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    Bar 3

    3.8 (47 reviews)
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    Open 9:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Amanda B.

    This bar is SUCH a hidden gem in SW Portland. It has everything you could want, need, or dream of. Sports fan? They have TVs all over the place, and they're extremely accommodating to show the game you want to watch. Enjoy great food? They have an expansive menu with incredible food for every occasion-- delicious bar bites, happy hour, inventive daily specials, fantastic breakfast (with a new breakfast club punch card!), and dinners you'll get hooked on (at least twice a week for me). I was going to make some recommendations, but honestly, after typing "caprese chicken sandwich, ANY burger, all the salads, the pizzas are surprisingly great, soup of the day is always a home run.." I realized I've basically eaten the menu, and it's all fabulous. Their cooks are top notch, and so is the menu. *MOST IMPORTANT TO ME* Do you appreciate flawless service? No matter which shift you roll in on, you will be so well cared for, you'll instantly feel like a "regular." As a retired bartender, I'm very understanding of the trials of food and beverage service, but also a bit of a stickler. I can PROMISE you that you will receive extremely prompt, anticipatory, cheerful, personalized service that will make you want to keep coming back. They are truly *first class* bartenders in a neighborhood hideaway. Hats off to each bartender I've encountered at Bar 3, because you can feel how much they enjoy their job, and how seriously they take being the captain of your experience. **Some other pluses: - Bring your (leashed, well behaved) dog! They allow dogs on the patio-- this has been great for me, socializing a puppy - They have Touchtunes, so you can make the background music whatever your heart yearns for at any time (unless there's a big game on, obviously) - The bathrooms are always clean and well stocked - If you love video poker, they have six machines that seem to pay out regularly - Seating ranges from bartop to booth, to table--including two long tables for larger parties It's such a sneaky little spot that I kind of hate to blow it up, but they're so killer in the front and back of the house, I think they deserve to be shouted out to the masses

    My breakfast sando with ham and cup of the cheeseburger soup.
    Doug M.

    Stopped in here for brunch while in the village area. Great little local bar...staff is always super friendly. Wife had lunch and I had breakfast...breakfast sandwich and soup...hers was an Caprese chicken sando. Breakfast sando was good...soup not so much...it was a cheeseburger soup but tasted like a cup of chili with a mini slider burger patty and bun in the soup...I think...a little to much going on for my tastes. Wife liked the chicken but the cheese on it was massive. It is a bar and the drinks are staff are great...but food just ok!

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    Eric B.

    After a nice meal at Ploy's Thai, my Son suggested a nightcap at Bar 3. This is probably the closest thing to his neighborhood bar, which also has a modest pub food menu. My only surprise here, was dedicated area containing slot machines. I don't know Oregon laws on this subject, but I did briefly feel that I was back in Nevada, where this sort of thing is always in the background. Past that, our barkeep was efficient, and graciously accepted my offer to be carded, after my son was. At that point, a fellow patron commented that I just got under the wire age-wise. David ordered whiskey on ice, while I had a local draft craft beer. We enjoyed our drinks, and enjoyed chatting, including catching up with Gayle (who called in while we were here). We passed on another round, but one that will come on a future visit.

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    Andrew C.

    Basic but somewhat cozy neighborhood spot that (mostly) hits the key points for me. A nice open layout, not too big but not cramped, full bar, okay tap list and an adequate menu listing slightly better than usual dive bar fare. Think nachos, fries, and tots but also egg rolls (likely out of a box) caprese bites and such. Enough large screens to get your sports fix on, and of course, video lottery. It's a no-frills slightly boxy joint inside but not too divey and manages to feel warm - probably due to the wood paneled ceiling and a couple of booths near the window. BarTenders are all business but friendly with prompt service. There is a covered patio too but it's not the best vibe. Bar 3 is a solid local spot - better than average, IMO - even though it's in a strip-mall-ish location on busy Multnomah Blvd..

    I took a picture thinking those are the next drinks I'll try when I come again! (I had tequila with fresh muddled strawberries)

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    Drinks and beer is average.. typical bar food. Friendly dog patio and good service. They have happy hour all day and breakfast choices.

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    9 years ago

    This is a great local bar to stop by. Friendly staff, good prices and outstanding food.

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    Hide A Way Lounge - The front entrance facing Capital Highway

    Hide A Way Lounge

    4.3(4 reviews)
    0.5 miMultnomah Village, Southwest Portland

    Such a fun atmosphere for a quick drink in Multnomah Village! Drinks were tasty and decor was very…read morefestive for the season. Seating was a bit confusing since we scouted out a couple tables for our group, waited a bit, then started clearing the empty drinks off ourselves before being told that the staff was going to take care of it, but once we were sat at a clear table it was easy to order up at the bar.

    Hey Yelp - it's called Hide A While Lounge. Now that that's cleared up, I gotta say I'm pretty…read moreimpressed with the changeover to this place. More lounge-y inside, which is lovely sexy and cool with warm vibes and twinkling chili lights, but to me, it just doesn't jibe with the outdoor area aesthetic-- does it want to be a lounge or a surf bar? I might be splitting hairs here, just an observation. In any case, taken on its own merits, the sleek interior space is very nice indeed, and service was excellent; the menu is compact, but looks promising, and there is a cool TV room in the back where you can literally watch DVD on an old set. Love it! The outdoor area (upfront, overlooking Capital Hwy) is a spacious grassy plot, with a good amount of chairs arranged on either side strategically placed near heaters, and is a great spot to spend summer afternoons - there's even a covered part. To me, it just feels like a completely different business which I guess is good if you can't decide what mood you're in. I'll be back to try the food, and will update then.

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    Hide A Way Lounge - The separate back room which has a TV and lots of DVDs.

    The separate back room which has a TV and lots of DVDs.

    Hide A Way Lounge - Outside view of lounge

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    Outside view of lounge

    The Gibson PDX - Italian sandwich

    The Gibson PDX

    4.5(19 reviews)
    0.6 miMultnomah Village, Southwest Portland

    Excellent little cocktail bar in the village. There are several small tables to sit inside or…read moreoutside or pull up a bar stool by the bartenders who can make suggestions on drinks or tell you the history of whisky. We ordered an Italian sandwich which was delicious and Mudhoney Remix and a ginger beer. They have NA options and $1 off everything during happy hour (4-6 pm and all day Sunday). The bar has a nice cozy feel to it and a mellow look to it. Parking can be tricky at times like most places in the village, but I was able to find street parking in the residential area a block away. There is also a paid parking lot across the street if you don't want to walk much. Definitely going back again to try more of their drinks.

    A fun and cozy bar beneath an apartment complex in multnomah village. Seating is limited, and…read morestreet parking is the option. Was greeted warmly by the bartender upon entering. Checked out the menu and was given a recommendation based on my preferences. Settled on the Mudhoney cocktail... the Chardonnay foam was such a really fun touch! The prices are fair, and the small bites offer great options when you don't need or want a full meal. I ordered a side of pretzels and the bartender comped them because there weren't enough to justify a full portion. Very classy. I like the atmosphere a lot... good lighting, comfy booths, plentiful drink options. And not too loud! Definitely a perfect place for a date or hangout with a trusted friend!

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    The Gibson PDX - Bar area

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    The Gibson PDX - Lovely snack board and cocktail (The Lucille, highly recommend) on a chill June Wednesday.

    Lovely snack board and cocktail (The Lucille, highly recommend) on a chill June Wednesday.

    The Gibson PDX - Main bar

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    4.6(17 reviews)
    0.7 miMultnomah Village, Southwest Portland

    Long-time fan of the original proper pint, not far from home. This place has the same well-curated…read moretaplist--a wide range and some hard-to-finds--but a totally different look and feel: more spacious, more modern, yet still comfortable. but, haye, maybe put the name on the door? We'd walked in here looking for someplace else, and I had to ask what this place was. Glad I made the mistake, went in, had a fine beer.

    Low-key vibe, nicely curated list of local brews and a disarming crew of well informed bartenders…read moremake this little spot a mellow place to kick back for an hour or two. It's on the street level of a multistory apartment building, with big windows that look out onto Capital Highway, which makes for good people watching, and there's a dozen or so tables --- both low and high ---- inside for seating. A couple of TV screens are tucked up into the corners, but the vibe is definitely not that of a sports bar; more of a semi-private club. Thumbs up to these guys for usually having an interesting, off-the-beaten-path selection of beers, ciders and wines. It's always fun to try something new, Alas, there's no food - like, at all - which is why I'm taking off a star, but otherwise it's a throughly pleasant (if kind of generic, decor-wise) space in which to enjoy a tasty brew among the friendly local denizens of Multnomah Village.

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    Proper Pint Oakroom - Street view of the Proper Pint exterior

    Street view of the Proper Pint exterior

    Proper Pint Oakroom - Tap list at the Proper Pint Oakroom

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    Tap list at the Proper Pint Oakroom

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