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    Starday Tavern

    4.2 (51 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars, Dance Clubs
    Open 3:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)

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    Lisa L.

    Do you like French Bulldogs? Would you like to be greeted at the door by the sweetest one you've ever met? How about a rad dive bar? Look no further folks! This place would be my #1 hangout spot if I lived in Portland. It rocks. Go if you like genuine people & a comfortable atmosphere. Just everything I look for in a dive bar! And great eats all around the neighborhood. Just do yourself a favor and go.

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    Katie K.

    This bar has something for everyone. Euchre on Mondays. Music on Fridays and Saturdays (and sometimes other days), lotto, drinks, and food. There's a full bar, beers on draft and in the bottle, ciders, hard seltzer, and I even got a fresh made hot buttered rum once! The bartenders are friendly. And now they have sandwiches Thursday through Sunday!

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    Mark B.

    The new owners who actually work there are some of the greatest people I've ever met! You can expect good things from these guys, and their fat little meatloaf of a dog, Ghengis. Starday is a comfy little live music dive, located in the "last bastion" of a neighborhood in Southeast, affectionately known as FoPo. Charmingly, rough[er] around the edges, this is where you go to get a taste of old Portland, and all of its friendly, inviting, small-town-feel, everybody-knows-you're-name, type of spot. This bar embodies every element of that sentiment. So, if you're down for cheap booze, live music, and a few smiles, stop in soon!

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    Love music and cheap drinks. Staff was friendly. Pizza is available from atlas pizza. Street parking and they have lottery machines.

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    3 years ago

    Portlands best kept secret. AMAZING music programming, awesome bartenders, and fair drinks. Ignore the smell.

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    Thanks so much for doing everything possibly to keep us safe and able to enjoy a drink!

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    Great divey bar with good vibes, good drinks, and good service. Great live music regularly, too. And dog friendly to boot!

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    Super friendly service, somewhat older and very friendly crowd, lots of live and other music related events plus ghengis!

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    One of the best dive bars in Portland! Staff is great, shows are great, people are great, it's all great!!

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    Fun dive bar on the east side! Love the cheap drinks and atmosphere. Miriah is a kick ass bartender!

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    Love it there! House night the last Sunday of each month cheap straightforward drinks. Highly recommend

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    Old Gilbert Road Tavern

    3.9(30 reviews)
    0.5 miMt. Scott - Arleta, Southeast Portland
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    It's not a bad spot but just a tad strange. It fits right into Portland! I come here because the…read moredrinks 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.

    When I moved into the neighborhood, this place was called Queen of Hearts. There were always about…read morea 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.

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    4.4(27 reviews)
    0.1 miMt. Scott - Arleta, Southeast Portland

    My husband and I have supported Bruno's since they first opened. We've brought friends and family…read morehere many times because we believe in supporting local businesses in our neighborhood. Unfortunately, our experience last night was extremely disappointing. We were dining with a visiting family member and had just received our food and first round of drinks. When our waitress--who mentioned it was her first day--came back, I politely ordered a second drink. About 10-15 minutes later, a bartender (whose name was shared with us as Diego by our waitress) brought the drink to the table. Instead of simply delivering it, he spoke to me in an aggressive and condescending tone, telling me this would be the only time a drink would be brought to the table and that next time I needed to go to the bar because they "don't do table service." The issue wasn't the policy--it was the way it was communicated. It felt disrespectful, unprofessional, and completely lacking in basic customer service. Shortly after, our waitress returned and asked if the bartender had been upset about the order, which added to how uncomfortable the situation felt. As the only table of color in the space at the time, the interaction left us questioning whether this was simply poor training, a bad night, or something more concerning. I can't say for certain--but I can say it did not feel welcoming or respectful. We chose to finish quickly, pay our bill, and leave with our food. This experience does not reflect the kind of hospitality we expect from our neighborhood. I truly hope this was an isolated incident and that management takes steps to address staff communication and customer service.

    This is my favorite spot on Foster! Great drinks, good music and delicious food. The staff is…read morefriendly and I love the art on the walls. Try the tacos!

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