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The Ranger Tavern

The Ranger TavernThe Ranger Tavern

June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 KC ShomlerKC Shomler

The Ranger Tavern The Ranger Tavern is the Cheers of dive bars. Don’t understand that reference? Brush up on your 80s tv. In a nutshell, it’s a place where everyone knows your name. Their motto even speaks to this ethos: “Never a stranger at The Ranger Tavern”! Comfortable and welcoming, ...

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Island Cafe Portland Oregon

Island CafeIsland Cafe

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 KC ShomlerKC Shomler

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 ...

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Park City Pub Portland Dive Bars

Park City PubPark City Pub

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 KC ShomlerKC Shomler

Park City Pub First off, I wanna lobby to bring back the former name of this establishment because it is so incredibly awesome: “Sir Loin’s”! Why would anyone ever change that name? I’m still chuckling to myself. That being said, I think the present, blander name fits the current incarnation. ...

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Sloan's Tavern Portland Dive Bars Photos by Steven Shomler

Sloan’s Tavern – In MemoriamSloan’s Tavern – In Memoriam

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 KC ShomlerKC Shomler

Sloan’s Tavern – In Memoriam “Sloan’s Tavern Is Closing” – https://bridgetownbites.com/2022/05/19/sloans-tavern-is-closing-portland-oregon/ We’ve been itching to get to this place and so glad we finally did! Especially since word on the street is they are closing for good at the end of this year (2022). And that’s a damn shame. This ...

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Low Tide Lounge

The Low Tide LoungeThe Low Tide Lounge

August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 KC ShomlerKC Shomler

The Low Tide Lounge We were en-route to check out a different dive bar when this little gem appeared and we immediately put on the brakes to stop at The Low Tide Lounge. So glad we did! Have you ever known a dive bar in Portland without video poker machines? ...

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The Over Easy Bar In St Johns

Over Easy BarOver Easy Bar

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 KC ShomlerKC Shomler

Over Easy Bar Serendipity led us to while away an hour at The Over Easy Bar (AKA The Over Easy Bar and Breakfast) on the corner of the 6 points in St Johns. Jason welcomed us in for a greasy breakfast and a stiff, see-through breakfast cocktail to start the ...

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The Korner Pocket Portland Dive Bars Photo by Steven Shomler

The Korner Pocket BarThe Korner Pocket Bar

December 26, 2021December 26, 2021 KC ShomlerKC Shomler

The Korner Pocket Bar What a comfortable, friendly and thoughtful place! Not words I commonly use to describe a dive, but Korner Pocket is Rachel’s bar and that’s how she does it. How considerate of them to open at 7am! Too bad there is no breakfast on offer, but there ...

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Da’ Hui Bar & GrillDa’ Hui Bar & Grill

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 KC ShomlerKC Shomler

Da’ Hui Bar & Grill Portland is truly a magnificent city – host to not just one, but two full blown tiki themed dive bars. That we know of! Somehow this absolute gem escaped our notice for years. Discovered by accident en route to another dive in the neighborhood, we ...

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Rumpus Room Bar and Grill Portland Dive Bars Steven Shomler

Rumpus RoomRumpus Room

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 KC ShomlerKC Shomler

Rumpus Room The name “Rumpus Room” gives me visions of a 1970’s era basement lair with rust colored shag carpeting, triangle shaped ashtrays, earth toned velveteen couches and a cheeky wet bar serving up cheap pull tab topped beers and Reunite on ice for the ladies…ok, back from fantasy land. ...

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George’s Corner Tavern Portland Dive Bars Photos by Steven Shomler

George’s Corner TavernGeorge’s Corner Tavern

June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 KC ShomlerKC Shomler

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. ...

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Yur’s Bar and Grill

Yur’s Bar and GrillYur’s Bar and Grill

November 14, 2020November 14, 2020 KC ShomlerKC Shomler

Yur’s Bar and Grill Provided you can get to it, Yur’s Bar and Grill is a solid dive bar. It’s kinda tricky to navigate; you start to question and/or curse your GPS for taking you in endless circles, but then, the clouds part, the sun shines and Yur’s finally appears. ...

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Donnie Vegas – Portland Dive Bars Words by KC is me Photos by Steven Shomler

Donnie VegasDonnie Vegas

July 19, 2020July 19, 2020 KC ShomlerKC Shomler

Donnie Vegas Talk about a thirst trap; Donnie Vegas’ Instagram account had us thirsting for a trip to this honest-to-goodness dive bar for a frequently featured “Frosé”. Whatever the fuck that is! One sunny summer day we wandered in to find out what all of the hubbub was about. Imagine ...

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