This is a great post and (IMO) the best in Oregon. A close second would be the post in Newport which is also very good. I joined the legion in 1968 when it was old geezers who served in the Great War and WWII. These days, I'm the old geezer and most of the Legionnaires are younger than I am. Time sure flies. Very friendly crew here. I happen to enjoy sitting in a corner, quietly watching the world go by while enjoying a cheap (inexpensive) Colorado Koolaide. These guys won't let you :) Folks are always coming up, saying hello and introducing themselves, always with a handshake. Couldn't ask for a nicer group of folks to hang out with. They have several bartenders and they are all super. This post has a lot of activities along with cheap beer. Several days they serve lunches and dinner and the chow here is pretty decent. The hall is larger than usual for a post with a good sized bar and a lot of tables out on the main floor. They also have a huge gazebo out back that is very pleasant on a Summer evening. Lots of parking. As to the whining: This is a great post but if there is a secret handshake to get free drinks no one has clued me in on what it is. I pay for what I consume just like everyone else. And as to her friends... are they still in short pants or what? It is an individual responsibility to drink responsibly. Yeah, bartenders have legal responsibilities to be a nanny for idiots who don't know when to stop but perhaps you should find friends who have already grown up instead of posting negative reviews. Personally, I'm happy you and your alki friends won't be coming around again. I hate being around drunks. As another reviewer mentioned, each post is different and this one may or may not suit you. I've been to scores of other posts as a guest and some I liked a lot and others not so much. If Post 158 works for you as it does for me then that's great. If not, there are other posts in the general area so I'd advise checking them out as I did. The Aloha post is quite good also so perhaps you'll like it there. If you aren't into food, booze and camaraderie this post, like most others, does a lot of social outreach to Veterans homes, charitable work, memorials, flag retirement ceremonies and so on. There is also a Patriot Riders chapter here. read more

I thought I already rated this Post, but don't see it in the ones visible on the 'ratings'! Anyway, have been to several dinners, so far--and the food was very well-prepared and tasty! This lodge offers meals on a monthly basis, several times a month. There are also the regular bar and basic gambling machines. I believe the lodge is trying to bring in music entertainment on a more regular basis, as well. It seems a fairly well-rounded group of members for the organization. Friendly, and the actual main area for all of this appears very well kept up and clean. I believe it is a good organization and think so much, that I have now transferred my membership from my old unit in San Francisco (the 444th), to this one! (Belonged to the 444 for 37 years, and while living in Portland, never attended a meeting, but kindly supported it, and it's mission!) So, hopefully I will be able to become more physically involved in activities here, as time goes on....thank you for being so welcoming! Dr. Mary Ann Humphrey-Keever read more

This is a friendly Legion post filled with regular Vets or Sons of Vets, Daughters of Veterans, and Wives of Vets. Mostly older folks, I show up with My Dad occasionally. L shaped bar, large dining area, dinner features, Karaoke, sometimes Bingo. Cheap drinks. Bartender Eric is a good one. Sincere, good service. You have to be a member or have someone sign you in. They have a free library set up, give and take. Sometimes the bar is completely empty of customers, sometimes you cannot get a seat. Clean. Event space for rent downstairs. read more

I am not going to compare this Legion with any other. As each Legion has their own causes that they choose to support. When it comes to a fun atmosphere great drinks, and the best Christmas giving program around I really enjoyed being a part of this post. Stop in on a Thursday night for some Texas hold them it's a 36 limit game. Even if you're not a member tell him you read my post and I will sign you in as a guest. read more

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I will not join, as I had attended a Saturday night with two of my friends, for a night out with girls. It was my first night at this legion. They are members, and over the course of 4 hours, I witnessed the bartender (female with dark hair) giving them free shots, while other members giving them tokens that they could exchange for drinks, even though they were visibly drunk. I couldn't believe my eyes. I tried to get my friends to drink some water, and even made a comment to the bartender "maybe they've had enough" but almost an hour later they were served drinks using these free tokens. It was an ordeal getting them out the door, let alone safely home, no thanks to the bar staff for over serving my friends. Shame on you. Granted, my friends shouldn't drink that much, but don't encourage it with free drinks or over serving people who are clearly drunk. At least offer a cab ride. I'll stick to bars who hire responsible bartenders. read more

Unwelcoming. I showed up one evening last summer and not one person approached me to make me feel welcome. Emailed the commander twice and was unable to get her to respond more than once. Was never able to meet either. I was looking for a service organization to become involved with. However if this is an example of American Legion operations, I'm not interested. Have not renewed my membership and don't plan on it. read more