Low Brow Lounge is my kind of place. It has that true dive bar backbone, but it's comfortable without losing its edge. The vibe is dive bar meets eclectic randomness, with weird things all around that somehow just work. They serve RC pop, which I loved. It's a subtle nod to how long they've been around and the fact that they're not chasing trends. The bartenders were fantastic. Attentive and personable, and they actually know what they're doing. They properly shake a martini, come to your table to grab empty glasses, and wipe down surfaces without making a production out of it. It's relaxed, but they clearly care. You can sit back and enjoy your own company or belly up and end up in conversation learning the history of the place. A little weird, totally unpretentious, and absolutely somewhere I'd go back to. read more

The service is amazing, always so nice when i go in. The outside area is nice as well.. Morgan is the best

For Years I had seen this place and wondered what it was like inside but just never felt too strongly to go and explore , until this Halloween evening where we were so late bar hopping that this was only one of the few places left open . Its a dive bar so not too much to expect from ambiance plenty of seating n quirky decor. The place had a Halloween theme going and plenty of people in costumes which was fun to witness. You can order the food and drinks at the bar and then grab a seat. Everything is fast and no fuss . Drinks are cheap ,food is greasy and good times are a guarantee read more

Terrible service. Our group was willing to buy things drinks and food, but no one came over to ask us if we wanted anything. The server came over in a very condescending tone saying we did not order anything, but we were under the impression they were going to come and ask us what we wanted. I have never been treated so poorly in any establishment and will never be returning . Do not support this business. read more

Low Brow Lounge has a cozy vibe with dim lighting that makes it a nice spot to relax. The overall experience probably sits somewhere between a 3 and 4-star, but I'm giving it a 4 because it's still a solid place to hang out. Good drinks, decent atmosphere -- worth checking out if you live in the area but probably wouldn't come out of the way for. read more

Very low key, psychedelic music, relaxed, interesting paintings, colorful lights, chill environment and open late. read more

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Love this longtime Portland dive bar. Great atmosphere, excellent service, good menu, good drinks, edgy enough to be interesting but not unfriendly. We're regular patrons and hope they are always thriving. read more

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Really enjoyed everything about this "dive bar", drink, food and great service! Highly recommend to locals and visitors!

The bartender was extremely disrespectful to my two girlfriends and I. When I asked his name so I could report this bad behavior, he told us he has the right to refuse service and then forced us to leave. Very disappointed since we were enjoying our drinks at the bar while celebrating a wedding. I have never had a more unpleasant encounter with an establishment. If you are any a part of any marginalized group I highly recommend avoiding this place. Felt very unsafe and uncomfortable. read more

Apparently "too loud" for a dive bar. Who knew Low Brow Lounge was giving SoHo House high-brow energy... well at least when it comes to Black and Latina paying female customers. Friday night, a group of us visiting from LA went in after the bouncer and guests outside begged us to check it out ("best bar!" they said). Three of the girls went to order drinks and were told by the bartender they were "too loud" and that he couldn't hear his other customers... I'm sorry... is this a library? Also, the bar was almost empty! And even if someone was being a little loud, there are much better ways to say that. Moments later, we were asked to leave--no reason given other than we were being loud. Some of the girls hadn't even had a sip of their drinks yet. Two of them are bartenders themselves; and none of us would ever be rude or disrespectful. We were just confused and humiliated. Honestly, there's no other way to see it: this was racism, plain and simple. Really disappointing Low Brow Lounge. You need to be better and you owe us an explanation. read more

Chill and no frills spot to get drinks. Inside is dimly lit and eclectically decorated. Bartenders were nice. Drinks were alright but prices were amazing! read more

Great dark, quintessential American dive bar and has been for decades. Worst drinks I d ever had. Stick to beer or wine. Bartender poured the 3 worst drinks we ever had. Old fashioned- maybe 1/2 oz of booze. Cherry and orange peel sat atop the ice not touching the drink because it didn't even fill halfway with ice. Two different G&Ts made with a wisp of alcohol. All 3 of us were astounded watching him make it and my friend asked "are you going to put any alcohol in there" under his breath. $26.50 before tip (still tipped 20% in the hope their bartender use that money to get Wi-Fi and google "how to mix drinks." 5 different visits to out table in 30 min times by 4 different employees asking if we needed more ice (they said drinks but the evidence in our glass was to the contrary). Love the spot but truly embarrassing bartending and staff. read more

The best, always and forever. The vibe, food and drinks are always just what I need, Staff is always great.

Love Low Brow! Dark, friendly staff, real chill, good music. Perfect when you want ONE more drink. Bar food is surprisingly tasty, although fairly fried and unhealthy lol - def better bar food than average though. Lovely neighborhood spot for me. read more

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Have never been here earlier than 10pm! It's usually where we stop after we've had dinner and drinks somewhere else and want a nightcap. It's dark, divey and perfect for a late night drink. Plus they are open until 2:30am Monday - Saturday and there are few places that can claim those hours. Don't expect a fancy wine or even a legit wine glass. You're here for the pour and everything else just goes with the territory. Same with beer, this is your Bud, Miller, Coors Light, Pabst kind of beer, not 25 artisanal brews on tap, but they do have a few. Plus a hard cider. Food is exactly what you'd expect, lots of fried appetizers, burgers, tots, fried chicken sandwiches, fish and chips, nachos. Some vegan options Like cauliflower bites and a vegan chicken sandwich. They have HH from 5-7 with $6 wine and $1 off well drinks and beers. They keep it simple and do what they do, day after day, year after year. read more

Emily is an awesome bartender and host with great drinks. The hot whiskey cider was on point.

Love the Low Brow - good drinks, great pickle chips, good not-too-dark lighting inside. There are plenty of places to grab a seat, including at the cavernous bar. The only downside is that a big group of obnoxious people squeezes the life out of the place. That's when it's nice that they have heaters in the area outside. read more

service and food was amazing! i got the shrimp poboy with tempura shrimp. i dont usually like chip fries but these were the best ive ever had. SO good!!! super inexpensive for drink and food. decor was awesome, very moody and dark. LOVE read more

Meh... not so much to say about this place. Although their green tea shot was amazing. But not much to it.

If I only had one word to sum up this bar, it would be RELIABLE Pros: Open Monday-Saturday until 2:30 Drinks are good and reasonably priced Fried pickles are bomb, and while pretty much everything is fried, there are vegan options like fried cauliflower It's dark, and good for conversation, music isn't blaring Cons: It's a dive, so you might need to take your food and drink experience into your own hands and go to the bar for service. You'll never really know if there's a waitstaff person unless they show up at your table, often after you've gone to the bar for a few rounds, so be flexible They have that nasty pink soap in the bathrooms read more

Not a bad spot! Came here with my best friend and her cousin for a few drinks to relax and unwind. Pretty decent dive bar vibe which I was digging. Very attentive staff with great customer service. You can tell they are busy and they do hustle to stay up with the crowds. They have outdoor seating with smoking area and indoor seating as well. I saw them actively checking ID's. Food was good. It's your typical bar food and the chips are homemade and fresh. We really had a great time for it being my official first time out to relax since moving here a few weeks ago. I will come here again. read more

Dark little dive bar with tents and tables outside as well so lots of places to sit. Have been here a few times, service has been always quick and friendly. Have never eaten any food here, but it's probably pretty typical dive bar food here. Worth coming here for a casual hang out and a couple of drinks, especially if you like dive bars. And it is pretty dark inside - just warning you. read more

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AT LOW BROW IF YOU WANT TO BE TREATED LIKE A REAL HUMAN!... Wow! I was in town for business, this place was recommended to me by some locals... NEVER AGAIN! The staff at Low Brow were some of the WORST I'VE EVER INTERACTED WITH. Go to a place, chat with some people, the bartenders, then have ONE BEER, and get told to leave by the bartender for NO REASON! The staff are straight assh*les! No explanation given! I feel like he just decided they're were too many people in front of him, so the non-local needed to leave...? The bartender VERY RUDELY told me to pay my tab and leave after ONE beer... I asked what the reasoning was and he refused to answer ! I treat everyone I encounter with the utmost respect, like I've known them forever, ALWAYS. I've worked in the hospitality industry for over 15 years and this has NEVER happened to me!!! I treat every bartender and server like they're family... always! Because I know how difficult things can be in this industry. But these people decided to treat me like I was a piece of TRASH! DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME! read more

Look, it's a cool spot to hang out and have a drink or two. I had a White Russian with just a bit too much cream but it was still good of course. But the chicken patty on the burger was tinyy. It didn't even cover the whole bun. No one wants to eat a burger where some of it is just bread. Also TOSS your patty in buffalo sauce. Don't just drizzle it on top of the patty Lmaoo. It actually made me laugh but other than that, not too shabby of a spot. read more

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Love this place!! I have referred to this place so many times. I stumbled upon it one night just for some late drinks and snacks: I was extremely surprised at the vegetarian options -- after ordering, I had to tell everyone about it as they were AMAZING! The service is great and the ambiance is a dark, fun, dive bar! Highly recommend! read more

I'm visiting Portland for work a stopped by Low Brow Lounge for dinner. The bar tender was very friendly and attentive, the local regular folks near me were great to talk to and the vibe of the bar is very cool. I had a West Coast IPA, Chicken sandwich, and a shot of Wild Turkey 101. It wasn't fancy, but it was delicious. I'll go again. read more

Low Brow Lounge is a chill low key bar that's good to just grab a few drinks with friends. perhaps a bite, and kick it with the friends. We swung by a Fri night and place was decently popping, with the bar side much rowdier and the seated half offered a nice quieter alternative. Drinks are decently priced so easy to just get drunk here. The bathroom situation can be a mess - the women's bathroom was out so everyone had to share the men's bathroom. read more

Exploring downtown Portland and stumbled upon this place looking for a nice cocktail. If you are looking for a dive bar this is the place for you! It has a dark and grungy feel to it. Multiple beers on draft, wine, and an assortment of liquors. They serve a multitude of snacks all fried! read more

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Great place to meet locals and the bartenders are great. I found this place and it was a great dive bar but they were very friendly to out of towners as well. They gave me great recommendations of what to see in the city both the staff and the customers. read more

Always super good vibes here. The bartenders are great and super attentive. Stiff drinks and a good price. I haven't had too much food here except some snack foods but it's a dive bar so don't expect it to be out of this world. There is some outdoor seating in the front right off the sidewalk, nothing fancy but a place to people watch and have a smoke. I THINK there might be one small tv in the back room but I am not 100% so if you're looking to watch a game, I would not come here. This is a great little spot and probably my favorite on the West side. read more

I love this bar. It's our local watering hole, a weekly stop for us due to its fun atmosphere, friendly/attentive staff, and tasty food and drinks. They have indoor and outdoor seating, a lot of good vegan options, and cool art work inside and outside. One thing I also love about this bar is how the bartenders look out for their customers and really take the time to get to know them. Excellent customer service. read more

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The best service and employees this side of the river. Love coming here as my local bar! Don't come here if you aren't tipping what the bartenders deserve read more

I would like to take a moment and thank Low Brow for "keeping the Pearl Safe For The Rest Of Us". Seriously. That's their motto. Keeping us safe from what you may ask? High, exaggerated prices? Is that what you are saving us from? Thank you for charging an extra dollar if you want salsa on your nachos. That is correct, there is actually a place in the Pearl District that charges for the salsa that should come with the nachos - Low Brow to the rescue. Really, I thank you for that. Thank you for the fish and chips at $9.00, you know those processed, frozen little triangle things that you deep fry? The kind of little frozen things that no matter what you dip them in they are still really disgusting? Yes, those. Thank you. Now for the good. The drinks are good. Thank you. Just don't get hungry. You'll thank me. 2014 - Review # 83 read more

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low Brow, a true Portland staple. Great laid back dive bar atmosphere. The people who work here are as much of a PDX staple as this place. Happy to see them opening back up with limited hours in this "post panny" world. The additional outdoor seating is perfect for my comfort level but i have to admit i miss hiding in the dark corners of this bar. read more

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Happy to have found a dive bar downtown. Friendly and attentive staff. They have a vegan fried chicken sandwich. read more

Dark and divey with cheap drinks and loud music. Interesting wall art. The bathroom was clean. Not quite my style, but I can see why a lot of Portland folks would like it. I have a few friends who would LOVE it here. read more

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I'm always a fan of a dive bar, and the fact that this place can survive in the Pearl is nothing short of a miracle. As everything else with even a hint of grit is being removed, Low Brow Lounge seems to thrive. It's always a reliably good time. The food is pretty standard. The drink is pretty standard. The vibe is pretty standard... dark and chill and maybe a hint of shady. But don't get me wrong: these are all thing that I appreciate. Low Brow Lounge is a pretty ideal place to go with a couple of friends, drink some cheap drinks, play some Buck Hunter (the best bar game ever), and have a low-key good time. I'm so happy this place exists, and the developers better not come for it! read more

The Low Brow is a true dive, a slice of dirty, industrial 90s that's still hanging on by a thread. Its existence is a giant middle finger to the tourists, yuppies, and transplants who've steadily eroded the character of Portland, and it's absolutely magical. The negative reviews explain the magic as much as the positive ones. It's dimly lit, half the seats are about ready to fall off, the bathroom is covered in graffiti, and the decor is all over the map. The bartenders will sling you a mean drink, but aren't going to treat you like you're at Applebee's. You may not get the warmest reception if you're carrying out of state ID, bring in a wedding group or bachelor party, or want to sit around with your laptop talking about your startup. If you like places like Brix and The Big Legrowslki, this is not the bar for you. In short, it's dark, cozy, a bit dingy, and one of the few remaining places downtown that truly makes me want to sink into a booth with my friends, get a bunch of tots, and drink the night away. Love it! read more

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This bar has a filthy feel, the bar tender kicked out someone right in front of the whole bar for being disabled, the bartender was screaming obscenities at the customer, for no apparent reason other than the customer having a visible disability. I will never go back here again, this was my first time and my last time. read more

Loved this place. This is a nice bar to spend some quality time with your friends and loved ones. Quality pours from friendly people; what more do you want? The jager wall is fantastic as is the wall art and tchotchkes at the bar. There you go. read more