The Trough Bar & Billiards

Was a little packed in and there was not any place to park when I got there. The atmosphere was decent and the people wore a nice smiles. Everyone was chill, small wait for a pool table and the balls were an odd pastel color. I’d return if the parking was feasible.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

An amazing place to hang out and shoot pool! Top of the line equipment, attentive and friendly bartenders, and many excellent food choices nearby

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Minimal pool tables. Have to challenge to play. Nice staff.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 5

The music was bumping, the locals seemed cool. The bartender closed me out early, which was probably for the best. Last bar after a long day/night. Large and open with several pool tables and plenty of seating. Again it was late so not super busy.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 3

A true gem of Portland. I used to come here 25 years ago when it was “tavern” called the Watertrough. It’s cool that someone who loves pool (Dan) saw the magic in this place, grabbed it and kept the amazing parts about it the same but took it to the next level. If you appreciate pool you should check it out!

Such an incredible billards bar. The tables are just beautiful and the sticks they provide are always great. You can rent by the hour or use quarters (they have a machine for change). Nice full bar with options for everyone. No food available, but you can bring in outside food. I do wish they had a jukebox, but the music is usually pretty good. They host league on weeknights and certain tables are unavailable. There are occasional table hogs on the open public tables, which is understandable, but can be frustrsting. We tried bringing a large group of friends and couldn't get a table for an hour and a half or so. Just happened to be a busy night. Staff was very friendly and understanding of the situation and although our group couldn't play that night, we will still be returning.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Never had been there on the weekend before, this was my first time, and I can say that my review will be very different because of it. Had it been a weekday when league players are there I would say that the place lacks in atmosphere or personality. It’s almost melancholy for some reason. And quiet. Not the fault of the league players I don’t think, it’s just that way.Anyway, tonight was super chill. Bartender was RAD (long brown hair, a little punk rock, sweet as pie, loves dogs). And the folks patronizing the bar were happy but mellow, nobody seemed obnoxiously drunk which was great. I had a good time; really nice.The pool tables are beautiful, although a little spendy compared to the usual .50 or .75 cent tables in the majority of Portland bars. However they have well maintained Diamond tables with quality gear so it’s definitely worth it. If playing with quarters it’s $1/game or $6/hr if renting. I find it better when playing a game like 8 ball or 14-1 in which you are using all the balls, to use quarters, but better to rent if playing fast paced games with fewer balls like 9 or 10 ball.Parking sucks on this part of Hawthorne. Expect to street park and possibly have to walk a ways. I did not see a menu, nor any food promotions displayed so I think they are limited as far as food goes, but bar of the gods is next door, as well as a bbq place on the other side. Space room is across the street. Plenty of option for food.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 5

Our bartender, Joel, was cool 5 stars. Good music, nice drinks, proper billiards ?.

No food or it would be 5 stars... great food nearby though and they let you bring it in.

Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair friendly. Unexpected steps...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

They ripped me off!!! I bought ONE DRINK AND SOME HOW GOT CHARGER OVER 100!!!!!

Definitely a Portland dive at its finest. The service is great. The bartender was very friendly. The vibe is nice but kind of like a dank dark bar… typical dive bar. Seems like it’s a spot for locals for sure.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Nice upper Hawthorne bar sporting 4 Diamond pool tables for the pool playing aficionado. Tables are well maintained and can be played per rack with quarters, or rented for $5 an hour.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

Fun Punk Block Party and Whunder Thighs were awesome!

If I'm going to SE PDX to play pool this is where I'm going.

Bartender is a jerk and security is a joke. They get in people's faces over minor slights and are not worth anyone's time. The place is a dive anyway.