Bar of the Gods
Portland, OR 97215-3251
Phone: (503) 232-2037
- Best of Citysearch:
- Pool Table 2007
- Hours:
- Daily 5pm-2:30am
Editorial Review for Bar of the Gods – by Bevyn Rowland
In Short
Exposed beams and ductwork disappear above a dark, almost cavernous space. Bartenders have to pull out flashlights to check IDs. Plumes of cigarette smoke gather, creating a dense atmosphere around after-work regulars and weekend anti-scenesters. Newcomers may be surprised by the strength of the drinks and tastiness of the food, which includes portobello-and-veggie sandwiches, flash-fried calamari, sweet and spicy coconut shrimp and fries smothered in cheese.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyBeer lovers and no-frills cocktail drinkers will rejoice at the selection of suds and low-cost hard drinks. A boldly mixed margarita crunches with salt and will set you back only $5.
Where to SitA tiny patio offers some fresher air, though the door is easily missed, tucked behind the pool table.
The ExtrasGot quarters? Pinball and pool are super-cheap diversions for the less-socially inclined.
User Reviews for Bar of the Gods
04/22/2008 Posted by pdxmodchick
I have been going to BOG for as long as I can remember it's presence on Portland's famed Hawthorne BLVD. It took a couple years for the hipster scene to attack it... I remember when I could go inside and expect nothing but chain smoking bikers and kick butt hot mama's but they've relocated to Anthony's down the street... Truly I don't care about who hangs out there as long as I can get a place to sit and partake in one of the greatest sandwiches known to man and woman kind.... The Persephone, named after my favorite Greek Goddess. This SPICY, and I mean spicy, meatball sub, is the BEST meatball sub you can find this side of NYC! The beans and rice are incredible! The diversity of the menu cannot be beat, nor can the price and flavor! The fact that I can taste the awesomeness of their food over the thick heavy cloud of smoke, well that right there speaks for itself!
Pros: Best Bar Menu in Portland
Cons: Smoke smell is awful
10/15/2007 Posted by spark35
After being treated horribly at the Space Room I went across the street to BOGS and I had a great time. Friendly staff, great food ,friendly clientel. I 'll have food next time. CAL what a great guy and makes a great Cosmo.
Pros: Cal should flirt more.
Cons: NOne
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