Paymaster’s Lounge

paymaster's lounge portland dive bar
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EVERY DAY: 2 P.M. – 2:30 A.M.
503.943.2780 | WEBSITE

This nouveau dive used to be called Moonshine, and then Balls the Cat’s Moonshine Kitchen (‘Moonshine’ was already in use by a Texas bar). While many miss the name, regulars still frequent this Northwest watering hole for its giant covered patio, kind staff and no-brainer location. There are pinball machines, lots of vintage beer signs and potent slushy cocktails, as well as—surprisingly—fresh juices for basic highball cocktails.

Known For
  • bar food
  • games
  • craft beer
  • outdoors / patio
What to drink
Any spirit and fresh grapefruit juice.
Neighborhood
Northwest
ProTip
Make sure you specify which gin you want in your gin and grapefruit—the wells can be unforgiving.