Saraveza

Visited May 2019. Had heard good things about this place, but finally visited during my bachelor party. The place itself is really cool. Brick building with a big wooden bar, deer busts on the wall above the draft list, and cool old school/mid-century looking fridges. The draft list is small compared to a lot of modern places, but certainly respectable. The bottle selection was really killer. We ended up just grabbing a bunch of stuff to go and heading back to the hotel since we wanted to watch the Warriors/Blazers game and it was tough to fit like 12 dudes in places where they could see the TV. But we were able to score some nice lambics from Girardin, some Fremont barrel aged beers, and a number of lighter offerings from Portland breweries. Good service and a really cool vibe. Would be happy if this was my neighborhood place.

Had it not been for the rave reviews, I would have walked right by this unassuming looking place that has a rather "dive bar" appeal. Lucky, went in. It is a hybrid that exists somewhere between a deli and your Dad's favorite bar. There is a comfortable, but well-worn, look to it: dated décor, ragged tables, antique barstools and an ancient bar. But the beer selection is top-notch. The ten drafts included a delicious porter from Melvin Brewing - Wyoming (I think.) Friendly service and some real hearty grub - fried cheese curds - makes for a very pleasant place to quaff brews in a welcoming venue. You can get here by MAX: Killingsworth station and Bus no. 72.

Visited on a Thursday just after lunch. Walking up, very much reminded me of a Milwaukee corner tavern. The interior continues this theme, with inlaid bottle caps in the bar, a dark wood bar back, Packer crap everywhere, etc. The bottle selection is location in the front half of the building. Selection is limited compared to other bottle shop / bar combos I visited in Portland, though I will say the prices on what they had was about half of what I had seen elsewhere. 10 well chosen taps, utilize the Digital Pour system which is always appreciated. Food menu is Pasties and general other midwest favorites. Services was fun. Worth a stop, particularly if you miss midwest taverns.

70 = ★★½ (Locals should check it out, visitors with extended time)

I only use the total score, not the component parts.

bottles more impressive than the taps. food was ok. i’d go back, but only after several other places.

Great place. Really good atmosphere and large range of bottles in the fridges. The taps were the best part though. Some very different stuff from other places in town. And the pasties were great too. Maybe a little out of the way, but pretty close to the Max stop and was perfect for me as I was visiting Mississippi Records. Will definitely do that double header again.

Stopped in while walking to hop and vine. I just had time to look around at the bottle selection and see what was on tap. Nice tap list and the bottle selection was small but all good stuff.

This place cracks me up. The Midwest theme gets me every time. Especially the bathrooms. Cool old fridges house the bottled selection and the tap-list is usually well-managed. The food, well, it’s cheap and hearty with a kitsch edge to it.

Interesting little joint. We sat at the bar and had a small session. Selection is very good, I had no need to dip into the coolers for bottles because the tap list was fun but the bottle variety is extensive. I drank a few Berliners and a glass of 2013 Alaskan smoked porter (hel-lo!). Also Hop & Vine is about 10 minute walk down Killingsworth, and it is best to visit both :)

Really cool place with great stiff on tap and in bottle. Employees were knowledgeable and fun to chat with. A nice selection for a all place.