C-Bar
Portland, OR 97202
Phone: (503) 230-8808
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 5:30pm--12am, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-2am
Editorial Review for C-Bar – by Ivy Manning
In Short
Decorated with mod lighting, a granite bar with ergonomic bar stools, local artists' work and a Ms. Pac-Man video game, this small outpost feels more like Soho than "edge-of-the-universe" Gladstone. A small patio caters to smokers, while clean-air advocates breathe easy indoors. Though attracting mostly those waiting for a table at Yoko's next door, a hip 30-something crowd hangs out to the sound of live music and DJs four days a week.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoComprehensive sake, wine and beer lists are offered. Bartenders are adept makers of sake cocktails, like the refreshing Pucker Fish--a smooth blend of Momokawa sake and cranberry.
On the MenuAn array of late-night snacks is available, such as Italian-style paninis like the one made with pesto, fresh mozzarella and tomato. Most patrons come for rolls imported from the sushi haven next door.
When to GoFridays feature DJs spinning hip-hop, lounge or retro. Open-mic night is Tuesday, and Saturday often means live music of the instrument sort.
The ExtrasWireless Internet connection is available.
User Reviews for C-Bar
03/26/2008 Posted by doroki
This bar is a great place to chill with your friends. They have some good beer/ cocktail options and usually have pretty awesome art/ music. The prices are decent for a bar, and the food is unique and tasty.
02/28/2008 Posted by pauldp
Here was my experience at C-Bar on a recent Friday night: My wife and I arrive to meet a friend for after dinner drinks on my birthday. Seating at the bar is full, but there are a few tables to choose from, so we slide into a booth. We see a waitress bringing drinks to other tables, so we assume that someone will take our order momentarily. After at least 10 minutes of being ignored, my wife finally goes to the bar. Unable to see what was on tap, I told her to order me a bottle of Mirror Pond Pale Ale along with her glass of wine. The bartender tells her he is out of Mirror Pond so she asks for something similar. He gives her a Japanese beer...which is nowhere NEAR similar. Our friend arrived, ordered a drink from the bar and it was brought to him. Later, the waitress actually slows down at our table and asks my wife if she wants another glass of wine...but doesn't ask anyone else at the table if they need anything! My wife later orders nachos and we order more drinks which we receive. But over a half hour later the nachos haven't arrived, even though other tables who ordered after we did were receiving their food. The cook brought out the nachos and we said don't bother and we aren't paying for them either. She stated that she was kind-of busy (which if that night was busy, I'd like to see a slow night) and our friend told her the service was horrible. She muttered an insincere "sorry" and walked off. Our friend also complained to the bartender once we paid the tab. He at least seemed to care somewhat, but didn't seem all that concerned. So combine this evening of "service" with one other experience I've had there with rude and slow service just for an after-work beer and you'll see why I most likely will never be back.
Pros: Good drinks and a nicely remodeled bar with a good, hip vibe...and NO SMOKING
Cons: Absolutely apathetic customer service
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