It was my first time here and I drive by this area all the time. I would say it is a little gem. I…read moredid not get to try any of the food or snacks. There is a food cart in the back with Hawaiian goods which I am down to try next time. The service is friendly and acknowledge me when I first got in. The reason why I went to this bar was to check out the vibes if it was too loud or too busy or if it is chill enough to hear conversations with one another. That would be it ! It was quiet enough to have conversations even for a drink with a large group. There is a Photo Booth and a vending machine for nicotine I believe. And there are signs that they have karaoke on Saturdays, which I will have to come back for so this is definitely a spot to check out. I did not give it a full five stars because the parking was not the greatest.

A fun little hidden gem of a bar. This isn't what I would call a dive but it's far from modern - it…read morehas the vibe of an old school lounge. It's chill and has character. The best thing about this place is the lighting. There is something about the tone that makes you feel like someone turned on a warm lens filter. It just makes me feel relaxed. Crowd was modest but fun for Saturday karaoke. I am going to have to add this into my regular bar rotation.

Thought we'd check out the Rose City Pub. It's in our neighborhood and it has been a long time…read moresince we've been there. In fact, the very first time we went to that location, it was called 'Sir Loins'! His grandparents used to take us there, and after Sir Loins, we went back once, but were not happy with their steak. Years later, we'll give them another chance. Hubby ordered a glass of Merlot, and said it was excellent. For his meal, he ordered the Surf and Turf, which was an 8 ounce sirloin steak and large fried shrimp. As his side, he ordered the loaded baked potato. A green salad was also ordered. We were quite frankly blown away by the food. The steak was cooked exactly as requested and was as tender as could be. The potato was hot and loaded, and came with additional butter, sour cream and green onions to add on. Toasted cheese bread was on the plate. The salad with ranch dressing was just fine too. All that for a very reasonable price. Service was quick and friendly. The vibe of the pub was friendly as well. I got Rueben Sandwich with fries. We shared the salad, above. The sauerkraut with my Rueben was far more better than one I had recently! Half of everything, was set for another meal.

Great Place to watch the Game. Good Food, would recommend the wings and the nachos…read more The Bartenders are fantastic and have a great sense of humor. Overall had a good time

Came for a fundraiser karaoke and had delicious food ! The service was prompt and food…read morepresentation was excellent! Mocktails were great staff has tremendous hospitality and great customer service. Parking is limited so prepare to be patient to find a spot. The a/c was the best yet seriously it was 91 degrees outside when we arrived and inside was blissfully cool. I don't do well in the heat very happy it's nice in here

This place is a disaster. Can't take a credit card. Unhelpful staff. Terrible limited menu until 5…read more Dive bar feel. Some of the game machines not working. Bar tender eating out of steel bowl behind counter. Did I mention not friendly. Maybe it's a better experience if you are a regular.

Christmas Eve Magic, Molten Cheese, and Dive Bar Greatness!…read more Hello!!!!!! How have I been living in Portland and not known that Sandy Jug Tavern is serving up one of the best burgers in town? We swung by on a very busy Christmas Eve and were immediately hit with that perfect, cozy tavern glow. If you haven't been, the vibe is pure "Old Portland"--historic, unpretentious, and effortlessly cool. We managed to snag a spot near the bar, which was the perfect vantage point to watch the holiday chaos while sipping on our Christmas Old Fashioneds. Our trio went all in: a Juicy Lucy, a Chopped Cheese, and a BLT. I tried to play it safe and go the "healthy" route with the BLT--which was fresh and crisp--but the Juicy Lucy absolutely stole the show! As a group of self-proclaimed burger connoisseurs, we were floored. We're talking a thick, hand-pressed patty stuffed with molten American cheese that literally oozes with every bite. PRO TIP: Exercise some holiday restraint and let it sit for a minute so you don't incinerate your tongue on that delicious cheese lava! Not to be outdone, the Chopped Cheese was a gritty, glorious masterpiece--the perfect NYC-style love child of a cheeseburger and a Philly cheesesteak. Between the historic "Jug" setting, the friendly holiday service, and the cheese-stuffed heaven on a plate, our bellies left very, very happy. This isn't just a meal; it's a PDX rite of passage. We will definitely be back!

This is a great hole in the wall burger spot with a cute bar ambiance. I love the outside building…read moretoo. They have some great specials throughout the week. Everything we got was so yummy, burgers were amazing for what you get and the fries are the perfect size. The mozzarella sticks did kind of fall apart but overall the flavor was there. And the chicken tenders were both juicy and crispy. Definitely would be back!

This place rips. DJs, hot dogs, pudding shots, pool table,…read moregreat back patio, really cool bartenders. A lot to fall in love with. Brought my pup down the other day and grabbed a pizza at the spot next door and there was a vendor's market! Nice to see a little pocket of OG Portland still doing its thing.

Great Fremont spot. The back patio is perfect for a summer day. Their fresh squeezed offering is…read moresuper yummy. Want to play pool, listen to music, have a nice chat with the Bartender? It is all here! And if you are lucky Bo the sweetest dog ever will greet you as you order your beverage. A real gem of a location on Fremont.

Cozy classy and caring should be their slogan As a young…read morepunk in the neighborhood I was worried I might feel out of place in a classy place like this but the bartenders are so kind a friendly and they had Creature of the Black Lagoon playing in the background- can't go wrong there. Good music playing from the turntable, All my questions answered wo any judgment- unfortunately hard to find that in the city, drinks prices were only barely slightly above the average rate but crafted with care Love this place love these folks pls give them your money

Love it, love the ambiance, the staff, owners everything. Appetizers are good. Drinks are amazing.read more

Came here for the retro future vibe. They did not disappoint. Their cocktail, vibe and food were…read moreall on point. I ordered the corn dog from a friend's recommendation and a chicken sandwich to boot. This was too much food for one person. The corn dog was much larger than it was pictured, the chicken sandwich was thick and juicy. I would come back again.

I had a lovely night here on a Sunday evening. It was dark and the vibes are just exactly what…read moreyou'd imagine for a lounge but this one has a neat space age twist. The drinks are everything I'd wanted on a nice night to unwind and sip a fancy cocktail, they're strong and balanced. Fries are a must with garlic and fresh parm. The service was kind and swift especially with the bar area quickly filling up. No pool tables or video poker, it's just a place to sit and be present with a friend or partner. I can't wait to go back.

Cute spot with a great atmosphere and really friendly staff. I ordered a steak and fries, and while…read morethe flavors were good, the steak arrived barely warm, it seemed like it had been sitting while waiting for the fries. I didn't send it back (I hate doing that), but it was a little disappointing since everything else was so nice. I'd still come back and hope this was just an off moment, because the place itself is lovely.

They happen to make my favorite french fries and a solid burger. I was happy to go in recently and…read moreshare a burger and steak and frites so that I didn't have to decide between the two. The struggle is real because both are really great. I had a mocktail my friend had a couple of cocktails and we immediately made plans to go back. I really liked our server though I can't recall her name. All the staff were lovely actually - super down to earth and just on it. We sat outside on a lovely day and enjoyed the night air. I'll be back but I'll probably do a to-go order before you see me again. Blame it on the rain.

Walking in, friendly service. They greet you, the menu options aren't bad. Foods delicious and it's…read morevery cute and peaceful, as I went in the afternoon on a weekday. They have a dog friendly patio and tons of drinks. There's also a back dining area. I believe I met a bartender, her name was Zoey. She was very kind. Along with the kitchen staff who seemed to enjoy chatting it up when they can. I had a few kouign amann and sat there, no trouble just hanging out. Ordered a sandwich and called it a day. No fuss. No hovering, just friendly workers who wanna talk story and get to know their customers !

They open at 7:00 a.m., seems early for a bar as we were the only patrons. The breakfast tacos are…read morecheap, but small and average. The chilaquiles are a better option: ample and tasty. Bartender is polite, moderately friendly. Parking isn't an issue.

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!