August 8, 2009
There for lunch on a weekend. Service was quick, they answered my question and brought a pint. Ambiance bare wood and ferns, a few reproduction posters, and the zoobers on the street outside. Food was good, their brats are tasty and they cook properly. Only their own beers, on tap, but all of their regulars, including the porter, which they no longer bottle. Prices comparable to other alehouses. Parking is hard to find in that area.

August 5, 2009
Pretty similar to the other Bridgeport restaurant in Portland. I’ve been here only a couple times but the service/food/beer is essentially the same. The atmosphere is different though, and feels much cozier than the Bridgeport compound in the Pearl. I don’t like the Alehouse’s ambiance as much, but I like having a second Bridgeport to visit whenever I feel like it. Service is friendly, food is expensive during non-happy hour times (so make sure to go during happy hour), and the beer selection’s main focus is their seasonals (the constants are good, but aren’t as good as the seasonals).

September 13, 2008
Same great beer as the downtown location with a smaller, more intimate setting. Located right on Hawthorn in a very cool part of town, you can watch all the people pass by as you enjoy some wonderful food!

January 13, 2008
Swanky location pretty upscale. Closed this place down on December 30th. A little disappointed they didn’t have some of the crazier stuff on tap. Overall not a bad place

January 5, 2007
Pretty upscale for an alehouse, I had carrot risotto and duck with my cask-conditioned amber. The staff was attentive and knowledgable. Service was quick. Prices were affordable.

November 16, 2006
This place used to be more busy then the downtown place, but since the new look I bet things have changed. Still they have great food and bridgeport beer. Seems like Gristman above is talking about the new downtown location, not the SE location.

September 4, 2006
The OLD Brewery/Pub was rustic with nice little corners to sit and enjoy your friends and their company. Waiting staff was friendly and fairly fast. The Pub would be filled with local Portlanders looking for a good beer and relaxed surroundings. That was then and this is now... Now! Bridgeport has been converted into an Upscaled Modern Industrial theme. Black metal stairs, catwalks and a fancy new elevator. The old rustic look if mostly gone, even some of the oversized support timbers have been cut through and left looking like severed appendages. In their place is a open 2 story skylight vastness. Gone are the cozy nooks for a private beer and meal with friends. Instead, all areas are wide open, looking more like a demented school cafitera. Everyone can see everyone else... Kind of like you are on display. It’s loud and the is no privacey. Service was horrible! 20 mins for anyone say hello. Then we recieved, only what I can call, two PROFIT POURED Beer. The quality of the food was good, but not worth the price. The beer is of the same great quality with the exception of the new Surpriz Blegian Ale, which is pure fluff and uninspired for a Belgian attempt. Unfortunately, that’s the only thing has HASN’T changed. Has bridgeport decided to Jump the Shark?

March 25, 2006
Nice place to hide from the rain, get a good pint and a bite to eat. Inside is very clean and modern. Usually has, I think, 2 cask ales and a great selection of the standard Bridgeport taps. Food is above average, with some great brick oven pizzas.