If efficiency and good beer had a very cool, well-designed child, it would be Breakside Brewery…read moreSlabtown. This place somehow manages to feel laid-back and dialed-in at the same time. The standout feature for me was the QR code ordering system: scan, order, and close out your tab whenever you're ready, all from your phone. In a busy restaurant, this feels less like a gimmick and more like a small act of genius. No awkward eye contact trying to flag someone down, no waiting to pay while mentally calculating how close you are to just leaving cash and hoping for the best. That said, if you're not in the mood to embrace your phone as your server, the traditional route is still there. You can walk up to the bar or catch one of the servers floating around. It's a smart setup that solves the "we're busy and maybe a little understaffed" problem without making it your problem. Food-wise, I went with the meatball sub (on special). Handmade pork and beef meatballs, clearly done by someone who knows what they're doing, and the kind of sandwich that requires both commitment and a few extra napkins. No regrets. I paired it with the Breakside Pilsner, which landed comfortably on the higher end of "good"Not life-changing, but absolutely something you'd order again without hesitation, especially if you're settling in for a while. Overall, it's a place that feels like it understands how people actually want to eat and drink right now. Efficient without being cold, flexible without being chaotic, and just cool enough to make you feel like you picked the right spot.

The whole experience felt like everyone working there would rather be anywhere else, and honestly,…read moreafter eating there, I felt the same way. The burgers were massively overpriced for what they were. We sent the first one back for being overcooked and they replaced it with another overcooked, underwhelming burger and nowhere close to worth the price. To make it worse, fries are extra, condiments are extra $$, which feels ridiculous when you are already paying premium prices for a very average burger. Overpriced food and nickel-and-diming for sides. I would not go back.

The beerhouse is exactly what it's name implies. You go there to buy and/or ingest BEER…read more If you want amazing beer, there is nowhere else in the area to compete. For the people who give less than 5 stars just because they don't have food... 1) It's a beer shop. It's not a pub. You go there to drink beer and perhaps watch sports. 2) They DO have food. Albeit, only snack bags and a peanut dispenser, but technically, that is food! This is my favorite place to get beer in PDX, and I feel ashamed that I haven't been there more often. CHEERS!

Had to go to Mississippi on a Saturday for an errand and figured I might as well make it a fun trip…read moreby getting some beer to take home. Bridgetown Beerhouse wasn't empty but it also wasn't overly crowded like some other nearby places at this time of night. They have some outdoor seating along the store and in the converted street parking. Inside has bar seating with multiple taps and some round tops. TVs had the game on (which game? I don't know, I don't do sports. I just know people were watching and cheering). There are multiple fridges well-labeled with types of beer, which is what I went straight to. I took a while debating what I wanted - the bartender greeted me but didn't offer help choosing. That's fine, they were busy enough, but expect to be on your own here. I ended up finding some winners that I hadn't seen elsewhere so I'm pleased.

I really like the concept of a rotating brewery every month. It is a great way to get to try beer…read moreon tap that usually isn't found in the area. Now there is an Alberta location which is great too. I also like the additional seating on the upper floor of the NW location. You can bring your own food in. They also generally have to go cans to buy in their cooler.

Cool place with rotating visiting taps! They also have a sneaky back patio which is awesome to get…read moreaway from the hustle of 23rd but still be right in the middle of the action. Def will go back!

Love this bar. Open 7 days a week, open late. Nice fire pits outside and decent wrap around bar…read more Good drinks and good food. I usually get a paper plane and they make those wonderfully here. Food: ordered this tuna dish with this light sauce that was amazing. Licked that plate CLEAN. Also ordered the crispy chick sliders. I though the jam would be to much (and it IS slightly messy), but it was worth it. Chicken was cooked to perfection, had that nice crunch, buns were soft and buttery, and the jam gave a nice sweetness to each bite. Highly recommend. Keep up the good work Bantam

Best service, drinks and epic food! It's the elevated neighborhood bar that I've always wanted,…read moregreat food options, reasonable prices, great selection of alcohol, comfortable- welcoming vibes. And best of all it's open late when the rest of Portland shuts down. I would post amazing photos of the food but I eat it to quickly to take a picture. I'll update the review with some good food! I found the hidden treasure of Portland, and hate to share it but the staff and proprietors need a massive shout out - thank you for providing a fantastic neighborhood bar/restaurant!

Came to this spot to watch game 7 of the NBA finals. I was happy to see they were not only showing…read morethe game WITH SOUND but also had $5 pint HH until 5pm. They have around 30 beers on tao with a mix of IPAs, lager/pilsner, sours, ciders, and stouts. The bartenders were quick to ask for a refill and there is food next door at Grassa, which they'll deliver to your bar stool! Around 10 barstools and a few booths/tables. Definitely would recommend for all your craft beer needs.

Found this great local spot on Yelp during my trip in Portland. Local bar that has so many beers on…read moretap and a full bar. They are attached to this great Italian resturant so I was able to get pasta with my beer! Carbs on Carbs! The service was great and watching the playoffs for baseball was the best part. The inside was cute and simple and with a few TVs!

This was exactly what we needed on a hot summer day! Prices were great, beer/cider were crisp, and…read morethere was seating in the shade. I opted for the dry cider which was the perfect option for a non-beer drinker without being too sweet.

I absolutely LOVE The Pour House! Always fun to have a drink while waiting for my food, or…read moresometimes just because I'm walking my by. They have great beer selection and some kind of seasonal cocktail that's always good!

Super cool place I'd never known about in downtown Portland. Great service and drinks!!! Will…read moredefinitely go back for a meal as they serve breakfast all day.

First, the English muffin was fantastic! I dunno, maybe I am overreacting, but the melted butter…read morewas dreamy, and the English muffin itself felt "fresh" and was toasted properly. Very comforting. The omelet was fine. Eggs were fine; not overcooked, but could have probably been a bit more tender. I could have used a fair amount more of the crispy fried onions actually. The hashbrowns were underwhelming. They look really good in the picture, but I dunno, somehow they end up not being nearly as crispy and satisfying as they look. As they break apart, yeah, it's not the crispiest, and I wasn't getting a satisfying potato flavor. Still fine. A fair amount of food, too. I liked the vibe. Felt pretty "local" and unpretentious.

Cool location nearby the Moda center. Limited paid parking out front but you might score a spot in…read morethe nearby neighborhood which is what happened to me. The bar has a quirky and industrial layout but great beer choices. Only a me person taking orders and serving on a Friday evening. I can't really speak for their food as it didn't look like they were serving. Would definitely come back again.

This a a nice place to stop and pre game before the Winterhawks game and meet our group of people…read moreat a central location. They have beer on tap , wine in a can and cider in a can. Not a huge variety. I had a glass of red wine blend that was good. Plenty of seats and a small parking lot.