These are places that we visited and want to share about, but that are NOT Portland Dive Bars. They’re restaurants or bars that may have some elements that make them close to being dive bars, but they just aren’t quite there. Maybe the vinyl seats are too new, or they’re just too upscale. Whatever it is, we liked these establishments; they each earned our review and an honorable mention, but they just don’t qualify as true dive bars.
Island Cafe How bougie did I feel pulling up to Island Cafe aboard a boat owned by some dear friends and fellow dive bar enthusiasts? Pretty damn bougie! But, Island Café rapidly brought me down several notches. Despite the enviable waterfront location smack dab in the middle of the Columbia ...
George’s Corner Tavern I was so hungry when we arrived at George’s Corner Tavern only to be greeted with a view of a burned-out side building (courtesy of the friendly local arsonist) and news that the fried chicken we had been dreaming about was not available today as a result. ...
The Elvis Room – A Closed Attraction Update – The Elvis Room Closed Early 2021 and a bar called Good Luck Charm occupied it’s space from May 2021 through March 2022. Doc Marie’s now occupies this space. . The Elvis Room – Honorable Mention Nov 2019 We went back and forth ...