Moon and Sixpence British Pub
Portland, OR 97213-1305
Phone: (503) 288-7802
- Cross Street:
- Sandy Boulevard
- Specialties:
- Beer Selection
- Best of Citysearch:
- Neighborhood Bar 2006
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 3pm-1am, Fri-Sat 3pm-2:30am
Editorial Review for Moon and Sixpence British Pub – by Citysearch Staff
In Short
Enthusiastic and boisterous conversations about politics and sports are common at this pub, which features wood booths, chairs and a bar. Sip from the enormous selection of eclectic and authentic draft and bottled import beers from Britain, Belgium, Germany and the Czech Republic, like Chimay, Skullsplitter and Spaten, as well as local microbrews and domestics. Scotches and whiskeys are also available. Fill up on curried chips and bangers and mash.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitThere's a spacious patio for the warmer weather months.
When to GoListen to live music Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays starting around 8:30pm; traditional Irish tunes are performed Monday night.
User Reviews for Moon and Sixpence British Pub
07/31/2008 Posted by moon7
A few girl friends and I have become regulars on Monday nights. The impromptu Celtic jam is so cool. Two friends who have been to Ireland and Scotland tell me this feels authentic. The Irish and Spanish coffees are ideal, the fish and chips are right everytime and my only problem is deciding which entree to try next. I'm so hooked to those beefy fish and chips, but yes, the steak and mushroom pie is just as delicious. Service is prompt. We never worry about where the waitress is, yet we don't feel "stood over" either. Yes, there is smoking, but I find everyone around quite thoughtful about their smoke... I brought my 90 year old Mom in one early Friday night, then thought I had made a bad timing choice, but no, she was thrilled with the friendly ambience, the food ( the steak and mushroom pie) the well made drink and the charming staff. Since then, she has enjoyed taking her other elder friends in because they are treated well and feel comfortable. Haven't found a negative here, yet.
Pros: perfect drinks/fish and chips
Cons: smoking bar
07/26/2008 Posted by amll
I finally went to check out Moon and Sixpence, and until about the last half-an-hour I thought I found my new favorite pub. It feels authentic without trying too hard, I felt very comfortable and at ease right away. I was impressed both by selection and the better-than-average beer and cider prices (not to say cheap), and the food was good, too. Similarly, the staff were very friendly. The problem? Despite friendliness, they really DO ignore you. I was left with an empty pint for quite some time, I mean, it beat a wait at McMenamins, and that's saying something. After successfully obtaining and going through two pints, I decided to get some bread pudding. Needless to say, I wasn't offered a refill or an opportunity to order for, I don't know, 20 minutes? To make things worse, the waitress managed to take interest in and serve 3 tables all around, but not mine. After some more waiting, I managed to settle the bill (no bread pudding). I will probably be back, the place is too cool to give up on too easily, but I'm hoping somebody from there reads the reviews. Please keep our pints full.
Pros: great british pub ambiance, great selection of beer/cider/scotch
Cons: poor service
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