This place has my new favorite summer cocktail! The Stoned Finch is the most refreshing cocktail I've ever had. The perfect blend of cucumber and lime makes this drink far too easy to chug! Pair it with their French fries and you've got a perfect evening out. The staff are also some of the friendliest people! read more

I just couldn't stop thinking about the Mason Jar cocktails. Go for the drinks, stay for the great music and food. Killer value and quality The service is always great and vibes are good. Give this place a shot! read more

My local dive! I like the strong mason jar cocktails and the chill dark vibes. Check out the new parklet with covered seating out front. read more

Swift Lounge - Gender neutral bathrooms. - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Had lemon pepper wings and there were feathers still on the chicken. My friend got catfish and the breading was falling off. The bartender didn't listen when we asked for cash to be applied to the tab--he took it as a tip. We won't be back. read more

Swift Lounge - Lemon pepper wings - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Was there for a special event. Great vibe. Tasty and unique cocktails and food was just amazing. Love the lounge concept.

Good amount of seating outside. Not very busy during Monday happy hour which lead to quick service. Good prices. I would recommend the slider but not the Rangoons. Love the mason jar cocktails. read more

Swift Lounge - happy hour menu - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Kind and attentive staff (with aura). More food selection than your average PDX bar. Robert, the owner, recommended the deep-fried catfish-- however, the waitress recommended it as a catfish sandwich and it was glorious. The sauce, the crunch of the coleslaw and the flavorful flakey catfish... I gotta say, my favorite part was the Mason jar cocktails. They really knock those out of the park. HEAVY pours! Balanced flavors. Decorations and lighting create a homey and colorful ambiance, without being too stuffy. GAMES available to play, including pinball machine! Lots of nice outdoor seating, complete with an abundance of warming lights. Friendly regulars, LGBTQ+ friendly, and overall a low-key bar with chill staff, tasty food, aura, and great drinks. I'll be going back for the Kentucky Blackbird (Boozy!) mason jar cocktail. YUM. read more

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I went to this establishment last night. Was advised that it was under new service. The service I received was very subpar. They were not kind. And they clearly show difference between the people that were of color versus the people that were not service was more prompt for the people that were not of color. My wait was extremely long, so much so that I ended up getting up and leaving. I wish the old owners were still there.It definitely makes a difference. I will not be back read more

Be wary of the mason jars they are dangerous! Typical dive bar, with a happy hour, good service and board games if you like and plenty of seating. read more

Very rude owner, drinks not good. I didn't feel welcomed. I wouldn't recommend. I felt very disrespected

Nice to have a classic cozy comfy non-judgmental space being here for a long time. Happy Hour still happens until 7pm! read more

Swift Lounge - Cheap, right? - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I'm so bummed to say I'm literally never coming to swift lounge ever again. I live within walking distance and have just been taken aback by this place too many times. Like some of the staff is really rude but it's the prices that have gotten insane. Earlier in the week I got Mac and cheese with some chopped up chicken tenders on it and a side of Brussel sprouts and after the tip it came out to $40. So I said "ok you can never order an entree from here ever again". A few days later I go back just for the brussel sprouts which are listed on the menu for $6 then they tell me the total is $8. That's a 30% increase and when I questioned it I was told they are charging for Togo containers now. I looked up the price of those containers online and they are like 15 cents each. Why am I being charged $2 for a disposable cardboard to go container? They aren't even the plastic ones you can reuse. This just feels like they are taking advantage of customers who want to eat at home in peace. I have autism and I don't enjoy eating out in noisy environments. I understand that the economy is rough times right now, but as a consumer, I'm not making any more money to be able to afford these ridiculous prices. In fact, I make less money now than I did 10 years ago. read more

Atmosphere: Kinda dicey, but not so so divey. Idk wasn't really my vibe but if you like it then it's probably a good spot for you. Loud ambiance Food: Didn't eat but they had some mason jar cocktails which looked cool Price: They had cheap beers so that's a plus Service: Fine Parking: Street parking read more

We love the big drinks from Swift and the service has always been good. Not a lot of options for food that I like but we mainly come here for the chill vibe. It's dark inside but they do have seating setup for outside. It's all street parking but it's a good spot for summer time drinks. read more

Great place to get a proper , solid drink. Jordan is a fantastic bartender and the regulars were all fun to talk to. I highly recommend this place. I'm from out of town but the next time in Portland I will definitely be stopping by! read more

We went for happy hour ambiance was nice - I look forward to going in summer where we can sit outside..food were yum (fried deviled eggs) and the amazingly delicious mix drinks in mason jars! Service was great & friendly. Thank You! read more

Visited here based on a tiktok video about the happy hour. Drinks are large, strong and cheap, but the food is not much to write home about. It's pretty cheap bar food, but it is a good deal with the happy hour pricing. It's fast and casual. read more

No private lot parking. Plenty of street parking. This is a dive bar with great drinks, some good food, and plenty of joyful people. They have live music or DJ for most nights. They serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays but the kitchen is small. I came here on a Saturday for brunch and sat outside. I could not hear the DJ but it was still a good time. You must order your drinks and food at the bar but they will bring the food out to you. You must order the mason jars of drinks. read more

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Honestly, this bar is a gem. 2 reasons: Mason Cocktails, specifically the refreshing one hits so nicely during this season. But great price, great large size, and great taste. Culture, the crowd that comes here is unlike the rest of town. You'll feel that this establishment has their own type of crowd and the music is on point with returning djs on different days. Inside you'll be able to experience the dimly lit atmosphere with music, outside is a rather chill vibe with booths for larger parties and a fire in the middle. Sprinkled generously with graffiti covering the wooden walls lol read more

One of my favorite places to go grab a drink with friends, especially before I go dancing (which I can do there on thursdays!) The brussels sprouts were delicious and garlicky, and the cocktails were fantastic as well. This is definitely a go to regular spot for me. read more

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Limited on seating but that's probably due to their better average drink prices. The wife and I love this place. Between the food and the drinks we are always leaving far and happy. We have enjoyed every food dish we've had here. The last thing we got was one of their pulled pork w/ river and beans bowls for only $5! It was full of flavor and a great portion size and for only $5?! Their fish bowls are hella good!! Whether it's the bourbon one (the wife's favorite) or the spicy one (I like the most) or even the peach one...they are all so good and honestly quite a steal!! I always appreciate a place that also offers an inexpensive beer for the budget conscious so I'm always peeping for Debate and they hit the nail on the head, pricing them at $3. And take your pick, not a Tecate fan? They've got PBR and Reiner on the docket for your drinking pleasure chiming in at the same price! It's the little things...like how they also have Aardvark hot sauce?! Hell yeah! read more

Swift Lounge - $5 pulled pork rice bowl - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Swift is a little bit of a hole-in-the-wall but in a good way. The DJ is usually on point and the drinks are strong. Ask for the bartender Nichelle if you need a good drink! read more

Swift Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Went for a date night to check out the Anino pop up. I usually just go to swift for their cocktails but was excited to try the specials tonight. The pork pulled sliders were amazing, and the caramelized Banana split was beyond delicious. 10/10 would recommend. I love local bars that have rotating food pop ups, defiantly adds a unique twist. I hope they bring Amino back soon! read more

Swift is always good. And their food inspection score is always high. Good drinks, and good decent food. Not top drawer imho, but the rest makes up for it.. read more

Great place to get drunk off of sweet dranks in mason jars if you're in your mid-20s', or to have brunch if you're in your mid-30's. Food is good, not great. Drinks are good, not great. Service is OK. read more

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Ixael and Jordon were both fantastic people to order a drink and some delicious elote empanadas from! My god, those empanadas! And also, the service! I generally end up fighting Someone every time I leave my apartment and so they had seen me embarrass myself before, but they were super nice Anyway. And it just really made a difference to me. read more

This is my first time going to this establishment. I was told it was pretty cool and mellow which it is, so I give it a five for that music, locality and overall ambience. But as soon as I walked in I had to go to the restroom and was immediately thinking to myself that I was going to have to give these folks at least a 4 because there are no toilet cover seats!!! In a bar as grimy as it is there's no way they should not have toilet paper seat covers. I mean I took photos of the bathroom is not a place you really want to take a shit at or even trust to sit on the toilet by accident. Great happy hour hours and decent prices. the drinks were OK as well as the food. Not a place I would rush to go back too...this is a place that you go when you're already loaded, you've already had something to eat & the only thing you want is a french fry because you got your flask in your purse read more

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The Swift Lounge is a cozy spot to kick it! Walls have funky art, beer is cold - sweet selection of taps...ohhhh. bar staff is Cool, Easy Going and super chill! read more

The food was soo surprisingly good!! We ordered several appetizers, a salad and a bowl to share between two. Everything was very flavorful and fresh. Friendly staff!! read more

Good drinks, BOMB music, fun atmosphere! This place could use a little fixing up but it's the definition of a dive bar so what do you expect?! The vibe is pretty great and that wins major points in my book. The bartender was on top of our drink order which is much appreciated. We had just ate dinner so we didn't try any food but the couple next to us got some and it looked and smelled yummy! I got an extra dirty martini and it was made perfectly. read more

Swift Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

One of my favorite bars in Portland! The mason jar drinks are to die for, and the food is tasty too!

Stopped by for a drink with a friend and would definitely go back for another refreshing beverage. I didn't have any food but it is a great place to grab a drink and it won't break the bank. Bartender was helpful in picking out a drink I'd like. Fun graffiti walls! read more

Let me start off with saying what a cool place! It's such a cool ambiance. It's all dark and funky decor but super nice.. I love that place! My friend lives over there so every time I visit I ask her to take me the coolest and fun places! People were dancing or in their own little world - that's awesome. We ordered the mac and cheese and fries topped with fondue cheese.. look how creamy and good that looks! AHHH it was smoking when it came out - talk about fresh! 10/10 read more

Swift Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Get Nate's chicken!!! It is soooooooo delicious!!!!! My bf and I ate it three days in a row!!! Their drinks are great too!!! My favorite is the first one on the menu, chimney swift! It tastes like heaven, which can be dangerous after a few of those! This place can be super busy but if you can sit outside on a beautiful day, you're good! It's also popular for brunch! But my two recommendations are Nate's chicken & the chimney swift. But i enjoyed their other drinks too, like the stoned finch and the Kentucky blackbird. They have two restrooms. The one that is the most visible (right next to the bar) is extremely dark! I had to use the flashlight on my phone to see!! There is also another in the back Corner that you can use. Overall, I love this place! read more

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Looking for dark, loud, and quite alcoholic? You found the place! We took a Lyft to the Swift Lounge since we were visiting from out of town and one of our Portland friends mentioned there wouldn't be alot of street parking. They weren't wrong! We walked in and were absolutely treated like outsiders, which was an immediate turn off. After having to help ourselves to asking for menus/drink menus, we found a seat and made our decisions. That night they were having large mason jar crushes as a specialty drink, so of course, we had to! They were delicious!!! Definitely will do that again. The finger foods/bar foods were phenomenal, filling, and had many many options to choose from. Service | 4 out of 5 Stars | Mostly due to hospitality. We didn't feel welcome for a while when we arrived, even by staff. Facility | 4 our of 5 Stars | Tables, silverware, location, etc were all very clean and sanitary. There was only one bathroom I could see/find which was right next to the kitchen entrance/bar area. The bathroom was a single person/one door bathroom that appeared to not have been cleaned at all that day. A little off-putting. Food/Beverages | 5 out of 5 Stars | Delicious, clean, and many options available! Great cost too! Thank you! Overall | 4 out of 5 Stars | Even though we aren't from Portland, we definitely could have been welcomed a little more. I understand there's an atmosphere you're always going for but you could at least say "Hi... good evening... welcome..." etc. Great place to sit close with friends, laugh, drink, and have a relaxing evening. read more

If the cleanliness of the bathrooms are an indication of the condition of the kitchen I would stick to the drink menu.

Check their website for the current menu before you go. Most food pics and posted menus are for items no longer offered. We stopped in before an event nearby and the menu was very limited. The food was good, but maybe 1/2 of the options I expected. Great lil spot that I've visited a handful of times. Good food, drinks, and vibe. read more

Skip down a few paragraphs if you don't want to read this needless backstory. I was in Portland for an extended weekend and met lots of people around town during various activities. Met some people at a rooftop bar and asked about where we should go out and Swift came up. We played some pick up basketball with some guys at the park and they asked what we were up to, and they suggested that we check out Swift. I don't remember where else it was suggested, but someone else along the way somewhere suggested swift, I think maybe another bar suggested it. So we stopped by late night on Sunday night and it turns out that this is the same place I walked to from where I was staying last time I was in Portland. It was dead on Sunday night, but we just grabbed a couple mason jar drinks and hung out and chatted with the bartenders. Friday and Saturday night it gets packed. Last time I came there was a DJ and we did a little light dancing, there is also a street fighter 2 arcade game if you want to have a nostalgic battle with Blanka, M. Bison and the boys (and Chun Li). Round 1, FIGHT! The food is actually really good here. The fries are amazing. Last time I was here the people with me got food and enjoyed it. I had a couple bites and thought it was good. The space is small, but there is seating at the bar, around the edges, a couple booths and there is outdoor seating. Most of the music is good rap and hip hop, some new stuff, but definitely a lot of classics and I enjoy listening to that type of music. This is a cool place to drop in and hang out and maybe dance a little. Check it out. If my review wasn't informative enough, check out some of the other reviews. read more

So it's possible that I'd a few too many drinks before dropping by Swift the other night. It's also possible that the giant mason jar of cucumber, lime, and basil wasn't as amazing as I remember it... but I highly doubt it! So I was a little unsober, but it was also one of the greatest drinks I've ever been a part of. I'm a beer snob who will be back for a liquor drink. That's saying something. Interesting tap list, too, for the record. read more

Checked out this spot for the first time with a few friends. Good vibes, affordable drinks and had no problem finding a seat. My friend said it's quite the spot for younger people to go out and mingle... there were a couple ladies there that night who seemed very... interested in me! I'm looking forward to coming back in the summer with the outdoor seating! read more