Nice, old fashion, rustic cigar bar! Full bar with tea and coffee. Tea is loose leaf, not just a…read moretea bag. WiFi with PW upon request. The bar is small. The restaurant is separate and much larger. There is a middle area can accommodate large group. The side tables are for 2 people. There are a few bar seats. Outdoor seats available. Some of the windows are doors that can slide open for more fresh air. Great service. This place can get busy! Street parking.

I love the ambiance of a cigar bar and Greater Trumps has all of that. Sturdy old-world chairs…read moreand cigar ashtrays complement the smokes themselves and the beverages pair well. Typical McMenamins friendly service capped it all off nicely.

I wish I could visit this place all the time. I love it here (but am rarely in town)…read more Here is what you will love about it: Bartenders are fabulous! Food is world class! Interior is a chill lodge type vibe. Check it out !

We have enjoyed going here with friends. We have been a few times and always have a great time. The…read moreservice there has been consistently top notch and the drinks are fantastic. The only thing I would change is the food- it's pretty good, but nothing really stands out. They don't have one dish(es) I would typically want to order again. I do wish there were more entree options. The biggest draw is the vast selection of whiskey, bourbons and other spirits. Their cocktails are fabulous and the waiter/waitress have always been great at giving suggestions and helping guide the experience. The lounge has a great atmosphere and vibe. The member's bar is fun to go to before or after dinner. I highly recommend you check out the MWL when you are in downtown Portland.

I always want to like it more than I do. I always want to come in, look at the lovely downtown pub…read more(I don't bother with 21st Street), and say "you know what, it's about on par with anything I've seen in Boston, Hoboken, New York, Philly, Baltimore, or Chicago." I want to say it's on par with the better Northwest offerings like the Irish Heather in Vancouver, The Irish Times in Victoria, or Murphy's in Seattle. But I can't. Because every time I'm here I'm just reminded of all the things it isn't. The menu looks somewhat right on paper, but it's little things like the spice and bake on the sausage rolls, the fact that they won't give you curry and chips without ordering the whole chicken entree ordeal, the somewhat dry and mealy burger. Then there are the drinks: There's a Guinness on, but the Magners is in the bottle. And then there's the whole brewpub element that was introduced a few years ago that baffles me. There are so many breweries in town, and so many quality Irish breweries, that I have no idea why you'd brew a middling beer lineup of your own AND make an Irish stout and red, of all things. But the most disappointing part of The Kells is that it's all the worst parts of the pubs in cities I just mentioned without containing any of their finer points. Stripped of history, taplist, menu, and other comforts, it's just a place where suburbanites come into the city, get loud for a few hours, pay their few quid, and leave without doing much else in the area. Compared to the Leaky Roof, T.C. O'Leary's or the city's English pubs like the Rose and Thistle or Moon and Sixpence, The Kells seems detatched and at arm's length from anything. that might resemble a community. I've heard they've done (double-decker English) buses to Timbers and Thorns matches, and I hear they're basically propping up the city's St. Patrick's Day festivities, but there's something artificial to it. It's a shame. I know the founders came from Belfast and I know the family is still very much involved, but although the staff is always pleasant when I come in, there's very little about the place that makes me want to return. It doesn't repel me, but a pub should draw me in more than this one does.

I don't generally give 5-star reviews, but Kells is a Portland treasure. I've never had a bad meal…read morethere. From fish and chips to sausage rolls to Irish stew, it's a rustic Irish Pub that does itself proud every day. Speaking of the fish and chips: They are to die for. The batter is crisp, and the fish is light and tender. The tartar sauce is not cloyingly sweet, and compliments the fish nicely. The fries are delicious as well, and they stay crisp through the meal. in the past, I have had the Reuben, the Sausage roll, and the Irish Stew among others. I recommend them all. Stop by, you will enjoy the rustic atmosphere and the excellent service. Be sure to ask them why there are dollar on the ceiling.

Came in with my bf and his friends. Nice selection of cigars. There's a small seating area up…read morefront, but the back room is where you wanna go! It was dope afff!!!! I don't even smoke and I enjoyed it! Comfy chairs, multiple seating areas, coffee area, and even shoe-shining chairs! Cool art, cigar magazines, and good space. Really enjoyed this place and I hope more like it pop up in other states!

I really like the cigar lounge itself but, the prices are astronomically higher than retail or what…read moreyou'd pay at other stores. A $14.00 cigar at another shop is $25.00 at broadway. Another red flag that I experienced is being charged $17.99 for a $16.99 cigar. When your markup is already %70 more than retail, there has to be a presumed customer benefit to coming here over others. Especially when you take selection into mind.

If you're ever in the downtown area and have an appreciation for cigars then this is the place to…read morego to. Walking through those double glass doors, you can see the crazy inventory and supply of cigars they carry and wouldn't doubt if there's more in the back. It's a pretty wide and open space and there's some seating to smoke a cigar inside if you so desire. I went in needing to find some maduros for my dad as a gift and we were able to find a few at different price points so I could makeshift my own tasting box. The staff here is pretty straightforward and to the point which is nice. I had gotten some advice on cigars priced around $10 a piece, $25 a piece, and $45 a piece. Grabbed a few at each price point and knew that this gift would be a super solid one for my dad. After I inquired about the duration for transporting them on a flight, they came to the rescue with a mobile humidor packet to keep them in tip top shape. My time here had me feeling like I was back at my great grandpa's with all the tchotchkes one could possess. Towards the entrance was a large pile of cigar boxes that their inventory came in and they sell them as storage or gift boxes. Every box came from different makers and consisted of wood, tin, and everything in-between. With the help of a friend, she was able to help me find a Rocky Patel Box that was perfect. All in all - this is one spot worth checking out for sure!!

Bought some pipe tobacco and lighter, great service. Good selection although at bit of a premium…read morecompared to online. I will be returning.

Ideal dark bar vibe! Perfect place for a cocktail late night…read more Drinks were great. Our table order a variety of drinks and none of them were really sweet. The ambience is low lighting, lounge, playing Amy Winehouse. Also they have absinthe if you're in to that! Our server was really kind and was able to give great recommendations. The space itself is pretty small.

Driftwood Room is an interesting one. If you've been watching Mad Men like I have recently, you'll…read morefeel right at home -- minus the misogyny and the occasional cringe reminder that this era wasn't actually that long ago. The room drops you straight into a version of 1950s America that's been preserved just enough to feel nostalgic without feeling like a museum. Low lighting, wood everywhere, cocktails that feel like they belong in a glass with a heavy base and a quiet sense of purpose. It works, and it works for just about anyone. The drinks are excellent, and the service is generally solid. That said, this is a hotel bar, and it's often staffed by a single bartender, so your experience can vary depending on who's behind the stick that night. I've had great visits here -- the kind where everything flows -- and I've had nights that were just okay. Nothing bad, just inconsistent in a way that comes with the territory. And that's really the crux of it. At the end of the day, this is a hotel bar. Which means drinks come with a premium -- not outrageous, but noticeable. You're paying a bit extra for the setting, for the history, for the fact that it's there when you need it. And while the cocktails are well-made, Portland has no shortage of places doing equally good, if not better, work for the same price or maybe a dollar more. Timing matters here. Weekdays are ideal -- when the room feels like it's yours, when you can actually settle into it. Weekends are a different story. Travelers roll in, rightfully ready to unwind, and suddenly you're competing for space, for attention, for a seat at the bar. So why go? Because when it hits, it really hits. It's a place to lean into the mood a little. Order something off their house cocktail list -- they clearly put thought into it -- and let yourself sink into that old-school rhythm where day drinking feels less like a vice and more like a quiet ritual. It's not perfect. It's not the best value in the city. But it is one of the more distinct experiences you can have -- and sometimes, that's enough.

Billy, the owner contacted me today. I thought that was…read moreoutstanding Customer service. We talked cigars, Billy was very nice!

Went back after speaking with Billy and the situation was made right. It has been a lot of years…read moresince I've had a company care about communication and Billy went above and beyond to make the situation right. As stubborn as I am... he made me feel valued and want to come back. Thank you for handing everything with such poise.

Such a fabulous place!! The ambience was out of this world such a cool vibe great mix of…read moremillennials and young people

Love this place. First time here. So unique ! Outside space is darling. Friendly service reasonable…read moreprices $ will definitely be back. But word of caution - the outside area which is lovely - is filled with smokers so ...

We pulled in on a whim, the signage catching my eye like a wink from across the room. Release…read moreCigars sits inside an old house, the kind of place with a quiet charm that hints at stories still unfolding. It's still in its construction phase, but there's something enticing about watching a place come into its own. Stepping through the door drops you right into the humidor--a warm, fragrant embrace. We lingered there for a few minutes before anyone appeared, and just when I wondered if we'd slipped in unnoticed, a speakeasy-style door swung open. I have to admit... the mystery of that was a little thrilling. The host greeted us with easy charm, talked cigars with my husband before inviting us to explore the lounge upstairs. The room had rows of deep chairs, TVs playing and gentlemen chatting. BYOB is always a plus--it's nice to have something smooth to sip while he enjoys his cigar. They were having an event that evening, pizza waiting outside the door. Boxes open and the pizza was cold. Unfortunately not appetizing, but that's not why you come to a cigar bar. My reason for giving three stars is the winter ventilation. With the windows closed, the smoke lingers a bit too intimately. I love joining my husband at cigar lounges, but I prefer not to walk out wearing the scent like a second skin. Still, there's something intriguing about this place--the potential. I'm curious to see how it all comes together.

Great new cigar lounge in PDX. Great community and business. Not pushy salesman ! Good cigar…read moreprices that are fair and competitive with on line pricing. I love this place and its owners are amazing.

One of the better cocktails I've had in a long time. The bartender Mike was incredibly talented and…read moresuper nice. Recommended the Daiquiri which isn't something I normally get but glad I did. Must get: The Daiquiri and the Deviled Eggs. Good vibes, will be back!! Thanks Mike!!!

I only happened to know of this place through advertising at a nearby movie theater, so after the…read moremovie we were wanting to go get a drink and check it out. Parking was difficult as it was all street parking and we were unable to find any spots that felt safe within a few blocks so we parked in a parking garage and walked a few blocks. The bar is cute and tiny with energetic music playing and friendly bartenders. It is a bit hard to carry a conversation here so you really have to be in close quarters with the other person. The drink menu has many awesome rum drink choices and they do have a 4-7 pm weekday happy hour. Drink prices are on par with other bars that serve cocktails and on average about $15. They have food and snacks, which I did not get but looked like a decent option. They also have a small outside seating area. It was a great vibe and I notice a wide age group there. I asked the bartender how long they've been around and they said 15 years. I can't believe I haven't been here before. That do charge a 3% credit card fee so cash is king. I would definitely like to come back and try some of their other rum drinks. It does feel like they might be a little too heavy handed in the ice but the drinks are delicious and you can taste the rum in a good way.