One of the strangest experiences of my entire life just happened here at this bar. It’s last night, Halloween night, 2025. One of my homies from another bar said this place could potentially be pet-friendly + billiards, and that I should go in and check.
We walk in and were kind of stared at by a tall.. person? (Sorry, don’t know their pronouns but still want to be respectful.) It was a bustling Halloween night all over Lombard St. yet there were maybe only 4 or 5 people in here. We quietly approach the bar when this tall person looks at my dog absolutely terrified and starts flailing their arms around in a sort of hissy-fit, animated fashion and somewhat hyperventilating saying “I can’t, I can’t, I can’t, I can’t.” It was as if they had just witnessed a murder type level of pure panic and terror; I’m not exaggerating whatsoever. At first, my girlfriend and I thought it was maybe some sort of joke and just kind of looked at each other awkwardly, like “what is happening?” Suddenly a shorter, older lady walked up and said “we can’t have dogs here.” I went to say “Oh, no worries, thanks,” but before the words could leave my mouth, they had both turned their backs to me and walked away lol
Regarding the tall person, more than anything I’m just curious, actually. What happened in your life that caused you to behave in public like that? Do realize you live in one of the most dog-friendly cities in America? How do you navigate society, do you react like that to dogs you see on the street too; or do you just not go outside much to avoid interacting with society in general? With that kind of sheer terror, do you think a more secluded kind of office job would suit you better? At any rate, I’m genuinely sorry your life has come to this, and best wishes for your future.
If anything positive came of this experience, it’s that I realized how much better my life is than a lot of people. I kind of felt bad for these folks after I walked out. We continued down the street and had an amazing Halloween, full of compliments on our outfits and especially, my dog.
As others have stated, this “bar” is like ultra locals-only. It’s kind of like those Wild West movies where you swing the saloon doors open and everyone in the place gets quiet and stares at you like an outsider. I don’t believe anyone has really any business going in here for anything whatsoever. If you do, please be safe and alert at all times as it is extremely sketchy.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Gary Babcock
Great bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carson McQUISTON
A spot for its locals!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Miguel Bransford
Worst service ever this place sucks bartender just sat there...lazy!!!
Syera Bear
More of a 'locals only' vibe which might be your thing. The bouncer also threw me off considering it's such a small place, I can only assume it's for a reason though
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
Brandon Lemanski
Fun friendly neighborhood bar with karaoke on Fridays.
Old old st johns boozer. Youd think half of the patrons might even die on the spot. Very sketchy at times..and very friendly at times. It makes you think..i dont want the califonia transplants and hipsters taking it over..and i also dont want to be in a knife fight with some long time drug dealer. Like Dungeouns and Dragons..its a role of the dice. No females after dark unless youre armed..thats all of st John's and portland so not the bars fault. Support, but dont go in thinking some violence could happen walking back out.
Great Little hang out. Kareoke video poker
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the strangest experiences of my entire life just happened here at this bar. It’s last night, Halloween night, 2025. One of my homies from another bar said this place could potentially be pet-friendly + billiards, and that I should go in and check.
We walk in and were kind of stared at by a tall.. person? (Sorry, don’t know their pronouns but still want to be respectful.) It was a bustling Halloween night all over Lombard St. yet there were maybe only 4 or 5 people in here. We quietly approach the bar when this tall person looks at my dog absolutely terrified and starts flailing their arms around in a sort of hissy-fit, animated fashion and somewhat hyperventilating saying “I can’t, I can’t, I can’t, I can’t.” It was as if they had just witnessed a murder type level of pure panic and terror; I’m not exaggerating whatsoever. At first, my girlfriend and I thought it was maybe some sort of joke and just kind of looked at each other awkwardly, like “what is happening?” Suddenly a shorter, older lady walked up and said “we can’t have dogs here.” I went to say “Oh, no worries, thanks,” but before the words could leave my mouth, they had both turned their backs to me and walked away lol
Regarding the tall person, more than anything I’m just curious, actually. What happened in your life that caused you to behave in public like that? Do realize you live in one of the most dog-friendly cities in America? How do you navigate society, do you react like that to dogs you see on the street too; or do you just not go outside much to avoid interacting with society in general? With that kind of sheer terror, do you think a more secluded kind of office job would suit you better? At any rate, I’m genuinely sorry your life has come to this, and best wishes for your future.
If anything positive came of this experience, it’s that I realized how much better my life is than a lot of people. I kind of felt bad for these folks after I walked out. We continued down the street and had an amazing Halloween, full of compliments on our outfits and especially, my dog.
As others have stated, this “bar” is like ultra locals-only. It’s kind of like those Wild West movies where you swing the saloon doors open and everyone in the place gets quiet and stares at you like an outsider. I don’t believe anyone has really any business going in here for anything whatsoever. If you do, please be safe and alert at all times as it is extremely sketchy.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Great bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A spot for its locals!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Worst service ever this place sucks bartender just sat there...lazy!!!
More of a 'locals only' vibe which might be your thing. The bouncer also threw me off considering it's such a small place, I can only assume it's for a reason though
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
Fun friendly neighborhood bar with karaoke on Fridays.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger
Good burger ? for 9 bucks ? ?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Love the staff
I had Chicken Strips and
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Strips
Restaurantji Recommends
Best bar ever!! I love the friendly atmosphere and the awesome karaoke!!
Parking: Off-street parking shared parking with weight gym across the street and
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger
Love this Bar Espically Karokee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tenders and Fries, Mushroom Swiss Burger, blt, Chicken Strips, Cheeseburger, Burger
Old old st johns boozer. Youd think half of the patrons might even die on the spot. Very sketchy at times..and very friendly at times. It makes you think..i dont want the califonia transplants and hipsters taking it over..and i also dont want to be in a knife fight with some long time drug dealer. Like Dungeouns and Dragons..its a role of the dice. No females after dark unless youre armed..thats all of st John's and portland so not the bars fault. Support, but dont go in thinking some violence could happen walking back out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Good stopping point for a pint.
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