A few things have changed quite a bit since my original review. For one, Tony's is under new…read moremanagement, and the current owner is a truly wonderful, friendly, likeable guy. Secondly, my wife has started working a few shifts here and there, so I've been spending a bit more time here, and my opinion of Tony's has improved significantly as a result. It's still a cash-only bar, but the place has started to take on a Cheers-esque vibe, where everybody knows your name...and each other's, as well. There's a regular crowd of quirky characters from all walks of life who, like stray cats returning to the house that feeds them, can be found here at almost any given hour of the day, and usually hanging out with one another, in some configuration. Drinks remain cheap, and strong, and the bar is much better stocked: even some uncommon cocktails that you can't get at other bars can be mixed up here, such as my favorite, the Rusty Nail (using Drambuie, which few bars seem to stock), so even old curmudgeons like myself can be accommodated. In short, Tony's is a neighborhood bar that has finally started feeling like one, and that's a welcome change. I'm told there are plans for renovations and new features coming in the foreseeable future, which will hopefully will be well-received, and bring in new faces, to join the ragtag band of scoundrels (myself included) that have begun to call this place home.

NOTE: If you are looking for my review of Tony's Garden Center on SE Holgate, please type into the…read moreSearch Bar "Tonys Garden Center Portland" and if you scroll down you can find it. But this review is for Tony's the Tavern, not Tony's the Garden Center (it is easy to get them confused, like I did). First, the pros: 1. They have very cheap drinks. High balls, low balls, medium balls, beer, they've got it, and they'll get you drunk without breaking the bank. 2. They have Ms. Pacman and the joy stick is in good condition. I think it was just a quarter to play. 3. The pool table is small but in good shape. I ran the table off the break there on February 15, 2020 and immediately retired from pool. So this is a good bar to "Go out on top." 4. The jukebox is cheap and has a great collection from the 50s to 70s. However, if anyone from the staff is listening, can you PLEASE add back "Little Spanish Flea" by Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass? Now, the cons: 1. It is unlikely you will run into anyone that has a full set of teeth. 2. They do not have any of the ingredients to make a Schlitz Cocktail. I asked for one and the bartender had no idea what I was talking about.

The interior is soooo cute! I absolutely loved it. The service was also top notch…read more I ordered the pulled chicken sandwich which was really good. It was so flavorful. The only reason they got 4 stars and not 5 is because the menu is very limited.

Great food and service, nice atmosphere and the people who work there are all great. The food is…read morefreshly prepared when ordered

Publican was a delightful find while having a cart pod dinner. It was a cold, damp night, so…read morecomfortable, warm indoor seating and a friendly, well informed bartender were highlights. When we arrived, we had time to look at the drink options while watching the bartender create a delicate, delightful looking cocktail for the person in front of us. My friend and I had ordered Italian food, so we went with wine on this visit. The bartender was very knowledgeable about the local wines that he was pouring, and the prices were quite reasonable. Quality beverage options are a huge plus for the likely success of a cart pod. This one is a winner.

Great to have a year-round bar at the cart pod! There's an outward-facing side to it, so you can…read moreenjoy a drink from indoors or out. Bonus: the outside section is dog-friendly, but you need a code to enter that way, so no chance of accidentally being confronted by dogs of that's not your scene. Love the selection. Something for everyone, including Asian options like soju and sake, plus wine and a good beer variety. Friendly service from a good low-key bartender. Definitely going back.

Local dive bar: if that's what you're in to, then this is the epitome! Off the beaten path, yet…read morestill a block north of the Max stop in Gresham. Quick drinks, lottery, and food. I saw a massive wrap with fries go out. Didn't eat, but damn it looked good. Pretty extensive menu, by the looks of it, too. Five massive TVs, 6 lottery machines, pool table, and a couple arcade games. Attentive and friendly staff with a bartender who accepted us as regulars without even knowing our names. If you want to do some local area support while Lyft-ing your way through Gresham's dive bar scene, then this is the place to start! Beer on tap, full bar, and pretty deep menu. #TouchTunes

*** Now called PLAYERS PUB ***…read more They have an all day/every day $5 chicken fried steak special! Nuff said?! 5 stars because the food was great, Bloody Mary was awesome and our waitress was super friendly. We will definitely be back!

My s/o and I popped in here on a weeknight to grab a nightcap. We were delighted to find a cozy…read morespot with a huge selection, and friendly service. Over the course of our 1.5 hour visit, I had several small pours of various porters and stouts that I had rarely seen elsewhere, let alone on draft. My date was excited to pick from several sours and ciders on draft. Ah, variety! At the bar, Ryan provided us with great company and service. We enjoyed some conversation as we surveyed the spot. Despite seeming like a little 'hole in the wall' spot, this place has plenty of seats if you want to bring your friends. On the wall are photos from Gresham's history and development over the years. Looks like theres a booth and a couple seats outside, ready to be enjoyed, now that the weather is warming. We'll be back.

their "hot mess "is my favorite sandwich in the world!! it is jalapeno heaven but with bacon and…read moreham.... Very friendly nice people. happy to offer samples ...feel free to try brefore you buy. /hugevvariety of unique brews on tap. Fun stop. Nice outdoor seating but inside the "garage". is far to noisy due to an echoing rffect that cause sounds from happy groups of people echoing off the reafters. SorrybI can't tell you about the ither sandwichsbecause I love my favrite so much /i just can't stray!

This is a hidden gem big time and I don't want to spread the love but I will. They have amazing…read morefood and it's always on point! The portions are amazing the flavors of each dish is just about perfect! It's the best bar food I have come across yet. Their onion rings are the big story for me and I am a snob when it comes to these fried rings of deliciousness. They keep their crunchy texture a lot longer than expected and the batter is on point and not too thick, and when you bite into them they don't pull out, ! Their customer service is fantastic

We had been working in Fairview and wanted to eat there. The Stagecoach Saloon was nearby and had…read moresome good Yelp reviews. There was a sign stating that one of their burgers was voted a Portland Best. It was noted too that they make their beef patties fresh everyday. Well, hubby ordered a bacon cheeseburger - and he said that it was one of the best he had ever had. He wasn't sure how they made it taste so good, but he would gladly return for another one. There were onion rings ordered too, with a delicious batter than stuck to the onion when you bit into it, not sliding out like so many do. I ordered a steak, medium. It was perfectly cooked. Why can't we cook a steak that way at home? I took my half for another meal, along with hubby's leftover onion rings and my baked potato. The service was good and the price for all that food was quite reasonable.

It was the worst experience I have ever had in my life while living in Portland, Oregon. The…read morebartender gave me change fir a $10 and tried keeping the change when the money was on the table and my back was turned while being distracted by the "security" person that tried selling "crack"to me, intimidating me into giving her $5. People using the bathroom and parking lot doing drugs. I never seen anything like it. After a righteous gentleman reminded the bartender about her giving me change in the first place, became angry with me and threw me ouf of the bar. I spent over $100 in the bar and I was accused of not buying anything. What a terrible time I had and I will never go back. Scary ass place!!!! I felt as if I was going to be jumped at any givin time. Boo!!!!

I thought this bar was going to be a *lot* more dive-y than it was. Don't get me wrong, it IS a…read moretotal dive, but it's actually clean. No fancy drinks (cocktails) here, though: just pints, straight pours, stiff drinks, and cash only. Yeah, you read that right - cash only!

Possibly the best dive bar you never heard of…read more Remember the old "Eat now at Waddles" sign on I-5 as you pass over Hayden Island from Oregon to Washington? And remember how that signed morphed into an "Eat now at Hooters" sign when Waddles closed and the dreaded wing slinging short shorts with nylons chain took over? Well in that very building, behind the Waddles turned Hooters, is a tiny little dive called the Owls Nest. I ran across this place quite my accident going to a barbecue on someone's houseboat, and I had to stop in to check it out. The bartender was super friendly, as were the patrons. She told me that this was a local regulars watering hole during the day, but transforms to another set in the evenings--especially on weekends. This is a dark, dank, windowless hole in the wall. They have a pool table, and 4 big flat screens, and lots of Lotto Video Crack stations. The walls are festooned with beer disributer's typical beer advertising signage. But the drinks are cheap and stiff, and as I said, the folks are super friendly and chatty. I felt very much at home with these folks almost instantly. If you ever find yourself on Hayden Island--perhaps if you're one of those who shop at Jatzen Beach--stop in a for drink.

Small, cool & cozy local hang out! Wonderful bar tenders! Excellent pretzel and cheese appetizer.read more