50 Best Dive Bars near Vancouver

“Elbow Room has such a cool, electric atmosphere, one of those places where the vibe is just right from the moment you walk in. Easily one of the best bars in the Vancouver, Portland area. The whole crew is spectacular, but special shoutout to Mike, an Expatriate alum who has helped curate such a dynamite experience (the vinyl records!!) and bar menu. The cocktails, the energy, the people behind the bar: all absolutely fab. Highly recommend.“

“Good food I love there fully loaded steak bites only complaint is pool table is a dollar a game. Older crowd of people not alot of young people.

Parking: Lots of parking

Wheelchair accessibility: There is spots close to door“

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

“Super nice staff. Good food Plenty of beers Dig!“

“One of the coolest bars in Portland. How did they get the motorcycles on the ceiling? When’s the last time they were ridden?

I remember coming here years ago with my roommate who was quite the ladies man, we met these two ladies and ended up walking around downtown all night. It was so crazy. Way back in 2016.“

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

“The fried chicken is legendary, the drinks are cheap, and the vibe is peak dive bar charm. The wait can feel like a lifetime, but good things come to those who drink. Pro tip: bring cash, patience, and an appetite...you’ll need all three.“

“I come here often. I usually order a shot and a back, but this time I wanted it in a tall glass, mixed, with a bit more of the back. I wasn't aware that cost $2 extra. It sounds small but it matters when you are on a budget. I didn't say anything. But I would've appreciated if she (blonde bartender) would've thrown the whole dang thing away at that point. I've got the same thing, separated, every time I go there. I never get charged for an extra back. I thought combining them would make it easier. Less glasses, etc. but it just cost me $2 extra instead. No tips for that. That $2 was your tip and you just fed it to the bar... Ugh... Blonde bartender has had this vibe before, a lot. I think she is sweet but she doesn't know how to do her job and she's been there for a while. It's the only person besides the bad KJ (not loc brother) that has left a sour taste in my mouth. Everyone else who works there is great. They even seem to understand that she can be the way she is. She doesn't know how to follow directions or compensate properly for drunken people. She seems to just want to get drunk herself instead of being one of the directors. Very odd.“

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

“The Montavilla Mic returns on April 8th.“

“One of my all time favorite bars“

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

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

“Great spot. Its a dive bar! Excellent prices, tasty food and good service. The owner is top notch. Know where you're going and you'll love it. Keep expectations on a mellow setting and enjoy. I attended their anniversary celebration recently and it was clear they are a pillar of the community with a great following and history.“

“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“

“We have lived within 2 blocks of Barlow for the last 14 years and had never been.

We went for dinner (were not big drinkers so have no reviews of those) and were impressed with the food!

Had the chicken sandwich, fries, tots, egg salad sandwich and Ceasar salad.

Ate outside very pleasant on a warm evening.“

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

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

“Watch our the wild goose! Trivia on Sundays!“

“Easy place ti sit down with the friends after w long day and get some cheap brews, play some pool and just you wind.

Reminds me of a little place I had back home. Nothing to make you fond of a place quick like some nostalgia.

Food is alright for bar food, longer you’ve been there the better it gets, ig you know what I’m saying.

Overall good little bar and I’d recommend it to anyone passing through the neighborhood with a hankering for a cold one.

Cheers.“

“Best spot, best vibes. But man. The chicken Parmesan sando. Two chicken strips on a hoagie with marinara. For real? Bring back the chicken sando. The normal one. With a whole breast and pickles. For the love of god please. I beg you. I love holmans. This chicken parm will bring shame upon your families if you continue to serve it. Please“

“hipster central good drinks“

“Bar food gets a bad rap. Personally, some of my favorite dine-in meals have been at bars. Twilight Room is one of the best. My husband and I recently visited for lunch. I ordered the fish & chips and my husband ordered a burger. The homemade fries were delicious! We came in for lunch on a weekday, so it wasn't crowded. We ate and played pool for a couple of hours. Our bartender was also great. She gave me some drink recommendations and was extremely attentive. In hindsight, I wish that I would have taken some photos to share.“

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

“I wanted to write a review because I’m moving away from Portland and the last year Sarah has been my day bartender. She celebrated everyone’s birthday through the year and on my last week living here on my birthday made me a card for regulars to sign and I was even Captain of the ship for a day at one point.
She always has my drink ready, she’s thoughtful and protective in all the ways you would want your local bartender to be. I will always make it a point to come here on her shifts in the future when I find myself in Portland during the day.
She’s introduced me to amazing people; considered me in conversation with others to help me out when I just shared a simple life problem.
She treats everyone here like family and that is what will make me come back and I thank her for the friends I have met here at the ship.
Ps. Food gets one star because I haven’t had the glizzys but they smell good.

Some ships sail the ocean and some ships sails the sea but the best ships are the friendships and may they always be.“

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

“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“

“Great staff and food! Love it here!“

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

“the best place to shoot pool and now they got karaoke too 😃“

“PURE AMAZING, PURE ADRENALINE, PURE SHRED, WOULD NOT RECOMMEND A BETTER PORTLAND BAR TO SHRED AT, THEY GOT THE POOL TABLE, THEY GOT THE ARCADES, THEY GOT THE GAMBLING, THEY GOT THE DRINKS, THEY GOT THE BATHROOMS, BETTER BAR, BETTER INGREDIENTS, PAPA BILLY RAY BABYYY!!!!!!!!!!! ITS A MUST WHEN VISITING PORTLAND!!!!!! 10,000 / 10 A MUST GO!!!!“

“Not many things were open on Christmas during the afternoon but this place was and I spent a few hours here reading a book with fresh drinks aplenty and I was happy about all of it. ⚓️

Vegetarian options: Beer and liquor are available.“

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

“Came down from Edmonton, Alberta for my friends wedding and had such a blast frequenting this place during my stay. People of Portland, I salute you. Great vibes all around the city, and especially this place! Ps. Sorry if I hit anyone with a pool ball or was too loud! Cheers ya'll..“

“Was in town from Seattle staying at the silver cloud. Needed a pre roll near by and saw this place on the corner. I wasn't going to go in because I normally don't go to strip bars but the place was drawing me in for some reason. It was a chill fun night alone. Had some nice Rainier on tap, practiced some billiards, had a nice dance from a lady. Bartender was super nice. Would totally go again. Has a fun vibe and atmosphere to it.“

“This bar is a hidden gem. The locals don’t advertise it, but they welcome the hell out of people who stop by and visit. I’m not one to give Google reviews, but this place is exactly what you imagine a chill bar should be.“

“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”.“

“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“

“Went bar hopping for my son's 21st birthday a few weeks ago, and we had a great time at The Slammer. Our bartender who's name I've forgotten (younger man wearing a looney tunes shirt) took excellent care of our party, and made my son a drink he actually finished. Great music and atmosphere. We will definitely be back.“

“The blond bartender who works the night shift is absolutely wonderful. She is my favorite bartender. If i ever make plans to go grab a couple drinks or play video poker I will literally drive completely out of my way if i know she is working. She is wonderful to talk to. She remembered my name the second time i went there. She just makes the vibe of the bar so much more than any other bars I've been too. I went in a couple times when another bartender was working the night shift, she was a brunette and she was very snappy and i didn't want to be negative but she seemed really ditzy or sorry to say but maybe a little intoxicated in my opinion. But other than her. GREAT BAR!!!“

“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.“

“Best dive ever“

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

“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.“

“Okay actually was so surprised by how good this was! Definitely authentic North/Central Viet foods

Would be more fun if you were going there with intentions of drinking and karaoking with friends, but great food for late night bites“

“A cool neighborhood bar that serves some good fried chicken and wings. The interior is clean and there are plenty of tvs with sports playing in the background. We ordered some wings, fried chicken, and a grilled cheese and tomato soup to eat. The person taking our order at the bar was pretty nice and patient while we figured out what we wanted. The grilled cheese and tomato soup was pretty simple. The wings were good and the fried chicken had a good crunchy exterior, but nice and moist inside. I do want to come here next time for happy hour.“

“I went there for the first time a few days ago! Great drinks and great people“

“The name had me expecting something straight out of a crime show, walked in fully braced. Turns out The Trap is actually more “boots and a jukebox” than anything sketchy, total plot twist.
Pours are heavy enough that one drink basically counts as two, bar food hit the spot, and there’s a patio if you want some air between karaoke performances.
Speaking of karaoke, people show up ready to perform, though they did seem to prioritize regulars over anyone else wanting to sing.
Don’t judge this book by its cover (or its name).“

“great space, nice pool tables, awesome selection of fine drinks, great decor, awesome DJ and shows! plus, Giant Jenga!“

“The best bar on Mississippi that you shouldn’t go to.

Crow Bar is a home away from home where it is socially acceptable to double fist a dirty bird alone, together.

It’s dark, occasionally crowded, but always a good (enough) time.

The drinks? Available. The food? Legally required. The staff? Great, unless you don’t deserve it and, frankly, I trust their judgement.

If you’re reading a review about what bar to go to on Mississippi - you’re just the type of person to try somewhere else. Leave just one place for the rest of us to sit and think about the shameful things we’ve done. Plus, it’s got pinball.“