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The Pocket Pub

4.7 (216 reviews)
Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Robert H.

The food was delicious and very flavorful. The service was on point even with being extremely busy.

Thea A.

wings took about 30 minutes to make but they were the best thing we had here so i dont really mind hehe. the pizza crust was notably good and flavorful and the rest of the pizza itself was alright- it needed more salami tbh. we also got a caesar salad but did not like the leaf choice. the kale stems were too much and the dressing was meh outdoor seating was great, just a bit buggy. service was on the slower side but there was only server for the entire outdoor area sooo... i saw lots of other ppl get foccia bread and it looked reall good....

Seasonal pizza
Allyson C.

This was such a cute find. We got the seasonal pizza and it was so good- also it's really hard to find good ranch in Portland? And this place has the BEST ranch. Service was also great.

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We had a great experience at The Pocket Pub. We came on a Monday night around 7pm. There were seating at the bar but because we had minors, we couldn't sit there. Outdoor seating with heat lamps are available but it's Portland in the winter so we waited about 15 minutes for an indoor table. It's not bad at all but the restaurant is small so I can imagine a wait on a Friday night or weekends. The servers were friendly and helpful. The food was great! I'm not normally even a pizza person but being from out of state, Portland is known for their pizza and I can see why. The pizza here is amazing! They also have a large selection of cocktails, mocktails, and craft beers. Street parking was easy in the neighborhood. After our meal, our server gave us gummy pizzas to give to the kids as a treat if we choose. I really appreciate these small thoughtful things a business considers for their guests. We hope to come back the next time we're in town!

Mushroom pizza
Jason W.

It's the kind of spot you want someone to recommend when you're out of depth in a new city. It's the kind of spot you wish would open up in your own neighborhood. Cozy, welcoming, why not grab a spot at the bar? With kind, beaming service, and inviting aromas reaching out to the patio, there aren't enough superlatives. The jalapeño poppers (as has been mentioned) are outstanding, and worth a trip on their own, but don't miss out on the pizza. It may be tempting with a stacked salads and apps menu, all packed with local and seasonal choices, but seriously: order a pizza. The crust is a gold star among crusts, strong enough to hold a generous spread of toppings, but still snapping and cracking throughout the (I already said cozy) intimate dining room. I'm here for just a few days on this trip, and I'd hoped to try a wide variety of locations, but I'm stuck, you see. I didn't try the wings. I didn't try the panna cotta. The other places will understand; I'll try to swing by them next time I'm around.

Pizza and a beer..what could be better?!?!
Nicole R.

Loved the food, the drinks and the staff! Would love to put this bar in my Pocket and carry it around with me wherever I go!! 100% will return! Highly recommend!

Mushroom pizza & pepperoni pizza

The food was delicious, the service was fabulous, & the ambiance was truly so warm and welcoming, we were visiting my mother in law in her new home nearby and stopped in for a dinner and the playlist and soft lighting and lil teacup candles brought to the table was all immaculate!

Anthony C.

Quaint little spot that has little more than salads and pizza and adult beverages for anyone's taste. We ordered the prosciutto pizza which has a garlic sauce on it with goat cheese and a honey drizzle. The service is quick and extremely good.

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There is not an option for 6 but the flavor explosion is amazing, the garlic hits strong but just right.

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So good!! Radicchio salad, jalapeño poppers, and sausage pizza .. amazing! Cool vibe, some outdoor seating. Really good! ,

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Best pizza in Portland and beyond! Amazing service and friendly atmosphere! Great wine and beer rotation.

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Best Pizza I've had outside of Italy. Great beers, service, ambience. Would highly recommend

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Best kept secret in Portland. Amazing cocktails. Fantastic pizza, and I dream about those jalapeño poppers.

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What night is the fresh pasta night?

Always Thursday but Chef Nate will often do lasagna over the weekend and sneak in some dishes other days. Best to check the website around 4:30, it will be listed. See you next time!

Is happy hour still 4-6? Everyday?

I’m sorry, but we do not. It stopped in 2020 and we haven’t brought it back.

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