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    The B Side Tavern

    4.0 (91 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Closed 3:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)

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    THE B SIDE TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    The lights at their bar are pretty gnarly

    I'm newer to the area and was looking for a new chill spot to have a drink after work, B-Side was probably the best in my opinion. Reasonably priced drinks, great staff and the decor is real unique.

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    Destiney C.

    Bar hopping one night and stopped into this hole in the wall. The bartender was awesome, recommended places to eat and made great drinks. The vibe was very lax and I liked the music. Sat inside at the bar and was served right away. I would definitely recommend

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    Brian H.

    This bar is an isolationist's dream. It's dark, gritty, and even when people are next to you shouting you don't really seem to notice them. The noise just gets drowned out by the eclectic art and black paint. And they even support local community groups: they sponsor a local dragon boat racing team! Alcohol and civic mindedness? I vote yes! The highlight for me was the bathroom. Every inch, mirrors included, is covered in pearls of wisdom and nuggets of truth. It was like being at a conference where Plato was the keynote speaker. But for the 2000s!

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    Dan H.

    The last time I was here, I think people were still allowed to smoke inside. I don't smoke and don't like smoke, but the smoke might have made this bar. This is a dive bar. Nothing less. Nothing more. We tried to go across the street to Burnside Brewing, but they were closed on a Monday. Ended up here and they had a Burnside beer on tap. The Stock Ale to be exact. I decided to get it. Figured they brewed it across the street so it must be pretty fresh. I noticed a lot of signs and stickers about bacon in this bar. Not sure what that means. I thought maybe we'd see some giant plates of bacon coming out of the kitchen, but there was no sign of any food anywhere in here. Not that I was hungry. I just thought a place that serves alcohol has to serve some kind of food. Meh.

    Daisy D.

    Perfect essence of a Portland dive bar. Looking for a place to grab a beer, B-Side was right across the street from our previous destination. The smell of old cigarettes hits you the moment you walk in the door, but the bar keeps are friendly and get your draft poured before you can change your mind to leave. After ordering our pints we found a place at the bar along the window to enjoy some people watching. With a host of magazines along the wall, one can be comfortable hanging out here by themselves while waiting for their comrades to join them. We were here right as the work day was wrapping up, so it wasn't too crowded. But visions of people standing elbow to elbow were definitely possible.

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    Reel M Inn

    Reel M Inn

    4.2
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    You ever have one of those days when somebody comes up to you and plops a big ole tit of a chicken…read morein front of you and you just tear into the thing and realize you'll never eat anything else in your life? That is, until you turn your attention to the wedge of a jojo next to that beautiful wet-tshirt-contest winner. And by wedge, I mean you could park a god damned RV on the bank-iest bank of the Willamette, put one of these under a rear wheel, throw the RV in neutral, and open a trampoline park inside. If you canceled the lease on Playdate PDX and are reading this, don't steal my idea, you prick. Anyway, I digress. Potato jojo wedge. Back to it. I brought home some as leftovers three months ago and my eight year old is still tunneling through them like she's a mole dropped into some f-ed version of Candy Land. Look, I know the fine bartenders here promise chicken and jojos the same way cable promises service: it'll arrive somewhere between the hours of 6 and 10:00 PM. But sit your ass in the chair, get a PBR and wait. Because, much like the bygone era of cable, when the boob shows up uncensored, late at night, and wrapped seductively in paper and BBQ sauce (don't judge me! You tuned in too!), you weren't thinking of the guy with the extra long butt crack and ill fitting button up. Oh no, my friend, you were thinking about the sauce. BBQ, ranch, sweet chili, . . . or ketchup (you immature shit).

    This is another "Old Portland" establishment that still holds up. Even on a Sunday night, the…read moreplace was busy and also it was an MLK holiday. My friends were at the bar and I managed to get a seat next to them. I was smart to ask my friend to place a food order since they are known for hot fried food to take their time. I ordered a drink and caught up with my friends. There were complimentary treats which I gladly enjoyed. Once my food arrived, I enjoyed the jo jo's with buffalo dipping sauce as my go to. The fried chicken hits the spot and the staff is very friendly. It was great seeing 2 people working instead of just 1 person doing everything. My order was affordable too once I closed my tab. Old Portland for the win once again and will continue to support, cheers!

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