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Friday, October 14, 2011

#1519 - The Chapel Pub, Portland OR - 7/18/2011

As they do, McMenamins remodeled a great old building here into a nice neighborhood pub -- in this case what was previously the "Little Chapel of the Chimes," nee "Wilson-Chambers Mortuary," a former funeral home in Portland's Piedmont neighborhood. There is a sort of vestibule, a main room with a bar, a couple additional rooms and a nice patio (the upper floor is McMenamin's headquarters). It may seem a little formulaic at times, but God bless 'em for saving and restoring all these great old spaces for the northwest public.

If you've ever been to a McMenamin's, you know what you're in for. If you have not been to a McMenamin's, expect some pretty good beers brewed by the company, some funky artwork and decor, and better than average pub food.

430 N. Killingsworth St., Portland, OR 97217 - (503) 286-0372
Est. 2006 - Building constructed: 1932
mcmenamins.com - beeradvocate - tripadvisor - barfly - yelp

Thursday, October 13, 2011

#1518 - Mock Crest Tavern, Portland OR - 7/17/2011

3435 N. Lombard, Portland, OR 97217 - (503) 283-5014
Est. 1947
mockcrest.com - facebook - mercury - barfly - yelp

#1517 - The Twilight Room, Portland OR - 7/17/2011

The Twighlight Room is celebrating it's 50th anniversary this year, but that's only under the current management. It is said to have been established in the late 40s and owner Doug Penner was a bartender here himself going back to 1949. He and his twin brother purchased the bar in 1961, and over the following years expanded it four times, incorporating a former barbershop, refrigeration shop, and insurance business.

So it is now a pretty large place, and a comfortable neighborhood bar for both college students and local old timers.