03/28/08

This is my kind of bar...

by fiesty97

I've been coming to The Mash Tun since the first month it opened, and what I liked the first time has only gotten better. The service is terrific. These people have fun and they are so fast and friendly, even when the place is packed out on Last Thursdays. Although the selection changes, there is always something on tap that I like and they have microbrews I wouldn't have heard about otherwise. Now that there is a full bar, I can bring my non-beer drinking friends and play free pool and songs on the jukebox. The food is pretty standard pub fare, burgers and sandwiches, but everything I've had is really good. One of my co-workers raves about all the veggie options, but I always go for the bacon myself. Basically this is the friendliest, low-key spot in the neighborhood. I disagree with the person who said it's a sports bar. That hasn't been my experience at all. See you at happy hour.

• Pros: Service, Food Quality, Atmosphere, Other Friendly Customers
• Cons: busy busy busy on Last Thursday

03/10/08

Good food, good beer, good service. And games!

by BlueberryJoe

I like the Mash Tun. Healthy, locally grown menu options, tastily prepared. Great beers, friendly service, never too crowded during happy hour. Mmm. And they have games!

01/18/08

Amazing Staff

by Givemeaguitar

I absolutely love the Mash Tun, not only is their food incredibly fresh but the staff is amazing. Kim and Tim are the best restraunt staff I've had wait on me in a long time, although Tim's a bit on the quiet side. It can get a bit croweded on the weekends as it is a semi-small place, and Tuesdays are always full because it is $2.50 pints of any of their six house beers, but it's entirely worth it. It's a really relaxed, casual bar and the pool, darts and juke box are all free.

• Pros: Staff, Fresh food, $2.50 pints
• Cons: Parking

12/19/07

Over priced schwill

by inkling

The last time I went to The Mash Tun, i noticed that they started turning into a sports bar, further encouraging the gentrification of the Alberta neighborhood, as well as turning what used to be a nice neighborhood hang out into a jock/yuppie filled grunting match. I have received foul beer from this place a few times...what tasted like a lactic infection. Not to mention getting sick after eating there several times. There are far better bars to go to on Alberta that include friendly staff and better food for much more reasonable prices.

• Pros: free juke, pool, darts
• Cons: wifi always down, over priced

04/19/07

Great service and wonderful beer. Classic neighborhood bar feel.

by jux

I love this place, it's such the neighborhood bar. Perfect beer, great food, and Anne and Kim are the cutest bartenders on Alberta! They always make you feel at home. Free pool and free jukebox are hard to beat. Definitely put it on your list of places to visit if you like great beer.

• Pros: great beer, free wi-fi, free pool, free juke box, Anne and Kim
• Cons: busy at times

01/15/07

my favorite portland pub...

by zach621

I love this tiny brewpub so much that my wife and I drive from far southeast portland to visit it. And we visit often. The small staff is friendly and attentive to the point that they know our 2-year-old daughter's name and her favorite menu items. Speaking of the menu, it is nice variety of pub food, all made fresh with fresh ingredients and there is a decent amount of vegan and vegetarian fare. Their beer batter is good enough to make you look like a glutton in front of your friends, their fresh fries are not at all greasy and despite it all being made to order, the food comes out fast and hot. The pickle-sized slices of fried zucchini will make you think that you are eating something healthy. Their sandwiches are reasonably priced and I would definitely recommend the Turkey-Pesto on Chiabatta. For hardcore carnivores, the Mash Tun Burger is one of the best burders I've ever tasted and incredibly cheap. For vegetarians, try the Falaffel in Pita or the Fried Eggplant. They are willing to make substitutions or changes so ask for it how you want it. Their beer selections are always diverse and interesting and they know how to recommend a beer you will like. Their featured brew includes one of their own creations at a special price per pint and usually one other local beer. The selection changes regularly so be sure to take advantage of Heather or Darcy's knowledge of good beers. The pool table is free as is the jukebox (the latter is filled with some of the best albums to ever occupy a pub jukebox: the clash, radiohead, tom waits, billy holiday, elliot smith, ella fitzgerald and the obligatory butt-rock along with many more obscure selections) and there is always a game on the tv over the bar or the newly-added big screen projector (and they always have the captions on so you can follow, even over the din of conversation. Smoke at the bar or out on the enclosed patio and make sure to make your contribution to the chalk board walls of the bathroom.

• Pros: Staff, Service, Beer Selection, Food, Atmosphere
• Cons: Neighborhood parking, Limited Seating

04/20/06

Best Alberta Bar

by paulae

With the explosion of bars on Alberta Street, the Mash Tun is the clear winner. It is one of the best bars to hang out in the neighborhood. You can't go wrong with free Jukebox, peanut night, and $2 Tuesdays. It's not trying to be anything but what it is - a comfortable and rockin brewpub with great service, food, and beer.

• Pros: great service, great food, great beer

Editorial Review

by Contributor

Classic pub food, house-made micro brews and a laid-back patio entices suds aficionados to this mellow Alberta neighborhood tavern.