The Garrison

The ambience is spot on with its cool colorful lighting, fun displays of art, chill vibe and great…read moreselection of beer, cocktails and mocktails. It's got something for everyone. They also had live music and if you are hungry there is a taco food cart just outside. You can bring the food in but they don't serve their own food, just drinks. The service was fine, and they give great recommendations if you need help deciding on a drink. One more thing, they do charge 3% extra to use a credit card so cash would be best. The 3% is what credit companies charge so it's just passed along. Lots of small two people tables but they do have at least one large table. Parking is street parking but the adjacent neighborhood had lots of parking.

Intimate lounge. Dogs are always welcome, Minors til 9pm. Artisanal sandwiches made in house…read more Great place to take a date! Always and amazing time, inviting ambience. A great venue for amazing performances with a small group of friends. Wonderful Beto's Mexican food truck outside I've always had a good meal or snack there Like 20x

0.4 mi•North Portland, St. Johns

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Leisure Public House

4.3(248 reviews)

Whenever we are in St. John's, this our go-to spot. Shoutout to the bartenders---warm and…read morewelcoming, great cocktails, great service.They have best homemade corn tortillas on Taco Tuesdays. Yummm! We dig the atmosphere; it's where locals come and relax and enjoy life! Cheers!

Best homemade Bloody Mary mix I've ever had!! I gave up drinking last year but I'd go back just for…read moreanother Virgin Bloody Mary!! Yummy extra Spicy! :)

0.0 mi•North Portland, St. Johns

03.03.2025 drinks

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Spanish coffee

Slim's Cocktail Bar & Restaurant

3.7(204 reviews)

They are starting to do breakfast specials on the weekend, sometimes. Not every weekend do they do…read moreit though. Love the staff here. They are all really nice. They do a dinner special almost every night that I know of. Don't go there often in the evening. Still do love the dive bar look of this place. Not fancy or any attempt of trying to be.

I love Slim's. It is absolutely everything you want in a dive bar-- casual, fun, and great greasy…read morefood. The drinks are cheap, the bartenders are nice, and you will always get a good meal. I recently went here with my partner. I got the grilled cheese with fries and some onion rings. I was absolutely starving, and this hit the spot. Everything was cooked well. I also ordered a vodka lemonade (my go-to at dives) and it was excellent and very strong. They do not pour light here! Overall, Slim's is a St. John's classic for good reason. I love going here, and will continue to frequent whenever I am in the area.

0.6 mi•North Portland, St. Johns

Love it here!

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Pool table and pinball machines

The Perch Bar & Grill

3.4(31 reviews)

Karaoke Friday and Saturday. Plenty of off street parking out back. Dive bar menu. Poker machines…read more Wifi.

I really struggled with this one because the business itself is doing really good stuff with the…read moreaffordable drinks and karaoke on the weekends! But the main bartender Laura has the worst customer service of any bartender I've encountered in Portland. Very short with people and downright rude. As other posts have pointed out.

0.3 mi•North Portland, St. Johns

You either know or you don't know.

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The Fixin' To

3.5(137 reviews)

Late evening, we just got back to the AirBNB and needed dinner. Very few places were left open, so…read morewe stubbled into The Fixin' To. This joint is quintessential Portland; a nearly full house of local enjoying drinks inside and out. No, I wasn't expecting a large or diverse menu at a local pub, I just wanted something to eat. I spotted something on the menu that I never heard and knew I had to order it: Frito Pie! Yep, Fritos, smothered in chili and cheese, topped with sour cream (lettuce & tomato). My wife had the pulled brisket tacos. I have a rule, when traveling, eat what the locals eat. I love to travel just to eat what the locals eat. Yep, Frito Pie.

You guys, just NO on the food. I lived here for years, so my expectations are low when it comes to…read moreanything "Southern", Mexican/Texmex, or anything else requiring big spices/flavors. This being said, bring the hot dog bath up beyond tepid, flavor your "chili", aka can of beans, don't put lettuce on nachos or frito pie, and even if you have BBQ sauce with proper flavor, it doesn't belong on either of these dishes. Just stop!

0.3 mi•St. Johns, North Portland

Vegetarian Biscuits and Gravy ... side of scrambled eggs.

The Fixin' To - Shaylee at the Fixin' To 7/27/22 - © PDXpresents.com

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Ranger Tavern

4.1(31 reviews)

Dive bar with decent food. Have had breakfast there several times and always hits the spot. Nice…read morelady tends the bar and is very friendly and a bit sassy in a good way. Bloody Mary is good but usually upgrade the vodka from well. Definitely will be back.

Same rude lazy bartender as the last Tuesday I was here As…read moresoon as I saw who was working I came to terms with the fact that service was going to be shitty My boyfriend and I needed to eat so we ordered anyway Hardly any people in the place so we wondered why our food took so long So when it came and it was cold I knew what took so long It's because that awful bartender left it in the kitchen for a half hour

0.0 mi•North Portland, St. Johns

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Marie's

3.8(30 reviews)

Dear Owners, please invest in chairs . It's a small…read morepurchase to make sure your guests can spend more money. I know the lottery is a money maker but it would really help the restaurant make money and make people want to come .

Best ding-dang dive in St John's. I sure do miss living closer to it…read more Pro Tip: go on a sunny day and take advantage of that huge back patio, meet a dog friend.

0.3 mi•North Portland, St. Johns

One pong table inside.

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McMenamins St Johns Theater & Pub

3.5(224 reviews)

A pub and Theater...Imagine that! Their popcorn is the BEST! St. John Features the normal…read moreMCMENAMINS faire. Always quality and good portions. My fav drink is their "Coffee Nudge!" Interior vibe is their typical eclectic, unique, historic decor. Going to a MCMENAMINS is always like walking into a museum & their music never sucks!

I did not take any pictures of the food, but it was great like always. The service and atmosphere…read morewas good. Nice people and the movie was great. We watched Starwars. I felt like in a castle dome.

Cool pub decor

Pretzels and fondue

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Theater entrance from inside.

The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar

3.8(143 reviews)

1.6 mi•Forest Park

Very nice dive bar. The bartender was friendly and did good service. The food was good. Enchiladas…read moreand chicken wings. Both really good but the wings were the best. Need to get out here more often.

I stopped in this past week on a Thursday night at 7 pm it was not busy and was very disappointed…read morewhen we went inside the older lady server seemed flustered. When we inquired about a seat she just squeezed her way through our group of four to do something at the front of the establishment. Which I have to say is a weird set up and not very friendly atmosphere. So we sit outside to not be in the way I guess. One younger lady brought us waters and emphasized she was not a server. Ok. Cool. It took another 15-20 min to get the server over and when the older server lady asked for our drinks my little brother asked what kind of fountain drinks they had and instead of quickly listing off a couple she just said they are all on the menu. Rude. Ok. Off to a terrible start.the entire time ordering the lady had a rude attitude and tone towards us. I finally decided then I would not be spending my money at a place that seemed to not want me there. I left but the rest of my party stayed for what they said was good food. I don't care how good the food is if your wait staff is rude. I might give it a second try but we will see. I would not recommend coming in when it's busy because if the service is terrible when it's dead then l it probably will be worse then.

0.4 mi•Cathedral Park, North Portland

Bar side

Malted waffle with scrambled eggs and bacon.

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Your Inn Tavern

4.3(65 reviews)

Came in for the hoghball special. Staff were incredibly and strick up idle conversation. Our chef…read moremade us some of the most bomb jalapeno poppers I've had in awhile though to be fair the drink messed me up sideways to the point I thought it was Tiger tea. Nice sports ambience, kind patrons, lovely air flow from multiple doors. Really feels like a local hub.

We were told by Jen, the wonderfully friendly bartender on Sunday to come on Monday (her double…read moreshift day) for their taco special. Beef, chicken or black bean hard shell or soft shell. They did not disappoint! Went with the beef soft tacos. Loaded with meat, lettuce, tomato and all the fixings. Jen is great and makes everyone feel welcome. Great neighborhood bar.

1923 Corner Highball (Maker's Mark, green tea, ginger, lemon, soda)

1923 Corner Highball - Highball week.

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Asian wings, huge and quality! And ONLY $9.50!!!!...HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

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Randall B.

Elite 26

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199

56

2 years ago

The Garrison is hands-down my favorite cocktail bar in Portland. What sets it apart is not just the drinks but the entire experience. First, you can bring your own food from any of the surrounding restaurants, making it the perfect spot for a relaxed evening with great drinks and even better flexibility. The bartender here is absolutely top-notch -- friendly, skilled, and incredibly knowledgeable without a hint of pretension. They have an impressive selection of liqueurs, amaros, and other unique spirits, and they're always happy to walk you through recommendations or craft something tailored to your tastes. Every drink feels carefully made, with attention to detail that really shines through. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, perfect for everything from a casual night out to a more intimate gathering. If you're serious about cocktails or just want to enjoy a perfectly mixed drink without any fuss, The Garrison is a must-visit. It's a place I always look forward to returning to, and I can't recommend it highly enough! read more

Mike J.

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143

24

5 years ago

Worst place ever and horrific food and service !!!!!!! Way way way over priced also !!!!!!!!

Bee S.

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63

8

9 years ago

Beautifully designed. Strong drink. GREAT patio

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