Had the fries and they were fantastic! Had a couple of cocktails, as did friends, and they were good as well. Service was fast and friendly. The space is small, which I am finding is actually pretty common around Portland. But it was cozy, not cramped. It was difficult to read the menu without having to hold up one of the candles to it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth O'N
Exceptional atmosphere, super balanced cocktails. Fantastic date night spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Xär Blackthorn
I needed a spot to pregame before a show at Alberta Rose Theater and this was my choice based on both proximity and word of mouth.
I’ve been to a few “cozy” bars in town, but this place was easily the coziest. Smaller than expected with a sophisticated, almost gothic aesthetic. The one bottled beer they serve is pretty damn good.
The obvious highlight for me were the nachos. Similar to the dragon nachos at the Crystal Ballroom Mcmenamins, but more sophisticated flavors and superior presentation. I arrived hungry and couldn’t quite finish them!
Added bonus: they’re only a 5 minute walk from Alberta Rose Theater and they let me use the bathroom about an hour later when I was waiting in line. I’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom Ace
Great place to have a drink. Recommend the chicken sandwich too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jerry
They’re trying too hard to make their nachos a thing, but they should work on making them actually taste good first. Other than that, cool little local spot. Great drinks, unfortunate nachos
Jeff Clewell
Go-to spot. Get the Diplomatic Pouch and enjoy it with a butter and onion sandwich, the way James Beard would have wanted it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Scholten
10/10 Get the nachos
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dawn Means
The two of us ordered a cocktail each. I had the Starling and my companion had the Night Dreamer. We both really enjoyed our well-crafted beverages. We ordered the spiced fries and the shrimp toast. Those fries and dipping sauces were outstanding. We can’t stop talking about the shrimp toast. We thought we were starting there and eating more elsewhere, but we agreed that we should have stuck around and ordered more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leonora Knox Walker
Intimate atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jerry Peeler
Best burger in the nation. World class cocktails. Eclectic taste in music. Friendly staff.
Get there at 05:00 PM or come back the next day at 05:00 PM. No reservations taken. Place fills fast.
Service on point. Food was amazing, get the nachos and American standard burgers. Bartenders were sick, guided us well. Vibes? Immaculate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Expatriate Nacho, American Standard
Sophie Manaster
Drinks are excellent, & this atmosphere is electric! We loved listening to vinyl in this candlelit, dark yet inviting bar in Portland 🍸
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jared Valentine
Perfect little bar for a date night!
Katharine Turner
One of my favorite places in Portland, and one of the few that I will ALWAYS be down to visit. Food is amazing. Drinks are wonderful. I love reading the little stories that each drink gets on their menu. Do yourself a favor and get the butter sandwich, the shrimp toast, the burger and the mushrooms. Yummmmmm
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Toast, American Standard, James Beard Onionand Butter Sandwich
Ron Ramos (Coacheller)
Great spot for innovative cocktails and great bites!
Had the fries and they were fantastic! Had a couple of cocktails, as did friends, and they were good as well.
Service was fast and friendly. The space is small, which I am finding is actually pretty common around Portland. But it was cozy, not cramped. It was difficult to read the menu without having to hold up one of the candles to it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exceptional atmosphere, super balanced cocktails. Fantastic date night spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I needed a spot to pregame before a show at Alberta Rose Theater and this was my choice based on both proximity and word of mouth.
I’ve been to a few “cozy” bars in town, but this place was easily the coziest. Smaller than expected with a sophisticated, almost gothic aesthetic. The one bottled beer they serve is pretty damn good.
The obvious highlight for me were the nachos. Similar to the dragon nachos at the Crystal Ballroom Mcmenamins, but more sophisticated flavors and superior presentation. I arrived hungry and couldn’t quite finish them!
Added bonus: they’re only a 5 minute walk from Alberta Rose Theater and they let me use the bathroom about an hour later when I was waiting in line. I’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to have a drink. Recommend the chicken sandwich too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They’re trying too hard to make their nachos a thing, but they should work on making them actually taste good first. Other than that, cool little local spot. Great drinks, unfortunate nachos
Go-to spot. Get the Diplomatic Pouch and enjoy it with a butter and onion sandwich, the way James Beard would have wanted it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10/10
Get the nachos
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The two of us ordered a cocktail each. I had the Starling and my companion had the Night Dreamer. We both really enjoyed our well-crafted beverages. We ordered the spiced fries and the shrimp toast. Those fries and dipping sauces were outstanding. We can’t stop talking about the shrimp toast. We thought we were starting there and eating more elsewhere, but we agreed that we should have stuck around and ordered more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Intimate atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best burger in the nation. World class cocktails. Eclectic taste in music. Friendly staff.
Get there at 05:00 PM or come back the next day at 05:00 PM. No reservations taken. Place fills fast.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Service on point. Food was amazing, get the nachos and American standard burgers. Bartenders were sick, guided us well. Vibes? Immaculate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Expatriate Nacho, American Standard
Drinks are excellent, & this atmosphere is electric! We loved listening to vinyl in this candlelit, dark yet inviting bar in Portland 🍸
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Perfect little bar for a date night!
One of my favorite places in Portland, and one of the few that I will ALWAYS be down to visit. Food is amazing. Drinks are wonderful. I love reading the little stories that each drink gets on their menu. Do yourself a favor and get the butter sandwich, the shrimp toast, the burger and the mushrooms. Yummmmmm
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Toast, American Standard, James Beard Onionand Butter Sandwich
Great spot for innovative cocktails and great bites!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Toast, James Beard Onionand Butter Sandwich, Perfectly Spiced Chicken Sandwich
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