Fun little Tolkien-themed craft beer house in downtown Portland. The limited food items are good,…read moreand the beer selection is varied. Definitely a comfortable place to spend some time.

Visited in the afternoon. We were the only customers since the guys sitting at the counter seemed…read moreto be salespeople for local distributors. The lady at the counter was attentive and helpful in selecting some beer to try. They have house cocktails, NA beverages, wine in addition to their large selection of beer. Great selection. They do welcome outside food but do offer a small snack option such as a soft pretzel. The layout is open and several different seating setups are available. Would be a great place to hang out with friends. Music was chill.

John's Marketplace has a great craft beer selection to go, as well as to drink there. I love that…read morethis place is dog-friendly and it has food carts (with some vegan options) just outside in case you get hungry.

What we personally witnessed today at John's Marketplace was HORRIBLE!…read more There was a very friendly canvasser collecting signatures to help Portland get more police. Well sadly, a couple who don't like police went in and complained about the canvasser. My husband and I had just finished giving him our signatures and out walks the couple who complained about him. As they walked out he asked them one more time if they would like to sign. They said no and actually called him an idiot. I couldn't believe that. Then someone who works at John's walked out and told the canvasser that he needed to leave. The canvasser calmly asked him why and the worker just got angry and threatening toward the canvasser. The entire time the canvasser stayed super calm and polite. The worker told him he was going to call the police, so the canvasser said he was going to walk over and away from their door (we watched him move away from John's). The worker called the police anyway. We asked the canvasser if he wanted us to stick around and he said no and that he's not worried about the police being called, because he knew the police would help defuse the situation. I would bet real money that if the canvasser were collecting signatures for something that couple liked, there would be zero complaints... John's Marketplace has now lost a couple local customers and we will be sharing this with our friends (we were all customers, but not anymore). I would have totally backed them asking the canvasser to leave if he was being rude, but we personally witnessed that he was being completely professional and pleasant. Had the worker not been such a jerk to the canvasser I probably wouldn't even have thought to write this review, but he was a complete jerk when he had to option to be calm and explain his position (the canvasser was extremely calm and didn't need some guy treating him so poorly).

This place is a Portland institution, been around forever everybody knows it, they don't need my…read morehelp. Good food, great service usually and fun pub ambiance.

We popped in around 6pm on a Thursday. It was busy but we were sat almost immediately. We were…read moreoffered a regular table or one near the kid area. The kid space was a great size and my two small ones loved being able to play while we ate. I loved that they had some great open ended toys and I didn't need to worry about them disturbing our neighbors. Our server, Emma, was great! She was attentive and quick. She even made our kids chocolate milk even though it's not on the menu. Our food was amazing. We had the kids butter noodles (I'd order that for my adult meal if I could!), kids cheeseburger, deviled eggs, caprese with prosciutto, and fish and chips. The fish was so good and big! Definitely enjoyed our experience here!

Good Beer but more impressive space. So much room inside and outside. Definitely a place I could…read morespend an afternoon day drinking. This go around I went there before catching my flight. Beer- 6/10 Space- 8/10 Definitely a place to try out when in Portland.

Fun place! Video games and beer! Chill beer tenders! They've incorporated the retro ambiance…read morenicely!!

Was looking to get a nice bottle of wine as a gift, but wanted to get something fun and different…read more Not knowing too much about wine and seeing all the reviews about the great service, I gave them a call to see if they could help give a few suggestions over the phone. Garrett was super helpful and we talked a bit about what I was thinking, and found three options within my budget. We settled on a fun but not too crazy wine from the Canary Islands. He held the wine for me at the front and I was able to just grab and go later in the afternoon. The price was also just right, as it was listed for $18 more on the vino app. Came back in a week later for drinks and prices were also great with a 3 drink flight for $19 all with good pours. Had a chenin blanc, a chardonnay, and a Malbec. All were phenomenal and bar staff were friendly. This is definitely earned a spot in the rotation. Love it.

The wine selection is vast, and the service is fantastic! Garret was incredibly knowledgeable -- he…read moreclearly knew a lot about the wines he was pouring. My wife and I had the wine flight, and their half-glass option is amazing; it let me taste a few more wines than I otherwise would have. The ambiance is just right, with both indoor and outdoor seating available. The current menu is quite good -- I enjoyed the gazpacho, and my wife loved the cheese board. Definitely a keeper for me!

Great beer selection, nice food, and welcoming, happy service. Spacious seating indoors or out. I…read morealways enjoy my time here!

I am not a fan of having to order at the counter. Food was wonderful. Lots of choice.read more

A haiku review: Wet,…read moresaucy nachos Smoked chicken, pico and beans A massive portion Chips are toasty hot Pickled jalapeño kicks Nacho week success

Date of visit: May 9, 2026 Server: Marissa…read more We walked by this fun spot on our way to Screen Door, and then turned around and came back here when the wait at that other establishment was nearing two hours. Marissa was hilarious and fun, which I would like to think is also how people describe me from time to time. My chicken Caesar wrap was excellent, with a flavorful tortilla and crisp lettuce inside. I paired it with the tomato soup, and it made for a lovely meal. Decor is very pub-like, but we found the tables to be comfortable and those facing the windows got to scope out all the dogs passing by, a nice bonus. Really the only false note was the root beer. I don't drink soda often, but appreciate a good locally made RB, however this was a swing and a miss, with a way too heavy taste of sarsaparilla.

It's truly disappointing when restaurants and other businesses choose to take a political stance…read morethat makes some customers feel unwelcome simply because of their beliefs or support for the Constitution. My wife and I drove over 30 minutes to visit this location because we were looking forward to enjoying good BBQ, tacos and a beer. Unfortunately, the political signage displayed throughout the windows and establishment made us feel unwelcome, so we decided not to stay. Great Notion and Matt's BBQ Tacos, you've pushed away customers who came ready to support your business and spend money with you. I wish you the best, but it seems you've chosen to operate not only as a restaurant and brewery, but also as a platform for political messaging. That's your right, of course, but it's a direction that may alienate customers who simply want to enjoy good food and drinks without politics being part of the experience.

Years later, and I still enjoy Great Notion. When an out-of-town guest asks for some "fun beer,"…read morethis is where I take them. The Blueberry Muffin is an all-time favorite, and even though I get annoyed when they're sold out, it's never enough to keep me away. Most times I get a flight and try a bunch of different things. This location is charming. It has the industrial decor that now feels cliché but was groundbreaking for beer and burger spots a decade ago. With a very large patio and big garage doors, it's great during summer especially. Staff is knowledgeable about their beer, patient while we deliberated, and did us a favor to help the beer travel on the plane. The kitchen is now operated by Matt's BBQ Tacos (which I will review separately).