River Pool and Sports Bar

19 NW 5th Ave, Portland
(503) 241-3465

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Dane Martinez

Staff was fun, good service. food slapped, it was delicious . Good chill atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jimmy Ryder

Classic dive bar in a tough neighborhood. It’s crazy that the bartenders have so much patience with the day to day crowd. Food is also way above average!
I didn’t like an interaction today with the busy bartender and an impatient “manager”. As a manager you must know that taking care of customers is important before your needs. Mad respect because the bartender played it so cool and moved on. Recommend this place because staff is great and food is legit.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Loren Harms

Wasn’t expecting this bar to be much tbh but the food was great and the bartender was awesome. Portland service can be hit or miss but Remy was awesome and instantly made me feel welcome and taken care of !

corrin murphy

I went in with my friend the other day and the bartender, Remy, gave us exceptional service. We felt welcomed by them and we had a ton of fun!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sasnak 65

Tried this place for dinner and brews before a show at the Roseland. ColdvRainier tallboys for $4. Got the pepperoni pizza and it was tasty and had a good crust. Would recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shannon

I've been visiting this place since it was the pizza place just before it was taken over by new management to become The River. There were a lot of improvements made which seems to have improved the kind of patrons you see there now. It's too bad they didn't keep the previous bartenders who had been there for a long time but, the new one's seem nice too. They have a full bar, lots of big screens to watch the games, pool tables, video lottery. It's pretty busy in the weekends and there is security at the door.

Paul M

Place freaking clapped when I left. No idea why. I bought a drink, sat alone, and left.

Won't be recommending this one to urban explorers.

I'm new to the city. I was watching the Eagles game they had on. I drank alone. I sat alone. I spoke to no one.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Krista Chugg

Literally best bar food I have ever had. Please give a raise to your cooks!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Taunji Estill

I ordered enchiladas, a usual favorite of mine, with rice & beans and after one bite I was so confused and disappointed. Nothing about this meal tasted Mexican. The flavors we're way off.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

Carmen Gonzalez

Best clam chowder out there! Even better than the one's at the coast. Definitely recommend for anyone who's a clam chowder lover like I am! 😍🤤

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Garrett Vogenbeck

Dreamy place. Staff make it special. Good food, nice drinks, and lovely people.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

V C

Old Town needs a decent neighborhood dive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Brittany Worcester

This place is consistently better than expected. Always get excellent service from the bartenders, Jimmy was on today and he was very friendly and made great drinks. The food is always great, with large portions and great flavor. The mac and cheese is huge for the price and the chips and guac.....fresh guac and hot chips 🤤
Plus free pool. Love this place, you gotta come see for yourself.

**Update 8/31- finally got the same of my face bartender here, Remy! She is the best! Fun, friendly, and so authentic. Another great time at the River, thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kai Laz

Management under sam and derek was a disaster.

If ownership has changed i would give it another chance.

Michael Chan

Great food, full bar, free pool. What more can you ask for?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

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