The food is good, the drinks are strong. Not super expensive, which is my friends keep insisting on going back to this place. But the owner is rude and confrontational. I was going to give her props for kicking out a guy who was trying to start a fight, but that guy ended up back inside within 10 minutes to talk shit to people around me and yell at me. So nevermind. Several other instances here or with her read more

Very cool outdoor fire pit. I was shown a Secret entrance. Turned out to be workers tavern. I met the owner who did not appreciate my entry onto the property. I understand. I'll be back in September. FYI if you do use the secret entry she will not allow you to sit by the fire! read more

Awesome place, embodies Astoria well. Excellent dive bar with great food and drinks. Will stay longer next time I am in Astoria.

This is my favorite bar in Astoria. I finally feel like I can order a drink out and get an honest drink. The Yucca here is outstanding. I've never seen this on a menu. It's fun to shake it until it's ready. There's always a generous pour of alcohol in this drink. The food is nothing special, but it always taste great. The bartenders are always fun to talk with and I love the atmosphere. If you live in Astoria or are from out of town, this is a must stop. This is one of my favorite bars in the country. read more

Workers Tavern - Yucca! So good! - Dive Bars Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Things I liked about this place: 1. Music and ambiance - Rock On! 2. Clam Chowder (though it was a little cold) 3. Beer (but you can't mess that up) Things I did not like: 1. Food - it was mediocre. I got the turkey BLT and the bacon was hard, burnt and the sandwich was just bland. And we also got the Pork BBQ sandwich and I cannot tell why the meat looked the way it did, almost like ground turkey, no seasoning, barely enough BBQ. The fries were good, the tots needed ore salt. I was quite disappointed. Maybe just go for drinks, the outside patio area was nice too. read more

This place is fun! Their space is good and their outside patio is a great place to have a drink when the weather is nice. The people working here are super nice and always checking to see if you need anything. We did not try the food, so I cannot comment. read more

We came in hoping for all day breakfast but found they weren't serving it all day any longer. Instead we ordered some dirty fries and crab Mac and cheese to split. Both were good. We washed it down with a Bloody Mary, brown sugar bourbon lemon drop, and the bar specialty a Yucca. What is a yucca? No idea because it doesn't say anywhere but it tastes like really sweet lemonade. read more

Workers Tavern - Dive Bars Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

This is the second time we've stayed at the Airbnb at Worker's. First time was in May, and we made reservations for this trip while we were still here. This trip we made it for Meat Bingo, and it is what it sounds like: you play Bingo and win meat! We didn't win, but at $.25 a card and all the sweet, crazy locals cheering and laughing, it was totally worth it! We got to visit with the staff again, feeling like we had just been in last week. On the morning of our departure we had a great breakfast with plenty of coffee and laughs. If you thrive in a dive bar setting, you need to come here. I guarantee we'll be back again soon! read more

Best dive bar in Astoria in vintage 1905 building. Our first visit there was great. Owner, Diana Kirk, has this super cool patio area open for customers to enjoy a meal, a drink,or the fire pit. We especially loved the delicious seafood bucket feast for two filled with clams, oysters, shrimp, corn & potatoes!! A good value at $35. The best was sitting under the iconic Megler bridge enjoying new friends, a cool breeze, and a signature "yucca" lemony drink which requires lots of shaking! We'll be back and take our friends. read more

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Best fry. Was hot, crunchy, crispy and a fry. Tasted like fry. Was best fry ever. So dope.

The drinks are good but the food....well, it isn't. The burger was so well done that I couldn't eat it but the fries were amazing! I wouldn't order meat here again. read more

I gotta say this is the best spot to go for Afew drinks and some bar food grub. You gotta try the Crabb omelette as well as the Lemon Yucca. The drink is great without the taste of booze the more you shake the less you taste. The out back seating is great to hang out. I went here 2 days in a row and was a great time! Will be back for-sure! read more

The bar itself is awesome. It's circular and lends itself to interaction. A jukebox is accessible, there are good beers on draft, and our bartender Jenn was always on point. The beer garden area replete with fire ring can't be beat. Get a bowl of clam chowder and a shot of Jamie and you can't go wrong. Chicken fried steak is better at Grandma's down the 101, but everything else, yes! read more

We've eaten a bunch of really bad burgers in Astoria in search of a good one. Finally found the elusive great burger! Highly suggest trying the Workers Tavern in Uniontown! And Jennifer was doing everything because no one else came in today. GREAT JOB JENNIFER! read more

Good food, reasonable prices. Great patio out back. Was there on a rare warm sunny day. Great place to hang out. Understaffed for the # of customers so the service sucked. read more

The best hole in the wall bar we have ever been to. We make it our date night every time we are in Astoria. The Yucca is a MUST! And the Dirty Balls are delish! A sausagy hush puppy thingy that are just yum! The staff is so friendly and the vibe is cool. Forgot to get photos and my t-shirt this year so we will catch you next time around! read more

Would give negative stars if I could. Came In from out of town after having a wonderful time with my friends visiting Portland when the bartender approached us and asked how intoxicated we were because we were laughing. Bartender asked how much we drank we explained we have not been drinking and one friend had one beer prior to arrival about 2 hours prior (as it was his business). He said "have a good night and I'm not serving you" as he walked away. I have to say this was one of the most rude inter-counters I have ever had in a bar/ restaurant experience I have ever had. Bartender wouldn't even come back as we tried getting his attention. Someone like this should not be in the hospitality industry. Disappointed. read more

Sign says breakfast all day, but that is a lie. Mediocre service and food. Sold out of most seafood options. Dirty ass tables

Stopped in here for lunch based on recommendations. The bartender/server Jenny greeted me with a smile and was very welcoming. So far, so good. This is not a fancy restaurant, but that was not what I was looking for. People sipping brewskis and cocktails at the bar, a few playing video games. Very comfy. I kept it simple and ordered a burger and tots, along with a local brew from the tap. The food was amazingly delicious! One of the best burgers in town. Highly recommend! Thanks Jenny! (Scott-forgot-my-wallet) read more

Omg I love this place. We live in seaside and looking for a place like this. Our bartender was amazing. We got the seafood boil (only Saturday's) it was so good. The yuka drink was fun too (order and see why) read more

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Arrived in town about 9am and wanted breakfast. Saw in the window breakfast served all day. Pulled up in front and walked in and discovered it was actually a dive bar that really sold food! There was a couple playing video games and a Scottish accent having what else... a scotch! It was too early for me to have a drink, but not have breakfast!. Had the chicken fried steak and wasn't disappointed. read more

The cheeseburger I got there was pretty good. The following night I got the stuffed baked potato, which was housemade chili and nacho cheese sauce. Added from the condiment table I added sour cream, hot sauce, their special sauce, japelenos, salsa and shredded cheddar. The potato was soft and the combo of all the add ons seriously made the most perfect co.fort food I have ever had! Fabulous! read more

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Breakfast. Sometimes you just want a big plate of all the good stuff, and this place was perfect. Breakfast buffet on Saturday included potatoes, eggs, biscuits, bacon, sausage, and French toast. Amazing! The French toast could even go without syrup it was that good. Coffee was fresh and hot. And the decor and vibe were the icing on the cake! Guys telling war stories from the water while they drink a beer at 9:00am, gas log fire, and a sweet mix of music to boot. read more

Best breakfast for dinner in a long time! Great food, killer service, fun atmosphere. Highly recommend read more

The 3 Amigos were on a road trip to the Great northwest a few months ago. Since Workers Tavern was just across the street from the hotel, we decided to give it a run. The "Breakfast Gods" were watching over us! The breakfast was great, so much so that we inquired about the steak dinner. Yup, you guessed it; returned for the Rib-Eye!! Only downside was, when we got there, they only had two steaks left. Upside, the steaks were cooked SUPERBLY! Excellent job chef!! Just another reason to stay in Astoria for a day or two (one day for the Rib-eye, the other day (Saturday) for the Seafood Bucket)!!! And have a "Yucca" while you're there!! They also have a B&B as well! Note to the Boss, "Keep your crew"! read more

What a great find! Burger was amazing and the fries the BEST we've ever had! Drinks were super too! It's a really quirky place and the staff was very friendly. I highly recommend Worker's Tavern when you're in Astoria, Oregon, which is a really neat town. read more

This place is fantastic. The beer garden is awesome. The owner is also awesome. The food is also, also awesome. The potato salad should be sold in stores across the country. Go here. For real. Go here. read more

Strong pours, friendly service, good food, open late! One of the last places serving food on Christmas Eve, we had a delicious meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, and garlic bread plate and a bowl of clam chowdah. Jordan is a great bartender! Keep in mind that the bartender is also making food late night, so pass on this place if you're in a hurry. Classic dive bar, and a bona fide Astoria institution! Pro tip: MEAT BINGO!! read more

Everything you want in a "dive bar". Not too divey, just a great bar, fun bartender who is to the point and makes a perfect White Russian. Try their famous yucca lemon drink, it's a refreshing buzz! Food looked and smelled good, we'll have to come back and try it. Had a slice of yummy boozy chocolate cake. Video lottery, outdoor seating, and cute little rooms available above for nightly rentals. You could say they have it all! read more

Bartender was efficient and checked on me regularly. Owner was in having breakfast , which seemed like a good sign. She was awesome! Friendly and warm while still running her ship. Place is clean and has a great vibe. Food is good drinks are strong and for a very reasonable fee you can rent a god damn room upstairs. SO COOL. They have an outdoor space with a fire pit for cigars and stories about the days catch or the one that got away. All in all this was my kind of local feel. I will be back read more

Fantastic. I told my husband I was in the mood for a burger and he suggested swinging into a bar for some food to go. This place was across from our hotel and looked decent so I stopped in and ordered a cheeseburger for myself and a BLT for him. The person who took my order was super friendly and helpful, and food was ready fairly quickly. We took our food back to the hotel and dug in and it was absolutely delicious. Burger cooked perfectly, fries were amazing. BLT got rave reviews. I would absolutely go back and highly recommend. read more

First...apologies for no photos...and a very brief review...I only stopped in for burgers for takeout. It was late and a lot of places were already closed. Ordered 2 cheeseburgers...asked bartender which side to go with...he suggested that the potato salad was "like your mom would make"...and it was really that good! Not much more to say...sorry...the cheeseburgers were really good also! Thank you for reading! read more

I simply fell in love with Mary Todd's. We walked into this cash only tavern looking for breakfast and a stiff morning cocktail. We met Bobbi who was working the bar, and what a sweetheart she is! I see Mary Todd's as a little local treasure. The bar is wood with whimsical carvings from various travelers and locals alike. The have a very large outdoor area with a BBQ, tables and a fire pit. It is just my kind of tavern. We needed meat. The woman working the kitchen was a delight, and she is no stranger to grilling a steak. The Ribeye breakfast steak we ordered was cooked perfectly. It had a deep salty crust on it with a blood red, melt-in-your-mouth texture. I salivate thinking of it. A knife was not needed. If only I could find a place in my home town that could do that to a piece of meat. Locally farmed meat to boot. It had a sweet grassy flavor. The hash browns and eggs that came with the steak were pushed to the side. We should have ordered the steak with a side of another steak. I fully intend to stop at Mary Todd's every time I am in Astoria. I will most likely compare every steak I eat from now on with that work of art the cook made for us. Edit 3/1/16 - We went back again. Same sweet, super personable service. Same amazing rib-eye. Mary Todd's is always a hit, never a miss. read more

Workers Tavern - Ribeye. This is one of the most delicious steaks I have ever had. - Dive Bars Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Opened in 1924, Mary Todd's Workers Bar & Grill is recognized as one of the top ten fisherman-friendly bars in the United States. It's located in the small, historic, and pleasantly funky western part of Astoria known as Uniontown. I'm sure the building holds tons of history, none of which I was able to find in my reference book or online. They serve darn good breakfasts (all day) which I'd recommend the huge Chicken Fried Steak served with hash browns, three eggs the way you want them and four slices of toast for around $11. So if you need a good hangover cure I'd suggest the breakfast and a good strong, cheap, bloody Mary which you can dress up with all the fixings right at the bar. What you might really enjoy if you dig Dive Bars is that Mary Todd's night crowd is a little old and new school. My cohorts and I wandered in one Saturday night to a crowd of women dancing on a dining table, the music playing loud, a bunch of people around the bar, all well lit by the orange haze of dimly lit lights. The drinks are strong and inexpensive. Gin and Tonic? Three bucks. Beers? Less than that. They also have a nice back deck "under the bridge" that doubles as the smoking lounge. One person mentioned: "The funny thing about this place is it's like a vortex of fun. You never know who you are going to run into there, there is a great mix of locals and some visitors too, they have great tunes, prime rib as big as your head for CHEAP and it's just plain fun. " The people were friendly, especially Mary Todd, who you can find on either side of the bar or on the tables dancing with locals and tourists alike. Definitely somewhere I plan on returning to on my journeys. read more

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My aunt & I ended up here as it was one of the only bars still serving food late when we visited Astoria for the night. & I had one of the best nights ever. Our bartender Tara was amazing, so genuinely kind and made some kickass drinks. This photo was after one two many Yuccas. Thank you! read more

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As John Cooper Clarke said, "Jesus Christ is an all right bloke, but Christina is the business." She's amazing. There was a birthday. We were obnoxious. She was tré accommodating. Tip the barkeep. Tip Christina half again. Sorry the birthday boy dropped his drink and deep-throated a dinosaur. You had to be there. read more

Dropped by the Workers as it was just a block from our hotel and I really liked the husky gentleman mudflap logo. No frills pub, good food and good service. You won't find any bullsh1t here, just a place to kick back with food and cold drinks. Huge dog friendly yard out the back, wish we would have known sooner as we'd just spent hours trying to find somewhere "dog friendly" that wasn't just a plastic table in the rain. Also, it's right under the on ramp for the bridge ... beautiful yet dizzyingly terrifying to look up at. Don't do it after a few drinks. read more

Had a great chicken fried steak and would love to give 4 stars but they ONLY accept cash and no microbrews on tap; water-beers only. Really guys? I thought they outlawed that in the state of Oregon about a decade ago. I'll probably still return because they were so friendly. read more

Workers Tavern - Dive Bars Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

This place is great. Beer snobs beware: there are like two beers on tap, a hefe and bud light. Uhhhh, I'll take the hefe ;) The server with the blonde asymmetric haircut is a GEM who made a lemonade out of lemons and simple syrup for my boyfriend when she could have just said no, we don't have lemonade. (It was damn good as well!!) The Buschman burger is YUMMY and The Workers Burger which my boyfriend had was towering full of egg and ham, daaang. The fries make your fingers look microscopic! Big strips of addictive potato, oooooo! This place is not fancy at all, but it really delivered. read more

Workers Tavern - Buschman burger... You wannnnt this!!! - Dive Bars Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Well Yelp let me down. I was in Naselle with my boyfriend for his Bday and we went here for a meal. Heard the bloddy mary's were good...They were yucky and small! The omelet was okish. His burger was okish. The place tho was disturbingly dirty. im not sure i should have eaten food from it...but i was living dangerously that week. The bar was funny tho, ppl pay $100 and then carve the weirdest and often misspelled stuff in it :) I'd skip it. read more

Workers Tavern - $100 and spelled it wrong. Lol - Dive Bars Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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