This is one of my favorite local venues. First of all they're great at picking the right music. I…read morewill go in never hearing any of the bands and leave following all their stuff. The vibes are great. Very queer-friendly. Food is solid drinks aren't outrageously priced. I just always have a great time here.

I had a great time last night at the show here. Four really great bands played and the crowd was…read moreentertaining as well. The only thing I wild recommend is getting a Coors Light for the bar.

One of our closest friends live in the apartments right above where this festival takes place…read more There are both family friendly and adult only hours available. There are a handful of food carts. The dispensing area for the beers is dead center of the activity. Some vendors with face painting, photo booths, and other services are scattered around the beers. They provide free non-alcoholic drinks, cuties, and chips to the kids. There was plenty of seating with umbrellas for everyone who attended. I thoroughly enjoyed the event. Size-wise it is much smaller in comparison to the old brew fest along the waterfront. But it is big enough to be interesting and allow for interactions with the patrons. You can easily spend a couple hours there without getting bored. And even if you do, you're smack dab in the Pearl, and are surrounded by dozens of shops. Would definitely come back again next year. I anticipate that it will only continue to improve over time.

This was my first time attending the 2025 Portland Craft Beer Festival, and unfortunately, it may…read morebe my last. I purchased a general admission ticket expecting access to a full three-day experience of craft beer and community fun. However, the event's re-entry policy was not clearly communicated on the website, in the ticketing process, or in the confirmation emails. When I returned on the second day, I was denied entry because I hadn't taken a selfie with my wristband -- a policy I was not aware of at the time of entry. Staff referenced signage that I hadn't seen the day before, and I wasn't given an option to verify my purchase another way. I was told re-entry would require an additional $10 fee, which hadn't been disclosed during the original ticket purchase. I chose not to proceed and left the event. The overall atmosphere didn't feel on par with past Portland brew festivals. Some of the beer pours were overly foamy, and the energy seemed lower than expected. I've also reached out to the organizers through email and social media but haven't received a response. I was really looking forward to this event, but my experience didn't meet expectations. I hope future festivals improve communication and offer more consistent guest support.

Merit Badge ran the bar and food service at my wedding last weekend and they were amazing to work…read morewith! They went above and beyond to help me work out the details leading up to my event, which were a little complicated since I didn't go with a traditional caterer. They were responsive, friendly, knowledgeable, and I found their pricing structure very fair. Most importantly, they kept the drinks flowing and everyone at our wedding (myself included) loved their custom cocktails. I highly recommend working with Merit Badge!

I'm so happy this crew didn't get the Pickathon account this year! Tera Gower is the worst person…read moreyou'd ever want at any important event. She's rude, disrespectful and treats everyone with prejudice, her behavior is unacceptable. I could write several paragraphs of her actions towards people other than me, but believe me when I say... don't hire her or Merit Badge for aanything! Beware

Relaxing neighborhood pub/bottle shop with a ton of options, both on tap and in the bottle. As a…read moretourist to Portland, I especially appreciated how many selections were local and new to me, and how it was possible to get smaller glasses of most beers. Also has a great cider and NA selection. Service was kind, prices were reasonable, and the food truck was satisfying with vegan options. Would definitely be there all the time if I lived nearby.

As craft beer lovers, Belmont Station was at the tippity top of our list during our vacation in…read morePortland. Our expectations were exceeded. Loved how incredibly charming this beer bar is, set in the most quintessential PNW neighborhood. Not only were the bartenders friendly, but fellow patrons were also welcoming. We really enjoyed getting to socialize while enjoying our beers. They have a fantastic selection of beers on draft and an overwhelmingly phenomenal selection of bottled/canned beer that you can take home (we ended up with 6 beers in our suitcase home, although we wished we had room for 30). We also enjoyed tasty burgers & fries from the on-site food truck. I think if we lived in Portland, this would easily be a place we'd frequent each week. Definitely a beer gem in Oregon!

I have seen four movies with pre-show concerts at The Lot. It is an excellent outdoor summer venue…read morein these trying times. You purchase a pod of even numbered seats 2-6. The pods are evenly spaced. The bathrooms are about a dozen porta potties. They do an exceptional job of keeping them clean, even when they have had shows for several days in a row. They have a beer/wine booth, a booth for candy and general items and have two food vendors set up (although only one of them has been operating the last two shows we went to). We have really enjoyed every show we've seen there. My only complaints are that they sell pre-packaged popcorn rather than popping their own. Given how much they have pulled off in making a gravel lot into a comfortable venue, I feel like a popcorn machine should be within their abilities. Also, their screen has a couple discolored segments which was a little distracting while watching a black and white movie. Things to know: 1) There is no cover in the pods, but the sun usually passes behind the hills soon after the show starts. It can also get chilly after dark. 2) It is a gravel lot so be sure to wear thick soled shoes. The stones can be uncomfortable to walk on otherwise. 3) They do allow sealed water bottles but require reusable or open bottles be dumped out before entry. 4) They will check you bag or purse.

We drove down from Seattle to see the Portland Cello project play this newer socially distanced…read moreoutdoor venue. The sound wasn't the best but as we were one pod from the back row of pods I wasn't expecting any miracles related to sound. Entering from Moody as a pedestrian could probably benefit from a crosswalk from the sidewalk side of the street to the gravel pathways leading up to the entry-tent. Also, the road to seating, (as well as everything inside) is hella gravelly with big rocks - so shoe appropriately for walking on medium rocks! You'll thank me later! People are still mostly not clumping seriously in these covid times. The social distancing wasn't oppressively enforced though so, you still get the vibe of being at a concert without being too distant from your fellow peoples. There was a bag check and parking (although we didn't use the parking). There's a couple varieties of chairs in the lot and it seems mostly random which chair style you'll get as well as the pod style of your personal pod (lumber vs. the picket fencing). We all get the glorious astroturf! There was one food truck. One amenities for purchase stand (sunscreen, etc). And a beer/wine truck. We were super grateful for the sunscreen as spousie forget theirs. Everything was e-payment only. On the whole, it was just nice to be around people/at a concert again! It's nice to have an outdoor socially distanced option!

Fellow Yelper JL and I have been going to Feast Portland since 2013 and always have a blast. As…read morenative Angelenos, we like that this festival introduces us to different parts of the city we probably wouldn't normally see. Oh, and you also get to eat and drink your face off. While there are so many events from which to choose, you really shouldn't miss Night Market. Last year, and again this year, it's been held at the Zidell Yards. We had no idea where this place was, so we were stoked to discover that was a large field smack dab on the Willamette River and within feet of the Ross Island Bridge. The food pays homage to global street food, so there is literally something for everybody. There were also fire dancers, a free photo shoot with a wagon, a dj spinning, and endless amounts of alcoholic beverages. I could go on and on about this festival, but the pictures really do speak for themselves. Can't wait for this year's Night Market! Oh yeah, wear comfy shoes.

True, I do agree to an extent that the lines here were a little long. If you do come with a friend,…read moredo a buddy system and have him or her to get the food for you while you can do the same for drinks! Food here was redunkulously good! The ravioli was one of my favorite, then Bollywood's cauliflower, then the freshly made handrolls (I had 2!) Mei Lin represented LA with her Pate Egg rolls! YAAS ! I didn't get everything I wanted here, I do have to say. It was dark , just like the Night Markets in Asia but quite frankly, the caliber of food here was superb! I would recommend the event planners to have this again, but to definitely open it up a little more because the correct lines were hard to spot. So maybe bigger banners for the Chefs as well.

Great intimate venue! Been here twice..once for a Tom Petty cover band and another for a Halloween…read morevariety show. Both were great and a lot of fun. If you're in town and need your McMenamin's Passport stamps you won't be disappointed. Variety of McMenamin's beer and cider and pizza by the slice.

I was recently invited to attend a live music performance at the Mission Theater…read more McMenamins is of course known for converting historic buildings into venues and restaurants, and this location is no different. It used to be the Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant Church. There's some cool millwork, antique light fixtures, and large curved staircases, but overall this is on the tamer side for McMenamins properties. The venue had standing room and high-tops on the same level as the stage. Upstairs is theater style seating that was decently comfortable and had a counter spot to put your drink. There weren't any bad views, and the sound system was better than I expected. I think there are two bars, one on each floor, but the upstairs one was closed for the small event I attended. They serve drinks and small bites, not full meals. Parking is challenging nearby.

Oh dear. Another disappointment, but better than Oaks Park last year…read more They need more food vendors! It was not well attended and I doubt it ever will be.

This festival used to be great but horrible management and a lack of vision has all but killed it…read more Gresham? Who in the hell is going to want to drive away out to Gresham for this? Just look at the Greek festival if you want to see what running a festival really should look like.