I love coming here because of the fishtanks. The blonde bartender guy with the glasses made us some great drinks and was super nice- great service all around. Will definitely be coming back for the ambiance and the awesome staff. read more

We went in for the aquariums, and they were the highlight of the visit. You order and pickup your drinks from the bar. The cocktails were just okay. My cocktail tasted more like a boba milk tea than a cocktail (the liquor got lost in the milk) but his was decent and had a better balance in liquor and bubbles. The aquariums though are amazing! Well maintained by the owner and the fish are docile and used the people; meaning they don't hide but are swimming around. It made for a great change from the normal cocktail scene. read more

Moloko - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Absolutely love this place! Great prices and people the bartender Isaiah is great!!!!! Fun to talk to and great service read more

Moloko - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Had an amazing time, relaxing, and being in tranced by all of the incredible aquariums. The vibe is super chill. It has amazing lighting and two outdoor patios one in the front in the back with heaters and fireplaces. I had nothing but a good time was one of their specialty cocktails, and had toasted coconut infused rum and it was amazing. I also had the perfect Matcha that has a house infused green tea vodka. That was also incredible. Highly recommend stopping in and taking advantage of such an incredible space. read more

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Stay far, far, far away. They blatantly discriminated against me for having a foreign ID. I won't go into full detail as there is an open investigation. I will say we had a pleasant time across the street and at the other bars in the area that are way better than this second rate establishment! read more

This is an excellent neighborhood bar. I was visiting someone that lives in the area recently and we stopped in for a drink, and I'm happy we did. Tate, and the manager working were very attentive, friendly, and easy to chat with. The ambiance is also very welcoming, cozy, and just a really great setup. I will definitely be back to visit this awesome gem of a bar in the Mississippi district. read more

Yummy cocktails and very cool atmosphere. Like a 64 bit 80s pixelated Atlantis. The fish takes are clean and have well established slow growers in 'em looking happy and healthy. I feel like that says a ton about the staff and establishment (am I wrong? lol) read more

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Everything was perfect! This is the best place for good conversation & drinks & the ambience is beautiful & with all the tropical fish around Music is jumping & in the back outside under the covered roof there's some interesting Dominoes games going on Totally totally Mississippi Avenue in all its bohemian funky hipster energy at Moloko Just love it read more

Made an impromptu visit to this quirky, fish tank bar and loved it. We were a group of 11 and popped in for a couple of drinks. Loved the atmosphere with all the fish tanks, mirrors, and statues, The other patrons were nice and friendly and the staff was very nice. We got some great recommendations and think drinks were tasty. There's a small outdoor area to the back and outdoor seating in front. read more

Moloko - Bar atmosphere. - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

10/10. They don't make a bad drink here. Everything is delicious and the vibe is exceptional.

I don't know how I ended up at this place lol. I was walking down the street and I was looking for a place to get food and if I didn't look through the window of this place I would of never went inside. What caught my eyes was all the fish tanks and under the water vibe this places gives. It's pretty dope, you can play some retro video games while enjoying your drinks or just casual conversation. The service was good but I never order anything lol I just wanted to see the inside, I did stayed with my group in here for like twenty mins. I would come again and actually enjoy the drinks and food. They seem to have specials certain days of the week. read more

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My favorite bar in Portland--beautiful and relaxing. Always great service here. Truly, it's the fish tanks that always draw me back. They are haunting in their beauty. The drinks are wonderful, too. read more

The aquariums are definitely cool at your table when sipping. There was a show across the street and the lights from the aquariums caught our attention and like a moth to the flame, we were in. The drinks were good, but that was pretty much it. Statues here and there, but kinda tight space and different vibes going on. Good for a drink, didn't try anything else. read more

Nevermind the limited beer tap and decent bar food-- reef tanks at a bar is an absolute gem for Portland and I wish more places adopted marine reef aesthetic. Tanks are well maintained; owner is clearly a marine reef enthusiast. Takes me back to the days of working at a salt water aquarium store! read more

Such a cool ambiance with fish tanks, video games, and movies playing. The staff is friendly and knows how to make yummy drinks. Would highly recommend :-) read more

Horrible atmosphere. The food is quite nasty. Have been there more than once & everytime I've been disappointed. Service is terrible, staff are a joke.​​ read more

Usually one of my fav bars because of the fish tanks but this last time was disappointing service. The girl with black hair last night 7pm was so rude for no reason and put my mule in a regular glass - not the proper copper tin cup, just to be a turd. Be rude all you want but you are doing a disservice to the artwork of cocktails and fine dining. And the fish don't like your vibe either being lame like that. Still tipped, she probably needed it. read more

I love the sweet dog that is always there. Unfortunately, I got sick on their pizza. I called and could not get through to them, their voicemail was not accepting messages. The pizza was horrible. I tried sending an email and my emails were blocked. I don't understand that?? I just wanted a refund for the horrible pizza. Their drinks are fine. Very dubious at best. No one to answer the phone and no one accepting emails? Good luck! Not a good way to run a business. I've been in the hospitality business for years and I would never let these things happen. They are big mistakes: bad food, no way to contact the business?? Do you do that because you get so many complaints?? Just proof that my email was blocked: read more

Moloko - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Cool bar, great vibes, and hopping on a Saturday night. Beautifully illuminated aquariums mesmerize you while you wait to put in your order at the bar. As a party of 11, we had no option but order at the bar and find a spot outside. I love this about Portland. One is able to drink cocktails outside of the establishment, making it opportune for many to enjoy time together in larger parties. Bartender was swamped, but she did her best to handle all of us. Drinks were excellent, reasonably priced, and quick to the fixings. We would've stayed here longer, enjoyed our company in this atmosphere, and run our tab amuck. Ambience is wonderful, people are super friendly, and know what's up behind the bar. Will definitely be back. read more

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If Ariel ever felt homesick after becoming a full-fledged human, a trip to Moloko would likely hit her hard in the feels! This place has a great vibe. Dark, sub-aquatic lighting and color tones, blacklights reflecting off the scales of luminescent fish and sea creatures in the numerous saltwater aquariums scattered throughout. Great cocktails at great prices. We'd just eaten sushi down the street, so we didn't try any of the various snack foods available, this time around. The bartender was friendly and sociable, and was able to churn out several drinks in a flash. My wife was particularly taken with the ambiance here, and observed the exotic fish with rapt attention for most of our visit, pointing out unusual patterns and markings, as well as some of their funny little quirks and behaviors. If you're looking for a place to chill out, vibe out, or pass out, Moloko is where I would weigh anchor. The closest thing to Davy Jones' Locker without, you know...dying. read more

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My friend and I were planning to go to the convenience store next door to grab some staples for the Air BNB we'd just checked into around the corner. We got distracted by the bar and ended up walking in and spending an entire afternoon at the bar. We had almost one of every drink, and several bartender's choices. We also had a fantastic pizza for an amazing price during Happy Hour. There are lots of spots on Mississippi to stop for cocktails, but none of them has Megan!! She's so knowledgeable, personable, and dedicated to her job (not to mention from our hometown) that we didn't want to say goodbye to her! We even popped in the next day just to say hi. Moloko and Megan for the win. We'll be back!! read more

Moloko - Disco elephant!! - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I wanted to commend the man that was working on July 21st, Thursday night. We had a big group of about 14-16 people, most of whom were from out of town for our wedding. They wanted to go bar hopping so we started off at Bar Bar where there were many bartenders but they all had the worst attitudes when serving us. It made us feel uncomfortable and no amount of tips and service we paid them that night would make up for how they made us feel. The groom and I were extremely embarrassed that we started at Bar Bar with our guests. We left and went next door to Moloko where we jam packed into the small space they have and where they only had ONE bartender. He served us kindly, was extremely fast and never once huffed or puffed like the bartender next door. We spent the rest of our money there and made sure he was tipped for his service that night. Thank you for treating us with respect! read more

Moloko - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Such a fun vibe! Lots of aquariums, cool led lights and statues. Lots of seating, inside and out. The pizzas are great and they had fun drinks some I haven't seen in other places. The service is friendly and the owner has a calm happy pup around. Pretty sure all tables have access to an aquarium read more

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Service is always good here and the vibes with the aquariums are so cool. I haven't tried the food but they have 5$ Margherita pizza on happy hour that looked really good. read more

Really cool bar. Came here with a group of friends while we were out one night after a conference, and they were impressed with my choice (thanks Yelp!) - so if you want to impress your out-of-town friends you should come here for a unique bar. Awesome fish tanks all around that are lit up in neon/monochromatic light, and there's a table we sat around with a mesmerizing sand fixture with a rolling magnetic ball - sort of reminded me of a Japanese garden hōkime ripple pattern. Drinks were quite strong, they have a nice assortment of drinks based on different liquors, including Mezcal. read more

The ambiance is amazing every time I come in, the cocktails are amazing, and I'm a big fan of their cheese plate One of my favorite restaurants to go to in the beautiful street of Mississippi District read more

Moloko - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is a fun place to visit on a Saturday night. Although it feels crammed on their patio and in the outdoor back space since they try to fit all their cool decorations. I simultaneously enjoy it but feel cluster phobic if I get too drunk. They have nice clean simple happy hour cocktails, but their signature hitchhiker cocktail is to die for. (And I hate vodka) bartenders are pretty attentive, even the bar backs will help you if the bartender is busy. read more

Service was fine, went for happy hour to get some drinks and pizza. They dropped part of our pizza on the floor so they said they'd get us another one, which they didn't end up ever doing. We didn't mourn the loss of our pizza because it ended up being pretty terrible. Fish tanks were cool. read more

Coming here on a Sunday afternoon the bartender was very attentive and it was way more chill than a Friday/Saturday evening. I love the fish tanks and neon lights! Haven't tried the food but the drinks are regular. read more

I go there for a drink after work from time to time. The bartender Braden always has great cocktail suggestions/creations, and he makes a helluva good martini, one of the best I've had, and I'm a snob about my martinis, so that's high praise. Also, the fish tanks give great ambiance, it's like being in a kind of psychedelic aquarium. read more

Mississippi is a wealth of night life! I had no idea that Moloko existed until we walked past it last night. This place is a new favorite for us. First, the coral aquarium tanks are so much fun to watch! I spent a good 15 minutes just staring into the tank. Second, cocktails are tasty. I had the Beet It, which had beet infused bourbon, lemon, orange, ginger, and absinthe. It was deliciously fresh and herbal. I loved every sip. I also loved that they had a section of non alcoholic cocktails (which you could spike for $3). They also sounded pretty good and were right up my alley. Third, they have old games up on TVs by the front door, where you can play from two different tables that are good for groups. We played Dr Mario and a few arcade shooters. It was awesome that they had two controllers so we could play against each other. Fourth, drinks are not that expensive. They have a section of $7 cocktails and also do a happy hour. For food, they have an assortment of paninis, which were smelling great. I assume my friend enjoyed his, because I didn't get to taste any of it! We will be back. read more

Moloko - Love the aquariums here! - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I'm giving it a three for now only because we didn't get to try it, me and my son and my daughter-in-law stopped in really quick on our way to have lunch and we were going to sit down and have a cocktail and then we noticed they have beautiful fish tanks everywhere And we realized it's a gaming bar. I had never been to one of those before and it was pretty awesome. You sit at a table go up to the bar they give you the controls, set your screen to your game and there you have it cocktails, food and gaming? I thought that was pretty awesome, next time I go back will definitely try.we had lunch reservations and it was almost time so we had to leave but I know my son will go back since he lives out there in Portland. If you're ever out there I recommend you try this spot; all you gamers out there! read more

Moloko - Small menu but it looks pretty good. Will be back in April. Maybe will try it then. - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is a really fun, really quirky place right on Mississippi. They have a great little happy hour with some solid food and drink specials. Covered, heated outdoor seating is nice to take in all the happenings of the neighborhood. The inside is tastefully colorful. I loved the aquariums as well as multiple tv's, some even offering customers Super Mario Bros! This is a great little spot and if you haven't been here give it a try and have some fun times and great drinks! read more

Pretty good pizza. The prosciutto pizza is pretty dang good. I just had the bubbly to drink so you can't go wrong with bubbly (imo).. space is pretty cool with all the fish tanks and Greek statues likes around, it made the place so charming and fun at the same time. The service was good. Overall a good time and I'd definitely go back for that pizza. Ps: I didn't have a photo of the food sadly.. but take my word it's, good. read more

Moloko - One of many cool things to look at while you're sipping on your drink.. cute ambience for sure. - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

So disappointed in this place. Food was actually pretty good but drinks were ok and the service was bad. The bar downstairs was horrible. My gf was at the bar for 30 minutes and she was ignored by all the bartenders.. We are American/mexcican so idk if that's the reason but they were serving their friends and ignoring us. We left after 25 minutes waiting for the bartenders to acknowledge us. If French people think all Americans are the same that's why ever thinks the French are rude and i didn't think that. I loved Paris and most of the people were great. This is the only place we got bad service! read more

Staff are nice and chill. The bar is nicely decorated with a couple fish tanks, contemporary art pieces, and some digital panels and moving gifs. The tables are quite dirty though and quite humid inside. They have two tables with Mario so that's cool. If the place is a bit cleaner and the ac is better, I can see myself spending a couple hours in there with friends having a few rounds of drinks. They do have pizza too if you get hungry, but there's lots of our restaurants and bars on the same street. Street parkings all around read more

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Still my absolute favorite cocktail bar on Mississippi! Interesting drinks, good staff, REALLY interesting decor.... Especially, the well cared for salt water fish tanks that are in every direction. read more

Very cool vibe for a bar with its aqua lighting and fishtanks casually on the tables. However, I was excited to try the Yes Please! drink and was disappointed. Lavender and elderflower are two of my favorite flavors and this drink was not good. The prosciutto pizza was great however. read more

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Really cool concept for a bar and a cool spot to bring a group/friends visiting from out of town. How often do you find fish tanks lining the whole place!? Definitely saw Dory and Nemo in some of the tanks. If that's not enough they have a surprising back area and tables out front if you can't find one indoors. Dimly lit but the tanks light up the whole place. Bar is right at the center and drinks and they have standard well mixes, beers on tap, and even some specialty drinks. Tried the bees knees here and it wasn't the best I ever had but OK if you want something on the sweeter side. I also noticed they had food as well like pizzas and bites which looked pretty tasty, but we didn't get any this time around. People were ordering things though which is always good to have the option to munch on things while enjoying your drinks! read more

Did some bar hopping in the area and this was my favorite spot. Very cool and unique bar. The bartender was really nice and easy to talk to. Plenty of tables to sit at and admire the fish tanks. read more