$1 tacos???!!! Yes please!!! And...they are really good! Even better than Taco Bell - and they are my fave. In fairness, they are as good as most authentic street tacos. The place has a dark, gloomy, punk rock vibe- and I love it! There's no pretentiousness about it. Our group came in to pre-funk before a rave and it was hard to leave because we were having fun and the prices were so good. I am not sure this really qualifies as a "Speak Easy" because the entrance is obvious and it just looks like a dive bar from the outside, but it's still a very cool place to hang out. read more

Gil's Speakeasy Tavern - Pre-funking before White Out. - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

After coming here a few times over the months my opinion has slightly changed.... The vibe here is pretty cliquey -- if you're not part of the regular crowd, it's hard to feel welcome. Unfortunately, the bar staff doesn't come across as friendly or inviting, which makes the whole experience less enjoyable. read more

Was at an event nearby and was meeting my partner out and he decided on this little dive bar. It's just a little dive bar with lotto, shuffleboard, and a pretty decent food menu. The prices are reasonable and the portions good. Staff was pleasant enough and everything was just fine. If you're looking for a spot to grab a drink or even a quick bite this is a good option in the neighborhood. read more

Gil's Speakeasy Tavern - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

where is the zero!! go to the bible club speakeasy!! i gotta really bad vibe here i thought it was supposed to be authentic punk, but was a boring rude experience. i have no desire to support rude bartenders, go to the bible club! read more

A little hole in the wall neighborhood bar. Easy to miss if you aren't looking for it. The atmosphere is grungy, which is perfect for the style. Fast friendly service, regulars are funny and welcoming. The food is a hidden gem. The brisket mac n cheese sundae is a must! so yummy, I came back for another. read more

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Small hole in the wall bar. Definitely divey but the food prices are great and they have some outdoor seating, as well as shuffleboard read more

Gil's Speakeasy Tavern - Brisket Tacos - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Since I was not a regular patron and they felt the need to assume I was not the patron they preferred, I got treated as if my card-hold was not good enough and demanded to pay cash, was stared at and longingly as if I was there to steal something... what can I steal? If you deny my card-hold and I pay cash for EVERYTHING... what is there to steal, run-off with, or take advantage of? Weird CLIQUE going on there, and IRONIC after learning the history of a PSX ORIGINAL SPEAKEASY! read more

Service was great. Ambiance was very chill. Good 'ole rock and roll. No pretense. It's a bar that knows what it is.

Server was great, service was fast, had a chill time with friends, I'd go back! Speakeasy part is confusing as the only entry I could find was the front, no back alley as I've seen online, read a funny poem in the bathroom though, which made it better read more

Gil's Speakeasy Tavern - writing on the wall - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Portland's #1 dive bar! (If that's copyright infringement, yeah, they stole it properly) World famously hard to find cuisine, entertaining service AND clientele, imported Italian VIP lounge, a heated patio romantically lit, puppies everywhere sometimes, and don't forget your bikinis cause pool is open on Sundays! Also, intolerance is not tolerated. Guaranteed. I'd live there if I could. read more

Gil's is the best kind of dive bar, lots of graffiti, interesting paraphernalia, friendly bartender and an easy going feel. I might be slightly biased since it was a scorching hot day - 95+, and I was biking, but boy oh boy was I happy to wander into this air conditioned oasis and order a beer. It was pretty empty since it was 2ish in the afternoon and not a tourist area, but the bartender was friendly and helpful, she let me sample a few beers until I found one I liked. The manager/owner(?) chatted with us and gave us some ideas of where else to explore - we went to Mt. Tabor at his suggestion. The music was oldies - like really oldies - 50's stuff, but it was fun to listen to. We also had some chili which was quite good. The only problem with Gil's is it's 2400 miles from my house. If I ever get back that way again, I'll stop in. read more

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I like this place. Underground with a chill vibe and a spacious layout, I e been here three times and it hasn't disappointed yet. Of course next I'll have to try the food. But the drinks are cheap and good, the people are swell (except my date) and there's pool and video poker - how do you say the opposite of cha ching? I'll be back. read more

Yep. Best bar in Portland. You just need to go there. And don't forget to tip your bartender.

I didn't try any food here...just came in to get one drink on the way to another bar, because my friends are ADD and easily distracted....it was demanded that I stop at this bar as we were about to pass it. so we did. it was really dark and I felt like I was cool just being there...it just has that vibe...a dive bar that you want to claim as your own. there was a pool table and pinball machines. the bartender was cute. read more

Gil's Speakeasy Tavern - Dark dive bar smugness - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The food is cheap and does the job as far as bar food goes. Super affordable little spot and its diviest dive bar Ive ever been to.

This bar exemplifies "happily place" for this gal's aging punk rock fella. He nearly shot a load when we walked in - Evan Williams well whiskey, Hamm's tall boys...and the jukebox...lord have mercy, the jukebox. I thought he might die, and for good reason. The jukebox...hell, the house music, are otherworldly. Couple pool tables, shuffle stuff and what not..this place is the dive tits. You're welcome. read more

Gil's Speakeasy Tavern - New fave - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Always a cool dive bar. Especially low key for after work socials. Another fun fact about they place is the yearly flag football game they have. I think I have 7 shirts for 7 years at east ireland park. That's a fun game. Enjoy the game and come back to enjoy some brews. Good place, good beer and friendly staff. read more

Gil's Speakeasy Tavern - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I literally walked in one day after happy hour to have a quick tequila on the rocks. I mentioned reposado and they had Milagro. It looked rather light so I smelled it first and was immediately apprehensive about tasting. It was extremely dank and sour, impossible. Not milagro. Seems like they fill their bottles with other liquids. Unbelievable. Then the manager came to the bar attempting to correct me saying, "I think you meant blanco." What a joke and so unprofessional. Won't ever go back for anything. read more

Local. Dive. Bar. Need I say more? $1 PBRs at happy hour, pretty darn good bar food (I recommend the nachos), and a friendly bar staff that knows the regulars. It's the kind of subterranean, dark, and easy-going dive you'd expect to shout "Norm" as you wander down the steps. A great place to drink cheaply and play some shuffle board. Oh, and $1 tacos on special. read more

WEIRD bar but i guess i was expecting speakeasy & that IS NOT what you get at all! it's pretty much a dive bar w/ arcade games, shuffleboard, a pool table, & the most disturbing hipster movies playing in the background! there's a jukebox, 3 songs for $1, but if you don't feed the machine there's NO music playing which i'm not a huge fan of DRINKS are kind of weak on the alcohol but the bartender did make a tasty vodka gimlet read more

3.5 - a solid score for an absolute dive bar. As far as dive bars go, though, it tries just a little too hard without delivering. It does feature a decent lunch special and reasonable drink prices, I'm not going to deny them this truth.However, ambivalent service may be the norm. It's hard to say, but the target crowd isn't likely to be sporting dressy clothes at this location. Graffitti and spray paint, stickers and scuff marks show this to be a well-abused drinking establishment, favored by a punk-ish crowd covered more in ink than anything else. Some local craft brews sit on the tap rail, often ignored for the trendier PBR on hand...or the whiskey.always the whiskey. This is a stop for your rowdy nights, when you really just DGAF. It's also a legit historical-sorta feeling basement bar hangout where i suppose one might get into some trouble if you spent enough time in the darker corners... read more

Gil's Speakeasy Tavern - Free bingo competes with football for patrons attention. She's got a megaphone so win goes to bingo girl - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is the place to be. It's a laid back,comfortable spot to grab a drink and food. There is outdoor seating during the pandemic and is a cozy bar in non-pandemic days. Good drinks and people. read more

I went to get a To go taco order tonight. I live next door and often order Togo. Maybe not as much lately since I have been in the hospital for heart ailment. All I know is that I got the third degree for ordering to go from the restaurant caller. He finally said he would reconsider. I made the order of 3 tacos. When I got to to the restaurant there were only 2 tacos?? No one apologized. But they did take my order in the back and make me one taco. I did take the bartender/caller aside and told him I felt he was rude to me on the phone. He said he did not care how I felt. ? I said the customer is always right. He did not agree and that his Manager Gil would also consider his decision?/ I am in my 60's. I am huge on Customer service. I also feel anyone in the restaurant or bar industry should try to treat customers with respect, kindness and sincerity. This bartender needs to be talked to. I am reporting him to the OLCC and his boss Gil. I hope this review will help other customers know how they might be treated by the staff. read more

Never been here but at least they don't smoke right under my window like the losers atafuri izakaya

The speakeasy is a dive bar in every sense of the word except for strong cheap drinks as they're neither. It's always too warm and humid inside and the 500 BTU window AC isn't helping. The place is wildly inconsistent you never know if you'll walk in to low volume country music or blasting honkytonk neither of which is from the last couple decades. Staff is indifferent, the "free" WiFi has been out for 2 weeks now and when I asked if it had been fixed yet, he said he didn't know it was out. The customers are a wild mix of middle aged frat boys, hippies who have no idea its 2019, and tweaked out hipsters. There are a few faux intellectuals and failed businessmen spewing free advice on the oil crisis and junk bonds! If it sounds like your paradise I pity you but am secretly thrilled I know how to avoid you! Another visit! I know you're wondering why I'd ever go back and it's due to 1 reason it's closest bar to my new address and I can walk. Turns out the guy "handling" the music is owners son. The extent of his skill is to turn up the 80's stereo so loud you can't think or complain. This time 6 of the frat boys showed up together and because this is a small basement bar that's all it takes for their banter to overwhelm the bar, and there's nowhere to hide. I forgot to mention the last time the tap beer is served just a couple degrees below room temperature. And no the WiFi still isn't working. Next time I'll be walking right past this place in my high heels on to better clubs and with such a low bar I won't ruin my heels! read more

*Tainted Ribs* This was my brothers phrase for the time we spend at Gil's. Please let me explain. Brother. 25th birthday. Time to kill before Blazer game and looking for a place that we had never been to and had cheaper drinks. Low and behold Gil's. (Thanks fellow Yelpers). We go in. It's an odd location so to speak. The place is more crowded than I would expect. Small. One pool table. One shuffle board and some video poker. We order some $2 Sessions and get our shuffleboard on. It was actually quite hard to play becuase between the board and the chairs/seating...no space. Had to walk back and forth between other patrons watching football. Then we see it. Some huge table with a plethora of yummy looking food. Just sitting there. Waiting. "Wonder what that's for" I say. Who knows. We keep playing. Then there's an announcement and people start getting their grub on...and I mean everyone in the bar. "Is this for something special? Can you buy it? What's going on? It must be free? FREE RIBS!!??" NOM NOM NOM NOM My brother orders another drink. $3.50 for a well and it's not even happy hour. Awesome. Then his drunken hunger gets the best of him and before I know it he's back with a plate of some tasty looking ribs. And not just any ribs...these looked gah damn amazing and they tasted even better. Long story short he got caught. The food was for a Holiday Party and now my brother's delicious ribs were tainted. He felt really bad. Needless to say we left shortly after said incident. All in all: Not a bad little place. Bartender was nice. Definitely a true dive bar. *Tainted Ribs* read more

"The South is dry and will vote dry. That is, everybody sober enough to stagger to the polls." - Will Rogers As it went in the South, so it goes in the Southeast. Aren't you glad Prohibition turned out to be a terrible experiment? Nice bartenders, shuffleboard, video poker, and such and such. I mean, no Al Capone orchestrating any grand offings, but that could also be a good thing. read more

Wow, so I have been here once so I can only assume that the experience that I am about to enlighten you yelpers of is normal. Walk in. Typical P-town dive. Lots of smoke, dirt, grit but seemingly familiar and comfortable. Wow, seriously I don't even know where to begin. So we (Rob and I) spot the shuffleboard table, really the only reason we decided to go here, and proceed to grab two pints and the weights. The peeps below are certainly correct when they say that it is tightly packed in there. So we ask the people beside us, very politely, if they would like to join us in a friendly competition of shuffleboard. They gladly accepted. Enter hammered dude #1 (hereafter referred to as HD1) and a lady friend of his. So great! Here we go, right? Wrong. Oh so wrong. HD1 seems to be more interested in his peeps than he is in the current game of shuffleboard, basically neglecting the game entirely. FYI- if you start a bar game do me a favor and finish it. No, I don't want to hear about your new kicks, or that chick you banged, or blah blah blah. Anyway, HD1 takes offense (surprise surprise) to my encouragement for him to finish the game he started. After he, mind you I am sober, made his in-depth knowledge of every profane word there is in the English language known he decides he wants to "take it outside"- classy right? At this point he seems to be losing it over the mere fact that I am playing it as calm as I can, even smiling as he exerts his massive vulgar vocabulary. The barkeep sees what is happening and proceeds to tell HD1 that he needs to leave. Enter hammered dude #2, HD2, who just happens to be a regular, oh yeah, and seems to be at least 6'1" and say 280 lbs or so. HD2 proceeds to get up and just clock HD1 right in the kisser at least 3 or 4 times consecutively right as HD1 is running his mouth. At this point everybody's jaw is to the floor in that "is this really happening?!" sort of way. In any case HD1 stumbles and just so happens to stumble towards me, er, to me. So here we are, just 20 minutes after I stepped foot in the Speakeasy for the first time and I'm helping HD1 (the guy that just 5 minutes earlier wanted to fight me) to the exit as I am asking him if the bear paw of a fist that just dented his head did any serious damage. Meanwhile HD2 resumes his regular place at the bar and I am left so perplexed at what the hell just happened that the only thing I can do is drink the free PBR the barkeep so graciously gave me. It was a classic "what the fuck just happened" moment. Four stars just for the entertainment of seeing a cocky HD1 running his mouth while simultaneously getting clocked by a regular. Oh and the shuffleboard table might just be the best in the city. Liquor and beer selection typical for a place like this. read more

We have a standing Friday night date: Check out a new cocktail place, ideally far from our normal routine. Last Friday we opted for Gil's, and I have to say it met all the criteria: cocktails, and far from our routine. Gil's is a dive bar located in the basement of an apartment building. It's a place that looks like it's been doing a robust business as a dive bar since my Dad was what ever hipsters were called back then, looking for a cheap drink and a bit of company. (My Dad would be 90 this year, so here's to him.) We settled in at the bar, and were met by a great bar tender. We were served promptly and the drinks (margarita and a brown bomber: stout w/ a shot of bourbon side car) were up immediately, and generous. We tossed those back STAT and ordered 'round II (margarita and martini). The martini was a surprise... served in a water glass (.. charmingly enough because they don't have martini glasses we were told) and m.a.s.s.i.v.e. I was a bit to eager, tossed that down a little quickly I think given the subsequent buzz. We left a bit later to scout out something to eat, but realized much, much later that I'd left my briefcase hanging on the purse hook under the bar. The buzz continued unabated and it wasn't until we were driving home, hours later, that my fuzzy memory kicked in and I remembered that my briefcase was sitting at Gil's. That was not good. I had a mass of important documents in there, a shiny new laptop, other gear.. etc. We called Gil's, got the same awesome bartender, and she promised that she had my case. We tore back to Gil's, and there was the bartender, and there was my case. 100% in tact. I think that all says a lot about the place, and I will be forever grateful to the staff and customers at Gil's that night for the integrity and civility they showed to a complete stranger who was buzzed enough to leave something very very important in their care. read more

I feel like I should be honest with you, Speakeasy, you're never my idea. I'm fairly easy-going and if my friends really want to go to you, I'm not gonna make a fuss. I'll probably enjoy you once we're together, but something about you makes me shrug my shoulders and scrunch up my nose. I'm not sure exactly what it is. It's the not the bartenders; they're always super nice to me, it's not the sometimes-surly moped crowd; I can totally handle them, and it's not the cigarette machine; that makes me kinda nostalgic. I don't want to be superficial, but maybe it's your layout? There's always a lot of people squeezing around chairs, don't even ask me to play shuffleboard cause it's too crowded over there, and I never even go into the pool room cause there's no way in hell I'm sitting on that couch (I'm in no way a germ-a-phobe, but I'm willing to speculate some sensual seductions have occurred there and I don't wish to sit on their memory). I've been seeing a little more of you lately and I can tell you're trying to take things to the next level, but just be cool wouldya? Let's just take this slowly. read more

I've been here once or twice before. And I know giving a dive bar a five star review might seem strange, but it's not trying to be one. It just exists as one. Here's the thing... some dive bars try really hard to be dive bars, so dirty hipsters will go and feel like they are having a dive experience while being able to get all their picky vegan comfort food and not at all being inconvenienced by actual and real dive bar types. This isn't that bar. This bar doesn't give a fuck. In a good way. It has everything a good dive should. Shuffle board, pool, amazingly cheap food and drink specials... I went in there for $1.00 sloppy joes, and was expecting a White Castle sized thing, but got a regular burger sized one. Their $7.00 nachos were massive. Beer was cheap, including their Imperial IPA they had on tap, which was priced the same as everything else. The bartender, unlike some shitty hipster bars I have gone to before, was super sweet, attentive, and overall a wonderful. I've had much worse service at bars nearly deserted before. But not this bartender. She was on top of it, and it was pretty full. AND she was the only bartender. Went on a Sunday, on an early afternoon, and it was full of crusty older fellows, and a few blue collar types. Everything about this place was amazing. Chalk drawings all over the wall, and the background music was awesome (mostly 60s garage rock). Love this place. read more

Dive bar that serves the BEST REUBENS I've had so far! It's piled three layers high with corned beef & plenty of sauerkraut on a marble rye. Choice of either potato chips or potato salad & I definitely recommend their large portion of homemade red potato salad. Creamy with a hint of mustard & so delicious! All this for under $6!! They have a small menu but like the price of the reuben & side they're all inexpensive meals. There's plenty to do here for it being a small basement, e.g. watch sports on a couple flat screens, play the slots, shuffleboard or pinball, dance to music from their jukebox or chill with your friends while drinking a microbrew (very limited selection) or cocktail. Great place that doesn't get too crowded! read more

I usually like my dives to be about 3.5 stars on Yelp with a lot of ratings. When they're weighted towards the high and low end it's even better. This gives me a reasonable assurance that it's a huge turnoff to people looking for a place where the staff fall all over themselves trying to kiss your @$$ while actually having decent drinks and service. Gil's is no exception. I've never had to wait for a drink and when I got it, it was on the stiff side and leaning inexpensive. read more

This place is so Choice! All the bartenders are so freakin' awesome. They have decent food, and did I mention the bartenders are awesome. Seriously recommend this dive bar over most. You will definitely enjoy the people and good times ahead of you when you finally go in to this amazingly ridiculous place. The jukebox is tits! Go here now. Why aren't you there yet? read more

Rudest, snottiest, wanna-be bartenders of all time. I have never experienced such attitude from people who had zero reason to EVER have attitude towards someone who simply wanted a beer in exchange for money and if the service didn't suck ass- a tip! Screw this place. The music is too loud. The place is too smoky even for a smoker. The bartenders are friggin idiots. read more

I love the Speakeasy Tavern. I love that it has a fraction in it's address. I love the food specials everyday. A special shout out for the 3 tacos for $1 on Mondays and the $5 french dip on Thursday. Seriously, eat the french dip. It is blow your mind good. The drink specials are great. Well drinks are 3.50 during happy hour (3-7) and domestic pints are in the $2 to $3 dollar range. The ambiance is awesome. Low celing, walls painted black, chalk scrawled missives from the denizens of portland adorn the wall. Free shuffleboard table, 3 pinball machines, and a flat screen tv with couch seating provide entertainment. The jukebox provides an eclectic and enjoyable musical element to the bar. Even more awesome, there is a dingy, tiny alleyway right out the side door of the Speakeasy in which one can imagine all sorts of tawdry activities occuring. Or it might be a passageway to a magical realm of make believe. It's your imagination -- use it. This is a great place to spend the rainy winter months drinking and pinballing away the blues. read more

This is the kind of place you just want to become a local at. Well, I assume at least some people would like to. The bartenders are the best (drinks are poured stiff after a few visits). They have shuffleboard, Oregon lottery and pinball. Bingo is one of the most amazing experiences in Portland (you can win anything from a glue gun to bible flash cards to a case of top ramen)!! Portland trendy? No. Good first date spot? Probably not, though thats how I discovered it. Smokey and just gritty enough? Absolutely! read more

Classic Punk music, chalkboard walls to match the ceiling and cheap drinks. The gal behind the bar was chill. Nice happy hour. There's plenty of reasons why this place keeps their regulars. You had me at punk but kept me with Pac-man, pinball and pool. Perfect . read more

Dive bar with shuffleboard. Strong drinks (healthy pours...they have tully!) They make a mean reuben, and huge. Prime rib is delicious. Shuffleboard... Regulars may seem intimidating but they're friendly once you talk to them. read more

Showed up. Got attacked by some large dude and his friends within 4 minutes of being there. Had to fist fight said attacker, bartenders couldn't have cared less... It did seem like a nice bar the few minutes I got to enjoy it. So yeah don't take my low rating to heart. That was just a bad night with a few bad apples, but the staff couldn't have been less helpful if they tried.. read more