(503) 224-5626
65 SW Yamhill St
Portland,
OR
97204
45.5172
-122.6734
Neighborhoods: Neighbors West - Northwest, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Paddy's Bar & Grill
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – This venerable Irish establishment is affectionately nicknamed "Paddy's Wall of Booze." A big high-ceilinged room is dominated by a long bar, behind which tier after tier of bottles rise to dizzying heights. During happy hour, it's crowded with a spectrum of downtown workers. "The Wall" provides variety as well as quantity, with many hard-to-find spirits, including Paddy's Irish whiskey and an excellent selection of scotches. Also worth mention is the kamikaze, made with fresh-squeezed limes.
07/28/09
Terrible Lunch Service
by SMP762
Long wait to order. Even longer wait to receive our food. Several orders were incorrect, server brought out the wrong food, had to ask for things multiple times, including the tab! Small lunch menu and the food was mediocre. Definitely will not be going there again.
09/22/08
One of Portland's finest bars
by smizz
I've been to Paddy's many times and I always have a great experience. The staff is very personable and the drink options are endless. I am a big fan of trying out different and new whiskey when I hang out here. The food is always excellent and their happy hour specials are great. Also, in my opinion Paddy's is the best destination for St. Patrick's Day.
- Pros: Service, drink selections, food
09/09/08
Only one good bartender
by MisterDaws
I've been to Paddy's 3 times now. The first time, the experience was awesome. The bartender there took good care of us and made us the best drinks EVER (called the Verve). So we went back. The server we got didn't pay any attention to us and we waited 30 minutes before we got our first round of drinks. We ordered Verves, and she brought the wrong drinks. We then waited another 20 minutes for the right drinks, and they were made awfully. After almost an hour of waiting and then being brought the worst drink ever, we were just going to leave. We thought it was a one time thing, so we went to Paddy's a few weeks later. We sat outside, and it was really hot. The server checked our ID's. My girlfriend had a temporary ID from the state of Oregon, and the server asked her for a second form of ID. She didn't ask us if we wanted to order drinks. Another server came out and checked our ID's again. She asked my girlfriend if her ID had come in the mail yet, and my girlfriend was like, "If my ID came in the mail, I would have brought that one." The server said, "Well, you know it's only good for 30 days, right? It expires on the 22nd." It was the 15th. After giving her a hard time about the ID (which was issued by the state, and that's what we get, so bars should get with the program), the server finally asked us if we wanted to order drinks. We did, and my girlfriend ordered a water as well. The drinks were fine, but no water was brought. Then someone else at our table ordered water and the server brought out water for everyone except my girlfriend. After waiting about 15 minutes, I just went up to the bar and got her a water. I don't know how/if these servers get tips.
- Pros: Good food and some drinks
- Cons: SERVICE WAS TERRIBLE
The Details on Paddy's Bar & Grill
Save Money:
In addition to after-work specials (weekdays, 3pm-6pm), there's a second happy hour to attract a later crowd (Monday-Saturday, 10pm-close) with the same specials, appetizers and drinks for $3.25.
Know Before You Go:
Minors are allowed until 10pm.
Where to Sit:
Tables along the sidewalk are perfect on sunny afternoons, while comfy booths inside are just right for a peaceful nightcap.
On the Menu:
The food is traditional, hearty and good--from light snacks like the delicious steamer clams to hefty entrees like steaks and sloppy joes.
Category:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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