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Gold Dust Meridian

3267 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97214
503/ 239.1143

Located in: Southeast Portland
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BarFly's Review of Gold Dust Meridian

Nice little Hawthorne joint with a mid century modern aesthetic that is no doubt dissected and critiqued by a myriad of designer types. Younger hipper crowd seems to make up the bulk, but if you can overlook strategically designed bed head, you are bound to have a time.

1x pool tables, questionable partial non-smoking policy.

Happy Hours

  • Monday - $3 wells, $3 pints, menu from $2 4-8pm
  • Tuesday - $3 wells, $3 pints, menu from $2 4-8pm
  • Wednesday - $3 wells, $3 pints, menu from $2 4-8pm
  • Thursday - $3 wells, $3 pints, menu from $2 4-8pm
  • Friday - $3 wells, $3 pints, menu from $2 4-8pm

Reader Reviews of Gold Dust Meridian
a warm glowy brass and earthen colors
Vang'MarI'd peeked inside this place during the daytime once, and it piqued my curiosity. It seemed to promise the kind of friendly, slick cocktail bar that my grandad might have enjoyed in his youth.

I didn't stop in that day, but after seeing a write up in Willamette Week recently, I was reminded of it and furnished with the exact address.

This is a fun place that has a nice energy and vibe from what I could tell. The architecture and design of the space is remarkable. It could almost be a cousin to the Doug Fir basement bar, only slightly more streamlined, more subtle and brighter.

There was a country band playing on the Wed. night I went, and there was no cover. The band was great and a pleasing surprise to happen upon. I forget their name, but the singer had a June Cash reminiscent voice. They also covered one of the slower, sadder songs by the Pogues, which was very well done.

The fun quotient balanced out any high falutin' airs. Cool place. Good date spot.


Reviewed Bravely & Awesomely by Vang'Mar on June 19, 2008, 2:00 pm
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meridian
I have lived on the strip for 15 years and many things have come and gone. I must say that aside from the space room of 1993 this is the very best place to hit hawthorne in some time. swanky booths, stiff drinks, and the easiness of meeting new friends, this place is rad! happy hour till 8pm, and outdoor seating??? I havent really been to other places since this opened.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by hawthornite on May 3, 2008, 2:31 pm
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meh.
The Gold Dust Meridian is just an ok bar. The patrons seem to be there to party hard (and loudly) and it lacks the classy atmosphere it is trying to pull off. It is not non-smoking as indicated here, but seems like it should be. It has great potential, but it lacks that certain something.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by hawthornedweller on April 28, 2008, 12:01 am
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Moon Jive Captain
Relaxed jazzy atmosphere with very attentive staff. Comfy booths, bar table and dining tables. Not a large space, but pretty good. Can get loud, not that smoky, small portions of food, good drinks. All in all, I'll probably go back.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by mob89 on March 6, 2008, 7:46 pm
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