21 Best Dive Bars near Oregon City

“A great bar with good food, pool tables, and good service. I highly recommend grabbing a drink and some food here!“

“Good drinks, really sweet bartender, & the local, regulars are always very friendly and inviting! He played pool (they have 2 pool tables) & I played video poker (they have 6 machines). He won his game, and even though I lost to the poker machine, we had a great time.“

“No lottery machines!!! It was so nice to be able to go into this bar as it had no lottery machines and kept me from loosing my money for sure. Instead we were able to enjoy playing some games and enjoy the food. The food was hands down the best food I have eaten in a while. The burger was superb, juicy and very tasty. Not your average price bar food coming out of the kitchen. The cook puts love into these meals and you can taste and see that. At 11.00 for a burger I felt as if I had under paid. It was so good. Thank you to the cook and the bar for a late night safe place away from video poker machines. Seriously thank you.“

“Best music bar in the city! Good vibes and character all over.“

“I am pissed that the bartender changed the music from the juke box. I wasted $5. Never heard a single because she listened to what she wanted. Third time this has happened. I am not coming back here and keeping my friends from going here after this.“

“I live in walking distance of this place and have to say it is quite the gem. The vibes are always relaxed and comfortable, bar tenders are friendly and laid back, the cheeseburgers are delicious and very reasonably priced, and the drinks are good! On top of that, their new pinball selection (7 machines!) makes this place too good to be true, with two of my all time favorite machines. Happy its in the neighborhood. Don't be fooled by its unassuming facade, Old Gilbert is a perfect neighborhood bar and a Mt. Scott institution.“

“No longer vegetarian/vegan friendly AT ALL. It is unclear where exactly to stand to get in line for a drink and locals will walk in front of you and get served first. But the music side is a throwback to the old portland dive bar days and it’s fun to watch a sloppy show there. Great patio. Door guy is very nice.

Vegetarian options: They no longer have the Mexican menu. It’s now a food cart outside that has southern food with next to nothing for vegans or vegetarians. It’s 2024, I don’t want another side of Mac and cheese and collard greens while everyone else gets a meal.“

“Been going here since the doors opened. Still a home base for me even though I don't live in the neighborhood anymore.“

“so far so good right next to the motel“

“"This Ship Don't Sink" is the perfect motto for this bar. A local neighborhood spot that's been kicking up dust since the 40's offering local craft beers and great times. From the welcoming demeanor of the bartenders to the heavy handed drinks, this the place to be in the neighborhood, friendly atmosphere, great locals/regulars that have been coming here for many many years makenit very inviting and wholesome. I've made many a great friend with staff and patron alike. I always felt that the motto was derived from the comradery of the patrons/staff. It's very inclusive and safe with everyone looking out for eachother and also welcoming and accepting of new folks, it's always a good laugh and good times at the ship!

They also have video lottery and a pool table, as well as a big back patio. This is a place where you can come to be by yourself and do work/listen to podcast/etc, or just strike up a random conversation and make a new friend. I highly suggest this bar to anyone new to the neighborhood just looking to scope things out and get more acquainted with their neighbors.“

“They fixed the elevators!!!! I love this lil bar. I feel like it's a well kept secret with odd hrs 3pm-8ish? Its challenging to sneak in here but it's well wor. th it! It's quaint, looks old, its dark......,there's food via Libbies.“

“Bartenders and owners are great! They welcome all and greet people with respect and kindness. Patrons quickly become friends and soon you feel as if you’re at home surrounded by family! The atmosphere is calm and the outside area is soothing. Great place to go chill and relax.“

“Good beer selection, nice people, good feel… great location.“

“Great hangout spot to meet with friends and play pool“

“We were in pretty early, so I can't tell ya if any Creepy Draculas show up later on, but while we were there, there were ZERO Wolf-People and they had plenty of seating in a variety of options, so there's that.

Parking: It's where you park your car? I dunno...“

“Hit up Hidden East to kill some time while traveling. Place was clean enough, customers seemed close knit but open to new people visiting. Bartender was Chastity, and was great. Drinks delivered quickly, friendly and laughed at really bad jokes. Pretty much all I could ask for in some small bar. I come to town often and Chastity turned me into a regular, I always come here now.“

“Great BARTENDERS! Jen and Lou and Shelly are the best! Tamara makes me laugh and she's a 49ers girl...smart lady.. They are always really kind. If you like to sing you can do it 365 days a year here....but there's also a patio to sit outside and visit and still be able to talk to friends and be able to hear them. People that come here are salt of the earth. I've still never seen a fight like most bars (eventually) and that's awesome. I wish there was still a pool table tho! I noticed pinball now tho?! Sweet! You all need Big Buck Hunter and some more games if your not bringing back darts or pool. You can tell the bartenders at night like what they do and they are literally some of the best bartenders I've ever come across...Jen is the shit and fast...holy moly:).....One of the girls said this building is 90 some years old. Portland relic for sure. I don't sing but people watching is pretty entertaining. KJs are cool and never a cover at the door. I wish I lived closer.“

“Close to home, inexpensive drinks, all the tvs have football, there's keno, 2 pool tables (free on sundays), and slot machines. The other day they let me watch spongebob at 3pm. Who could wish for anything more?!“

“I have spent a lot of money, eaten a lot of sludge and taken a lot of heat from all sorts of people on all sorts of walks of life. I have not spoken to my father in 17 years and my ex of ten years can’t keep his pants on around 20 years old, but this Thanksgiving food I had tonight with a sweet date was the best food I’ve ever had..not one meal from anyone’s mother or grandmother could top this and like I said I’ve eaten a lot of sludge to get to this point. I’m in my early thirties so I’m not a child, I’ve eaten at Kaan and I’m from Miami and this food here is the best I will ever have. To have such an incredible meal for people to have on Thanksgiving is a blessing and a gift. Thank you all so much and thank you Danny beyond belief you’re such a solid guy.“

“Had a great time with friends in the lounge. I am visiting from California. Met Blain the bartender was very nice and great service and great food !“

“Best hot toddy in town. Fact.“