks is definitely one of my favorite weekday hangouts in PDX. It's a wonderful little spot with walls that are typically open in the summer time and a pretty decent amount of outdoor seating. They even have a smoking room in the back of the place for those of you who enjoy the cigarettes. There's usually always a game of pool going and the jukebox has a wonderful selection of albums to choose from. They have a small menu if you're hungry and the happy hour isn't too bad either. My favourite thing about Binks are the house cocktails. When I tell you I've tried them all and they are delicious? I mean it. The bartenders are pretty friendly for the most part and make you feel pretty welcome. Every once in a while I'll run into someone who's having a bad day but that usually turns around fairly quickly after they realize I'm not a newbie to establishment. I've been coming to Binks for years and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. If you're ever in the neighborhood, check it out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Yummy cocktails, surprisingly delicious pizza (and they've got about 15 different pizza options to pick from), and a roaring fire to snuggle up to with a few friends. What's not to like? Binks is probably the only bar I like on Alberta. It's not pretentious, not too big, not too small. Binks is JUUUUUUUUST right. Although it annoys me that they don't do half-orders on the salads. I love the idea of having a small salad and one of their creative pizzas, but I don't love the idea of paying $8 for a starter salad! Bank breaker! Still, they serve Moscow mules, and I was caught in a Portlandia taping here once. Give Binks a try! It's cute and cozy. read more

# Overall I've been holding this one back for a while. On Alberta, Binks is kinda the "locals" place. It is intimate, fun, and lets face it the place has some history. I'm a little bitter, though because I've lived on Alberta 2 blocks from Binks, and I still haven't cracked the secret code to get myself in as a local here. I mean, I drink a respectable amount I feel like I show up there often, but still haven't cracked that code. So maybe there's a handshake I just don't know about... If anyone figures it out please let me know. # Pros - Open late, and always an awesome social scene. - Small and intimate, and for the place I think this is actually a really nice thing. - The bar staff are consistently friendly and nice. - Jukebox.. I mean come on that's very handy. - They have a cozy fireplace. If you don't have one at home, this is a feasible option for first or second dates. - It's conveniently located for the eastern Albertans. # Cons - The crowd gets a little rough toward the 1-2am mark. I suppose this is any bar, but I literally live close enough to Binks to hear the wild ones during this time. Not pleasant. - The pool table can get a little contentious. I get the sense that there is an unspoken rule about "locals" getting first dibs. While this isn't the bar's issue, and I have only anecdotal proof its something to be on the lookout for. - If you don't smoke, don't hang out in the front. I think they're working on this, but the second hand smoke will get'cha. - I disagree with everyone else about the pizza, but I'm a self admitted snob about pizza. Bella Faccia is just a block away and so much better. read more

VERY fun staff, great drinks, reasonably priced - definitely will be back.

Great space and nice drinks. The bartender was busy but we didn't feel neglected. On a nice summer day, you can sit out on the tables outside or retreat to the cool, dark nook inside. I've been here a time or two before and I'm glad I keep ending up here. read more

I've been to Binks a couple times in the past few months and I really enjoy it here. My sister works up the street and sometimes I come here while I'm waiting for her to get off work. I come pretty soon after they open in the afternoons so it's not very crowded. I've always had good service from the bartenders. They have some good specialty cocktails here. The spicy pineapple margarita is awesome and on my last trip I had a great hot toddy. The food isn't amazing, but it's much better than your average pub. I got some chicken tenders and they hit the spot. The best part was the bucket of sauces I was given to accompany the chicken. I came here while the civil war was on and there were seriously like 10 people in the whole bar. Binks would've been a great place for a group to come and watch without having to deal with too many other people. I will keep coming back anytime I'm in Alberta! read more

Love this bar. Very nice. Love the fire place. The pizza was excellent. Do yourself a favor and order some! read more

One of my favorite Alberta bars. A house turned into a bar so it's cozy on the inside. When it's chilly they have the gas fire place on for an even better ambience. When it's nice outside there is some outdoor seating as well. I have been here many times but have only came to drink so I have never tried their food. Every mixed drink I have had here is awesome. I am especially partial to anything they make with mint. My only gripe is they don't have a ton of beer selections, however they always have Vaporizer from Double Mountain on tap which is one of my favorites so I can live with not as many choices. Great vibe and good drinks! read more

Yes...Binks is great....Great low-key atmosphere, easy to find parking, real good food & beer! Now that it's smoke free, it is a must stop to try out. They serve little personal pizzas. I love the pizza! I'm not a hummus fan, but everyone I have taken there that likes hummus says it rocks. I usually stick with pepperoni & mushrooms. Nice ice cold beer! They have a great cheap happy hour & great staff. read more

Great food. Great drinks. I had just got in from 9 hours of traveling via airplane, and my boyfriend and I were looking for somewhere with a good happy hour going on. We opted for Bink's, with the cheap delightful pizzas. I got a cheese pizza (the $5 happy hour one) and he got a pepperoni pizza (the $5 happy hour one). We both cleaned our plates, and I enjoyed a delightful beverage on the side. YUM! Also? The bartender was SUPER nice and efficient. If you're on Alberta, drop by for a beverage or pizza, you won't be disappointed. read more

What a cool ass spot! First time in Portland, and I stumbled upon this sweet place. The bartender was attentive and helpful and the drinks were delicious. This is a great spot for one drink or many, good music, pool and a cool outside sitting area!! read more

Writing this 15 months after the fact, but damn, I'm a lifetime East Coaster and this is the best neighborhood bar I've ever been to. We went on a Saturday afternoon, just a handful of locals were there but they were super cool and it had a really chill feel. Over time more people came and the vibe was incredibly positive. Fireplace, awesome jukebox, amazing nachos, a TV, it had it all. Can't wait to come back to Portland, mainly to visit this place. Don't want to ruin it for the locals, but 5/5. read more

Been here a few times over the years, and always had a good time. The sun happened to be shining and we decided to take the dogs out on a long walk that turned into sidewalk socially distant Bloody Marys. Best Bloody Mary I've had in so so so long. Affordable, friendly and they even have mason jars of draft beer to go! read more

I take back my earlier review. If the new bartenders are gracious enough to put down their cellphones, you can pay too much for a drink, but be sure to leave an expected tip. This is the last bar with an attitude on Alberta Street. The old staff has fled. Look up some of the new staff in the police logs (check other States) and see what you find. Or, perhaps you just know them from their previous jobs. There are better bars on the street. read more

Absolutely comfortable without being divey, not a phrase I thought I'd ever say. This bar is cozy without being claustrophobic, with tables inside and out as well as a pool table and they're presently building a nice patio out back. The drinks are great and everybody who works here is friendly and intelligent. I usually show up at noon every other Tuesday for a drink and a conversation and it's one of the highlights of my schedule. Thank you, Binks!! read more

Binks - Summer 2014 - Pubs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Always a good time at this small Alberta establishment. I have been coming to Binks for many years off and on and I have found them to be remarkably consistent in every way. Their drink pours are always right on (never so strong that it is off-putting). Their single pool table is well maintained and level and the covered area in the back is a welcome respite to the heat that can build up in the main bar. A well proportioned menu keeps you going through the evening (and their pizza is unreasonably good for a place that is a bar first) and a nice selection of songs (generally refreshed/rotated) keeps the ambiance feeling fresh between visits. read more

Binks is one of my favorite neighborhood hang-outs. This tiny bar is cozy and intimate in the winter with its little fireplace nook, but it takes on a completely different vibe in the summer when the garage door is rolled up and tables spill out onto the sidewalk. The bartenders here are great. They know how to pour a great drink. I usually nurse tequila toddies all winter but come summer I love their house specialty cocktail, the Alberta. It is a fabulous drink of muddled citrus and basil mixed with vodka (I substitute tequila.) The also have some wonderful house-infused vodkas and will happily recommend a cocktail using one of these. The only food I've had here are their pizzas which are surprisingly delicious and super cheap. The juke box has a good mix of tunes and you can even submit your own "mixed tape" for the juke box. The vicinity to Tonalli's donuts is also a bonus. Sometimes, at the end of the evening when you are stumbling home from Binks the thought of a late-night donut, fresh from Tonalli's is too much to resist. read more

This is definitely my favorite bar on Alberta, always great conversations with the regulars and bartenders are awesome. There's a back patio with a fireplace and heated benches for winter and cold nights and seating out front on those nice summer days. read more

Amazing pizza, efficient staff, and drinks that are intricate or simple at your choice. Love it everytime for a few years now.

Went here while I was visiting Portland. Love the cocktails made with fresh ingredients. Kim was on top of my food and drinks. Never had to wait long for my next drink. Definitely worth a stop in for a drink and a hello to some of the best!! read more

My favorite bar in Portland! Bartenders are always lookin like they are having a good time & they are always efficient. You can feel how much fun everyone is having whether you're in the patio, at the pool table, or sitting at the bar. & the pizza is always on point! read more

we returned to binks for a drink masked up and sat outside in the sun...i had a pub beer, and my partner had the coconut mojito....it was so nice to kick back, people watch on this nice day, and take it all in after ...the bartender is so nice and funny...she has been great all during the pandemic....be sure to tip big during the pandemic, and thx so much! read more

Great drinks and awesome bartenders! They have a fun little back patio area too and a pool table. I have been here several times and it's never too crowded. In the winter there is a figure place outside as well as inside read more

Binks - Pubs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

GOOD STUFF. I'm too lazy to review if it isn't either total crap or total awesome. This place is total awesome. Go. You'll love it. read more

Great cocktails! I had a very nice old fashion wiskey drink. Pizza is good to. Friendly staff.

Perfect neighborhood bar! Super friendly bartenders. Great atmosphere with a cozy fireplace. This is the only place that makes me wish I smoked because the outdoor smoking room is so cool! I really want to hang out out there, but I don't. Delicious drinks and always good IPA on tap for my husband, who really likes IPA's. read more

I like Binks - it almost makes you forget you're on crappy Alberta St. It's also right next door to Siam Society and is the perfect place to wait for that joint to open so you can have delicious appetizers read more

This is a revised review. Terrible place. It's probably the closest bar to my house and I refuse to go there anymore. Terrible service and attitude. read more

I've been coming here for years. Never by choice. There's something about this place that always turns me off. It's not a bad place. In fact it can be sort of nice to sit by the fireplace. There is just something incredibly uncomfortable about being in this space for any length of time. It's probably just me. The one tangible thing is how you get service and how you pay. You have to get to the person behind the bar. That person is heavily guarded by a row of bar stools and patrons. It can be frustrating. read more

i just called to say I love Binks and I mean it from the bottom of my heart. i moved right around the corner for Binks and the first time i went in the bartenders were all so friendly and introduced themselves to me. i even walked away with some tokens for free beers! On top of the friendly service, the atmosphere is welcoming and cozy. the custom cocktails are some of the best in the area. i recommend hanging out there with a few friends to anyone read more

A cute little bar in Alberta, Binks is a great place to meet up with friends after work. They have a fireplace you can sit around or if it's nice enough outside, they open up a garage door. There's also a couple of outdoor tables. They have some drink specials for happy hour and their pizza is very tasty. Watch it for Last Thursday, it can get crowd as it gets late. read more

Very cozy little bar with a fire place, couches, and a really bitchy bartender. I would go back but would avoid the woman who served us. I was kind of suprised because everyone else we encountered in Portland was so friendly and helpful. But the bar itself was cool and it looked like they had some good cheap pizza with interesting toppings. read more

Dropped in the other day while waiting for a friend. Next thing I knew, I was drinking cheap happy hour PBR's and playing Trivial Pursuit with fellow Binks patrons. Great Alberta neighborhood bar, I would recommend it to anyone who didn't mind getting a little smoky. Being a non-smoker, this is definitely a "have to wash your jacket when you get home" kind of place. Which I suppose will all change here in a month, much to the chagrin of smokers everywhere. read more

The worst service I've had yet, in Portland! (and I'm not picky) My boyfriend and I waited for at least 10 min to get a drink, and everyone around us was getting service but us. My boyfriend even asked the only guy working behind the bar if we could get 2 whiskey cokes and he ignored us.... There was a lot of people working and no one took our order. we finally just left because it was almost embarrassing just standing there as everyone else was getting service. If holding out a few bills doesn't grasp the bartenders attention...I don't know what does. Maybe I should have walked in topless. read more

Love this place! Everyone is so friendly. Lots of regulars. The two fireplaces are probably my favorite. We listened to music on the jukebox and played pool all afternoon-- it was a perfect Sunday! I tried the spicy cilantro passion fruit drink and it was great! We'll be back, Binks! read more

Great local hangout. Always great to meet up with friends here and have a few drinks. Smoking is allowed so if that ruins your experience just know that you've been warned. read more

Binks was packed on the Friday night I visited. Lots of fun people, a pool table, and great bartenders. I was thoroughly impressed after ordering an Amaretto Orange Sour and they freshly squeezed the orange and lime. The drink was FAB! Neither bartender had tasted this wonderful drink, and the woman behind the bar was excited to have found a new libation. I'll definitely be back to Binks! read more

Bink's is a great bar to visit in both the middle of summer, and winter! During the summer, you can sip a Hefeweizen in their open garage door space, or bask in the sun on the patio. During the winter, you can sip a nice Stout while cuddling up to your honey on the cushy seats in front of the fireplace. Whatever time of the year, Bink's always has great beers, salads, and service! read more

Small establishment, with a wonderful quirky, cozy vibe. Pool table in a room that has a huge door open to the outside when warm (so you don't feel like a complete loser being in a bar when it's 70 and sunny). A few outdoor tables. The draft beer selection was modest (6 taps maybe), but sufficient. I didn't eat any food. The bartender was super friendly and hustling around. There is a fabulous looking gas fireplace with about 6 seats nearby. I would imagine this place could get full fast on a popular night. read more