As a big fan of Crux brews I was stoked to see this PDX location open a couple of years back, and…read morehappy to see the creativity, vibe and level of service is still spot on. This isn't one of the fancier brewpubs in Portland (looking at you 10 Barrel and Deschutes) but that's never been the Crux brand so I'm happy to see them stick to their down to the earth origins and focus on making really good beer. The bar is nice and long and a good place to post up for a couple of pints, with plenty of cheery tenders to pour them for you. The space is overall industrial-feeling with tall ceilings and minimalist decor and mostly bare walls inside, but there's also an outside patio area with picnic tables in the parking lot, though that's best in the summer. We got the General Tso Cauliflower to start which was a great share plate, with awesome flavor in the sauce, though the actual cauliflower was a bit undercooked. Still, we polished it off no problem. Fish tacos were also a good call, and the thin, crispy fries were a crowd favorite. There are so many good sours, IPAs and other craft beer options here, my buddy just opted for the 4-brew flight (mostly IPAs) which we all sampled and loved, though it's kinda pricy for what's basically 20 ounces of beer. The one-off vintage 14% special beers are where it's at, but at that ABV level, we just decided to share one barrel aged Imperial Stout. So friggin caramelly and delish - the perfect dessert. The space was pretty quiet for a Saturday night but our service was absolutely next level, so it made for a super pleasant gathering for our small group. The food at this Crux location is probably best described as better-than-average pub fare, but not mouth-watering, and the ambiance is low key but also nothing super special. The beer and the staff though, are awesome, so I will be back for more.

Awesome beers. Good location with lots of parking. Like the outdoor seating…read more Food was decent. Great spot for groups.

Cute place! We randomly stumbled into this place and so glad that we did…read more Great beer selections and recommendations! The two ladies working were phenomenal and have great service and Oregon recommendations for us as well. Would highly recommend!

Fun little Tolkien-themed craft beer house in downtown Portland. The limited food items are good,…read moreand the beer selection is varied. Definitely a comfortable place to spend some time.

John's Marketplace has a great craft beer selection to go, as well as to drink there. I love that…read morethis place is dog-friendly and it has food carts (with some vegan options) just outside in case you get hungry.

Attending burger week in Portland and came across this marketplace. Always passes but never stopped…read morein. Taphouse market with wine and beer. The outside is. Food cart pod.

Loved 3. 2, 1, 6, 4, 5 - in that order!! Looking forward to…read moretasting black reserve soon! Good ambience and service!!

Location is amazing, right across from the Portland Center Stage, so great for before/after food…read moreand drinks. Large seating area plus a children's play area too! Very family friendly. The staff is quick to seat you and you'll see a lot of them roaming around, checking in on everyone. The food is decent pub food, I appreciate that they have more than fried food. And it's always nice to know that your server "just had that for lunch!"

We learned about "Level Beer," from enjoying their offerings at Amaro's Table in Castlerock…read more Level Beer = 5 outta 5! We were able to meet a couple of their brewmasters - they were congenial. I have to tell you, they *know what they're doing and have passion! While there, we enjoyed #3 Bad Hombre, (the Mexican lager), and #4 the Pixelated Pale Ale. Both of which were excellent. The background music = truly eclectic. From punk to Indy, more like background noise, unless you're paying attention, which I tend to do. Good stuff.

Good Beer but more impressive space. So much room inside and outside. Definitely a place I could…read morespend an afternoon day drinking. This go around I went there before catching my flight. Beer- 6/10 Space- 8/10 Definitely a place to try out when in Portland.

Somehow, I've neglected to review this neighborhood favorite. My apologies to the good people at…read moreDivision Wines. This place has become a go-to for taking friends, relatives, or just enjoying time with my wife. The selection of wines has never let me down, and their meat, cheese, and meat&cheese food offerings are delightful. Classics are classics for a reason. The servers are great at making sure cheeses fit into everyone's dietary preferences. On my most recent visit, I spotted something that was previously unnoticed - they offer half glasses for half price. Since part of the joy of visiting here is finding new things, half glasses make for twice the exposure to new friends. Our visits almost always end with a shopping expidition into the wine shop side of the space. As fans of white wines from NW Spain, we've always been pleased with their Albarino offerings, and this is the only place in Portland that I've ever found a Godello.

Was looking to get a nice bottle of wine as a gift, but wanted to get something fun and different…read more Not knowing too much about wine and seeing all the reviews about the great service, I gave them a call to see if they could help give a few suggestions over the phone. Garrett was super helpful and we talked a bit about what I was thinking, and found three options within my budget. We settled on a fun but not too crazy wine from the Canary Islands. He held the wine for me at the front and I was able to just grab and go later in the afternoon. The price was also just right, as it was listed for $18 more on the vino app. Came back in a week later for drinks and prices were also great with a 3 drink flight for $19 all with good pours. Had a chenin blanc, a chardonnay, and a Malbec. All were phenomenal and bar staff were friendly. This is definitely earned a spot in the rotation. Love it.

Food is consistently good, especially the Hulapeno burger, and the staff has always been nice. They…read morehave trivia on Tuesdays at 6:00 and plenty of beer and cocktails on tap.

Mahoney's is my favorite spot for burgers. Today I had my usual order (GUINNESS JAM BURGER) and it…read moretasted nothing like my past orders. Not sure what changed but I only ate about a third of it before I thought "what am I doing" here and stopped? $17.00!

A haiku review: Wet,…read moresaucy nachos Smoked chicken, pico and beans A massive portion Chips are toasty hot Pickled jalapeño kicks Nacho week success

We met some friends from out of town for dinner. We were immediately greeted and seated. Our drink…read moreorders were taken right away and we enjoyed the root beer, pecan pie, stout, and s'mores golden stout. All were delicious. Staff was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. The favorites of the night: pesto chicken sandwich, and pulled pork sandwich. Everyone enjoyed the fries, both potato and sweet potato. I had the taco salad and it was good, but the ground beef was a bit dry. Overall, everything was good. The food, the service and the beer. I'm sure we will eat there again.

Years later, and I still enjoy Great Notion. When an out-of-town guest asks for some "fun beer,"…read morethis is where I take them. The Blueberry Muffin is an all-time favorite, and even though I get annoyed when they're sold out, it's never enough to keep me away. Most times I get a flight and try a bunch of different things. This location is charming. It has the industrial decor that now feels cliché but was groundbreaking for beer and burger spots a decade ago. With a very large patio and big garage doors, it's great during summer especially. Staff is knowledgeable about their beer, patient while we deliberated, and did us a favor to help the beer travel on the plane. The kitchen is now operated by Matt's BBQ Tacos (which I will review separately).

The tacos tonight were awesome. Loved the quacamole. Service was great! Spoke with one of brew…read moretenders. She was helpful and lovely. We sat outside with the plants. There's quite a bit of seating. Temperature was wonderful. It was a packed house. Great evening! Fun environment.

great neighborhood store. wide array of drinks and some special finds, great snacks and household…read morestaples. don't sleep on their ice cream selection! nicest owners too

Overpriced and not disability-friendly. Also noticed tons of expired food on the shelves.read more