Paymaster is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Portland.

1. Paymaster

8.4
1020 NW 17th Ave (NW Marshall Street), Portland, OR
Dive Bar · 31 tips and reviews

Josh F.Josh Fajardo: The burgers are out of this world. Also one of the few fantastic patio set ups in Portland

Amity D.Amity D: Great burgers and cocktails. Also, there's a pregnancy test in the vending machine by the bathroom, just in case.

Jamee K.Jamee Killinger: Best burger I've ever had. Hole in the wall place but it has great employees and even better food. Very decent prices beers. I'd go back just for that burger!

Reel M Inn is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Portland.

2. Reel M Inn

8.4
2430 SE Division St (at SE 24th Ave), Portland, OR
Dive Bar · 28 tips and reviews

Joey Y.Joey Yax: Dumpy little dive bar with great, inexpensive chicken & jo-jos. Worth the wait.

Bella P.Bella Porter: In top 3 of best Fried Chicken in the state! A must try & worth the wait. Great service. Fun chatting with regulars while you wait for food. Pool table...grab quick game!

Allen S.Allen Sands: Go for the fresh squeezed citrus drinks, stoked they have red bridge gluten beer now too

The Nest is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Portland.

3. The Nest

7.9
2715 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR
Dive Bar · 10 tips and reviews

Haley W.Haley White: This place actually had great salsa, fresh ingredients and a really nice type of spicy. Goldilocks spicy. A+

PDX P.PDX Pipeline: Paninis, nachos, ping pong & NEST-AID for a warm summer day. Formerly on Alberta.

Robert B.Robert Bartleson: Best bar on Belmont, especially in terms of friendly conversation and getting to know the people in the neighborhood. All the bartenders are super cool as well.

Lay Low is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Portland.

4. Lay Low

8.0
6015 SE Powell Blvd (SE 60th Avenue), Portland, OR
Dive Bar · 1 tip

Haley W.Haley White: Good classic divey dive. Fried pickles were good

Slim's is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Portland.

5. Slim's

7.7
8635 N Lombard St (at N Alta Ave), Portland, OR
Dive Bar · 18 tips and reviews

Laurent F.Laurent Fabrice: Reuben and fish sandwich are killer!

CAELAN H.CAELAN HUNTRESS: Green curry convinced me. The food here is justifiably incredible.

Kareem W.Kareem Williams: You can't go wrong with the biscuits and gravy!

Lutz Tavern is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Portland.

6. Lutz Tavern

8.0
4639 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR
Dive Bar · 15 tips and reviews

Laura H.Laura Hayse: Giant, delicious pork loin sandwiches!

Drexler M.Drexler McStyles: Great bartenders and solid food to soak up the stiff cocktails make this place a stand out in an otherwise' bar barren neighborhood.

Justin G.Justin Grady: Happy about the pinball, and 50cent pool table. Beer is cheap too. Good vibes, not ruined or gentrified either since new ownership.

The Ship Tavern is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Portland.

7. The Ship Tavern

8.0
7827 SW 35th Ave, Portland, OR
Dive Bar · 6 tips and reviews

Wm. R.Wm. Rike: Dive bar with friendly staff, well-priced rotating microbrews, and killer hot dogs and chili.

Mv S.Mv Ship: Try the hot Italian sub with home made potato salad and one of their 24 craft beers!

Glen W.Glen Wallace: Classic Portland Bar with a great beer list.

Tiny Bubble Room is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Portland.

8. Tiny Bubble Room

7.9
2025 N Lombard St Portland, OR 97217 (Lombard), Portland, OR
Dive Bar · No tips or reviews
Sandy Hut is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Portland.

9. Sandy Hut

7.7
1430 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR
Dive Bar · 22 tips and reviews

Jeff W.Jeff Weinstein: My favorite bar in Portland. Play some pool. Eat some fried stuff. Make a friend.

Adam C.Adam Clay: When the cue ball looks like this, it might be a "Dive"...

Cam C.Cam Clark: Strip club on the outside. Dive bar on the inside. It's an Oreo of life!

Yur's Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Portland.

10. Yur's Bar & Grill

7.9
717 NW 16th Ave (N.W. Johnson St.), Portland, OR
Dive Bar · 13 tips and reviews

Cody H.Cody Hermeling: Great selection of beer… Stiff cheap drinks… Friendly sassy staff… oh and yes, free popcorn! Great place to start and/or end your night!

Betsy H.Betsy Hackett: Get the money corn dogs. You won't regret it.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A visit to this dive bar feels reminiscent of trips to your granddad's Rotary club.

Momo's is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Portland.

11. Momo's

7.6
725 SW 10th Ave (bwtn SW Morrison & Yamhill), Portland, OR
Dive Bar · 38 tips and reviews

Josh E.Josh Ellington: Love this back patio. Solid beers on taps and always a good cheap option.

Maira M.Maira McDermott: Yo it's hella dark inside

Erica D.Erica Diamond: They no longer have fries. The ex-mayor is not pleased, and neither is current mayor Allison H.

The Vern is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Portland.

12. The Vern

7.5
2622 SE Belmont St (at SE 27th Ave), Portland, OR
Dive Bar · 6 tips and reviews

Tak M.Tak Melody: Chicken skin is crispy and yummy

SPINSPIN: The Vern gets its name from the sign out front that used to read “Tavern” until a truck hit it and knocked off T & A. The Thermals describe it as, “a smelly beer pub,” but everybody knows the place!

Leo T.Leo T: Drinks are cheap, place is cool, bartenders are insufferable. Nest is across the street and way better.

Donnie Vegas is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Portland.

13. Donnie Vegas

7.5
1203 NE Alberta St (at NE 12th Ave), Portland, OR
Dive Bar · 10 tips and reviews

Michael B.Michael Broschart: Quick and dialed in dogs. Plenty of toppings and unique combinations. Not feeling meat? Go with the Frito pie. Cold brew coffee mixed drink on tap! Moscow Mule that will pair well with the dogs.

Sam W.Sam Wing: Everything is on point here. I love the simple, well executed menu.

Andrew C.Andrew C: Good hotdogs and Pacifico.

Low Brow Lounge is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Portland.

14. Low Brow Lounge

7.1
1036 NW Hoyt St (at NW 10th Ave), Portland, OR
Dive Bar · Pearl District · 30 tips and reviews

Dan O.Dan Overbay: Great service! Best in the Pearl. Good tap list. Full bar. Fried food.

greg h.greg heartman: Tots!

Andrew N.Andrew Nhem: Sing 90's songs and steal shit.

Sckavone's is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Portland.

15. Sckavone's

7.3
4100 SE Division St (at 41st), Portland, OR
Dive Bar · 22 tips and reviews

Sherry S.Sherry S: Wonderful eggs Benedict, bloody Mary bar, and for dinner try the ribs! Happy hour hummus plate is one of my faves. Oh! And try the Italian Coffee Warmer - absolute favorite!

Kristi R.Kristi R: Oh my goodness, oh my damn. Grilled chicken club is going ham!

Mary S.Mary Sue: The meatloaf is fantastic. Especially in sandwich form.