Had an awesome time at The Observatory the other weekend. Unlike a lot of places, they run their…read moreHappy Hour on the weekend, which is what drew my partner and I in. You can absolutely smell the fish and vinegar as soon as you walk through the door, which I think gives the place a very homey pub feel. I ordered a spiked peach Arnold Palmer, which I enjoyed (and it was pleasantly strong) and a glass of the house white, which was good for the price. Our server was very fast and attentive. To eat I got the tomato soup with a grilled cheese, which was absolutely fantastic. The soup was so creamy and flavorful, and I cannot imagine a better meal after spending all day walking outside in the rain. The fries were super crispy and I liked the batter. My partner and I shared some of their breadsticks, which were deliciously baked (fresh!) and came with a super refreshing basil crema and a nice tomato-y dip. Wonderful all. My partner ordered fish and chips, and was surprised to find that it is one large fillet of fish, not multiple pieces like you would typically expect. He said the fish was fine, but a little tough. Overall, a wonderful experience. I definitely hope to return. I highly recommend this place as a refuge during the cold winter months!

You know what I will admit that my ardor for The Observatory has cooled over time. I do still count…read moretheir rosemary pear martini as my favorite cocktail in town - and really their cocktail menu overall is still excellent. But the last few times I've stopped in for a meal, it feels like the food isn't quite as impressive as it used to be. Could be all in my head. Not sure. But it's always a nice spot to hang out and chat with friends, you can get seated quicker if you enter through Over & Out, which basically functions as an extension of the main Observatory, with it's own bar and pool tables.

Emily was amazing!…read more The BLT and the hamburgers are really Really great! The lounge is definitely a hidden gem in the rough of SE PDX but worth visiting and returning to!

Great service and vibe, healthy pinball and photo machines. Food isn't bad either! One of my fave…read morefopo spots

Great hangout spot! Super chill vibe and drinks and snacks are good!! Would recommend:)read more

We've been coming here for many years. Great atmosphere. The shape of the interior doesn't…read moredistribute sound well, but it's a bar. The cocktails on tap are surprisingly good. Hot dogs are usually great, though sometimes they arrive cold. So why the 1 star? The bartender. You might know the one. He's unpredictable. He might even run the place. He sure acts like it. One day, he's giving us a demonstration on how he mixes drinks. The next day, he's a f***ing a**h*** out of nowhere because I didn't order my food and drink in the right order. Hey, treat me like sh** if I'm rude to you - go off. But if I'm polite? F*** off. He's an indispensable part of the place and he's not going anywhere, so this decision is easy. Never coming back. Peace out.

Such a fake location this is not real. Something weirds going on. Tried to go here multiple times…read moreand call and they say they are not open yet at 9pm!!!!

I have no idea if this bar has food - but when we came in a few Friday's ago - at 7 pm - and we…read morewere pretty much the only people there. The bartender said they need better signage but by 8 pm, the place was packed. I think this used to be a doggy day care or doggy spa. It's been open for 3 years and I never knew it was here. Too bad because I have moved from the neighborhood and this would have been a great neighborhood haunt. We just got a few rounds of beers but we stayed quite a while because they have a great vibe and video poker - which the guys in our group could not be torn away from. The decor is neon and chill but not hipster - like the rest of the places on this side of the river. They also have a billiard room. So, basically, there is just about something for everyone. I wish my new neighborhood had a bar like this that was walking distance.

The Sapphire Hotel is no longer a hotel. It was in the early 1900s... And you could say the guests…read moreat that time were a little shady (let's just say some rooms were rented by the hour). The restaurant is what used to be the lobby. It is known for being dimly lit, a little romantic, a little old school. They are open late when not a lot of other places around are, which is how I ended up here after another event. They have happy hour from 4-6pm and then a late night happy hour after 10pm. The building could use some love from its landlord. The toilet was leaking, there's asbestos wrapped pipes visible on the ceiling. We got: Soup du jour House salad Meze platter Kettle chips Spicy chicken sandwich Everything tasted great. I was pleasantly surprised with the portion sizes for the happy hour items. I would definitely keep this in mind for date night or as a late night spot when not much else is open.

Impeccable. One of the last gasps of "Old Portland" when SE bars were dark, pointed, subscribed to…read morewitchcraft, and climactically tasty. Ceilings larger than life. Servers who must all be libras due to their homeyness--slash--poignant versatility that offsets feeble-minded Portland bartender ego and impatience. (REAL Kindness, you know...*tears up*). The happy hour is really special. Get a gin and egg white cocktail for $6-8! I moved away from PDX, but Sapphire is the first spot I'd return to. (I probably won't return to PDX.) It's sort of like if Rimsky-Korsakoffee House was a real Portland bar.

A small vibey bar with fun energy. Space is pretty limited so plan accordingly…read more We had a couple of drinks here and they're tasty! Craft, refined cocktails. They also have a filipino food menu when we're there but we didn't try any. Would be down to come back, especially later at night to catch their last call cookies!

The drinks are really good and the staff was very friendly! The overall vibe/look of the bar is…read morecool as well. One thing that bothered me though (and I know maybe I'll get hate for this), is I feel like some of the decor is tone deaf. They have a bunch of colonial men ceramic decor, but they partner with and serve food from a Filipino company. I'm Filipino and it was a bit offensive to me because even if the point of having them is trying to make fun of them, it's not really funny. We were colonized for over 300 yrs and still deal with the trauma from it. Please consider removing the colonial decor. I really enjoyed the bar and want to enjoy it in the future, but I don't think it's necessary to have those things in the bar and doesn't add anything to how cool the bar is apart from that. UPDATE: the bar messaged me. They were super professional and kind in their response. I really appreciate that they were open to my perspective on the colonial items and said they will be removed. Thank you so much!! Looking forward to enjoying the bar in the future

I didn't eat there but a food truck next door was highly recommended…read moreplus,he would bring your order over.Service was very good and Betty the Bartender was very efficient and polite.Ambiance was comfy with a lot of EMO and stickers.Live music was fantastic!

Hell, yeah! This is an awesome little spot that makes killer pozole, and has fun bands. Featuring a…read morebeautiful double sided bar which maximizes the space. Bring your earplugs, though, but you'll have a good time!

what a kewt and quaint little spot!…read more the excel when it comes to building a nice vibrant, space for both indoor and outdoor dining. you can tell straight away that each of their cocktail drinks are thoughtfully curated and crafted - it goes without mentioning, that the staff can provide great recommendations if you feel torn between the options like we were. all in all, it was a great experience - and i can find myself coming back again whenever i'm in the hawthorne area!

It was my first time here and we wanted to get oysters, but they only have that on Sundays…read more But this was a nice late night stop for some drink, drinks and carbs! The pate did not have that after taste of liver or iron taste. The steak tartare was phenomenal with bread. The anchovies were pretty salty, but with the oil and lemon vinaigrette it balanced out with bread. My drinks or gin, gin, fizz, which was refreshing. The other one I got was Harry and David. If I remember that correctly, that was also light and refreshing. Will most likely have to come back for brunch on Sundays. This was a nice cozy spot and it feels like we were underground, but we weren't. And it can get loud here with other people's conversations, but we all had a great time.

Just make sure you don't go on a Wednesday. Around 6 or 7,…read morebecause they have open mic. You can't make a sound or they get mad and you kicked out. On wednesday, I would give it just one star.

This is a pretty cute karaoke bar. I did not try any of the food or see any of the food but,…read moreapparently they have quite a bit and I hear it is pretty decent. I was just happy for a double Stoli and fresh fruit. I saw beer and wine being drunk and lots of mixed drinks people were happy with. Mine were poured well and priced super fair. The KJ for karaoke was super sweet and it seems like he can get you just about anything though I was late to join my lofty crew so I did one song only. FYI - you put your name with the KJ so he can add you to the queue, be polite and tip a buck or two and watch the screen giving a heads up when you are next. You then tell him what song you want. They have a pretty good sound system though it is set for singing on the stage so you get a lot of the sound when below the stage so it is hard to hear yourself. But, no one cares seriously - have a good time and sing some karaoke. I was joking with some sweet gals in the bathroom. One was debating on trying it for her first time. Best advice I can give you folks who are scared to sing... Chose a favorite - one of those songs people just love and the bar will gladly sing with you - especially later in the evening. Seriously, everyone is just there to have a good time and sure, if you can sing well - that is awesome too! If you want to sing a bunch, definitely go much earlier. I arrive just after 11 and it was probably an hour and a half after I added my name.

Abbor Hall came highly recommended by my boyfriend's brother and his partner. The best I can…read moredescribe the feeling is the theme song to Cheers. My boyfriend's brother and his partner were treated like regulars here and the feeling was extended to me and my boyfriend. Becca was so kind and friendly. She took the time to talk to us and it felt like gabbing with a friend. It's such a welcoming environment and I can really tell she really cares about this bar. She really made this feel like a cozy experience. The drinks were incredible. I'm not much of a drinker, and the drinks didn't feel intimidating at all. I tried the bees knees off of the happy hour menu and that was light with a lemon-y taste to it. I also had the panda punch and that is probably one of my new favorites. It's so light and fruity tasting with a hint of warmth to it. I realized now that I did not get any pictures of the drinks and I'm really sad. They were both very beautifully presented. All of the drinks in the group looked fantastic. I already cannot wait to go back.

This deserves an update. My previous review all stands, but I'd give this place 6 stars if I…read morecould. I don't get to go out for cocktails all that often, but this is now my absolute first choice. Whether it's been weeks or months since our last visit, we're treated like regulars. Becca makes every visit special. She knows my favorite drinks, suggests others I haven't tried but should, and ALWAYS takes the time to explain ingredients or the story behind any given drink on the menu. A great place makes you feel like a regular, even when you're not. And everyone here does a great job of that. Finally tried the food. Pretzel was great - cheese plate also great.