1. Paymaster
8.4
1020 NW 17th Ave (NW Marshall Street), Portland, OR
Dive Bar · 31 tips and reviews
Josh Fajardo: The burgers are out of this world. Also one of the few fantastic patio set ups in Portland
Amity D: Great burgers and cocktails. Also, there's a pregnancy test in the vending machine by the bathroom, just in case.
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!
2. Reel M Inn
8.4
2430 SE Division St (at SE 24th Ave), Portland, OR
Dive Bar · 28 tips and reviews
Joey Yax: Dumpy little dive bar with great, inexpensive chicken & jo-jos. Worth the wait.
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 Sands: Go for the fresh squeezed citrus drinks, stoked they have red bridge gluten beer now too
3. The Nest
7.9
2715 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR
Dive Bar · 10 tips and reviews
Haley White: This place actually had great salsa, fresh ingredients and a really nice type of spicy. Goldilocks spicy. A+
PDX Pipeline: Paninis, nachos, ping pong & NEST-AID for a warm summer day. Formerly on Alberta.
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.
6. Lutz Tavern
8.0
4639 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR
Dive Bar · 15 tips and reviews
Laura Hayse: Giant, delicious pork loin sandwiches!
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 Grady: Happy about the pinball, and 50cent pool table. Beer is cheap too. Good vibes, not ruined or gentrified either since new ownership.
12. The Vern
7.5
2622 SE Belmont St (at SE 27th Ave), Portland, OR
Dive Bar · 6 tips and reviews
Tak Melody: Chicken skin is crispy and yummy
SPIN: 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: Drinks are cheap, place is cool, bartenders are insufferable. Nest is across the street and way better.
15. Sckavone's
7.3
4100 SE Division St (at 41st), Portland, OR
Dive Bar · 22 tips and reviews
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: Oh my goodness, oh my damn. Grilled chicken club is going ham!
Mary Sue: The meatloaf is fantastic. Especially in sandwich form.