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    4.5 (60 reviews)
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    Adam R.

    How have I not done my review of this place yet? Look at all those photos of delicious drinks and food. I have been here more than once because it's totally worth it. Unfortunately I don't live near by, but if I am in the area you bet I am stopping in. The staff have been friendly and make the experience possible. The food is fabulous and the drinks are even better. I also love the vibe of this place. Yes, it's a speakeasy so it should be swank and up scale but this place does it right, if you have figured out how to get in ;-) I can't rave about this place enough, you have got to try it.

    Jamie H.

    We stopped at The Hardware store last night for a drink before heading home and the vibe is on point!! Such a great spot in our little town. The staff was so friendly and my espresso martini was so good!!! With all of the fun Christmas pop up Bars in Portland I really think the Hardware store should join in next year!! It's the PERFECT location!!!!

    Brittany D.

    The Hardware Store is one of those places that makes you feel like you're in on a secret, even though it's right inside The Hive Social. You head through the door, down the stairs, and suddenly you're in this cozy, moody little bar that feels completely different from the restaurant upstairs. The whiskey collection is vast, so many of great options my husband loved! I noticed whiskey flights too on the menu. Cocktails are solid across the board, they had some fun smoked options! Food wise, this isn't just an afterthought bar menu, it has great options from small bites to really delicious entrees. We shared a few small plates, and everything was incredible. The whole place has this has a fun vibe that makes you want to stay longer than you planned. It's perfect for date night, a small group hang, or just sneaking away for a good drink.

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    Kris W.

    I met a friend here ,probably the busiest part of the brunch service. It was about a 20 minute wait which didn't seem too bad and I had plenty of time to play catch up with my friend. This place has 3 different venues in one: Coffee Shop, Speak Easy in the basement and a restaurant. We ordered cocktails and the Bloody Mary was loaded with marinated veggies and was pretty darn tasty. I ordered a Delicata Squash roasted concoction that was so delicious, I spent all night on my phone trying to find a recipe to replicate it. It was served in a huge bowl with roasted sweet potatoes as the base, surrounded by braised Italian Kale and the delicata on top. The menu said it had toasted hazelnuts, pepitas pesto and a honey yogurt tahini sauce. I took half of it home because the portion was huge. My friend had sweet potato spice French toast made with Challah bread. It was gigantic and she barely made a dent in it. I so want to go back here, now that I see the Squash dish made it on the dinner menu and everything sounds delicious.

    Loved the couches and decor of the place
    Erin L.

    I recently went back for dinner and it was delicious! They had carnitas sliders on special this month, on a brioche bun with cranberry and cole slaw. I am into everything fall flavors right now so I loved the cranberry with the meat and slaw! Their drink special is a gin and cinnamon brown sugar combination which was also delicious. I really enjoyed the meal and am glad to find another dinner spot!

    Brandon M.

    Great cocktails, amazing bartenders, very modern and stylish interior decor - very clean and fabulous ambiance. The vibes of this speakeasy are unmatched! Saturday nights offer live music, which we missed by just a few minutes. We regretted dinner reservations elsewhere, really wish we would have stayed for dinner. Absolutely everything we had was top notch and exceeded our expectations. Recommend skipping the anonymous negative review and give The Hardware Store a try... we were thoroughly impressed, especially considering it was hidden in Oregon City. This place exceeds some of the best speakeasys we've visited in NYC, Chicago, and abroad!

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    Stacey L.

    Great cocktails, great bartenders, great furniture and decor, nice and clean and warm, loungey, awesome vibes. Also live music every Saturday night, the artist didn't start until 8pm tonight on 1/18/25, but she was really good at acoustics. All of the cocktails were really great and would recommend. Have yet to try the food but will be next time we visit!

    Ari F.

    It's a whole experience. The entrance to this place really sets the scene. Decor is delightful. Each time I have came here I always enjoy my drinks from the bar. This is where I had my first espresso martini and I haven't found one that compares. Service has never really stood out to me but never negative. Perfect for a first date, a girls night or just some cocktails!

    Kat S.

    My favorite hidden gem in this part of town. Perfect for dinner. perfect for drinks. Perfect to catch up with friends. Perfect for a romantic date night.

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    Natasha K.

    This place was almost a 5/5 for us until we got to dessert. First, the good: The place is so sick! From the way you enter, the passcode, the vibe... it just all works so well. You feel like you're part of an exclusive club. We ordered the focaccia bread, beef stroganoff and the prime rib. Highly recommend that you come on a Friday so you can take advantage of the prime rib offering. It was delicious and the truffle garlic mash and veggies that come with are excellent accompaniments. The beef stroganoff is rich and tasty as well. The bread was fine but definitely felt overpriced for $8. Now the dessert. First of all, after reading the reviews about the dessert options, we were excited to see what we could order. Our waiter delivered the bill without telling us about dessert. When we asked about it, he told us the three options. We ordered the chocolate tart and he came back a few minutes later to tell us they ran out. So we ordered the strawberry cobbler. Clearly, this restaurant needs assistance with naming their desserts because we got a dense cake not a cobbler. There were only strawberries on the side of the dessert and not in the "cobbler". It was served in a cast iron mini pan but it was cold? It was just awful. Thankfully, they removed it from our bill since we couldn't stomach it but needless to say, we were very confused by the dish. Overall, would definitely come back but would steer clear of any desserts

    Hezekiah B.

    The place is wonderful, I speak highly of it and tell anyone and everyone about the place. Once had Sarah as my barkeep the last couple of times. She's is outstanding, her drinks are and she's great. I had Mel, I believe, my first two times in and she was great. I apologize I don't know the young man that is the front of the house greeter he's a like gent. The chef does a great job. The staff as a whole are wonderful. I apologize I do not know the other lovely lady behind the bar my last time but she been there I believe a couple of my visits and was wonderful too. The live music nights, the music in general, the feel, the ambiance when the whole place is full is amazing. I am glad I found out about this establishment and I drive from Beaverton to visit. I'm also a proud member! Thank you all! I do want to add the seasonal change on the menu is wonderful. There are zero proof options with liquors that are 0% I appreciate that if I'm not up for a full cocktail. Lastly they have THE BEST espresso martinis, if you love them ask! I had both bartenders make me one and they did it different and both were amazing. I could see the face of the drink, thank you again!

    Frank C.

    Omg what a fun place! In the spirit of a Speakeasy Yes: you will need to provide a passcode before you can enter. Seriously! No: I will not tell you the passcode! But, if you look carefully enough, you will find a clue in the vestibule! Note to self: * Come back here * Explore more of Oregon City

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    Excellent service Food and atmosphere was great. Loved cocktail and mocktail menus!! Huge section

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    Can't recommend this place enough. The food and atmosphere were such a pleasant experience.

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    Ask the Community - The Hardware Store

    Is it 21 and over only at all hours?

    The hardware store is only open from 5-9 or 5-11 Wednesday-Saturday and is for 21 and over as it's a cocktail bar. The restaurant above it called The Hive Social is family friendly.

    What are the hours?

    The Hardware Store is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 pm to 9 pm, and Fridays and Saturdays from 5 pm to 10 pm.

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