This authentic Irish/British themed pub in NE Portland is always a warm, cozy and inviting place…read morefor a Guinness Hydrogen pint or a hearty dinner meal. Last night I had the fabulous Cottage Pie with flavorful side of red cabbage. Our server was so charming and efficient. She was always handy for ordering another pint. Which my second was the Block 16 Hazy IPA or for a question. If your a dart thrower, bring your darts and give it a go! Happy Saint Patrick's day and Sláinte (Cheers) wishes to All!

This one hurts... we've been coming here once a week for the last 6 ish years before movies at…read moreHollywood. The new young kid bartender is the worst. My wife and I ordered two drinks sitting at the bar (one for her and one for me). He then proceeded to take orders for people who showed up at the well and at the bar after us. Both of these people got their drinks BEFORE us. I thought this was odd but didn't make a big deal of it as we come her very often and I love the regular bartenders (not this kid). We wait for 10 minutes or so as he makes the people that showed up after us drinks and the waiters/tables orders drinks. Odd but not the worst. I order a espolon tequila and soda tall. It comes and I drink it within 10-15 minutes as we're in a rush to see a movie in an hour and I like to have a few drinks before pizza and a movie at Hollywood. After waiting so long for the first drink and him taking care of two people that ordered after us BEFORE US, I asked if I could get two drinks for my next round (I've done this literally 60 times at least at this bar with no issues as it's often packed and we're in a rush to catch a movie every-time we go and the bartenders are always super understanding of time constraints catching movies next door). He says "who's the other drink for???" I'm in my 40s and was dead sober/only had the previous drink all day. I say, "myself... I just figured I'd order two because I can see you're pretty slammed and we need to catch a movie soon". He says "I can't do two drinks but I can do a DOUBLE"!! So let me get this straight.... I can't get TWO watered down drinks but I CAN get ONE very stiff DOUBLE drink!!! I get this kid is likely 25, but saying I can't get two drinks but can get a double makes literal zero sense. He probably is very new to the service industry but doubles are far more intense than giving someone two tall drinks (I have dozens of friends around the world that own bars and doubles are always 10x more of a red flag). Just being confrontational for zero reason when every other time we've been here they are always super understanding to all the movie goers short schedule. I say, "I'll just do an another regular/single tequila soda..." I finish my second drink after being there for 30 minutes (I know because I literally checked my watch when we walked in as the movie was starting shortly and I'm very punctual). I try to order my third and final drink and he tells my wife I'm cut off. I've been going to bars all over the world at least 4/5 days a week for the last 20 years and NEVER IN MY LIFE HAVE BEEN CUT OFF. I was dead ass sober. This man-child told me that he wasn't comfortable giving me a 3rd drink after 30 minutes of us being there and after I told him we're in a rush to catch a movie. I don't understand this awful customer service at an IRISH BAR. I'm first gen IRISH and drinking two x alcohol and soda (tall so very watered down) drinks in 30 minutes is not uncommon anywhere. I wasn't being confrontational and still tipped this idiot when anyone in my shoes wouldn't have (ps I usually tip 40% at bars and tipped him 10% due to his asshole demeanor). F him and until he leaves I'm not coming back. All the female bartenders here treat the regulars like family which is why my wife and I have been coming here for almost a decade. Hope ownership sees this. This gen z puritanical power tripping dork needs to go.

An amazing place to watch a concert. It's a small venue, so there's a Good view from almost every…read moreseat and the sound is great. I will note that the seats are hard and narrow so it is not the most comfortable place for every type of body. The staff are excellent, bartenders are fast, and there are plenty of bathrooms. Try the margarita on tap - it's delicious! Whoever does the booking chooses great bands. I've seen the Indigo Girls and Team Dresch thus far.

We attended another event tonight at Revolution Hall. We had a fantastic time a lot doing with the…read morestaff. I use a Mobility chair and they are always so kind, considerate and helpful in fighting me the best accommodations possible. Their attitude is always so nice and welcoming. I really really appreciate these guys. Can't wait for my next event.

The venue is a little long and skinny and the seating is not designed for the stage. The vibe is…read morevery casual and 30 something. Very friendly and enthusiastic crowd. GREAT music. Good beer selection. Never been disappointed.

Came out for live music that did not disappoint! I really enjoy a good divey aesthetic and…read moreLaurelthirst had plenty of it. The older gentleman at the door was welcoming and kind, and very apologetic that the door fee was cash only (tip - bring cash or you'll have to walk a couple blocks to the plaid pantry for atm access). The food we ordered was good (burgers and fries), the bartender seemed a little annoyed or bothered in general, maybe he was having an off night, so he wasn't the friendliest person but he poured cold beer and put our orders in correctly so there's that. Come for the live music and divey aesthetic, and you'll leave feeling quite satisfied! Oh, and parking was a little meh considering the area.

This tap house is pretty incredible. If you're a Phish fan you may recognize the name from a song…read morelyric. When Phish is on tour they simulcast the show and give you high quality headsets to listen as loud as you'd like. The show plays in the bar overall. But it's at a normal volume. So the headsets are VERY nice to filter out all other noise. Now the taps! Another knockout. They offer a rotating list of offerings from the best beers in a major beer city. You can't go wrong with any of them. The staff is fun, friendly and knowledgeable. My wife and I had such a good time we left with a t-shirt and beer can koozies to give friends so they don't forget to visit when they are in town. Overall loved this place and went twice while we were in town.

This is a true gem of Portland. Low key and welcoming with a great atmosphere. Knowledgeable bar…read morestaff and kind customers. You can order food from the surrounding neighborhood businesses and bring it into the bar. Music on Saturdays and lots of other fun events during the week. Music bingo, bluegrass jam, etc. are always well attended. This my favorite neighborhood bar -

At first glance the queso fries looked only moderately appealing: "nacho style" processed cheese…read moreand CUBED pulled pork. But the taste was loaded goodness. Yum. Their take on a Negroni cocktail was excellent. Great vibe and awesome bar. Decent prices, friendly service, doable parking.

Love this place. It's definitely a neighborhood spot. Good Food, Great Atmosphere, Amazing Bar…read moreTenders, couldn't ask for more. Definitely stop in if you are in the Alberta Neighborhood.

For locals and visitors alike, you Must visit McMenamins…read moreKennedy School. Whether you visit the boiler bar for some billiards and shuffleboard or get sent to detention to try some great whisky the atmosphere is always eclectic and serene at the same time. Sound juxtaposed? Just go and visit, you'll see what I mean. Feeling adventurous on a warm evening, visit the courtyard restaurant and order a Moscow mule but substitute the vodka for their signature Aval Potta whisky, while sitting next to the fire place. Trust me, this is the night out you've been looking for!

Of course, it gives a feeling of grandness and history, and of course it is pretty and unique with…read moreits boho decor, but I left last night feeling annoyed and disappointed. The food was the main issue. We were there for an awesome OMSI Science Pub talk. It was held in their main auditorium; the same one that is used to screen 2nd-fun films. There were a ton of people there. We got there only 15 min before the talk started and placed our order for food to be delivered to our seats. We were given a card with a # and we waited. We could see many other guest also waiting since they also had cards with #s. Almost an hour later, I had to go back to get popcorn since I was so hungry and I just couldn't wait any longer. It would have been nice if the person who originally took our order would have warned us that there would be a long wait. I would have altered my order to fit within that expectation and then enjoyed the talk that much more. The food was ok. Nothing to write home about, but after the wait and the pricey dollar amount, it wasn't really worth it. To make things worse, here it is the next day, and I now have a stomach ache. Maybe I'm not used to bar food now that I'm older than I used to be, but either way, I'm not ordering food next time we see a talk there.

This is one of my favorite local venues. First of all they're great at picking the right music. I…read morewill go in never hearing any of the bands and leave following all their stuff. The vibes are great. Very queer-friendly. Food is solid drinks aren't outrageously priced. I just always have a great time here.

I had a great time last night at the show here. Four really great bands played and the crowd was…read moreentertaining as well. The only thing I wild recommend is getting a Coors Light for the bar.

Affordable venue with great shows, friendly staff, amazing popcorn, and always a good time.read more

I traveled the world with a bar band, and I have performed in venues, big and small. So when I say…read morethat this is one of my favorite venues of all time, I'm comparing it to a lot of places! The showdown is a beautiful piece of Portland history. What was obviously once a country western venue, has turned eclectic, and Portland quality weird. It's old, it's worn, it's beautiful. The sound is excellent, distinct sounds from each instrument even above 90 dB so super props to the sound guy! I thought the menu was great and an exceptional value for a music venue with salty nibbles, and locally made red hot sausages, Also really delicious. Everybody there was super nice, the bartender was quick, efficient and knowledgeable. The seating is not the most comfortable in the world, but I sat there for four hours and barely moved because it was just that much fun. Can't wait to go back and see the next band I can't stop listening to.