It's not a bad spot but just a tad strange. It fits right into Portland! I come here because the drinks are cheaper then anywhere and the food is pretty decent. Small burgers so I recommend you get two burgers and fries. It's a neighbourhood bar so it's frequented by locals and people from the sorrounding neighbourhoods but it's not a very diverse crowd. Caucasian-dominant. I got the punk-vibe from both female bartenders and it seems to be a spot for alot of service workers to hang out. Interesting decor inside. I would not mind coming back but that's only because of the cheap drinks! It opens at 4pm every day and you can find the hours on google. read more

When I moved into the neighborhood, this place was called Queen of Hearts. There were always about a thousand motorcycles parked outside, along with a colorful cast of characters from the neighborhood. I never once stepped inside. When Queen of Hearts changed over to Cadigan's Corner, the bikes motored on, but the characters remained. I only went one time, but the experience was intense and memorable, and included a server with a spirit-collecting sword, and a sign that said: "We are not responsible for women left unattended." Among other highlights. So when Old Gilbert took over the spot, I had small hopes, but one leery eye on the door. I've been in a good number of times now, and in comparison to its predecessors, it's fantastic. One generally feels pretty safe, and the flair for the dramatic is low. All in all, it's pretty bare bones. I'm waiting for it to fully develop its personality, but for now its theme to me is: cheap thrills, no frills. read more

Have you ever been treated like an outsider in your own neighborhood? Have you ever felt like you are not cool enough? Have you ever felt not cool enough while drinking?Great!! If you want to feel like you are out of place, wondering if I wore something wrong, and generally have a feeling similar to being at a high school metal party, in flip flops (at someone's hippy parents house with a Tom Peterson obsession) then stop what you are doing and head over to Old Gilbert. I started coming here when they first opened. It was fine. I was just excited a new place was opening in the neighborhood. It looks cool on the inside as well. Drinks are good and will do the job. Food is better than most in the area too. I can handle being kinda ignored in a bar. Sometimes I prefer it, even. This last time I asked if the Timbers game could be put on the empty tv, and the bartender flashed his Timbers tattoo and said, "it's on next week, you think we wouldn't have it on in a bar with Timbers stuff everywhere?!" I was a little taken aback as to why the man would be getting aggressive with me about not knowing when a game was? I kinda just laughed and played it off like he was joking. I've watched a few Timbers games there last year and the year before and it was me and like two other people.....so I feel like I wasn't asking the craziest question. I like a lot about this bar. But I'm kinda done paying money to be treated like I'm incoveincing people. (Sean is cool) For a bar so newish in the area, you think they would be a little more eager to gain business. read more

Wow this place is amazing! Prices are cheap while the selection is good! Good is also really yummy! Madison is a great bartender and Aaron is amazing in the kitchen. I'm SURE everyone here is great too, these are just my regular workers. A must-go bar for anyone in the area. tons of space inside, decent space outside. Clean and good Vibes. read more

Late night bar food that hits the spot every time. Bartenders that not only know your name when you walk in, but also your order? Makes you feel at home. This bar also gives back to the community and donated a pool table to the local community center, how cool is that? The rotating beer selection is nice, the booze is mixed well, and I love how dark it is inside. They have two pool tables and often have live music. Also, their T shirts are pretty cool. If you're looking for the best dive in SE, this is it! read more

Kelsey is the amazing at cooking! Brunch was SO DELICIOUS! Perfect start to a hot day, brunch, people watching and a quiet start to the day! Thank you! #lovemyneighborhood read more

It's my local spot, so there's a fondness. Though I do see the community throughout, and the service is always friendly. Cheap drinks, good company, newer pool tables are all great amenities. Ignore the haters who are happy to frequent more bougie spots and have no tolerance for true low-brow. read more

Enjoyed quick pint mid-afternoon. Owner Issack was pretty friendly, had some good stories. Pretty certain it's a late-r night place with live music, etc. But liked what I saw. At a unique corner of 72nd & Harold I think, right by Mt. Scott Park. Opens at 3pm, no sign outside except the word "BAR", a few neons. 9 or so taps of beer, good craft selection, cider, cheap beer, and an import. Aptly named Cocktails listed on chalkboard. Feels like your friends house, you might not know anyone at the party, but everyone's friendly. Clean restrooms, street parking. read more

Just another shitty local neighborhood hipster dive bar. Where the service is garbage and cold and unfriendly and the couches are shitty leather falling apart, and most people are outside smoking so it looks busy. Went in on a Friday night and it was pretty dead. Seems as tho they have live music sometimes or karaoke maybe?... The food menu is decent for the whole situation. The do have pool tables, 2 to be exact. Very limited drink selection as well as about 6 beers on tap. Not bad if you just need a watering hole close to your house. I'd only return because it's close to my friends and they have pool tables(.75 cents a game not bad) read more

We have been here twice for breakfast. The first time we waited over an hour for bacon, as the waitress told us the owner had not prepped it due to a party they had the night before. No food was offered as complementary as we waited and waited. Once we got our breakfast - our fried eggs were hard as a rock. No refills were provided. There was only one other table in the place. We wrote this time off. Next time- we came at 10:05( right after they opening- the waitress asked us to go back outside for 5 min. So we all walked outside then she came out and told us we could come in? We were the only people in there Diet Coke was out of syrup. No offer was made to change it, just got a water instead. Then again no refills offered but waitress offered a pitcher of water which she never brought. Ordered breakfast and oddly enough scones were provided to "hold us over" so I'm not sure if the chef has her timing down? Food came out within a reasonable amt of time. Again fried eggs hard as a rock. The special we ordered had cheese in it, where the waitress then told us the cheese smelled off and she couldn't serve it to us.:/. The bacon came out and was grey and tasted off. No one ate their meals. The waitress didn't comp anything, but noticed we were not pleased. We would never come back here again for food or service. read more

food was not very good, bartender was not very nice - but as the other reviews said its a hole in the wall neighborhood bar, not very high expectations. read more

Service was straight forward and the food was good. The brussell sprouts, with a variety of sauce options, and a good IPA really hit the spot as a healthy appetizer. It is a great walking destination by Mt. Scott Park. read more

It is your typical neighborhood bar. Not great and not horrible. It's a typical hole in the wall to walk in and have a few beers at.

The service was great. Bartender was nice, helpful, and didn't seem rushed or aloof. Went here on a Monday night to watch a Blazer game and they had a nice TV set up. They have a pretty limited tap selection, but what they have is good. Nothing special that you can't get at any other bar. I wasn't impressed, but it did have a good atmosphere. I would go back if I was in the area, and try some food. Heard the wings are good. read more

The business plan of this bar seems to be to take advantage of FoPo's rapid gentrification. The plan is ironic, however, because the place seems severely undercapitalized. For example, it took a year and a half to get up a $5 sign that says "Bar." Before that, they turned around the transparent sign of the former place, Cadigan's, so the few times I came in to meet people I started calling it snagidac. Regarding the gentrification, I'll let one of the bartenders speak for himself in a post on the bar's Facebook page of January 20, 2017 regarding the patrons of the space's former tenant Cadigan's and its predecessor Queen of Hearts: "There were a few refugees from the biker bar in this evening. No colors or anything, just some old felony flats grey hairs. They suffered me to serve them and were (mostly) well behaved." The Willamette Week described the place thusly: A guy with "a neck tattoo . . . was playing good cop for the gruff bartender, who stared at newcomers like they were made of farts." If that's what you're looking for in SE Portland, you've found your place. read more

5 stars for kicking out assholes! I've been coming here since they opened. They brine the chicken wings. Delish. They put the footy on the Telly. Great. Absolutely free chess! Outstanding. And some of the best looking bartenders this side of Holgate and 52nd. Trust me on this. read more

Their hours show they open a 2 hour n Facebook and other places show three but they were not open. Very curious their hours especially considering they don't even have a phone number two contact them. read more

I live pretty close to this place, but never stepped a foot inside for over two years after moving here. Tonight I needed a place away from home with wifi, so I stopped in. Most bars around here have almost nothing I'm willing to eat. (I'm vegetarian and I eat low carb.) I was VERY pleasantly surprised by the food. The brussel sprouts are EXCELLENT! I also had a salad with tahini dressing--the dressing was really really good, and the salad had more to it than iceburg lettuce (fresh mushrooms, red peppers--not fancy, but good). I also had a super tasty pickled habanero egg with a few sprigs of other pickled veggies. I camped out with my laptop for quite a while and nibbled while I worked. It was a Sunday night. It wasn't super busy or super loud, and I felt very comfortable. I'll be here again! read more

We've been coming here since it opened, and have enjoyed seeing it grow. We tried brunch for the first time today....these women can cook!!! Delicious authentic Irish breakfast. Plentiful beer selection...Great music too...we'll be back and will suggest it to friends. read more

Love the feel of this place, the neighborhood, the bartenders and the people! My new favorite local watering hole!

A pub three blocks from home. Hope the beer selection is good!!!

Great bar. Cheap drinks. Above average whisky selection. Friendly bartenders. Free pool. Serviceable brunch. Good music. What more do you people want? read more

been here twice. rudest bartender i have ever had in portland. i'm a bartender for the last decade, and i hate this place. go to lion's eye instead. read more

great little place right across from mt. scott community center. excellent food--don't miss brunch biscuits and gravy!--cozy atmosphere, very helpful attendants make for a genuinely winning visit every time i go. don't miss this spot!!! read more

Not much of a drinker, so this is solely a brunch review. My wife and I have eaten there three times and have great meals each time! So happy to find a decent English breakfast within walking distance. Love the tattie scones, blood sausage, bangers, fried tomatoes, beans, eggs - all good stuff! Friendly and attentive service, too. We're big brunchers and are pretty discerning, so I'm always disappointed that there aren't more folks there for breakfast. I highly recommend it... read more

Seriously the best food. Not your typical dive bar type shit either. Also, they have the best brunch. Skip the lines at Arleta Library on saturdays and sundays. read more

Super awesome owners and chill atmosphere. Really appreciative of free pool and the food (onion rings and fries) were just what I needed. Definitely recommending to others/going back in the near future! read more

Such a good neighborhood bar. Great food with a simple menu. Pleasant bartenders. Lots of space to sit, and free pool!

Bartenders are awesome here. Nice relaxed place with good food and often times good music.

Love it! Small town dive bar vibe with free pool and out door seating. Doesn't get much better.