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Anchor Bar

4.3 870 reviews 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM 11915 N Center Ave, Portland, OR 97217, United States

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Anchor Bar, nestled in Portland, Oregon, is more than just a casual dive bar; it’s a vibrant community hub. With a great selection of beer and cocktails, it offers a laid-back atmosphere perfect for solo dining or gathering with friends to watch sports. The highlight of Anchor Bar is undoubtedly its happy hour specials, with unbeatable deals like 50-cent wings that keep patrons coming back. Guests rave about the delicious food and attentive service, ensuring a pleasant experience even during peak hours. This gem in a strip mall promises good times and memorable flavors in a welcoming environment.

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Service options

Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Bar games
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Sports

Popular for

Solo dining

Dining options

Seating
Table service

Amenities

Restroom
Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

Casual

Crowd

Groups

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Anchor Bar before visiting.

Reviews for Anchor Bar

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Review highlights

Based on 870 reviews

Anchor Bar in Portland is widely appreciated for its inviting and lively atmosphere, ideal for sports enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. Reviewers frequently highlight the friendly and efficient service, as well as the affordable pricing, particularly during the well-liked happy hour. The food menu receives consistent praise, with popular items including wings, burgers, nachos, and fried pickles noted for their flavor and quality. The bar’s diverse drink selection and availability of entertainment options, such as mounted TVs and video poker, contribute to a fun and engaging experience. While some mention minor inconsistencies in portion sizes, overall, Anchor Bar is regarded as a welcoming spot for both socializing and enjoying a variety of food and beverages.

Ashton Elliott

Apr 13, 2025

Packed, but wasn't hard to find seating. I ordered happy hour garlic wings and the ipa on tap. Really happy with the beer and wings although a few of them were tiny but passed as a full wing given the amount I ordered. The garlic sauce was real good! I liked the prices too. Service was fast and bartenders were friendly. Variety of sports playing on the mounted TVs. Would come back for a beer if I'm in Jantzen Beach in the future.

Raskassa Johnson

Apr 01, 2025

It's a dive bar with a peaceful atmosphere and a few TVs if you want to catch a sports game. Food and drinks are more than affordable and the staff are friendly. Good selection of drinks as well.

Turtle - Elyse

Mar 29, 2025

Anchor Bar is simply a fun bar to visit.The staff are all very friendly and quick to get your orders taken and in, especially considering how busy they typically are. The food is delicious. I highly recommend the nachos, fried pickles, cheese curds, and the chicken wings. I love that they have video poker to play as well. Win or lose, you'll have fun.

Daniel Mula

Mar 21, 2025

Amazing burgers cold beer . Great place to watch sports games and UFC Fights. Highly recommend this place.

Quyen Nguyen

Mar 18, 2025

Great food and service! Happy hour is everyday and runs till 6pm. We spent 40 for our meals and that included 2 beers and 2 margariras! This place is hidden in the back but well worth a try if you're in the area.

Joseph Madrigal

Mar 17, 2025

Food quality was amazing, burgers taste real, cheese curds were amazing, guacamole was creamy not chunky depending on your preference, drinks were perfectly balanced not watered down. Avoid the chips appetizer as mine came out soggy. All in all, solid 8 out of 10 for me. Will definitely stop in again when I'm in the area.

Kristen D

Feb 06, 2025

The Happy Hour food and drinks are so worth the money. The drinks are good and the staff is fun and efficient. There are great specials throughout the week. My favorite is Thursday for 50 cent wings. I love that this is my new “local” bar.

scott billington

Jan 02, 2025

We were actually surprised about this place. Didn't expect the food to be really good and a clean. To find a Nice place in a strip mall bar, very good service.