Portland's Best Irish Pub

Spacious old-fashioned bar provides a vast selection of Irish spirits.

Reviews:

• “Paddy’s new burger is out of this world…..”
• “Paddy’s Portland. Excellent”
• “Best Patio and Happy Hour”
• “Saturday night happy hour.”
• “One of my favorites”

Tips: In addition to after-work specials (weekdays, 3pm-6pm), there’s a second happy hour to attract a later crowd (Monday-Saturday, 10pm-close) with the same specials, appetizers and drinks for $3.25.

Paddy’s Bar & Grill or email Paddy’s Bar & Grill

Local bands and a young, social crowd gathers at this comfortable watering hole.

Reviews:

• “Good Irish Music Sunday Nights”
• “Offensive Atmosphere”
• “Real good food. I am impressed. "
• “Smoky Spot”

Tips: Be watchful of “No Parking” signs on Glisan or nearby neighborhood streets.

Biddy McGraw’s Irish Pub

Being Irish is all in the attitude at this downtown pub and eatery.

Reviews:

• “Horrible customer service”
• “Proper guinness pours AND a never fail hookup spot! What more could you ask for?”
• “Best Bar in Town”
• “Hospitality at its best!!!”
• “Favorite place on Earth”

Tips: A bartender will toss your greenback (plus two quarters) up to the ceiling—where it sticks—for Irish luck. Once a year, the money is swept down and donated to Providence Child Center.

Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub

Irish pub in Tigard has 12 beers on tap, plus a full bar and serves traditional pub grub like shepherd’s pie and breakfast all day.

Tips: Go daily between 3pm and 6pm to get appetizer specials for just a couple dollars.

J.B. O’Brien’s Pub or email J.B. O’Brien’s Pub

A neighborhood pub with great atmosphere, friendly service and a jolly crowd.

Reviews:

• “Rude service.”
• “Family friendly+ they pour a mean Guiness+live music”
• “RE: Review by rbag from 2/6/07”
• “Good fish ‘n’ chips but slow service”
• “Lovely place to watch the game with your babe!”

Tips: There are 22 beers available—from domestic to European—as half-pints, imperial pints or by the pitcher.

County Cork

Quintessential party pub seduces single 20-somethings with a huge menu, expertly drawn beers and eye-candy clientele.

Reviews:

• “ROX "
• “Bartender completely ignores you!”
• “Crooks!”
• “Best place in Portland”
• “DO NOT BUY DRINKS HERE!!”

Tips: While the bartenders don’t cater to specialty-drink aficionados, they know their way around a Guinness tap. Honoring the two-part pour keeps true stout lovers happy.

McFadden’s or email McFadden’s

A frat party vibe takes over on weekends at this popular watering hole in Raleigh Hills.

Reviews:

• “Darby makes my week!”
• “This is the place to go for beer!”
• “WOW!!! 55 beers on Tap! Amazing Happy Hour!!! Easy to Get To!!!”
• “WORST SERVICE EVER! DOORMAN WAS RUDE AND WE WILL NEVER GO AGAIN!”
• “PRO’s: GREAT live music, room to dance, lots of beers on tap CONS: Smokey, often out of drink special, parking”

Tips: Choose from the whopping 59 beers on tap, 30 beers in a bottle and 50 types of liquor.

Dublin Pub

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