Mousetrap Tavern

I came up to Portland from Sacramento, CA, and decided to stop in at Mousetrap because it was close to where I was staying. The bar was manned by a guy named Steven, and I have to say that I have honestly never been more impressed by anybody's work in my life. This guy ran the bar, cooked the food, administered the music playlist (where every song was an excellent choice), and was friendly and personable with every customer, without making a single mistake, and with a smile on his face the entire time.I don't know what the owner pays Steven, but whatever it is, it's not enough. Steven made the entire experience. He is unquestionably the number one asset of this establishment, and if you go on a night when Steven is running the place, you will be taken care of.To the owner: You should seriously be paying Steven what you would pay at least five workers combined. I have never seen somebody with his work ethic, and I promise you that, based on what I saw just tonight, your establishment would not be shit if Steven didn't work there.

Decent priced drinks, great bartenders, food, pool, lots of places to sit or stand! Came in to get a drink after watching a show at Twilight Theater Company and had a great time!

Nicer than Yamhill Pub but not as nice as My Father's Place, this joint is a classic Portland dive that has the typical PDX barflies: young punk rockers in back hoodies, local day drinkers of all ages, lottery addicts, and neighborhood folks. The food isn't particularly good (as expected) here but you could do worse. The bartenders aren't nearly as surly as some other dives.

Mousetrap is my fav neighborhood dive bar. Friendly bartenders, great prices on strong drinks and tasty food, nice indoor (with pool tables) and outdoor patio. What more can you ask for?

Despite my better judgment, I figured I'd come back in and try after calming down from the tragic loss of their only good bartender, Casey. Whoever was working, tonight is a mess. There was barely any customers in there compared to how it used to be and she still couldn't handle anything. Was completely forgetting everybody's drinks, I never even got mine, which was just a tap beer. I didn't say anything. I just walked out. You guys have lost my business for real this time lol

Flipping great dive bar! Huge patio, VLTs, easy crowd, no bullshit. I totally Love this place!

Mousetrap can be alright sometimes. But there is this woman with short curly blonde hair in her 50s that is a bartender with some old guy as a back up. One of the reasons I don't come here often is because of this duo. They are the SLOWEST bartenders in Portland. She rolls her eyes at customers and has the worst attitude. How this lady still has a job here is beyond me. Everybody in the bar was complaining about them. Everything they are working I have to wait an insanely long time for a drink and they aren't even busy. When I like Mousetrap, Steven is tending the bar. Give that guy a raise. Get rid of that lady.

You can't even call this place a dive bar. It's basically a shithole. The few times I've been there the "regulars" are completely wasted and not too welcoming towards strangers. The entire place looks like no one has given a damn about it for 20 years. Flat draft beer, hot liquor sitting under a bright light.... A while back they had a bartender named Steve that gave me great service and I was willing to overlook certain things, but the last couple of times I went were the last times I'll ever step foot in the place. If you're a 30 year old weirdo that never left the neighborhood in your life, I'm sure this is your favorite place. This place is proof that any dump with video lottery somehow survives in Portland.

FANTASTIC dive bar in North Portland! Super close to University of Portland, friendly staff, fast tasty drinks & food.... cool pool tables, fun dart boards, and a generally "cool" crowd just hangin' out to have some good drinks and a good time. The typical "pub food" is a step above.. some places you can taste the mediocre.. but this place actually tries and you can taste it . If you live in Overlook, Arbor Lodge, Kenton, St. John's, Concordia or anywhere close, give this place a shot as your "neighborhood bar" and you won't be disappointed. It's not big and fancy with live band or deejay, but it's everything you'd want in a dive bar without the stuff you don't

Allie is one of the best bartenders at the mousetrap! She makes sure everyone's needs are met, even when there are a lot of people. She is very clean! I love her smile!!!! Koral is another wonderful bartender she is friendly. Able to work in a high paced environment!