1. Catch Live Music, Craft Brews, and Chill Vibes at Alberta Street Pub
Since its well-done renovation, Alberta Street Pub is more comfortable but still old school. This neighborhood watering hole has 21 beers on tap that rotate daily, great pub grub with locally sourced ingredients, and interesting cocktails both classic and modern. Most beers come from the local craft breweries, and they take their food seriously, making sure that the ingredients are seasonal and local. Try their excellent burgers or Guajillo Chicken Nachos, which come with chicken thighs with guajillo and chili sauce served with house tortilla chips, melted cheddar, cream, and salsa verde. The large covered patio is packed on warm days, and it welcomes dogs on leashes. The pub is known for its live music evenings featuring jazz, bluegrass, folk and country, and excellent acoustics.
1036 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211, Phone: 503-284-7665
2. Sip Flights of Crisp, Local Ciders at Cider Bite
Oregon’s first cider house, Cider Bite offers 32 ciders on tap that they source from all over the country. You can enjoy your ciders in half-pints, pints, flights, or a growler. It is great place to learn more about ciders, and many people are surprised when they find out how many different kinds there are. The menu is small but interesting. Try their grilled cheese with Brie and honey cranberry spread. They also offer other drinks besides cider, so if you feel like having beer or wine instead, that’s an option. The décor is rustic and unpretentious, the walls are covered in posters, and the most dominant décor feature is a large electronic tap list behind the bar.
1230 NW Hoyt St, Portland, OR 97209, Phone: 503-765-5655
3. If Laid-Back Brews and Patio Hangouts Call You, Head to Quimby Lucky Lab Pub
One of four Lucky Labrador Beer halls, Quimby occupies a spacious former Freightliner warehouse. During the renovation, they kept many original pieces including a five-ton crane and the original garage door. The atmosphere is unpretentious and welcoming with large communal tables and benches. The menu focuses on popular pub grub that goes well with beer – you’ll find favorites such as pizzas, tapas and sandwiches. The pub has a large covered patio where dogs are welcome, and when the weather is nice, the garage door opens up to link inside with outside space. Quimby has private space for parties for up to 125 people and has its own bar.
Quimby Lucky Lab Pub, 1945 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97209, Phone: 503-517-4352
4. Relax With Pints, Pups, and Portland Charm at Hawthorne Lucky Lab Pub
Hawthorne pub was the first Lucky Labrador Brew Pubs, located since 1994 in an old renovated warehouse, now the company flagship. In this location they had their first Dogtoberfest and created their legendary peanut sauce. The huge, industrial, chic space has high ceilings and warm colors, with long bar on one side and large outdoor covered patio outside, a perfect space to meet friends on a warm day and enjoy your beer with your dog. There are doggy water bowls all over the place. They offer 12 rotating taps with their own craft beer. The food is great with traditional Lucky Lab sandwiches, salads, soups, and bento boxes.
Hawthorne Lucky Lab Pub, 915 SE HAWTHORNE BLVD. PORTLAND, OR 97214, Phone: 503-236-3555
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