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    Paydirt

    4.2 (110 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    PAYDIRT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Outdoor seating, combined with the places to eat all in a central location
    Candace M.

    Affordable, divey bar to grab some drinks to wash down your boxcar pizza or other little food places all in a central location. Grab a drink then sit outside or take a few spots inside. Happy hour 3-5 pm, I just missed it by a minute or two but enjoyed a $7 cava off the menu. Lots of cocktails to choose from a if it were a little later in the night, would have gone for the whisky.

    Gloria T.

    Nice seatings under covered area or patio. There is a bar and then there are restaurants within this building (Mexican, pizza, fried chicken) It's street parking and it can be difficult because of how this building is situated and the design of the street.

    Stephanie O.

    Came out for post wedding cocktails with friends and happened upon Paydirt. There were a few customers outside, we really enjoyed how open the bar felt, and able to still have a conversation among ourselves without feeling like we were yelling over the music. We were able to get our drinks quickly, all were priced well and tasty! Next time we are in town we will definitely stop in again,

    Old fashioned
    Charlie T.

    A good open space to go enjoy a drink on a nice day or a rainy day as they have an indoor common area to sit in and also outside area. The selection of bourbon here is great, and there's a bit of something for everyone. I enjoyed the typical old fashioned while munching on snacks from the food in the surrounding area.

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    Julie O.

    This bar serves great cocktails. Lots of options to choose from and friendly service. Fun food places to choose from at the same location.

    Kathryn S.

    Fav dive bar that doesn't feel like a dive bar. Highly recommend. Every time a friend of mine is visiting Portland, I HAVE to take them here. Everyone always leaves happy. A huge plus is the food options in the same building. There's something for everyone. Also love that they have drag bingo once a month!

    Pablo's Punch
    Sophia L.

    This bar is the perfect addition to the Zipper food park. I thought the vibe inside the bar was super cute and definitely fit the environment that I expect a whiskey-forward bar to look like. $14 cocktails are a little on the pricey side in my opinion, but I understand that with that comes with quality. My drink was pretty good, especially as someone that isn't typically into tequila I still enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend this bar for a quick drink with your meal at the zipper, or if you're a whiskey drinker

    Elysia M.

    Have been coming here for quite some time now, and I'll be happy to say that it is a staple in our "going out rounds." We like coming here at all hours of the day on the weekends as well as in the evenings. During the day, it is typically a little less crowded but it's so nice because they have both indoor and outdoor seating. In the evening times, it can get crowded sometimes and lively because they often have a DJ as well. But another feature I also love is that there is food so close! The staff are always friendly and they try to get things ready for you quickly and in an orderly fashion. They have a variety of drinks and I think you'll be able to find something you'd like even if it's not on the menu.

    Spicy marg and an IPA
    Jessica P.

    This is for sure my new favorite cocktail spot! Friendly bartenders, good atmosphere (they also have a photo booth) and you can venture next-door for food (get the chicken sandwich... you will not be sorry). The music is a whole vibe and you do have to be vaccinated to sit inside. The bartender made me a spicy margarita (off menu) and it was giant. We went in for a quick drink, but ended up spending hours.

    Mrs. Roboto
    Rachel D.

    This is such a cool bar! We kind of randomly picked this spot when we were looking for a cocktail, but we're really glad we did. This is a really cool spot, with tons of seats along the bar, regular seating inside, and a whole patio for when it's nice out. It has a really fun vibe, with cool Smokey the Bear artwork on the wall and things like that. They have a HUGE selection of liquor, especially whiskey. They also have a really good cocktail list with options for everyone. I'm a tequila person, so I had the Mrs. Roboto and the Last Wave. Both were delicious, but the Mrs. Roboto was my fave. Strong without being too much, and also fruity without being too fruity lol - super refreshing! My boyfriend had two of the Old Fashioned Roulette, which is a standard Old Fashioned, but the bartender picks your whiskey. He got a different whiskey each time, but really enjoyed them both! If we lived in the area, we'd definitely be back again :)

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    I love their Photo Booth! Reasonably priced. Plus you get one color strip and one black/white. Very cool!

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    Great cocktails, try the Fantastic Mr. Fig! Solid Old Fashioned and lots of whisky to try.

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    Nice variety of whiskeys! Went on a Wednesday night and there was plenty of seating, which is pretty comfy.

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    Great drinks!! Met friends after a long weekend and had a few beverages that were outstanding!

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