50 Best Dive Bars in Portland

“Solid four star experience. Went in the middle of the day for a burger and wasn't disappointed. Burger was presented nicely, had a nice taste, bun was good, fresh fixings, and melted cheese.

Also got their fried pickle spears. Those were damn good.

Bartender was attentive, friendly, and did her job just fine.

I did enjoy the ambiance and will return to play some pinball and shuffleboard.“

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

“Great place for an after work brew! But hold your horses when it comes to buying food here, the menu prices are way, way overpriced. It’s not even worth the quality of product that comes out on a plate.
For example,A bowl of chili should never cost over eight dollars.
The bartenders are usually nice to me and know where I usually sit at the end of the day.“

“Karaoke was fun, definitely get there early cause the song queue does get pretty long.

Staff is friendly and chill, which made up for how long the line can get when it’s busy. Didn’t try any food but the drinks are decent and also decently priced“

“The Montavilla Mic returns on April 8th.“

“The bartender was rude & the server was all over the place. Happy hour and specialty cocktails were definitely lacking. But the food was amazing!“

“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'm 59, female, and the cold pilsner beer hit the spot on a stormy day. Casual, comfy atmosphere. Bring a charging cord as there's ports at the bar to charge electronic devices. This was huge for us. A couple pool table so bring your que.

Parking: Small parking lot in back.“

“Small dive bar with great chicken and jojos. The chicken and jojos was very affordable. Lots of chicken and tasty potato wedges. Offered plenty of sauces to go with. I choose buffalo, ranch, and honey mustard. Be warned it takes time. The bartender was the one making the chicken so be chill, grab a beer while you wait. Totally worth it.“

“hipster central good drinks“

“Was the best time Jon and Me had so so so much... What a fun adventure and entertainment!!!“

“The bartender had a great story about a person who ordered a disgusting cocktail. 🙂 And then failed to drink it afterward.“

“Awesome place to grab a brewski. Went here with the wife and had a great time!“

“Best dive spot lol true Slammer joint. Walk in sit almost a fist to cuffs lol bartenders did great since is the size of a 3 bedroom apartment lol. Cheap fun and entertaining. TV good music and friendly except the 1 guy who just seemed to miss Read his company lol
Did see others food... yup Commissary status but awesome“

“I love this bar. Great deals on quality dive bar food staples. Good place to grab breakfast on the weekend too. All of the staff are awesome people. If you like it a little rough around the edges and can appreciate true local North Portland culture, you'll enjoy this bar. The mousetrap is like a ductape encrusted hug. Warm, comforting and a little sticky. I never want this place to change.“

“Friendly staff, delicious pub food with an interesting twist, a good beer selection, and great cocktails!“

“Awesome longtime standing neighborhood watering hole. I love and appreciate the attitude. Go there as much as possible to play pinball with friends when I get back into Portland.

Great prices, great selection and great patio.

Parking: Street parking available nearby with a short walk to the business.

Kid-friendliness: Please don’t try to bring your kids here.

Wheelchair accessibility: Main level entrance but not much for seating as the space is cozy. Stairs leading to the back patio and to the game area on the second floor.“

“are house in the middle of the street ... HOME“

“Great beer selection!! Friendly staff highly recommended!“

“Very warm, friendly and inviting ... like home 💖“

“Have been enjoying this place for more than a decade, when in the neighborhood. Welcoming, mellow, spacious, variety of seating options for small or larger groups, large outdoor area (don't usually sit out there because of the smoking). Good prices. Just all around good bar. Adding current Big Fucking Deals photo for the public good.“

“"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.“

“Cool place with interesting history. It's definitely cozy. The 57' burger is phenomenal. Between the perfectly prepared patty, toasted brioche bun, gooey swiss, and the thick pepper bacon ... the honey pepper sauce puts it over the top. One of the best burgers that I've had in town in a long time. Adam had amazing service.“

“Best drinks, friendly atmosphere, great bartenders! Especially liked sitting outside on a warm day having a drink with old friends, and making new ones. Always someone there to play pool with and “talk story”.“

“All of the staff are amazing and the food is way better than you'd expect from a shady dive like this. Holly, Jenny, and Sarah are always killing it and all make what could be a forgettable neighbourhood video lottery spot a local staple. Give them a raise!“

“One of my all time favorite bars“

“Excellent food in a dive bar. I love how you order food at the bar, it came out super quick, it was super tasty. What more do you want ? Oh, just about everything on menu wa under $15 and huge! They got two tables and plenty of seating both indoor and out. Dog friendly.“

“They were a lifesaver during the snowstorm because I was stuck at work for 2 days. Ordered a great burger to go. That was warm and fresh“

“I LOVE THIS PLACE! I feel like I belong here. The clientele are a whole-ass vibe. The owners are some of the most kind-hearted and grounded people I've ever known. If you live in lower SE Portland....you will feel at home here. The staff are all lively characters and make you feel welcome.“

“Just what the Doctor ordered. Great little neighborhood bar even if you aren't from the neighborhood.“

“Great staff and food! Love it here!“

“Just moved into the area and wanted to check this place out. Had a great time, inside is like your favorite home bar and outside is like an oasis vacation. Taylor the bartender is great in her craft with margaritas and cocktails. Would recommend this place to all my friends.“

“Love this place! Jill is the best. The place is fun and friendly, clean, cheap beers too! Love the live music too!“

“More like Old Gilbert RAD Tavern“

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

“Old Portland. Excellent beers and cocktails, pinball, music from Tom Waits to Rainbow. Totinos pizza and White Castles provide a buffer to the alcohol. An expansive patio affords views of the Clinton Street bike path and happy Portlanders passing. Go here and experience Portland circa 1995.“

“Sharon is such a fun & friendly bartender! Husband won on video poker, my drinks were great I went a sweet drink & husband went with rum & coke.
weekly events are fun too like karaoke and line dancing night! And bonus if you play pokemon go; there’s a pokestop“

“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.“

“Cheapest prices in this country. Shots, beer, & bar food are priced 1980s. Take advantage of this place as long as it last. Wont be around much longer as it attracts borderline hobos & other folks that only come out at night. I absolutely love this sleezy but top spot preflight! 4 drinks limit.“

“Breakfast this morning was awesome highly recommended 💯 thnx Gen!“

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

“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...“

“love this little hole in the wall, yup one of portland's finest dive bars.On weekends there is a lot of different folks that stop by,Marcee and Stormi always treat them well.“

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

“The Daily Double is a quaint neighborhood bar. Fairly clean, nice decor, but one of the fun things to me is the place has a very uneven floor. When you walk out the front door from inside, the floor is very uneven. I always say that is the drunk test. If you can navigate that floor to leave without falling down, then you are sober enough to drive home.“

“Fir 6 months the owner would blatantly ask to give me felatio or if I would masturbate in my window while he stands across burnside and watches since my apt was directly above the bar. Lastly out of spite and hate he blatantly would ask bro z” suck my nigger dick” When I asked the bartender to tell his boss that I was wto call the police next time, the bartender James ran around the counter and pushed me and my two dogs into traffic and called me a nigger. I was surrounded by 7-9 patrons who all wanted to defend the bar. The bartender then threw a stack of coasters at my face and shoved me again. The owner Duane did nothing. I’ve taken this to the police as well“

“Just a fun little spot with decent food! It's a little shabby in the best ways I love a good dive bar! Wednesday has open mic night starting at 7 i think and karaoke everyday at 9. It's super fun and very friendly interesting crowd. I'm always happy with the meals the cook is great.“

“Best dive ever“

“This is a very special place I give it 5 stars because its so unique. I have never seen construction of a building done this way and still be allowed to serve customers but it holds up it doesn't open till 2pm and closes you never know when but if your looking for a real dive bar you have found the very deepest one you will need diving equipment and a dive buddy when you come here the parking lot is sketch at night thats why you should not dive alone if your not a local“

“awesome bartenders here...if you like that kind of thing. 😍“