February 3, 2012
The fact that Saraveza is walking distance from my home should be completely discounted. I couldn’t believe that a bottle shop with such impeccable taste and diversity would be so accessible to me; but I am graced by living in Portland. It is most welcome to find excellent continental brews in the partisan land of Cascadian hops-- Saraveza is my haven. But if you seek a sampling of the Northwest’s best, Saraveza will never let you down as they are a strong suit. While my spouse prefers such beer experiences steeped in hopiness, I stock up on the excellent Tripels and Bourbon barrel Quads that Saraveza has available -- my bonafide beer haven. While I am partisan to Pasties, as I loved when my mother baked them when was a child, they are a surprising bonus specialty of Saraveza’s kitchen. Portland has many gems, and Saraveza stands out among them. I am so lucky to be a few blocks away.

November 20, 2011
Attended the Double IPA festival in July. Nice selection of beers available. Service was ok at this event. Really didn’t like that the drinks were served in plastic beakers as it negatively affects the flavour of the beer. Oh well.

July 18, 2011
Came here for IIPA fest with 21 rotating taps of IIPAs. Obviously not a typical feel for the place at this event, but the event was well-run. $25 to admit 2, which includes 16 4 oz. samples was a very good deal. I would’ve appreciated a better glass (than a shitty plastic cup), and some of the kegs seemed a bit off (giving that metallic feel), but all in all a great event. Also a nice selection of 200 or so beers to take to go.

May 17, 2011
A fabulous little pub and bottle shop this is an excellent addition to the neighborhood. Whether stopping in for a pint or grabbing some specialty bottles to go this place is great.

February 25, 2011
Great local beer selection and excellent atmosphere. Didn’t try the food but will return.

January 14, 2011
I heard about this place form a great Beer Blogger so I had to stop. Off the Max I walked like 3 blocks and when I went in wow I was surprised. It was Milwaukee Wisconsin - Schlitz memorabilia and Rainer and Oly all over the place. Every big beer from our long long beer past. 500 different bottles 10 taps and good food this was a great place to start my OBF weekend off with. This is a must stop for any Beer Geek.

December 22, 2010
Unreal place. Great tap and bottle selection food was awesome and staff were very friendly

February 22, 2010
I am surprised by some of the lower scores. I think Saraveza is great place and happy to live close by. The sevice is usually great and so is the staff. Sometimes, when it is really busy (such as events) it can take a while but not due to people not working hard. Can get loud. few bars in Portland have a dedicated sour tap; hopefully more will in the future. I like their eclectic bottle selection.

September 26, 2009
I am fortunate that this is essentially my neighborhood bar. Excellent mostly Pacific Northwest taplist that changes rapidly. Bottle list is phenomenal. Saraveza is also a bottle shop so all bottles have two prices - one for drinking it there, one for taking it away. Service is ridiculously friendly and they are always happy to pour tastes. Food is Wisconsin-centric and not really my kind of stuff though the pickled deviled eggs and Chex Mix are tasty. I don’t go for the food, I go for the beer and they never disappoint!

July 17, 2009
This is a seriously cool place. The tap selections are augmented by great bottle choices. The food is flashback to the 50’s but done well. If I lived near here, I would be broke.