Cool location nearby the Moda center. Limited paid parking out front but you might score a spot in the nearby neighborhood which is what happened to me. The bar has a quirky and industrial layout but great beer choices. Only a me person taking orders and serving on a Friday evening. I can't really speak for their food as it didn't look like they were serving. Would definitely come back again. read more

Upright Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This a a nice place to stop and pre game before the Winterhawks game and meet our group of people at a central location. They have beer on tap , wine in a can and cider in a can. Not a huge variety. I had a glass of red wine blend that was good. Plenty of seats and a small parking lot. read more

Upright Brewing - Cheers. Go Winterhawks - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I had a great time chilling here while i was waiting for my family to be done w monster jam. Barkeep was super knowledgeable about the product and just easy to chat with. He listened to his costumers and made recommendations based on their taste. Coffee shop is attached but not open at same time. Indoor and outdoor seating read more

The seating inside was so cool but somewhat small and our bartender was friendly. Solid brewery, but not the best in Portland. We each got a round of yonder cider ($7). It came from the can and it was chilled. The flavor was more fruity and had a great touch of lavender!! This place is somewhat limited with draft options so I'd be aware of it if you wanted ciders or bolder drafts. read more

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I know this location is closing, but I have to give some props to the dude who is literally always there on the nights of all the winterhawks games. He's usually wearing a beanie and has a longer beard, and he is so incredibly kind and inviting. We have loved the tradition of coming to upright before every sporting event or concert and we're sad to see it coming to an end, especially when there are such wonderful people running this place. read more

Great beer spot in Portland. They had a variety of beers to choose from that we enjoyed. They are located within a building workspace and also has a outdoor patio. Would definitely recommend for people that love to try different varieties of beers. P.S. - dogs allowed inside read more

Upright Brewing - a bar with a chalkboard menu - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

One star because the beer was good, otherwise we had terrible service. Guy serving let these dudes in front of us taste every beer they wanted while we waited in line but wouldn't give us any tastes because people were behind us. Must not care since they are closing. ‍ read more

Good brewery with some outdoor tables by the Moda Center. Only had one beer here but I liked it.

We decided to go to this brewery before a concert at the Moda Center since it was very close to the venue. Beer and appetizers sounded great, especially to avoid concert venue food! But when we got there, they don't serve ANY food, only beer! So don't believe the yelp reviews or menu saying there is food, this place only has beer! read more

Upright Brewing - They only serve beer! - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great place to go with friends as they have ample seating/space and excellent drinks. Ask for recommendations as the staff know what tastes best. The location was kind of random and a bit hard to find, but it was worth it read more

Upright Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is an excellent brewery. On our recent visit to Portland, we went to this location, the brewery taproom in the mixed industrial area at the east end of the Broadway Bridge. It is in a shared/mixed-use commercial space and has a nice modified industrial ambience to it with a mixture of comfortable seating inside plus some outside. The feel is comfortable and relaxed and it is often vey quiet, especially at off times. They make excellent beer overall, with a nice mix of styles, and they do old-fashioned open fermentation. I especially give them extra points for doing some British-style cask-conditioned real ales, include a dark mild and excellent English pale ale. I also like their unusual craft-brewed, open-fermented malt liquor, a rarity, and an example of how good that often-maligned style can be if done well. Service is good. It is very casual, at least once to the point of barely bothering to interact despite the lack of other customers, but overall it is good. This is a usual go-to place for us when in town. read more

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Nice place in an akward location. Service was great and beers we okay with so many breweries in pdx id go to a new one over this one again read more

Upright Brewing - Photo from the bar - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Fun spot at Leftbank Annex to grab beer before a game! Highlights include parking lot across the street (paid) and array of fresh brews for $6 a pint. While a small place, there is plenty of seating inside both upstairs and down where you can sit and chat. The pale ale was fresh and perfectly hoppy as was the IPA. Surprised it wasn't super packed before the game, but was also happy to have somewhere to grab cheaper beers before heading into Moda. Highly recommend stopping in! read more

Upright makes great beers. Second location for this brewery in NE, another option besides N Broadway. They share the location with Junior's Coffee. Mix of indoor seating and great outdoor seating under cover and not but shaded in the later afternoons. Chaat Wallah also has a location here. Nice service, with the Upright beers they are known for- awesome saisons, barrel aged mixed fermentation beers, and pilsners, along with all of their other beers. Worth a visit. read more

Portland Association of Teachers held their celebration of ratifying their substitute contract Wednesday January 15 here. It was great! Folks enjoyed good beer and the bartender was friendly and accommodating. The space was good and it was fun to learn a bit about the history of the building while wandering around talking to colleagues. Thank you Upright Brewing for supporting teachers and education by letting us use your space! read more

Review for the Cafe - Nice place to hit before a game. Not to mention their beer is great. They have food on game days. Several sandwiches to choose from. Was kinda busy on game day as they only had two guys working. Long beer line but it seemed to move slightly fast. We split a ham sandwich and it was great. Kids are welcome as well. read more

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Upright? More like upright. Been here 3 times and honestly the male bartender with longer curly hair is the most unwelcoming person. It's a great location and concept. I like the loft and spread out seating. read more

I really enjoyed my visit to Upright Brewing. The location is in a work building but the decor is very inspired considering - a lot of great references to jazz giants. The music theme carried through as there was a jazz record on when I arrived and a duo performed folk music for me. The beer is inspired - floral notes and ingredients in many of their brews, I loved the two pints I tried. If I lived in Portland I think Upright would be someplace I would come back to. They are right by the Blazers so a good option in the area. read more

I love the vibe at Upright - lots of smooth vinyl playing and great beer. I felt a little extra for ordering the Money Avenue IPA with so many interesting beers on the list, but it was delicious. Sorry not sorry read more

Upright Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I did my research before coming to Portland and found this as the closest brewery to my hotel. So as soon as I arrived and checked in I walked out there. It wasn't that easy to find. I went to it's mark on the map but some other place is there which doesn't look like any brewery I know. I walked around the block and found it on the other side. They serve no food but that wasn't a problem. I can drink here and eat somewhere else. I tried the oat stout and best bitter. They were both smooth and had that heavy and easy bitter flavor that I love so much. read more

What a really cool brewery! They have a wonderful patio and an excellent space inside with a roll up garage style door to provide an even better experience. Although, the upstairs seating was ridiculously hot. They really need to have some kind of fan going on the upper level because after being there for an hour, most of our party was sweating so much we stuck to the chairs when we went to leave. What about the beer? Considering this brewery was one that was recommended to us as specializing in sour beers, it was odd that the sour beers weren't more prominently featured on their draft list. In fact, it almost felt as if the sour beers were hidden and the only way to find them was to read the descriptions of all of the beers. However, all of the beers that we tasted were very good! The only reason I removed one star from the rating was that the food which was offered seemed to be a bit expensive. For example, two dollars for a bag of chips that you could probably get at the grocery store for $.75. Maybe if the chips had been served in a basket, it wouldn't have felt as if I could've walked down to the 7-Eleven and gotten the exact same thing. Plus, the chips were literally in a cardboard box above the fridge. That certainly did not match the overall upscale aesthetic of the establishment. The other slight complaint is about their merchandise. Basically, don't buy their T-shirts. While they have an incredibly cool design on the front, the shirt feels as if it is a combination blend of cotton and sandpaper. All things considered, this is definitely a spot we will stop by when we are in the area to have a beer. I can't really say that we would go out of our way to go here but it does the job. read more

Upright Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

What I thought was a bank, but rounding the corner, found a very cool brewery! It's definitely a fantastic speakeasy vibe. The bartender was very welcoming and informative about his selection on tap. This seems like such a nice place to grab a drink and chill. Relaxing music and good vibes, I can see why my friend insisted we trek for this bar. read more

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It was busy with a little bit of a line. Staff was friendly. It was warm day with limited seating outside (4 small wooden tables with one umbrella). Plenty of seating inside on two floors. They offered a wide variety of beers including a non alcohol option. We decided on two items from a small menu of barbecue sandwiches. Barbecue pork shoulder that was dressed with what looked like a mustard barbecue sauce. It was surprisingly good! We will go back. read more

This is a Diamond in the rough type place, super chill, laid back. The Money Ave IPA is a must-try owner is a cool guy every time I come to Portland. This is where I land for Microbrewery beer. I enjoy this place! Going to Portland, you must stop by and try the Money Ave IPA. read more

Upright Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Given how competitive Portland's bar scene is, there is not much to recommend this place. It has a decent selection of beer, but the bartender was disinterested and couldn't provide much of a recommendation beyond a take it or leave shrug and "all of them are good." The ambiance of the bar is like sitting in the lobby of an office building...because the bar is in fact located inside the lobby of an office building. Maybe this is the brewery admin HQ or maybe the rent was cheap? One way or the other it doesn't add much to the experience. Once you're there, there's nothing else to visit nearby, and since it's located in a strange one way triangle traffic pattern it's annoying to get to and annoying to leave from. If you don't actually work in the office building, I'd go to one of the many other options in the area. read more

Not as difficult to find as some people make it out to be, although I have a feeling the signage is new. What a great spot. Phenomenal saisons are brewed out of this small basement brewery. Knowledgeable bartender offered some great suggestions, and there were plenty of to-go options (bottles and crowlers). This is a must-visit if visiting Portland and love beer as much as we do. Pro-tip: Shut the box and beers are a wonderful pairing read more

Upright Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I came here before a show at the Moda Center and was incredibly happy my friend chose this restaurant because we had a better selection of beers and they were less than half the price as what you pay at the Moda. I also ordered a slice of pizza (square pan and Chicago pan thick) for $5. That was a meal in itself! When my friends arrived (they were late) I headed downstairs with them so they could do a tasting. I opted for a glass of beer. I had the Primitivo Red, which had a hint of a floral taste and the Off Season IPA, which had a hint of fruit. They did flights of beers, of which I did not keep track. There is seating downstairs in the basement brewery tasting room, but if sunlight is your thing, grab a glass and take it back upstairs. If you are going to an event at the Moda Center, this is a less expensive alternative to Dr. Jack's - and just as good. read more

The beers here are solid and approachable, but the vibe leaves something to be desired. The staff seem disinterested in the beer and the customers, seemingly viewing themselves as "servers" rather than interested representatives of the brewery. The venue is clean, but otherwise uninspired, and feels a bit like what would happen if you typed "hip west coast brewery " into an AI chatbot and asked it to draw an image. So the beer is okay, the service is okay, and the venue is just fine, but with so many other breweries in town, I'm not sure why you would choose to visit this one. read more

I was hovering between four and five stars on this one but decided to bump it up to five. Upright's beer is just so creative and tastes so good! I have been here twice now. I was here in January of 2018 and had a fabulous Oyster Stout here. One of the best that I have had. At the time Upright only took cash. So you could not use a debit or credit card in the taproom at that time. Since then they have corrected that and they now take credit and debit cards (as of 2/2019). the beer I got this time was the Black Walnut Celebration Lager. That beer as well was excellent! As I was scrolling through Beer Advocate the creativity and promising beer doesn't stop with those two beers. They have a Smoked Cherrywood Beer that looks wonderful as well as a beer called "Donuts". Knowing of those two beer options are something they have made in the past this warrants a return trip without hesitation...in hopes of getting to try these as well. But I would not be too bent out of shape if they weren't. All of their beer is just so delightful. The taproom is kind of in an odd place but cool... it's in the basement of a building that has various tenants and you go down stairs and turns in order to get there but the signage is well placed so as long as you pay attention to those it's easy to reach. The taproom is on the small side but definitely manageable. The two times I've been here this brewery seems very popular and I hope they continue to be! read more

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This Brewery is a very solid brewery! (As a side note, I like how the FAQ's on the website show the question "Is Upright going to expand any bigger?" And the answer published "No". I like that vibe, they are comfortable where they are in the Portland niche and they don't need to "sell out" and sell their recipes and yeast to big Bev companies to be considered "successful". I love this brewery, right where it is at! I have never had a beer that I don't like from there, over the years. I've stopped at Upright as part of a beer-bike crawl/tour and have fun memories of tasting different beers with a small group of friends. ANd, lately, it has been a consistent "pre-game" spot for us before going to Moda or Veteran's Memorial for a sporting event. ANd, I would speculate that you could get a pitcher of delicious, local, micro beer here for less cost than a pint of generic beer at the Colliseum. Similarly to what the other reviewers have said, this brewery does have an intimate "secret club" feel. When you walk down to the basement of the left bank annex building, it may feel like you happened upon a private party that you were-not-invited-to, but it is in-fact OPen to the public (during their hours of operation!). I love the overall feeling of the brewery, Although, as stated on their website that they are not planning on expanding and getting bigger; I feel that the brewery is growing and adapting. When, I first tried Upright Brewing it was mainly Saisons and variety of saison- beers. But, now they appear to be modified with Saisons, IPA's and even different wheat-beer varieties. It is a fun place to try different experimental beers, that you normally wouldn't get to taste anywhere else. ANd, UPright does a lot of "wild fermentation" using the local yeast that is available in the area, naturally to help ferment the sugars to alcohol. Cheers! read more

World class beers on tap and friendly service are enough reason to visit Upright but now they also have a classy sandwich menu and swank cafe seating on the ground floor. Chillax on the small patio or enjoy the jazzy vibes inside. Upright's cafe has soul and their beers will make your heart go pitter pat. read more

Upright Brewing - Ives nectarine saison. - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Came here on Sunday evening 2021-11-21 just prior to attending an event at Moda Center. Quite a few people had the same idea of drinking here rather than at Moda Center, so it was quite busy. There were only about a dozen tables or less, so it was challenging to find an empty table. Additionally, there was literally only one server behind the counter, so the line and wait got quite long. The gentleman behind the counter was nice and patient; the pressure of the long line did not appear to faze him whatsoever. He was quite deliberate in his pace. We ordered a couple of different beers each, and we enjoyed all of them. The ambiance of the small brewery was nice, comfortable, and modern. Restrooms were clean and require a key, which are hanging near the counter. Parking can be challenging during peak hours. read more

I'd heard about this place for some time but hadn't made it there. I decided to make a concerted effort the other day. It's a little hard to find, so definitely have your map app ready. I love the vibe of the place. The basement is cozy, has great music, and is pretty chill. Brent, who was the bartender that day, was super friendly and very knowledgeable. The farmhouse ale isn't my go-to style, but everything they made was delicious. All the beers were incredibly complex yet well-balanced. I was impressed by how creatively they combined ingredients like Sichuan peppercorns and different fruits. Their IPAs were good, too, and tasted like the forest. Definitely work the trip! read more

Upright Brewing - Tasty beer flight - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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One word- LobsterMushroomGoseSourAle I'd love to check out more beer from this place it's super close to the Moda center so you can always grab a drink here read more

Upright Brewing is located in just about the last place you'd look for a brewery. We drove by the building twice because we missed the tiny sign in front announcing it's location in the basement. Parking out front was metered. We thought the Money IPA was a light, fruity and easy drinking beer and we also enjoyed the marzen. The taproom is tiny with only a few seats at the bar, so picking up a growler or cans is always a great option if it's full. read more

Great experience!!! The boys not only make a good Sandy but really know there beer.. Even for a SoCal boy treated like a regular!!! read more

Upright Brewing - Swag is awesome Too !! - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This brewery is in a kinda weird location and google had us turning into the back (not public parking). It's right near the moda center so I'm sure it gets super busy when there is a show but it was pretty quiet when we went. We tried the country time Weisse and NE weizen and both were great. The Weisse was exactly what I want in a sour and the weizen was really good too. They do a few beers in to-go can-growlers (unfortunately not the weisse) but we will definitely be back. They also have some snacks and 4 outdoor tables. Parking is a lot right in front or some pay to park spots in front. Also seemed like there was a tram stop right next to it as well. read more

Entering the building thru a deli and down a couple staircases in the bottom of a cool building was Upright Brewing. The journey to get to it was fun and if the sign was not on the sidewalk you would not know it was there. The atmosphere was fun, the beer fantastic and the space was well laid out with tables and places to stand. Currently they do not serve food, but food is available above them in the same building. I really enjoyed my time here and will go back again when I am in Portland. read more

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Great saisons and sours, pleasant and helpful staff I recommend them. Google maps has trouble finding this address read more

Man crazy mission finding the place. It's located in a business building and if you don't read the directions you'll take a tour of the whole place and might just leave because you can't find it. Take it from me, read the board on your left when you enter the building. The brewery is located in the basement. Once you enter you see barrels and kegs of beer. The menu is fairly small and so is the brewery itself. I ordered the Four Play and for a non avid beer drinker like myself I enjoyed the hint of fruit in it. It's cash only and there's ample street parking. read more

Upright Brewing - Four seasons. $2 - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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