Rose and Thistle's the neighborhood pub you've always wanted. This has become my new favorite third space to meet friends, get some great affordable food/drinks, and the service is always great. They even started remembering me and I feel like a true regular. Go for the dive bar vibes, stay for the great year-round outdoor area, rotating Mac & Cheese, and friendly vibes. FWIW, I also held my birthday here and they took excellent care of us. read more

Rose & Thistle - Pubs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

You want a spot with great food, that's not yuppie and snooty. Go here, big patio for smoking and drinking slots if you're feeling lucky, and delicious food when you get hungry. read more

Rose & Thistle - Obligatory Portland Dive Bar Photo, with oddly incredible food options. - Pubs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Okay wow..... and I mean WOW!!! Do I dare say this is..... yes this is THE best Reuben sandwhich I have had in Portland. The bread was soft and felt maybe a bit steams? But still held really well but there was so much meat, sauce and goodness that it kept falling out of the bread lol. Nonetheless every bite tasted better than the last and it perfectly filled me up. This is the type of dive bar I can see myself coming to once a month to have this epic cheat meal. I got the pub salad on the side but I think next time I will opt for the tots. Overall friendly staff, fun dive bar vibes AND amazing food? What's not to like! read more

Rose & Thistle - Reuben and pub salad - Pubs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Rose & Thistle is a dive bar with pretty good food! Small bar in the front with video lottery. Order food at the bar and take a number. They have tables in the next room and a decent size outdoor space in the back. I tried the scotch egg a while back. It was good, but being my first scotch egg ever - I have nothing to compare. The Cobb salad I got this time was well constructed and exceeded my expectations! Mac and cheese with chicken was good, but nothing to rave about. Prices are moderate. read more

It's now a neighborhood pub . The new owner removed everything that was Scottish . Especially the food . Great beer offerings , I had , for food , dirty tots . Not too bad . Just kinda disappointed of what used to be , that is no more . read more

Rose & Thistle - Red ale and dirty tots - Pubs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Dive bars are not my thing... BUT, this is a great spot and there's a reason it is a Portland staple. I've only been here a few times but they'll do you right with proper drinks and food. I was starving and really needed some fish and chips. Great price for a huge portion and their 'side' salad was like an entrée. Hit the spot and then some. A friend I was hanging out with grabbed an order of fries he was eating on the whole hour yet there was still what looked like a whole order of fries left. I was going to offer him some of mine because mine was even more insane! read more

Rose & Thistle - 6/8/2025 - Dropped in for their awesome fish and chips plus a 'side' salad that was the size of an entrée. - Pubs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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It's been awhile since we were here - tonight partner and I just threw up our hands and discovered that neither of us wanted to cook or, actually get cleaned up to go out. So we ordered fish and chips for pick up at the Rose and Thistle. Ready when partner arrived, piping hot and obviously cooked to order. Went for two of the three pieces of fish plus fries plus slaw. The fries were crisp and lightly brown, the fish was perfectly coated and flaky. Partner is a catsup guy- I favor tartar sauce- theirs is delicious and you get an ample serving. Slaw was slaw, just fine. As happens when hungry, we obviously over-ordered but who wants to argue about a great next day lunch. So, it's a bar, a nice neighborhood relaxed bar. I am sure that they have other great food items, bar has ample choices, comfortable seats, nice neighborhood crowd. And the people who run the place are also pleasant, helpful and generally pretty chill. So, it's one of those never mentioned when favorite foodie places lists are published joints. A under the radar treasure. Highly recommended. read more

Dive bars are my jam! Rose and thistle met my needs. Overall recommend, cheap drinks and great vibes. read more

Rose & Thistle - Pubs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Many years later and this is still one of my favorite bars in Portland. I no longer live in the neighborhood, so my visits are less frequent, but I still feel right at home here. The staff is wonderful, and they have fun trivia and bingo events here regularly. RAT FOREVER! read more

Make no mistake--This is one of Portland's best bars, period. Delightful staff, the food kicks arse, the pours are generous, and it's by far the best Portland back patio I've come across in this town.. complete with heaters, a stage, and an awesome seasonal open mic on the 2nd Wednesdays of the month. Come here for a gritty, authentic Portland time, awesome Bristish-style menu, and a good ol' time with friends. PS - The Bangers & Mash BANG! read more

The group I was with had planned on stopping in at a different bar but then it was closed unexpectedly so we wandered down to R&T and what a serendipitous choice it was! Great vibes! Good pours and a good beer selection. The back patio was tardis level of huge since it just kept going but we opted for indoors. It was the perfect spot for some nonsense with friends. Staff was great too. read more

Delish fish and chips and burgers! Great vibe and fast service. Even with snow on the ground. Spanish coffees for the win! read more

Rose & Thistle - Fish and chips, burger, Caesar salad and Spanish coffee - Pubs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

best place in the world! amazing food, bartenders are awesome, great patio, and inside is cozy and chill.

This is by far the best bar in Portland! The food, the staff and the back patio is amazing!!!! Definitely recommend this place because it's one of my favorite places. My husband and I celebrated our wedding dinner here and the staff and owners made it extra sweet and special and for that I'm always grateful to the Rose & Thistle " The Rat" Thank you for always being a safe space for us. read more

Rose & Thistle - Wendy enjoying the back patio at the rat! - Pubs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Amazing! Food, service, atmosphere. You name it. This place is the jam! ! And that's all I got to say. But, this stupid App won't let me post a review less than eighty five characters. You got Yelped Yelp! read more

After a misunderstanding with some staff (who thought I was someone else) we literally hugged it out and have since had lovely interactions at this place. If you wanna check out a fun bar and feel like you popped into a locals bar check it out for a bev with a pal or two! read more

I love this dive bar! It was fun to poke around the main dining room and the patio. The patio had fun tucked away booths. The veggie quesadillas tasted amazing! They were seasoned perfectly and had small zucchini slices in them, among other veggies. I am coming back for them soon! The service was quick! A server at the sports bra recommended this bar to watch male sports games. I love the Portland small business community read more

Rose & Thistle - Tv in the patio section! - Pubs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is a laid back pub, with (good) pub food. There's an outdoor patio out back which is wonderful. There is a laid back vibe here, go up to the bar, make an order. Don't expect table service, or white napkins (unless paper counts). The inside is dark wood, and has a real "old vibe", along with past mementos, stickers, and.. dust. I came here once just to get some water and cool down, RIGHT as they opened, and the bartender was really friendly (but not overly falsely friendly) and perfect. I noticed other orders coming out quickly from the back. I've also been here for a beer here and there, and some grub. All good. read more

The patrons and even the bartender who went to the women's bathroom mirror to check his hair , always very nice .I appreciate that but.... Don't get me wrong good vibe , except . The women's restroom door is held open by a string/rope and the men's across the way , not . I asked , " why is there privacy for men, but not women ?: I got , cause , " women do drugs and are dramatic and clog up the place , a line forms " ??? Says the bartender who went into the restroom to check his hair . Women are vulnerable and deserve privacy , yet here , you have to deal with the door wired open and the male bartender freely going in? This is not ok , as a women I felt uncomfortable by this , but tried to bring it up and told its because women are doing drugs and will form a line because of this ??? What , the #$% read more

Love the outdoor patio! It must be one of Portland's best kept secrets because I lived in the neighborhood for 18 years and had no idea!!! Figured this was your typical dark English style pub, which it is in the first 2-3 rooms you enter. Keep walking! At the back wall there are stairs, head up and out into the light! A cozy little oasis in the City awaits. There are several different areas on various levels, some with sun, some covered, providing private space for groups or those here just doing their own thing. Waiter was super friendly and efficient. The best! Made us feel so welcomed. Huge kudos for letting our group do individual checks. Was here with a Meetup, and since no one knows each other, it's challenging to do a split check. Rose & Thistle accommodated without even the slightest hesitation. Haven't tried the food since we had dinner down the street prior, but their cocktails, beer and cider all hit the spot. Will definitely be coming back to try their food (fish&chips, burgers) and will bring friends! Thrilled to find a casual and inviting outdoor space right on NE Broadway. read more

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Wow, the best damn Scotch eggs are the best we have ever had. The broth for the clams is absolutely amazing. Who knew! We have driven by many a times. No more I say!! We will be stopping by for a pint and some really good bites. I can not speak for the rest of the menu but the special Mac of the day looked promising. read more

Rose & Thistle - Clams in a very delicious broth. - Pubs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This place fucking rules. The scotch egg is the best. The cowboy burger will make your socks leave your body in a violent fashion. read more

This dive bar is a solid locals spot for drinks and decent food. It's got a beautiful patio area out back where you can take your doggo. They have delicious slushie drinks that I try each time I go! read more

Rose & Thistle - Patio - Pubs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Open late night and are super friendly! The cod fish and chips are to die for! Why I was here // this was our first meal in Portland! My friend and I arrived pretty late and we were starving! Our place was in the neighborhood and we stumbled upon this place on a Thursday night. Atmosphere // pretty empty in the front but nice vibes and super friendly staff! Which really made our night 100x better. My friend got tacos and I got the fish and chips and I think I teared up a bit because the food was so good! Such a wonderful experience. Thank you! read more

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It's been eight years, so it's time to update my review. We're in the midst of the COVID pandemic, so it's worthwhile for that reason as well. After being closed (like every other bar and restaurant) for a time, the RaT has reopened with a view to accommodating COVID precautions. There's drastically reduced occupancy, and social distancing is strongly enforced. There are signs everywhere telling you that while you are unmasked while eating and drinking, when you get up to move around you must mask up, covering both "your mouth and your snout!". This "and your snout" stipulation is much appreciated, since many idiots treat masks like some sort or talisman. Like if you just have it in your pocket or something you'll be protected. Socially distanced seating on the back deck is the thing to do. They've got new hours too, which you should observe since they may change. Closed (for now) in the early days of the week and open in the latter days and over the weekend. Same wonderful staff I've known for some 16 or years. Marty, the proprietor, is making it work the best he can under the circumstances. You should give them your business. They're a Portland institution and they deserve your unrequited love. read more

While the overall food and ambiance is good, always double check your food to make sure its cooked. Ordered a burger well done and it came cold and raw running through it. After having a new one made they stated "ya they don't take temps on the food" read more

Great laid back Irish Pub... extensive covered patio seating. Easily the best scotch egg I have ever had! read more

Rose & Thistle - Scotch Egg - Pubs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

One of the best local neighborhood bars you can get in town with an awesome staff and patio. Shout out to the crew that works there! Marty, James, Ryan, Meghan, Joe, Kaily all rock and at much appreciated! 5 stars read more

Perfect place to go if you're looking for a laid back pub with good food. We stopped in for a drink and dinner on a Friday night. It was easy to get a table in the back and they had the women's soccer game on. You order at the bar. Will be back! read more

Rose & Thistle - BLAT sandwich and tots - Pubs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food is always great especially on a cold day. Everyone that works there is funny and helpful. It's always great for big groups, especially sitting outside. read more

Definitely the service could improve. My experience there was cut very short because the service that we got was full of attitude the female bar tender that took our order was very rude and sassy with us. We ordered a shot and paid for fries but left before we received our fries because of how badly we were treated. We went on the 21st of December and yes it was close to closing but they told us the kitchen was closing so we picked something quickly that was still able to be cooked in the time given to respect the kitchen staff leaving. It was my friends 21st birthday and I was trying to take her to bars but ended up apologizing to her because of this. read more

This is a regular hang out for my coworkers and myself. We come for the great staff, good food and drinks, and cozy welcoming patio. It will forever be one of my favorite hang outs. read more

Never felt more compelled to leave a review than after reading the person's review from an hour prior to this one. Oh how misinformed and wrong you are my darling... The bartender in question is one of the most kind and authentic humans you could ask for. He handles the ebbs and flows of big crowds coming through on a random Wednesday night with grace and made sure every patron felt seen and cared for. Further, if you're scared of someone who is so obviously NOT interested in the anatomy you have in your lady pants, I don't know how to help you. This reeks of homophobia and maybe you should have been more scared of the hoard of lesbians who also use that bathroom than the gay man who popped in during a lull to check his hair (which, you are correct, it looks fantastic!) Granted, none of us want you so you realistically don't have to fear us either. We're in there to pee, not trouble ourselves with the likes of your hateful self. The women's restroom here, yes, has the main door is propped open, which I appreciate so I don't get smacked with a door while waiting my turn for the LARGE CLOSED DOOR bathroom stall that cannot be seen without fully entering the women's room. There are also folx that do seek refuge in public bathrooms to use dr*gs and this, in fact, is a helpful security measure to make sure ALL patrons are treated with empathy, kindness, and safety. Outside of the large enclosed bathroom stall, it is a small space with basically enough room for the person washing their hands at the sink and checking the mirror before exiting. It's frankly safer to have that door propped open for when lines do form as there is only a single stall. The reason they aren't genderless bathrooms is probably because people like you would lose their minds seeing an open urinal being used in their space (which the men's room has). If you have an extreme bias, this is not the bar for you, though perhaps you'll come here and find a new beautiful perspective outside your biased bubble. If you want a space that is welcoming, kind, and where you can feel free to exist as your authentic self while you nom on some delicious food and drinks poured by someone who couldn't care less about what bathroom you use, welcome! read more

This place has a great atmosphere and cool chill vibes. Awesome patio and the food is delicious.

Drinks were awesome. Bartender was so nice and accommodating. And the Caesar salad was probably one of the best Caesar salads I've ever had in my life. Love this place and the patio vibes. You definitely need the adult mystery bag from the vending machine! read more

Rose & Thistle - Magic box! - Pubs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Love this place! Fun bartenders, great heated patio and the food always hits the spot.

Not bad bar. It is what it is. My girlfriend thinks they have the best grilled cheese in Portland Oregon. My burger was pretty good and so were the fries. My old fashioned could've had a cherry but other than that great neighborhood vibe read more

Great little place to visit it Oregon. We were traveling over the holidays and my husband wanted a burger. He got a big big burger and it was delicious. My stepdaughter couldn't eat hers it was so big. This place was a great find. read more

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I've been going to the rose and thistle for at least 8 years now. The food is delicious, they often have a daily special that is really good. The staff is always very friendly and helpful and the regulars are fun to hang out with. Would highly recommend this for hanging out with friends or just a casual meal. They even have bingo and trivia nights. read more

Don't let the word "RAT" turn ya away... it took me a second to realize that Rose & Thistle = RAT abbreviated. Oh, me... My aunt recommended I go here for a bomb-ass burger, and it took me a few years to actually finally drop in with the BF. RAT is currently offering patio service (drinks and food -- order at the bar, then table drop), so we came here on a rainy weekend afternoon. The interior is painted dark like any other dive bar, yet the bartenders were quite friendly and welcoming as soon as we walked in (Just saying, nice bartenders at dive bars are not always a give-in). We got some brews and ordered a small caesar salad and buffalo wings to get started. The patio is pretty huge, and I love the staggered layout. Some of it's covered, some not. There are heaters and flatscreens all around which is quite nice for entertainment if your date is quiet. We enjoyed our reasonably-priced beers and service the most. I liked the salad, but the BF thought it didn't have much flavor (I obviously disagree). He also said the wings were too large (like steroid-y), and it made him lose his appetite after eating them. Usually he's not the picky one, but he was tonight, so I never got to try that burger! I would be down to come back though. read more