we visited this bar on new years eve and it has the most unique vibes and interesting history. its current building was built in 1926, and operated as the nob hill pharmacy from 1933 to 2005. then, this bar opened in 2019 ! we ordered green tea shots, which were so delicious ! the interior is super cool; they have pin ball machines, board games, and the tvs were playing videos of hamsters going through mazes. everyone working was so kind and hustling ! read more

We checked this place out the day before Xmas eve. Went with a few people from work for a drink before heading to another bar. It was trivia night. We did not partake in the game as were were not there long. We ordered a hot toddy and a "not toddy" for the DD. Both were delicious! Staff was friendly and service was quick. We will def come try it out again. Hopefully stay a little longer next time! read more

The Pharmacy - Hotty toddy - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Bartenders are friendly in a dive bar kind of way. Drinks are reasonably priced and strong. Great beer list and cozy booths to sit in read more

The Pharmacy - Interior - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Fun bar on Glisan! Well priced food and a good selection of beers on tap. Will go back to try a cocktail. Friendly bartender too! Enjoyed sitting outside on the sidewalk tables in the sun. read more

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Cool vibes. Good service. Fun prescriptions. Cool bar tender. :-) Fries were pretty hot and crispy! read more

The Pharmacy is place of healing. A place to cleanse one's soul. Get your prescriptions inside and enjoy next to the Benson Bubblers outside in good company. Everybody has different pains and problems. One finds himself here to get through them. Don't worry, your not alone - everybody is in this together. A magnetic place where all walks of life merge. Artists, German philosophers - - people of all backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses. All there and all in harmony. A place of sharing and caring. One story from a friend - a most horrific experience in his bedroom. I don't think a worse incident can happen to a guy. The horror. Oh, the horror. After he gets it out a weight lifts off his shoulders and the constant cleansing effect of the nearby Benson Bubblers takes away all the bad memories. The constant water flow for over 100 years is too powerful to merely be symbolic. Constant foot traffic on the sidewalk sweeps all negative feelings away and down the drain. Now that the weight is lifted lets be inspired. The most magnificent and anticipated piece of writing is in the works by an artist who frequents the place. Pulling inspiration from The Pharmacy and its colorful visitors - a piece 30 years in the making. Make friends with this local - he will open your eyes so that familiar things seem foreign. Up will be down. Left will be right. You get the picture. Maybe your feeling numb to life. They serve up the perfect thing for that too. Hot, hot, hot wings that could wake up the dead. Try the triple hot wings if you dare. I kid you not. There is a solution to every problem here. Test the strength of your mind with their placebos. I don't recommend it and I haven't tried them first hand but you could hone the Jedi in you. Just flip over the menu and order away. Life can throw you curve balls but they are no match for the concoctions and connections made here. A blessed place to be. read more

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We were excited to try this place out. We always love a good theme spot. But as you know if you follow my reviews, wheelchair accessibility is a must for us. And we did our due diligence on it. In fact, of the four bars in the area that we contacted to check on accessibility, this is the only one that got back to us (not a great look Portland.) But we had one! This place said they were fully accessible. Except, well, no. Not really. Getting to the table was fine, so ok basic step one complete. But to actually be accessible you have to have accessible bathrooms. Disabled folx need to pee, y'all. And they have as much right to as the rest of us. And- here's the catch- they shouldn't need to have assistance. My wife uses a chair but she can get up and out of it fairly easily as long as it's brief. But look. I had to help her uo a ramp, and then down a "ramp" that wasn't really a ramp it was actually a step come on. And then... the bathroom was too small to close the door with the chair inside. And our chair is TINY as wheelchairs go. My wife had to stand up, and I had to fold the chair, stash it to the side, and then the door could close. We have friends with much larger chairs that would have zero hope. Do better, Pharmacy. Or at least don't tell people you're accessible. You're not. (second star because the tots were good) read more

All the drinks we tried were delicious, the seasonal ones were especially fun and well balanced. Food was good too, loved the decor and vibes. Bartenders were kind and fast. read more

The Pharmacy - Bar area - hot cider and the seasonal special - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Tried this place out for a late lunch this past weekend. Great spot! I was greeted by a helpful and friendly bartender who was well-versed with the menu. There's plenty of seating, including booths. The walls are adorned with cool artwork, much of which is promoting social justice which is rad. My husband got the grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup and loved it! I had a really hard time deciding on the menu and ultimately ended up with a chicken Caesar salad, which was also really good. Beyond that, I also learned that they are providing free community meals/meal kits for those impacted by the loss of SNAP benefits. Really incredible to see how they are supporting our community when it's so needed while running a business in an industry with notoriously low profit margins. The ambience is great. The food is great, and a fun location. Even if none of those things were true, I would still come back to a place that supports our community like this. read more

Wow. I LOVE their interior. The floating candles, stained glasses, and leather booth seatings made everything so cozy. Their all wood bar is also super cool. It's pretty laid back when we're there which was exactly what we're looking for. They got a few classics and novelty cocktails at a reasonable price of $12 - $13. We tried the A Little Pick Me Up, which is their take on an espresso martini-esque drink, and the Brair Patch. Both were very tasty but the Brair Patch was by far my favorite. The Marionberry Whiskey was so tasty! Overall, the drink was refreshing and delicious. We also tried some of their food. The Fried Chicken Sandwich was AMAZING! The chicken was very well-fried. Crispy and juicy. Gotta love the toasted pretzel bun as well. Would get the sauce on the side next time though. We had the sandwich with Onion Rings, which are not on their menu but you can still ask for it and you totally shoul. Again, very fresh and crispy. The slight sweetness of the onion was addicting. We got their Wings too with habanero sauce and they definitely got a kick! The blue cheese sauce and celery were necessary to help with the heat. Good wings though, nice and juicy again. All in all, one of my favorite bars I've been in awhile. Will definitely be back and checkout their HH. read more

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I came here by myself on a Friday night for a drink and some wings. This place was decorated delightfully. They had all kinds of cute Halloween themed decor, and besides that they had various gay themed art on the walls and some cool pinball machines in the back. The seating that was offered was extremely varied; booths, bar seating, bar style seating by a window facing the street (optimal people watching), large tables, small tables, patio seating outside, and it was all quite spacious. When I arrived it was not terribly busy, but business was steady and the crowd was decidedly straight. As the night went on the place began to fill, more queer couples and friend groups arrived, and I noticed that the music changed to reflect this. At first the music had been upbeat, but mostly instrumental background music; but as it got later it turned more to popular hits and dance music. The service was proactive, fast, friendly, and fabulous. Even the guy at the door checking IDs was great. He had a big jar of candy, was chatting amicably with customers and passerbys alike. He gave me some great information about the food service, and reccomendations for what wings to try. Both of the bartenders were friendly and helpful. The first bartender I spoke with answered my questions and gave me a great drink reccomendation, and the other one offered to let me try what was on tap before making my purchase. I felt so welcome, and valued as a customer. Even the guy running food and bussing tables looked like he was having a great time; he was practically skipping! The food itself was very good. I'm not completely convinced that the wings were brined for 24 hours based on the favor, but they were still super yummy! I got the honey stinger sauce, and it was the perfect blend of sweet, savory, tangy, and spicy with just the right amount of heat. The outside of the wings was crispy, and the inside was juicy. They were served piping hot, which is definitely the best way to eat them. The leftovers were ok, but I would definitely reccomend the dine-in option to enjoy the wings while they are freshest. The drink I had was phenomenal. Dual (I think that was her name?) reccomended the gone guava cocktail. It might be the best cocktail I've ever had. It was so yummy! After I ate and had my cocktail, I asked the other bartender about their taplist, she pointed out a cute chalkboard style menu that was complete with colorful hand drawn art, and offered to give me a taster of anything I wanted to try. The offerings were unique, varied, but primarily IPAs. I ended up getting beer with a heavily implied Chappel Roan theme. It was ok but nothing to write home about. The only point of feedback I have to offer this business is to bring back more of your house-made sauces. I was excited to try the teriyaki and peanut sauces I saw on a picture of an older menu, and was disappointed to find out that the only house-made sauce you still have is a scalding hot habañero sauce. I really like the Pharmacy. I'd love to come back with some friends to see what it looks like later in the night, or to experience their drag brunch. Overall, it definitely seems to me like a special place where boys and girls can all be queens every single day. read more

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I unfortunately had a very bad experience with this establishment last night. Normally, I have had only positive experiences going to this bar previously. The male bartender working last night needs to be fired effective immediately. After hearing a different patron call my friend the F slur this bartender did not kick those people out. The same patron called multiple people different slurs , and had his friends hit women unjustifiably. Guests should feel safe in third spaces, especially individuals, a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, normally that is the case when visiting this bar, however, last night was different. read more

The vibe at The Pharmacy Bar is a dive bar with a vintage pharmacy theme. I've driven by this several times and thought it was an actual pharmacy. The drink menu at The Pharmacy Bar features a wide variety of cocktails, beer, and wine. The Cherry Limeade (always a favorite!) and strawberry lemonade slushy are what we ended up ordering. The slushy was similar to a smoothie will real strawberries in it - yum! The grilled cheese burger is a fun idea, but it is a bit too much bread. 2 Texas toast grilled cheeses with a burger patty sandwiched between them. The whiskey bacon burger's sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend asking for the sauce on the side so that you can control the amount that you use if you want to go this route. The fries and tots were both delicious - hot and crispy. The service at The Pharmacy Bar is friendly and attentive. The staff is happy to answer questions about the menu or make recommendations. The Pharmacy Bar is a great option for a casual meal or drink in Northwest Portland. The food is good, the drinks are great, and the atmosphere is relaxed. I would definitely recommend it to others. I think The Pharmacy Bar would be a great place to host a Meetup. There is plenty of space, and the atmosphere is casual and relaxed. read more

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We stopped in with our fellow Yelpies to play Trivia. I started the night with a Blackberry Soda from the menu, turned out to be Wyld CBD tonic water. Big miss. I went back to the menu and ordered a passion ginger ale. It wasn't bad. The glasses used at the bar and small and non- alcoholic drinks are running $7 to $8. Drink wisely, water is free by the kitchen and bathroom. We tried the 1 pound of fries and chicken wings. That's a lot of fries. We killed them. The chicken was peanut butter and the other was barbecue. The peanut butter was weird but good, reminded me of a sandwich with chicken...? Maybe? The barbecue was as expected good. Overall the food passed. The trivia game was fun. It dragged a little here and there but overwhelmingly everyone had fun. The app was not as user friendly as it could have been. Hopefully the little bugs are worked out soon. We probably would do it again. read more

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Great food and drink in a former pharmacy building. Burgers (beef and Impossible), fried chicken sandwich with spicy aioli, grilled cheese and more. Fun events like trivia night. Outdoor seating. Interesting bartenders and attentive servers. read more

Chrissy ,Alden & Mark best bartenders ever ! Great team ! The owner beautiful human ! Best high-quality bar food. And great ambience. Cheers ! read more

One of the more authentic MirthWest Porkland watering-hole experiences; heck' there's a H20 bubblah right out the doorway‼ In Mr Maahk Shy-ryzzi (Chorizo ? I space on proper mesopotamian spelling;-), they have one of thee best no-frillz all-substance Evergreen 4eva-young Barkeeps on Poorklyndz West side. MS has been a mirthwest mixology maven since 1996, back to Olde Casa Ubetcha daze‍‍ He's only poisoned me 0nce ' butt iDeserved it; the absinthe, needless to say, went a-Rye. Goodly service by a crack staff. This review brought to you by a guy who has visited some of the finest H2Oing holes on the planet, from Dublin (IRL' not OH), Madchester and Hoxton/Bethnal Green; to LA, BOS, SEA, SF & Gotham; to Cairo , Köbenhavn and Reykjavik. II know my H2Oing holes so well they actually invite me to come leave honest reviews (punched up as they are w/ a bit of #exclammability ). #laverdad More DJ knights ! ! ! ! ! ! please. Vinnie & the stoic he spins with need to show up more & elevate dBs by ~12%. read more

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This is my favorite neighborhood bar. As a transguy I always feel welcome and supported here. The bartenders stick up for me and I always look forward to hanging out with friends that I've made in the community here. Their food is probably the best in the neighborhood, and they have vegetarian options that are very good. Lately I've been on to the Mission Impossible Burger (sans Tom Cruise) and I switch out the fries for Onion Rings with BBQ Sauce. The Jane Weldin Salad is very on point, and they have the FaVeraU, with all the different melty cheeses. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. read more

INCREDIBLE COCKTAILS!! We got the bee's teats and the (something) martini. They also have loads of fun games to play and the patrons are happy to participate. Had a wonderful conversation with the bouncer. Only problem I have with this place is that I lost our game of Bananagrams! read more

The Pharmacy - Bananagrams and Owen - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I wish they were more honest about closing times; when a sign reads "f@&! yeah we're open" you expect a place to be serving still. stopping in for some food 45 mins before close to be met with "we already did last call" at a bar; isn't quite understandable. last call is more than necessary for a place like this, and that isn't what raises an issue, what I don't understand is a full(ish) bar, with more than half an hour to the listed closing time, not allowing a guest to eat or drink. even just for to go food, or a single shot. if this was a cheap place, i would understand more- but it's expensive and in a very local focused area. if you close at 1:15, close at 1:15. if you close at 12, close at 12. you choose the hours, make them honest. Don't have a sign that reads "F@&! yeah we're open" if you're, actually, not really open. read more

I had amazing time at this location!!!! The Bartender (I'm sorry for not getting his name- was wearing a cap with metal spikes on it) thank you for the drinks n food recommendations, they were on point!!! The location... is amazing and everyone was very welcoming. Great place to eat n have a drink. Couldn't finish all the foodso delicious... MOST TRY IT N SEE PHOTOS. I gave my leftovers to a homeless man who asked me for them. Glad someone else got to enjoy it while still fresh. First visit to Portland n enjoying it. read more

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the vibes are immaculate here! plenty of seating and it is quite spacious. went barhopping and this bar would prob have the best drinks out of the ones I went to. I got the mango madness and my cousin got the snoop. Both drinks were super good!! I'll def be back next time! read more

The Pharmacy - the snoop and mango madness - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place is awesome. The service is attentive, friendly and spot on. The food is tasty for bar food and the drinks on point. The ambiance is welcoming and fun! I'll be back. read more

My new favorite bar in Portland! The drinks and service were amazing and everything was reasonably priced! Especially the tater totes and fries. My favorite drink here is the gone guava which is not pictured because I devoured it. read more

The Pharmacy - The Rocky Flintstone, blue pill, and root beer float. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Are you a fan of fattening finger licking , stretchy cheesy, thick bacon goodness? Listen, this is probably the best grilled cheese I've ever had in my entire life. If you're not getting the The Favreau... then don't let the door hit you on the way out. This dish comes with the tomato soup which honestly is not that Campbell soup crap. It's homemade and creamy. Doesn't have that super sour irony taste. It's just right..... The beer selections are delicious and they've got a fantastic variety. The beer menu changes every so often sooo I can't really tell you what to get. Just order the damn grilled cheese. You'll thank me later! Enjoy! read more

The Pharmacy - The best damn grilled cheese you'll ever have. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Fun atmosphere! There was a DJ playing good r/b music, easy and quick to get drinks. Yummy appetizer/food choices. Good service and friendly employees. It's easy to make friends here! Bartini is right around the corner too which is a great neighboring choice as well. read more

Went for a late-night dinner and got the Faverau sandwich with red pepper soup. It was really good. My friend got the sweet potato fries with their food and they were awesome. read more

First time but won't be my last.....Very cool vibe and super accommodating staff!!! Heavy pour mixologist behind the bar and great sounds with DJ!! Not to crowded on a Saturday but understand this spot does get very crowded? Large to small booths inside but also provide outside patio space. read more

The bartender snapped her fingers at my friends face asking him to hurry up and decide if he was gonna close the tab, and a nice girl we didn't know defended my friend for the mistreatment after she witnessed what happened, and called out the bartender. Due to that she' was immediately kicked out, and it was extremely unfair. We felt discriminated against and we will definitely never come back here ever again. The drinks were watered down and not worth your money either. I provided a picture of the bartender who decided to go outside and verbally abuse the poor girl and complain to a customer... read more

The Pharmacy - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It was my first time here. Inside was so cold . Air conditioners were on I guess . I ordered chicken wings , tots and a beer. I had to wait for a long time to place my order. They brought my chicken wings and tots but not the beer. After 10 minutes I had to go to the bar and ask for my beer . The chicken wings were almost cold , super dry and like burned. It was like chicken wings were prepared according to another customer's order and because the customer didn't want them, they reheated them. They were really dry . I was so hungry so I ate them . Tots were ok . I'm not living in Portland. If I was here , I wouldn't go back there to try something else . Also when I went there , I didn't know they have an entertainment show at like 9:30 or 20 pm . I don't know exactly what time they started . When it started , one of them ( I don't know how to call them as she , he or them ) asked who has never been here before ? And a couple and I raised our hand . The entertaining guy asked the lady from where they are coming from ? What is the reason for visiting Portland and at then end told them " welcome " . And then asked again who has never been here before? I raised my hand again and she/he/ they said no you lie . Your face is really familiar to me . You have been here before . You just seeking attention. What the Fochxzccg. how rude you are . If it was a comedy show , I wouldn't be upset but his/ her/ their answer was so rude and unbelievably irritating., I said I am not lying. I am from San Francisco and it's my first day here and I came for work . After this I finished my food quickly and paid and left . What an experience!!! The only thing I really like was the celeries . They were so fresh and crunchy . read more

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They had marble racing on the T.V. I never knew that existed but apparently it does and I was enthralled lol. The bartender had a great style and the food was pretty good! read more

Pros: Good, inexpensive drinks; really liked the Blackberry Briar Patch, Cherry Limeade, and The Snoop; vibe was loud with upbeat music; the whole area is nice to go bar hopping; no wait to get in; would highly recommend/return Cons: Pretty packed, which was uncomfortable for COVID times; parking is always a challenge in this area read more

The Pharmacy - Left: Blackberry Briar Patch | Top: The Snoop | Bottom: Cherry Limeade - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

One of my favorite bars in the city! The drag brunch is the best, but the drinks and food are always on point.

So much fun! We came here for free drag on Wednesday night and had a blast! We also got the onion rings and Mac and cheese and I'm gonna be honest it was really good for what it was. No issues with service or anything as the place wasn't too packed on a weds, was also very impressed by the hype everyone in attendance brought. I'd like to attend the drag bingo next! They also have a steal for drag brunch only $20 for cover AND food! read more

One of the best bars in downtown portland! Love the atmosphere of the bar especially with the new remodel and ownership. Love the staff, very friendly & knowledgeable. The cocktail menu is very imaginitive and whimsical and I LOVE that the names truly make it feel like you're at a pharmacy The prices on drinks and food are very reasonable too! Added bonus that the bathrooms are gender non specific and always very clean! This bar is also a very safe space for all LGBTQ+ individuals Best place to watch Rugby in town too! read more

The Pharmacy - Beer, Outside Seating, Sign - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Your typical bar. Good tap selection, mid service and they give out lollipops sometimes. There is no cover fee and is a fine spot to hit on holidays or if bar hopping. Other than that - I never go. There are better bars around! read more

Loved the hamster obstacle course videos. Had a great time with our friends! Green Tea shots were good. read more

Just like David Bowie song "Changes", big changes have happened here. Way different than I remember it. Bar layout is totally different, clean bathrooms and food that I don't hate myself for eating. DJ on weekends. The weekend door guy I nominate as nicest in Portland, I appreciate not feeling an aggro vibe walking in. Dude who was behind the bar at Muu Muu's (R.I.P.) slangin drink Sat and Sun, good drinks and if you give him a date between 1965 and 1995 he can tell you if/where the Dead played. If you come in and see a dude with shitty tattoos, kind of a weird puffy hair situation and cauliflower ears, that's me. Give me some kind of a secret handshake, tap my shoulder twice and whisper a 2Pac lyric in my ear and I'll prob buy you a drink. read more

A step above a dive bar. Nice service. Recommend for a middle of the road experience that doesn't hurt your wallet too much!

From weekend staff (Tiny & Zoe {barback}), to weekday staff, Jub, Christie, Crane, & Mark, this bar has the most consistent, speedy service. Staff is friendly, bar has a fun drink menu, and the food menu is the best bar food offered on 21st until 1:45-2AM. Love Pharmacy and their consistency! read more