Biddy McGraw's

6000 NE Glisan Portland, OR 97213
Phone: (503) 233.1178

Located in: Northeast Portland - Visit Website
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BarFly's Review of Biddy McGraw's

Continuous dart game? Check. Old men grumbling adorably? Check. Guinness pours taken more seriously than the war? Check. A public house seemingly transported beam by beam from the old country, the note-perfect Irishness draws acolytes from all around Portland to mingle with neighborhood regulars smitten with the bar’s friendly comforts. Live music every night (except Tuesday’s Trivia Nights), usually no cover. Sundays: Irish Jam (7:30-10:30pm). Check schedule at www.biddymcgraws.com

2x Darts, 3x Pinball, 2x video games

Late menu from midnight-2am Sun-Thurs, 1am-2am Fri-Sat

Biddy McGraw's's Happy Hours
Monday$1.50 PBR, $3 wells, $3.50+ draught, $2+ food menu 3-6pm
Tuesday$1.50 PBR, $3 wells, $3.50+ draught, $2+ food menu 3-6pm
Wednesday$1.50 PBR, $3 wells, $3.50+ draught, $2+ food menu 3-6pm
Thursday$1.50 PBR, $3 wells, $3.50+ draught, $2+ food menu 3-6pm
Friday$1.50 PBR, $3 wells, $3.50+ draught, $2+ food menu 3-6pm
SaturdayAlas, no happy hour today.
SundayAlas, no happy hour today.
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Reader Reviews of Biddy McGraw's
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I think they edit out reviews that are slanderous or overly mean and could cost someone their job, particularly if you call them out by name. Unless they have it coming. (La Carretta, anyone?) Did your review have any of those elements in it? The rules are clearly posted below, but what exactly triggers the delete button?

Reviewed Anonymously by G on March 23, 2009, 8:27 pm
This site is a joke...(?)

I left a fairly biased and detailed review that I fully expected to not be posted...and hey! What do you know...it wasn't! Awesome objectivity guys. I didn't swear, I left honest criticism, I gave witty reasons as to my displeasure with Biddy's. Are you on the payroll or just on their nutts? Grow a pair of your own, leave Biddy's pair alone and post some negative opinions once in awhile...or not. It's still your site...

Reviewed Anonymously by Mike Hawk on March 21, 2009, 10:28 pm
Poor service?

I have no idea what the last poster was saying about the bar staff at Biddy's. Every time I go into that little pub, I've gotten nothing but the best service. During the weekday, their lunch service is grand. During the evening hours, I've only had the best of service. Yeah, they get busy, but the staff is on top of it.

Give the barkeeps a break when only one is working and the bar is full. Biddy's is a grand place to enjoy a Guinness, meet some interesting people and discuss a variety of topics. It is also a great place to enjoy a cold one and be left alone.

Reviewed Anonymously by N. F. of PDX on January 8, 2009, 7:39 pm
In a town of poor service, Biddy's stands out

I had heard that Biddy's was a fun place to check out some music so I met some friends there for happy hour. The bartender seemed generally annoyed that we pulled him away from his gameboy, or whatever he was doing over there in the corner, and rudely set me straight when I asked what the happy hour deals were. (Biddy's doesn't have a happy hour.) This guys attitude was so bad it effected the mood of the whole place. I won't be back.

Reviewed Anonymously by matt on November 24, 2008, 9:26 am
Nice

Too many chain smokers! The periodic cig is fine, but man....take a breath of air sometimes people. And, when you are shitfaced, that is your sue to leave on your own and stop annoying others.

Can be a nice place though. The small groups who some in can be fun.

Sadly, the card room upstairs has destroyed parking in the area.

Reviewed Anonymously by past customer on March 25, 2008, 8:13 am
What a great Tuesday night

Went there on a Tuesday night just to grab a bite. Ended up staying for the great pub quiz they have on Tuesdays and the live music after. Awesome monte cristo sandwiches. Atmosphere is very comfortable without being crowded.

Reviewed Anonymously by Minneola on February 22, 2006, 12:06 pm
Fuck'n Great Place

Man what a great place. Walked in there the first time the other night. Had a basket of chicken strips and fries and started drinken. Some damn tasty beer there, cozy relaxed atmoshphere, no place like it. A deffinate must on my bar list.

Reviewed Anonymously by Cactus Steve on November 14, 2005, 3:45 am
Why so late?

I love this place (great food, service, peeps), save one detail: why oh why must they not open that big green door until 5:30 Monday-Saturday? I can get that a neighborhood pub being where it is may not be the most happenin' place on a weekday afternoon, but Saturday?? Come on! I have been thwarted twice (short-term memory loss? general stupidity?)in my attempt to get a late afternoon beer & sandwich at Biddy's in the past few months. If I could change one thing about the only bright spot in a neighborhood that is seriously lacking good bars, it would be for them to have better-for-me hours on Saturday. Please? Other than that, this is a most excellent place to get some friends together and drink a few pints and have some yummy food while trying to poke each other's eyes out with darts.

Reviewed Anonymously by Iris on November 9, 2005, 4:19 pm
Love it, L-O-V-E.

Absolutely the best local in town. Brilliant musicians, friendly place.

Reviewed Anonymously by Sean on August 29, 2005, 11:32 pm
Only Place in PDX for a decent pint

Seriously, Guinness elsewhere does not compare. You have to go to the Emerald Isle for beer this good. Thank God for Biddy's!

Reviewed Anonymously by Mike on March 26, 2005, 10:28 pm
Biddy's is the Best!

I do not venture in too often but every time I do I wonder why I do not frequent this place. Very authentic in its Irishness. Good laid-back unpretentious normal folks...and as for the beer...the best! Go maith!

Reviewed Anonymously by Raven on March 10, 2005, 4:58 pm
Love this place

The people who work here and frequent this pub are the stars. You can always start up a conversation and just run with it. This place is like home.

Reviewed Anonymously by Paul on February 14, 2005, 6:42 am
hmmmmm

not too impressed, but hey, i was there at 3 in the afternoon starting my pilgrimage into downtown from deep eastside.

Reviewed Anonymously by aaron on December 6, 2004, 6:20 pm
I love this place

Dark atmosphere and good beers, after bull-shitting w/regulars I myself had an Irish accent. Needless to say no one was impressed.

Reviewed Anonymously by J on December 2, 2004, 12:58 pm
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