Went in here with friends who are well over 21. A man at the door forced us out while flipping us…read moreout and told my female friend to "fuck off bitch, never come back." Told her to leave "with a smile on her face." Incredibly disrespectful. Had been here several before with lots of friends but won't be back. Used to love karaoke nights. Long live the old Gemini. P.S. am I banned?

Only had drinks there and watching their live shows. They made some really good drinks. Friendly…read morestaff. But they should update their place and make it a little bit more nicer.

I went here while traveling through Portland and had a great time. Everyone was really warm and…read morefriendly. I forgot to take a picture of it, but the seating area was super comfy.

If you're ever in the downtown area and have an appreciation for cigars then this is the place to…read morego to. Walking through those double glass doors, you can see the crazy inventory and supply of cigars they carry and wouldn't doubt if there's more in the back. It's a pretty wide and open space and there's some seating to smoke a cigar inside if you so desire. I went in needing to find some maduros for my dad as a gift and we were able to find a few at different price points so I could makeshift my own tasting box. The staff here is pretty straightforward and to the point which is nice. I had gotten some advice on cigars priced around $10 a piece, $25 a piece, and $45 a piece. Grabbed a few at each price point and knew that this gift would be a super solid one for my dad. After I inquired about the duration for transporting them on a flight, they came to the rescue with a mobile humidor packet to keep them in tip top shape. My time here had me feeling like I was back at my great grandpa's with all the tchotchkes one could possess. Towards the entrance was a large pile of cigar boxes that their inventory came in and they sell them as storage or gift boxes. Every box came from different makers and consisted of wood, tin, and everything in-between. With the help of a friend, she was able to help me find a Rocky Patel Box that was perfect. All in all - this is one spot worth checking out for sure!!

I've only been here once, visiting from Seattle, but I really enjoyed my experience at Kells Irish…read morePub. The vibe was fun and welcoming, and it felt like a great place to hang out with friends. The spicy margaritas were definitely a highlight--$12 and really good, though they may have been a daily special. Either way, they were worth it. Overall, it was a great stop during our time in Portland and a fun place to relax with my besties.

I always want to like it more than I do. I always want to come in, look at the lovely downtown pub…read more(I don't bother with 21st Street), and say "you know what, it's about on par with anything I've seen in Boston, Hoboken, New York, Philly, Baltimore, or Chicago." I want to say it's on par with the better Northwest offerings like the Irish Heather in Vancouver, The Irish Times in Victoria, or Murphy's in Seattle. But I can't. Because every time I'm here I'm just reminded of all the things it isn't. The menu looks somewhat right on paper, but it's little things like the spice and bake on the sausage rolls, the fact that they won't give you curry and chips without ordering the whole chicken entree ordeal, the somewhat dry and mealy burger. Then there are the drinks: There's a Guinness on, but the Magners is in the bottle. And then there's the whole brewpub element that was introduced a few years ago that baffles me. There are so many breweries in town, and so many quality Irish breweries, that I have no idea why you'd brew a middling beer lineup of your own AND make an Irish stout and red, of all things. But the most disappointing part of The Kells is that it's all the worst parts of the pubs in cities I just mentioned without containing any of their finer points. Stripped of history, taplist, menu, and other comforts, it's just a place where suburbanites come into the city, get loud for a few hours, pay their few quid, and leave without doing much else in the area. Compared to the Leaky Roof, T.C. O'Leary's or the city's English pubs like the Rose and Thistle or Moon and Sixpence, The Kells seems detatched and at arm's length from anything. that might resemble a community. I've heard they've done (double-decker English) buses to Timbers and Thorns matches, and I hear they're basically propping up the city's St. Patrick's Day festivities, but there's something artificial to it. It's a shame. I know the founders came from Belfast and I know the family is still very much involved, but although the staff is always pleasant when I come in, there's very little about the place that makes me want to return. It doesn't repel me, but a pub should draw me in more than this one does.

Sometimes I come in here just for a whiff of how good the store smells…read more Never mind that the flagship store on 820 SW Alder is a true Portland icon, it's been around some 100 years selling pipe smoking essentials that create that fragrance that I lust after and the store in the Alphabet District has been in business for 12 years. Both delight me with their alluring fragrance. Both have one of the finest selections of cigars you'll find anywhere. Additionally, both have an extremely well appointed section of reading material both foreign and domestic. One last thing. If you need to wrap a small gift, consider buying one of the beautiful cigar boxes they have for sale, wrapping the box in a satin ribbon and voilà! Easy and elegant gift wrapping. 2017 - Review # 4

Not bad. Neither of the Rich's stores have all of their sticks in full view, so that's something…read moreyou have to get used to. Just because it's not visible, don't assume they don't have it! That said, this location SEEMS (I emphasize 'seems') to have less in stock than the main store. But the staff is always friendly so, when I'm nearby, I'll visit this location. However, with a choice of the two, I prefer the other location.

A magnificent Third Place to gather with friends and relax and by my estimation the premier…read moreestablishment of its type anywhere. My companion and I had the absolute pleasure of visiting ME Ultra Lounge for the first time Saturday May 16th from about 4PM to 10PM or so. Dolph and his partner were extremely professional, efficient and polite. The service was outstanding. I own several hookah setups and this was the finest smoke I have ever experienced. I had the lemon mint and the staff's expert coal management (coconut charcoals--the best) was precise and allowed the shisha to toast evenly and completely with absolutely no effort on our part. Very kind to the lungs, too. Hookah had a perfect long handled mouthpiece with several one-use interchangeable inserts for multiple users as one prefers. Silicone hose, everything sanitary and in top condition. Great ventilation and atmosphere, nice mix of beats on the sound system which while lively was not intrusive and definitely stimulated conversation and relaxation at the same time. Great selection of flavors and drinks--we had lots of water and Gatorade to rehydrate and the prices were reasonable throughout. I had recently eaten but next time I will sample more of their goodies. Nice dim decor with a low-key disco vibe--lots of interactive lights with music--and plenty of space. We plan on hosting some small social gatherings here in the near future. Small wonder this place has been around over 10 years! Here's to many, many more.

The place is clean enough, but the hookah itself was, to put it mildly, not very comfortable, the…read morechairs are not comfortable and there is very little personal space, it is impossible to relax and breathe normally, there are only two brands of tobacco, of which there are no high-quality ones. But unfortunately there are no other places in our city.

Vault 31 is such a cool spot. Imagine your favorite retro arcade... but with a bar…read more The neon lights, giant game screens, and nostalgic décor make the whole place feel like stepping into a gamer's playground. We ended up staying way longer than planned because it's just that fun -- grabbing drinks, watching people battle it out on the big screens, and soaking in the atmosphere. It's not your typical bar where everyone just stands around. There's always something going on and the vibe is super welcoming and energetic and the owners are so cool! If you love retro games, colorful arcade energy, and good drinks, Vault 31 is an absolute gem.

I walked into Vault 31 with high hopes--the vibe was spot-on, and I loved the variety of games…read moreavailable. After ordering food and a round of drinks for the group, we sat down at one of the gaming booths, excited to dive in. When I went back to the counter to ask how to start playing, the bartender told me it was $5 per person to access the games and that guests needed to consistently order drinks to maintain access. Honestly, that seemed fair to me. However, things quickly went downhill. I offered to pay the game fee, but was told I needed to buy drinks first. I explained we had just bought drinks--he had literally served us minutes earlier. His response: "You need to have an open tab, and we won't let you play unless you order more." At that point, the experience soured. The staff felt dismissive and unwelcoming throughout the interaction. Despite already spending money, we were denied access to what we came for. We finished our drinks--which, for some reason, didn't count--and left. This was my first visit, and unfortunately, likely my last. (This place had 5-star potential when I first arrived, but the staff interaction left miserable)

Great local spot. Easy to order. Wings were great. Plenty of nice people. Tons of seating and…read moreparking. The bar tender was fantastic.

I've never been here in the daylight. My advice would be just don't... the bathrooms are soaked in…read moreurine and smelly, the ceiling tiles in the main room rake caked with dirt, along with these nasty fans. Kirkpatricks... do better.