We stopped by Horse Brass Pub on St. Patrick's Day, and wow, this place was absolutely packed - but for good reason. The atmosphere was electric, everyone was in great spirits, and it felt like exactly where you wanted to be for the holiday! The bratwurst topped with caramelized onions was a standout, and paired perfectly with one of their many beer selections. Whether you're stopping by for the food, the drinks, or just the classic pub atmosphere, Horse Brass delivers! read more

Horse Brass Pub - British Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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A haiku review: Massive fish and chips Hot and fresh, malt vinegar Tasted dynamite Came in late one night Service was quite slow, long wait But it was worth it read more

Horse Brass Pub - Fish & Chips - British Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I have a soft spot for British Pubs. A vegan, and a bit picky where I go, I respect the fact that the people working here have been here for a really long time. And it shows! Personally, I like a good Stout and got something my buddy recommended, the veggie burger without cheese and it did not disappoint! What's even better? While all the places these days have hiked their prices, they seem to be pretty reasonable for what you're getting. That alone has earned them my service! On top of that? The lady serving us was excellent and super on top of her game! read more

Horse Brass Pub - Inside atmosphere. - British Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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You can't come to Portland and not come to the Horse Brass, it's an institution. They're celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. We stopped in because they had a bunch of great barleywine on tap in conjunction with an event they do. We ordered up some barleywine and some food. Halibut chowder, warm Brie and tres leche cake. The food was delicious (that cake! ) and our server was fantastic, 5 star service. read more

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What an iconic bar a must stop in Portland !! Also they are celebrating their 50th year !!! We stopped in because they had some killer barleywines we wanted to try . We ended up ordering food as well and I got the warm Brie with roasted garlic and apples - so good and a perfect portion size . read more

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As much as I liked the fish and chips, I cannot endorse the scotch egg. I would give it a miss if offered another. The half portion of chips I got with it were smashing. read more

The food was amazing - fish and chips huge and delicious - sausage roll - great sauces chips atmosphere beer - all great !!! Our waitress IDK ticket said Annie D - she acted like she didn't give a shi$ - like don't work at a restaurant with great food and beer if you're gonna be a wanker. read more

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I really love coming to Horse Brass Pub. I don't partake in alcohol so I go solely for their fish and chips! The restaurant itself is cozy (in that traditional English pub kind of way). There's plenty of seating, too. I highly recommend the Halibut Fish & Chips. It comes with the fish, fries and slaw, however, I always sub the slaw with their potato salad (it's way better than the slaw). Their portions are very generous, too! Large pieces of fish and a whole lotta fries! If you're ever in the area, give this place a try! read more

Met family here for lunch on a Sunday around noon. There were 7 people in our party. We were a little worried about coming in with a group on the weekend because they don't take reservations, but we had no problem finding seating to accommodate our group. Service was friendly, helpful, and attentive. They have an extensive beer, wine and spirits menu. Their food menu has a nice variety of pub fare. Our group chose a variety of food, including pot pies, scotch eggs, sausage rolls, bangers and mash, fish and chips, and sausages. Everyone enjoyed their food. Portions were decent, but we thought prices were a little high for some items. The price of the halibut fish and chips has gone up since we were here 3 years ago, but they've removed a piece of fish, and the fish portions are much smaller. The starters were pretty high priced for what you get. Each one was hardly enough to share. Overall a decent outing, but not sure we'll be back because of the higher prices with less food. read more

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Portland institution and one of, if not the best, fish and chips around. This place can get very busy, but I've not ever been here and not been able to find a seat. Service is incredible here, they really have their sections down, and the gentleman working our table last evening by the front door--we thought he was teleporting around, he was so on top everything. Thanks, friend! The food is the real star here, what a treat, every dish. We went with our usual fish and chips and a fish sandwich--are these portions getting bigger when every other place seems to be getting smaller? Perfectly battered and fried. read more

Horse Brass Pub - Fish & Chips - British Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Excellent service. Delicious food and wonderful ambiance. Was so happy to enjoy a wonderful lunch with a coworker. read more

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Great service, great food, and an awesome ambiance. What more do you want in a pub? Try the scotch egg, the steak and mushroom pie, and anything else on the menu. read more

Horse Brass Pub - Scotch egg. A meal by itself. - British Near Me - Portland, Oregon

What else does one do on St. Patrick`s day if they don't go to an Irish pub and drink the night away. We were bar hopping with friends and made this our last stop for the night - the premises is big and very aptly decorated. Surprisingly they weren't very full either and we got a nice cozy booth to hang out . The staff was cheerful and in High spirits . We got a few drinks and a few nibbles -overall I would say it was a fun experience . Was it any different than any other generic pubs in the city ? probably not ! So for me if you are in the area it could be a good spot to hang out but not worth making a drive to . read more

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I suspect this is a great place to drink a pint or two and hang out with friends. Food wise, meh. My adult son and I came here for dinner. We were seated quickly in the bustling restaurant, but took a while to get served. The drinks were good, albeit a bit pricey for drafts. The food, alas, was dry and tasteless. We ordered a scotch egg. So dry and hard you could pound a nail. I had fish and chips. The fish looked great, thick and flaky. Yet, no flavor. My son had a sandwich that seemed lacking in everything. Maybe we got a bad night? This place has been open for years. Can't see that happening if the food is always this bad. Dine at your own risk. Hopefully our experience was the outlier. read more

Waitresses and bartenders are extremely rude. Intentionally ignored us when we walked up to the bar and literally turned and walked away after we said excuse me, only to get mad at us later saying that we are only supposed to talk to servers not directly to the bartender. Very off putting experience read more

This is a great place to go with groups. The lighting is very low and the ambience is of in English pub. There are a few specialty items on the menu that are English like Scotch egg, bangers, and mash, fish and chips. Tonight I had the chicken pot pie, which was delicious. It came with housemaid potato chips. The pot pie was very good, but it was more than I could eat. I also had a side order of a banger just because. Who are they celebrating a friend's birthday who was from England. So I had to ask how comparable it was to a real English pub. He says they got the flavor of the pub, but it was like a Disneyland version. He said it wasn't like the pubs he visited at home . All in all it was a good trip. Food was good, company was good. I will definitely go back again. read more

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The Brass is always a solid spot for fish & chips and a good beer(s). The staff is always pleasant and it is always a lively environment, doesn't matter the time of day... read more

Horse Brass Pub - Beer! - British Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Amazing! I brought my British friend here, and he gave it the British stamp of approval - a very high bar. It's very difficult to find a good fish'n'chips in Portland. 100/10 read more

Horse Brass is one of those places where the tension flows out of your body when you step inside. It has that wooden, British pub feel, a friendly staff, a lively bar and great food. I can personally attest that the fish and chips are top notch. I wish I had taken pictures, but them's the breaks. read more

Solid veggie burger i recommend adding 1000 island to it! Regs are lovely along w bartender Hugh Great cozy spot read more

I've been going to the Horse Brass about once a year for decades. I am British and Scandinavian and love the authenticity of HB. Remembering how great the fish and chips are, I talked friends into going with me despite the distance from their homes and work. Seven of us had dinner. I explained to the server that I am a supertaster and most don't drink beer, but I do. That having extra tastebuds and really wanted to have a beer with my fish and chips. I asked if I could have one swallow of a beer or two hoping to find one I could drink. She brought what was likely 2 ounces of two beers that she chose. I told her that I know I cannot drink one of them. Neither worked so I ordered a ginger ale. Despite her choosing the beers, seeing I could not drink them, telling her that I know I cannot drink one, she charged me $1 for each of them. She might have realized that I should not be charged for a beer she chose and that I could not drink. She might have not charged me for beers I could not drink, esp given that I bought an expensive dinner. I'm posting this here because I go out all the time and have never once been charged to taste a beer. Restaurants pay little for draft beer. I asked for one swallow and told her she brought too much. Living with extra tastebuds can be a challenge when eating out. Other businesses have always helped me find something I could drink in several states over several decades. It is my hope that Horse Brass will be more accommodating and generous with supertasters in the future. I do not plan to return. The fish was great. The chips cold. The service disappointing. read more

An English pub with vibes. Cool decorations with dart boards. We only came for the cocktails. We ordered the spicy watermelon margarita during the Portland Highball week. It was delicious. The server was attentive. It smelled delicious and was packed for a Saturday! read more

Horse Brass Pub - British Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Upon stepping in you'll be transported to a pub in the UK with their dimly lit interior, all wooden structures, and WW2 antiques. Their staffs were very friendly and helpful. The taplist was extensive and diverse. The Sam Smith's Stout was very tasty and delicious. We're there mainly for food so we got their Three-Piece Fish & Chips and Chicken Pot Pie. Both were generous in portion, definitely comfort pub food. The Fish & Chips were high quality. The halibut was buttery and flaky on the inside, perfectly contrasting the crispy beer batter exterior. Their tartar sauce was great for everything honestly. The chips were thick strip fries, most of them were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Slaw was also nice and fresh with a kick from the horseradish. Overall, this dish was stellar for the price. Eventhough everything was fried and salted, it wasn't too overwhelming or heavy! The Pot Pie was also delicious, served with an abundant of homemade crisps. The filling was well-flavored with curry and seasoned shredded chicken. The crust was also buttery. The gravy was the star though, delicious on everything. I definitely would love to be back when another fish & chips craving strikes! The ambience is also so welcoming and relaxing. read more

Horse Brass Pub - Chicken Pot Pie - British Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Atmosphere: Authentic British pub-type atmosphere. Dimly lit, very wooden feel. One small TV and a projector but really only used for some soccer games so don't plan on watching other sports here Food: Had long heard about the fish and chips so I tried a piece of the fish, which was pretty tasty and very light and fluffy feeling Price: Average bar prices I suppose Service: Bartenders were pretty friendly Parking: Street parking read more

Horse Brass Pub - Halibut Piece - British Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The fish was as advertised, delicious, cool bar and transports you to a different place. It was busy, prices were higher than expected and took a while to order. I enjoyed my meal though. read more

Horse Brass Pub - Fish & Chips - British Near Me - Portland, Oregon

There is no other place in Portland that is remotely as close to a British pub as this place. Not the same as London - they don't have cold pork pies - but you have to go down to the Highland Stillhouse in Oregon City to find anything close read more

Food was excellent. Service was great even though it was a very busy Friday night. Ambience is always nice and what you want in a pub like this. Dark and kinda eccentric. A great selection of beers on tap. read more

Mixed thoughts on this so-called famed establishment. True feelings tend to side in agreement with Yelper Julie D. The contemplative argument by Tom B. will have you decide what side of the horse you are on. Give them both a read and show them some appreciation with a click on their review. Your choice ~ history vs. hygiene is what it comes down to. read more

Horse Brass Pub - Storefront. - British Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Overall a good experience. Service was friendly and helpful, our reubens came out of the kitchen in a reasonable time. The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is that the root beer I ordered was watery and the homemade chips were a little on the older end in taste. We will return. read more

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Best Fish and Chips I have found her in PDX I like the English Pub Vib and great beers on tap read more

Had a little Holiday Lunch here with the wife last week. She had never been to this S.E. Portland legend before. Place was busy but not packed. Dark as usual, but that adds to the ambience of the "Olde Pub" feel. Looked like a single server was working our area, but she seemed very efficient. Orders were taken and delivered promptly. We both ordered the haddock fish and chips ($17.95 each) which seemed reasonable. But when the orders arrived...they were HUGE. It was a single large, like half the fish sized battered haddock chunk!! It was delicious. Hot and crispy, moist fish, so good. Chips were hot and crispy as well. Their homemade tarter sauce is perfect. Drizzled a little vinegar and HP sauce on the chips and they were PERFECT. Washed mine down with a Smithwicks, delightful. Both of us only ate half of our orders, took home the rest for fish taco's that night for dinner. Next time we might spring for the Halibut Fish for $27.95 and split the order. (remember to tip as if you ordered 2 Entree's when spliting a dish) See you again soon Horse Brass Pub. read more

True British pub experience! Ordered scotch egg, sausage roll and cole slaw. Friends order fish and chips and bangers and mash and food was exceptional. It got really busy, they could have used a second bartender but the staff rose to the occasion when a pub crawl group came in and they never missed a beat. Staff is friendly, attentive and calm under pressure. read more

Awesome halibut fish and chips. We haven't ever tried anything else on their menu. So good. English/Irish style pub. One of the best in town.9 read more

Horse Brass Pub - Big pieces of halibut. - British Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Fantastic Pub and great staff! Had fish n chips and they were delicious AND they had Young's Double Chocolate Stout on tap and Nitro'd!!

Came in for fish & chips. Walked away with our bellies full of fish and chicken pot pie. Will definitely come back for the fish & chips! Service was decent, but we did not get our water refilled as asked. Area kinda noisy. But expect it since it's in a pub setting. read more

I've known about this place for years, but life been busy. Finally got to meet up with friends for a late lunch. We purposely chose a time it wasn't likely to be busy. Looks like a typical mid-size British pub. I can imagine it gets lively on celebratory events. We all ordered something different. Large portions so was well stuffed! Love the twinkly lights! Will be back. read more

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BEST FISH & CHIPS OF OREGON. There's nothing better. Please write to me, call me, send mail pigeon, because I have not found a spot that makes better fish and chips than Horse Brass Pub. Horse Brass is certainly a legendary establishment of Portland. Its dim lighting and interior design harken to that of classic English pubs. Each wall is filled with framed portraits and paintings of local pub icons and English royalty. I'm sure if you were to remove any single frame from the wall, you'd see a "tan line", showing just how long it's been up there. To me, that speaks to the pub's charm and authenticity to the kind of pub you'd find overseas. The staff is kind, friendly, and always cracking the driest of humored jokes. They're not afraid to tell it how it is; my most recent server thanking me for coming in on a Sunday due to how insanely crazy and packed it was Friday and Saturday-- noting that the food quality will also be supreme due to their small staff not being overworked. And that's great, because I've yet to have a bad experience from their kitchen. Despite going here for many years, I've still yet to have anything other than the halibut fish and chips. It's irresistible. I'm sure the other classic English offerings like their bangers & mash, chicken pot pie, and so on are just as amazing... but the sea always calls back to this fried-food sailor. The pieces are HUGE. Either come hungry or plan on taking some home (yes, it saves well the next day when reheating in an air fryer). I will always say that the sign of a good fish & chips is within the breading. So many places will not be very crispy, have more breading than fish, or worse of all, the breading will flake off by either holding it or after biting it. Worry not, because these massive chunks of halibut are so well breaded, crispy, and light unlike any other. And let me reiterate, these are big pieces of halibut. I've had many fish & chips from many places. And while it is always my desire to have a great place at the coast that serves the best fish & chips, I've still yet to find a place that comes even close to Horse Brass Pub. read more

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This is the only place on this side of Portland that I would travel all the way from Hillsboro to come to for a couple beers any good chicken breast sandwich. It's always noisy so if you're sensitive to loud sounds I would suggest bring a couple of pairs of earplugs. read more

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My whole family loves fish & chips. This is hands down my favorite in Portland. I love halibut in a beer batter. The fries are on the thin side. The coleslaw has a little zing from horseradish, which I actually like. We don't drink alcohol so it might seem weird to go to a pub but we go here for the food. I've been here many times and have seen a few other things they serve. They make a great Reuben sandwich too. I'd love to try some of their other offerings but then I couldn't have the fish & chips! Haha! read more

While in town for Thanksgiving and in need of a good place to celebrate my mom's birthday, Horse Brass Pub delivered! We arrived around 1:30pm the day before Thanksgiving. The place was surprisingly quiet, but it meant more personalized attention. We perused the extensive beer list with our server and were advised on the best brews to try. We all ordered the legendary fish and chips. I don't understand how this place makes its fried halibut as moist and delectable as it is. But I am so happy with it that I'm not going to question it. The french fries and tartar also were nice complements to the meal. read more

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