Club 21

club 21 dive bar portland
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EVERY DAY: 11:30 A.M. – 2:30 A.M.
503.235.5690 | WEBSITE

With its weird walled, castle-like façade, Club 21 looks like a place you played mini-golf at as a kid. Inside, however, it’s got the unmistakable feel of a 1970s basement with its wood-paneled walls covered with ancient beer advertisements. But fear not: This is not an ironic rendition of a dive. Club 21 is the real deal. Entertainment abounds—pinball and live music, specifically—but minus a cover charge, and the enclosed, dog-friendly patio remains packed through the winter. When hunger strikes, you can build your own burger, with a side of tater-tots to boot.

Known For
  • live music
  • bar food
  • outdoor / patio
  • games
What to drink
A pint of something cheap.
Neighborhood
Northeast
ProTip
Happy hour runs from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. every day.