Kelly’s Olympian used to be an epic place to drink......until the hipsters ran the derelicts out and ruined it. But last I heard they now have live music.....
I forgot to mention Goosehollow Inn. It used to be owned by former Portland mayor, Bud Clark. It's now owned by his younger relatives. They used to play classica music on a record player exclusively. Bud had a sign above his turntable that said "Requests $50" which was an awful lot of money in those days. It was a place where you could find a lot of local newscasters after work and you could strike up an intellectual conversation with anyone nearby.
Wanker's Corner Saloon near the intersection of Stafford road and I-205. I think it's on Borland road near that intersection. Very popular place.
Go to my old haunt Dots Cafe. Fuck yes. Go on a Saturday night and tell them Aaron Pruner sent you in to order a "Dick and Cock".
Kelly's has some great smaller shows, and some terrible ones as well. Gotta pick your nights. I think my old band played there about 25 times. Not sure which side of the equation we would be counted on.
Here's a novel idea elprez…..hook up with a friend and hit ALL THE BARS!!!! Think of Portland as New Orleans for a night!
I like The Clubhouse Bar & Grill. Nice sports bar with big windows so lots of light during the day. Food is good too. http://www.clubhouseportland.com/
