50 Best Beer Bars near Milwaukie

“Great food and atmosphere! Wonderful staff!“

“Love the live music Saturday nights!“

“Absolutely amazing tap list!“

“So excited to have this new bottle shop in the Brooklyn neighborhood! Dan and Scott are great and looking forward to many more nights of fun at this establishment. Good selection on tap and in the cases. Check them out when in the area!“

“Love love LOVE the Traveling Taphouse/Yard Bar!!! It’s the perfect place to go on a hot summer night. There’s games, open spaces, great beer, and the staff is really fun! Lulu’s Kitchen is attached and serves amazing Mexican food. This place is the best!!!“

“Alpenrausch is a charming gem, perfect for a cozy evening. Their fondue is simply exquisite—rich, creamy, and indulgent, served with the tastiest accompaniments. It's a must-try for anyone seeking an authentic Alpine dining experience.“

“Best beer in town, Pineapple Express.“

“We’ve been coming to Wu-Ron’s Ramen for a while now—probably over 20 visits—and it never disappoints. It’s a small, tucked-away spot that we only share with a handful of people because we love being able to stop in and enjoy a fresh, consistently amazing bowl of ramen without the crowd. The quality is always spot on, no matter the day. The waitress always remembers our order, which makes it feel like home, and the cook always greets us with a smile. That kind of warmth and consistency is rare, and it’s one of the many reasons we keep coming back. Wu-Ron’s is one of those hidden gems you want to keep to yourself, but honestly—it’s too good not to recommend!“

“This is my favorite place in Portland. I love the open mics, the trans community events, the potlucks, and the openness of the space. Every time I walk in, I feel welcome. The worker-owners are caring and kind people. The giraffe is definitely a fun added touch - but my favorite part of the Tap is definitely the community. This place has singlehandedly motivated me to stay in Portland.“

“Great foods and great waitress!“

“We love coming here to hang out with music lovers like us. If you're a Phish fan, they play all the streams. TJ and all his bartenders are wonderful.

I've also come here for drink and draw nights. It's a great neighborhood venue.“

“Great place to hang with friends and delicious beverages!“

“This place has some of the best Indian food in all of Portland. There’s good reason why this place is so highly rated. The flavor is beyond amazing- the tandoori chicken is some of the best I’ve ever had in my life and it’s not an exaggeration. The portions and prices are so fair too. The staff are nice and very helpful. Happened to order from here on chance and am so glad- definitely will be a regular here!“

“Such a fun, welcoming little bar! The food is absolutely delicious, the cocktails are lovingly crafted, and the HUGE game selection makes this place the best hidden gem on Main Street. Head up the stairs next to Versus and check it out for yourself!“

“Super good beer!! Super chill environment. Great outdoor patio. Awesome music. Amazing staff. Conveniently located just off of 3rd street. They also currently have a rad food truck parked out front! Why isn't everyone hanging out down here?!?!“

“Love spending time at the park! Bring your friendly pup and work through the extensive and delicious rotating tap list!“

“Break Butt

I’ll be honest: I love Break Bread’s sandwiches. The flavors are bold, the bread is fresh, and the combinations are next-level delicious. But…within 5 hours of every visit, my stomach begins a rapid descent into chaos. Diarrhea and cramps make their entrance, turning a satisfying meal into an unfortunate digestive marathon.

I’m writing this partly as a PSA, but also as a callout to others who may share this oddly specific, deliciously unfortunate experience. Break Bread fans with “iron stomachs”- you’re blessed. For the rest of us, let’s unite. Anyone else out there addicted to sandwiches that just don’t sit right?“

“Great spot to grab a cider. Come for vinyl night. 🎶“

“Eclectic. Not eccentric. Music is on point with the vibe and the vibe is vibin’

Eat the food; drink the drinks: step back in time with mid century modern decor. Excellent pinball spot with a pool table, patio and, stand up arcade games even but that’s required to match the 60’s vibe. It’s so cool and soo very awesome. Dimly lit and relaxed; the frills are in the house cocktails in glass pineapples which is not a complaint - every detail is thought out.

Not a place with video lottery - instead a place with class in a league of their own.“

“I tired them on a hunt on door dash to try something new! so glad I did! I've had the doner wrap, fries, an pita strips w/ hummus! I absolutely LOVE everything. I'd recommend this place to anyone. I can only imagine how good it is ordering in. try it! you'll love it.“

“Great food and drink at a reasonable price. Great people run the place.“

“My toddler, his daddy and I visited this establishment today and it was delicious. The staff were friendly and I thoroughly enjoyed how sweet and patient the staff were with my on the spectrum toddler who thinks he is an imaginary cat. I absolutely loved the art work on the walls.“

“Cool tap house with 32 options!“

“Great place to watch all the San Francisco 49’er games!!! One of the 2 viewing sites for Niner Empire Beaverton. Great beers and pub grub“

“They have done a great job with Misfits. Great music and great staff!“

“they know their beans and it shows when you ask a question, cant decide what you want, and take that first magical sip of your caffeinated elixir. my favorite is an iced dirty chai with either vanilla or cardamom syrup“

“Good vibe, drink and atmosphere.“

“Lovely spot, lovely food, lovely people.“

“Great people to work and drink with!“

“A fantastic Philly sports oriented bar with a cool owner and outstanding beer list. Love Lombard House!“

“The trivia night event here was very fun and well-attended!“

“Stopped here on our way to Eugene to move our daughter into U of O. Delicious food super friendly staff. Go Ducks!!!!!!“

“Some of the best and most delicious cocktails in Portland can be found at this fantastic and quaint neighborhood restaurant. The service was fast and friendly...and the outdoor space is a perfect (and safe) place to enjoy a Portland summer. We will be back!!“

“Full disclosure, I only ever get the garlic soy chicken and potato wedges but it is 100% THE BEST CHICKEN I can remember having. Everytime I have been in the Hollywood location restaurant it’s pretty quiet 1-2 other groups dinning. Several large screen TV often playing sports games or at times I heard K pop! It's more of a self serve style for getting water and busing the table. You must try this Korean Chicken, the crispy delicious outside is perfect.“

“John's Marketplace is my favourite place to go. Awesome beer selection, good food, and owned by some awesome people. I also appreciate that the Hall Blvd location has a dog friendly patio.“

“Great rotating taps with great diversity. Also with a good bottle selection. They do crowlers and growlers to go.
Service is lovely-they are so patient and never hurry anyone along.
Food is absolutely phenomenal and makes a regular appearance in our takeaway rotation.
The space itself is wonderful-games, comfy chairs, sometimes live music or whatever game is on displayed.
Truly a great asset to Oregon City.“

“Hands down whoever cooks here knows what they are doing. I was absolutely amazed at the flavor of each dish we all got at the table.

I’m very picky and I had to try everyone’s plate and take a bite because it was ALL sooo good. The serving size also was enough to take home and have some for later too.

Hands down best place I have come crossed in many years and I’m going to rate this a 10/10 and #1 top places to give a try.

Wow well done and serve was fast and all worked as a team. Loved that there was seating outside as well.“

“Great food options, drinks and atmosphere. I love the fire pits and having so many vegan options.“

“This is a really lovely spot with super friendly service & delicious drinks and treats. I got a cookie, vanilla latte & vegan hot dog. The latte is one of the best I’ve had! I’m really glad I stopped by & highly recommend them.

Dietary restrictions: Vegan spot!“

“OMG! Their Burger Week burger is spectacular! Not a skinny smash burger thank god! Clipped from everout: A slice of pineapple fried in pancake batter, jalapeño's, pickles, cheddar Cheese, fried shoe string onions, bacon, beef patty with a raspberry chipotle BBQ Sauce on a toast brioche bun. So good! To me it's a perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Oh! And they have a killer shot and a beer special! Heaven! lol“

“Excellent selection of beer (1300?) especially if you only want to buy one (you can also buy 4-packs if you want) and special events tap takeovers, etc are fun too!“

“A good spot for a great selection of craft beer. We brought our own food, but there are several good looking food truck options to choose from.

Kid-friendliness: Outside picnic seating. Or inside the gap house. We had our small dog, and she was welcomed inside or out ?“

“The burger was tasty but the bun wasn’t toasted so it got kinda mushy, but the buffalo cauliflower and the Parmesan fries were both AMAZING and more than made up for it. The wine selection was diverse and affordable and the atmosphere was lively without being too loud. Will definitely be coming back!“

“Great beer and the food carts are awesome!!“

“Delicious wine and tapas and specials. They serve sangria too. One of our favorite spots in Portland. Definitely check out this place if you haven’t because you won’t be disappointed.“

“Best place for beer in the area!!! AJ, best Beertender ever!“

“The Italian cuisine was superb, staff were attentive and prompt, checking in at the right intervals. Before dinner drinks were delivered and the suggested Chianti vintage arrived and complimented our meal perfectly. We finished the evening with dolche'; tiramisu, delizioso !! Perhaps the best dinner we've had this year including the week in Florence earlier this year !“

“The buttermilk fried chicken over garlic mashed potatoes and bacon collard greens. Woof! Delicious! Great line up of PNW beers and cocktails as well.“

“It is so hard to find a sit down Mexican restaurant in Portland, Or with really good food that doesn't try to be weird.

I had an amazing margarita, chips and salsa, and taco salad with added steak. Everything was on point.“

“This is another gem in the McMenamins line of fun, historical establishments - and by far my favorite! Been here many times over the years - actually even had my very first lobster roll EVER here (as a special item years ago) and it was amazing. The vibe is so quirky - you definitely feel like you’re walking the halls of your old elementary school - except there are bars and a lively restaurant and even a brewery haha!! The staff has always been super welcoming and friendly. The food at their main Courtyard Restaurant has always been great. On my last visit (July 2023), I had their chicken salad sandwich on croissant and it was SO GOOD!! Even their tater tots were perfectly cooked. And they even have some of the best iced tea I’ve had outside of the south! Their menu changes seasonally so it’s always a treat to try something new. After eating, leave time to explore - the grounds are just gorgeous and you’ll get lost in the nostalgia as you wander around the old school’s hallways. They have several bars - one is huge and has total steampunk vibes. They have a small hotel and a salt water pool - even the bathrooms are beautiful. I’d definitely like to stay here next time - but I imagine it can be a tad spooky at night haha! The school opened back in 1915 so it’s a historic building. The wall art is gorgeous and there are lots of info signs and historical pics scattered around. It’s in a good location in north Portland with plenty of parking and easy to find. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in the area!“