The Most Delicious Pubs in Portland

Tabor Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.1 (675) • $$

"I really DO recommend the Tabor tavern!Literally down the street from an airbnb I frequent in PDX. The first time I was there, I passed by multiple times, observing locals enjoying their meals outside and inside, but never stopped in.This past trip, when hungry and looking for something easy, we walked right over and were seated immediately. We got there at 5:40, JUST missing their happy hour, which looks pretty excellent. On the other hand, I ordered the kale caesar and my husband got the burger and we both enjoyed our meals tremendously. Fresh ingredients and skilled execution coming out of the kitchen.The other thing I REALLY like about the Tabor Tavern, something I wish were true where I live on the East Coast is that this is a true neighborhood spot. On the East coast, an establishment may be described as a "neighborhood" spot in the vibe they are trying to grow with their customers. The Tabor Tavern is actually embedded in a neighborhood, with not much else around. The realness of that is appreciated!"

Ranee's On Main

★★★★☆ 4.1 (440) • $$

"We love visiting Ranees as it is usually one of the only decent and consistent bites in Oregon city! Their French toast is to die for and we got the insider information that they get their apple bread from market of choice!Be aware that the weekends bring crowds and a wait. Make sure everyone in your party has a valid ID as they only allow adults, no minors! We sat in the bar, service was decent. They were slammed and had a wait to place our order, however our diet cokes never ran dry."

Rose & Thistle

★★★★☆ 4 (297) • $$

"The group I was with had planned on stopping in at a different bar but then it was closed unexpectedly so we wandered down to R&T and what a serendipitous choice it was!Great vibes! Good pours and a good beer selection. The back patio was tardis level of huge since it just kept going but we opted for indoors.It was the perfect spot for some nonsense with friends. Staff was great too."

Bandits Bar And Grill

★★★★★ 4.7 (212) • $$

"This is a handsome neighborhood bar, with a lot of locals and a fun atmosphere. The service was always attentive without being in our face and super friendly, especially with us being our first time in. The food was an interesting dichotomy, they smoke their meat in house and the smoke chicken I had was incredibly tender and delicious. I had the enchiladas that they have on special occasionally. The enchilada sauce was odd, flavor was mild, tasty enough, but so mild it almost didn't add much, very little cheese as well. The wins were the meat, amazing!! The pico de gallo, so good! The rice was perfect and not broken. Lovely place to visit, especially if you are walking around downtown Troutdale. Price were reasonable too, especially in the area. Will likely go back to try just smoked meat because they know how!"

Leisure Public House

★★★★☆ 4.3 (240) • $

"Stopped by here with some others after the community cleanup this past weekend. The whiskey/ginger/lemon boozy popsicle was perfect after walking ~5000 steps on a warm day. I expected the bruschetta to come pre-spread on 1-3 large slices of toast, but it came out with many small toasts and toppings as a side so I could do it myself! That definitely makes it better for sharing. I like to overload my bruschetta so I felt like $4 per topping, in the size provided, was a little pricey. But it was tasty so I'd probably get it again just with a more intentional toppings choice. The large L-shaped patio out back is a secret bonus, and there are some street patio tables too. Friendly staff helped me decide what to get when I felt indecisive. Overall, a solid option!"

Old Market Pub & Brewery

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (437) • $$

Life Of Riley Tavern

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (309) • $$

"It's been a while since I've been in a bar that I LOVED. I was actually on my way to a bar on a girls night out when we found this one and spontaneously stopped in. There's an area on file and a basement bar that we went to. It's super cute and cozy with lower ceilings, dim lighting and lots of Halloween decor. Overall divey vibe, but like a nice, clean and safe type dive bar!I got the cherry cider and it was tart, tasty and refreshing. Only $6!!!! The drinks were very reasonably priced and the staff was awesome. The best part we're all of the free games: pool, darts and a super long shuffle board. We had such a blast here and I can't wait to come back!"

Aunt Tillie's Deli & Pub

★★★★★ 4.6 (158) • $

"Frankly, Aunt Tillie's never disappoints. This time I went for the Aunt Tillie's Special sandwich on brown rye. It was loaded with fresh slices of salami, turkey and pepperoni, as well as pepperoncini and other delightful fixings. The sandwich is usually served on a French Roll. I just prefer rye. The Special has just the right amount of meat and spread. Enough to fill you up, without making you feel miserable, or making a big mess. Aunt Tillie's ingredients always seem so fresh and, they are always delicious. Often, I get a side of the macaroni salad, which is my absolute favorite.The staff are always very friendly and clearly care about producing a top-quality product. Aunt Tillie's is somewhat nostalgic, as it an old-fashioned sandwich cafe, with a very pleasant atmosphere. And, although I don't drink beer, they have a respectable tap list and nice little bar area.Thank you, Aunt Tillies, for always delivering a premium sandwich experience."

Ye Olde Pub

★★★★☆ 4 (206) • $$

FlyBoy Brewery & Pub

★★★★☆ 4.1 (187) • $$

Moreland Ale House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (128) • $$

Concordia Ale House

★★★★☆ 3.5 (170) • $$

Parkside

★★★★★ 4.8 (79) • $$

"I love my little neighborhood bar. Not only is it quaint and cozy the food is outstanding. The tuna melt skirt leaves you wanting to come back for it again and.again. They have cute stalls out front. Welcome dogs. Have games and a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely a jewel in kenton."

Side Street

★★★★☆ 3.8 (104) • $

"The best pizza I've ever had that's this type, I think it's almost like a Detroit's style. The hot honey add on was great. Two drinks and a pizza was only 36$. To think I almost missed this place as it didn't seem that cool from the outside. Friendly service and. Clean bathrooms."

McCool's Pub & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (135) • $$

Sinnott's lil cooperstown

★★★★☆ 3.8 (100) • $

"Atmosphere: Dive bar type spot near a park with some sports fields. Have a couple outdoor tables tooFood: Food was solid for bar foodPrice: Taco Tuesday deal is a good time to go. Other prices are on the cheap sideService: Bartenders are solid. Walk up to the counter to orderParking: Street parking"

The Dullahan Irish Pub

★★★★☆ 4 (88) • $$

"Love it!It's like 3 or 4 different establishments rolled into one.On my last visit I met travelers at the bar, had a quiet conversation and dinner at a table, played some games downstairs, and listened to live music in the back....it felt like I was on an expansive bar tour but really I was just wandering around the local pub!The fish and chips are amazing and the bartenders friendly and attentive!Cheers!"

Hostel Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (75) • $$

"The location and hours are super convenient when you are staying at this hostel. Wifi, good amount of outlets and seating.My enjoyment of the cafe (live music sand space) is why I'm rating 4.In terms of as a restaurant it's a 3. Standard food for a cafe. Service is friendly ordering but nothing further.Great place for the hostel convenience but definitely don't come out of your way to eat here"

Basement Pub

★★★★☆ 3.8 (90) • $

"The Basement Pub is a spot you want to go regardless how it feels outside. This is the spot you should be a regular at because of how cool, calm, and collected this pub is. It is LITERALLY a basement in a 4-story home right off of the street. I have a little bias here as I stayed right behind this bar in an Airbnb when we were in Portland to visit for fun. Regardless that it was literally less than 100 steps away from our spot the beers here were fresh and cold and the alcohol was a'flowin with the locals and regulars that you can tell that The Basement Pub is THE spot to go to. It seems like they have rotating events here to include maybe chess night during the week. We know because when we went downstairs for a draft or two before exploring the rest of Portland I noticed every yellow (and cute) picnic table out in front had some serious chess players hanging out. In terms of other games there are a couple of pinball machines inside as well and a super chill relaxing patio out in the back of the bar. Inside seating is plentiful and I love that there is a barstool for every open spot around the bar. Cocktails were fantastic here as was the draft beers. I was happy to find almost all local drafts available which made me super happy to try everything at least once in the times we came here to hang. There was no "checking of vaccine cards" here. Everyone at this bar, staff included, were super friendly and nice. As a Texas girl you have to trust me on this one - it was easy to strike up a conversation with anyone at the bar. We had a good time telling everyone how much cooler (literally weather cooler) Portland is compared to Austin (home for us). Parking is street parking only but there is plenty around if you are just patient and make the rounds. Often times there are spots in the front (just check the signage).Also I guess I forgot to check-in on the Yelp app every other day we came here. I mean who can blame me?! I was steps away from being at my home away from home just around the corner of the entrance! Geez!"

The Sundown Pub

★★★★☆ 4 (81) • $

The Lodge Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (62) • $

"We usually meet a large group of our running friends here and always have a wonderful time - last weekend Michael and I came here because I had a hankering for their corn beef hash. It is so good that some days I wake up craving it or sometimes I just crave it for weeks and finally get to satisfy my craving. The bloody Mary's are fantastic the corn beef hash is some of the best I've had. I ordered a biscuit in lieu of toast and it is a mighty fine biscuit! Inside they have a jukebox that you can control with your phone using the Touchtone app, The Lodge also has darts, a pool table and video games. They also have a huge patio and more outdoor tables on the west side of the building. It's a laid-back local watering hole serving American eats with a great atmosphere and is fabulous for large groups!"

The Ship Tavern

★★★★☆ 4 (68) • $

Pub 181

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (81) • $

"I live in the east aide. I have lived on the west side and when I have a chance I choose this place. Why, it's authentic, it's clean and it's retro without realizing it's retro. Great pub food. Four pool tables, 11 large screen tv's, lotto machines and a real bar. As to the service-sometimes great, sometimes just ok.....but hey, that's why it is authentic.It's best if you west siders don't know about this place."

Cats Paw Saloon

★★★★☆ 4 (49) • $$

Duffys Irish Pub

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (67) • $$

"Duffy's has been a downtown Milwaukie staple for years. From it's famous "train beers," to it's Irish honoring music (especially during the non-pandemic monthly performance or award winning artist Darby O'Gill), to its solid selection of food and drinks, Duffy's is a great go to local bar and pub. Their karaoke is phenomenal as well, as is their poker nights. Get the chicken wrap, pictured below. It is incredibly good."

Timber Pub & Grub

★★★★☆ 3.9 (31) • $$

"Ok, folks...I'm going with a full 5 stars! Even though the service was super slow on a Saturday morning at 9:30am with nobody there. When our super sweet host came around she got our drink orders back quickly. I'm not sure what the delay was but - in the era of Covid - we know that many places are short staffed. Anyhoo - the drinks were stiff and the breakfast was very good. We had heard that the hash here was exceptional, and it really was. So good, homemade and delicious!"

Bella's Pub & Grub

★★★★☆ 3.9 (29) • $$

"What a great place!Top to bottom a wonderful experience. First time here and won't be the lastOur server started off with being super kind and helpful. She was alone as far as we could see. She was our server, cook, bar tender and the face of this place. Even though she was running, sometimes literally, she was smiling and efficient. She was amazing!We ordered wings and jo jo's. OMG were they fantastic. They are southern fried full wings. You are given a caddy of 6 sauces so you can decide. Sweet chili, bbq, honey mustard, Franks red hot, chipotle ranch and ranch. You decide. They were delicious!The jo jo's were HUGE! I posted a pic. Could not eat all of what came. For the table we also had onion rings. Very good. And macaroni bites. Also very good. Bathrooms were very clean. Which is unusual from my pub experience. Everything about this place was great!They also have outdoor which is perfect on a nice day. Very much recommended."

Pub 212

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (30) • $

"Great Food!Friendly Staff!Casual Atmosphere!Support Local!We recently moved to the area and we've been checking out the local food spots. We wandered into Pub 212 for dinner on a weeknight. We sat ourselves in the bar and our friendly server brought menus over and gave us a few minutes to check them out. We asked a few questions and got some recommendations, ordered drinks and food and then played some slots while we waited. We chose a chicken sandwich and a French dip. Both were very good! The hubby tried the soup, chicken and rice, and really enjoyed that too. Of course there's a full bar. The Bloody Mary was delicious and they have a great list of beers to choose from. They offer daily special but I don't know them all yet. We'll be back to find out. The pub is split in 2 with the bar in back and family dining at the entrance. It appears clean and nicely kept. It's a little dim inside but I prefer that over blaring lights in my face. The parking lot is narrow but spread out a distance with other businesses in the complex. It wasn't difficult to find a spot. Busier, weekend days might make the lot more crowded. We'll be back soon to check out more of the menu."

10 Barrel Brewing Portland

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"Got some good beers and okay food at this brewery in the Pearl District. It has plenty of room inside but still gets packed full. 10 Barrel has the original location in Bend in addition to this one in Portland. Has the same good beers. The food isn't as impressive, and the service can be slow it seems. Best things here are the beers of course. It's certainly better than the food. That's not saying the food is bad though. Has a good variety to choose from. It's about $7 a pint. That's okay for being a craft brewery and the quality. Best one of these we had was the Neptune High. This is a West Coast IPA that's dank with pine notes that's also tropical. Has a pretty okay food menu. It's about $6 for the House Starter Salad. Basic but it's got the expected carrots, cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers. There's a lot of burgers, including one with an Impossible patty. Besides that there's also the usual stuff that's fried. The service was kind of slow, so we didn't order a whole lot of things. Has lots of good beers to choose from. It's located on NW Flanders Street. The food has plenty for both meat eaters and vegetarians."