Basic sports bar with a downstairs game room serves up simple pub grub & drinks to a lively crowd.
This is an OK bar. It's a bit dive'y in esthetics. The crowd on a Saturday night seemed to be 25-35 yr olds, mostly straight men. Most seemed to be enjoying the space. Why are there so many television screens on the main level?! The basement is a bit clostrophonic. There are pool tables in the basement. The bathrooms are scratchy. The kitchen closed for the night before I had a chance to order. There is a bar on both levels. One has to walk next to the outdoor smoker's huddle at the front door when entering. This is a 5/5 for a dive-bar.
Only been here once but I liked it a lot. Had a French dip and a pint, both hit the spot. Prices are reasonable and the vibe felt easygoing. My dad’s a cheap beer guy and even he was happy with what they had. Definitely feels like a place I’d come back to for a low-key night.
Very surprising cool spot. You might miss it if you aren't looking for it. American fare is familiar but impressive. Great bar selection. Vibe is industrial meets sports bar, but not overdone with TVs. Great hang out.
The life of Riley tavern is about what you'd expect. It's comfortable, great place to hang out with friends. And the staff is hopeful one word of caution. Be careful if you're ordering the hamburgers. The main burger is large. The others are kind of on the small side.
It is a classic place located in downtown Portland. Usually we get drinks here, but this time we wanted to get some food for lunch. We got the Riley Grinder and Smashed Burger to share. The food came out pretty quick, and our waiter was attentive. The pepperoncini gave it that lil zing to the sandwich.