Huber's

411 SW 3rd Ave Portland, OR 97204
Phone: (503) 228.5686

Located in: Downtown Portland - Visit Website
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BarFly's Review of Huber's

Portland’s oldest restaurant? Huber’s serves TURKEY, people. Which seems cute, vintage, iced-Jesus for the hastily-catered Thanksgiving and solemn reminder that the old days weren’t as grand as we remember, but let’s not kid ourselves. Huber’s is Portland’s oldest bar - a still-perplexing distinction equally dependent upon luck and the Spanish Coffee. They didn’t invent the drink (essentially coffee plus 151 proof run set ablaze; your grandparents’ vodka ‘n Red Bull), most local bar-maids can fake the equivalent (with rather more booze), but nobody makes a Spanish with more flair than Huber’s stalwart crew (and, when juggling fire, flair’s more than acceptable). Tourists, elderly acolytes dressed to the nines and, for whatever reason, Trailblazers keep the dining room afloat while the bar past sun-down descends to middle-aged meat-market abandon, but, early afternoons, one can admire the mahogany paneling and stained glass skylight with relative peace before approaching the bartender. Order a Sazerac. A couple Sazeracs. It’s a better drink, it’s an older drink, he’ll be relieved, and we guarantee yokels shall soon approach the bar to watch the flames dance. Sidewalk seating. $1.95-2.95 menu 4-6pm & 9:30pm-close M-Sat.

Huber's's Happy Hours
Monday$1.95-2.95 menu 4-6pm & 9:30pm-close
Tuesday$1.95-2.95 menu 4-6pm & 9:30pm-close
Wednesday$1.95-2.95 menu 4-6pm & 9:30pm-close
Thursday$1.95-2.95 menu 4-6pm & 9:30pm-close
Friday$1.95-2.95 menu 4-6pm & 9:30pm-close
Saturday$1.95-2.95 menu 4-6pm & 9:30pm-close
SundayAlas, no happy hour today.
Reader Reviews of Huber's
Nice

I went with a friend for HH on a Friday - good thing we got there early, the bar fills up really quickly after 5. A ton of people left before they could be seated since there was such a wait. HH food was good, and cheap. Lemon Drops were good and strong for HH prices! I was a tad disappointed the waiter circling with the Spanish Coffee did not stop at our table and offer one. (He went to almost every other table, but our glasses were always full of Lemon Drops - probably thought we were good to go)It was really fun to watch him pour them for everyone else though. Waitress was amazing, she was super busy, and kept our drinks and water full the entire time we were there! I'd go again for sure. :)

Reviewed By BarFly User WestSider on January 22, 2009, 11:29 am
Disappointing Food

The quality of the happy hour fare has declined recently-- soggy nachos (and no salsa?), mushy seared tuna, and not-fully-cooked calimari. I don't expect HH food to be fabulous, but it should be worth eating. This is based on two separate visits in the last couple months.

Reviewed Anonymously by The Economist on December 7, 2007, 4:40 pm
Finally Turkey

If you want Thanksgiving all year round, in an historic restaurant, Huber's is the place. I love turkey, and this is where you get the best. Part of Portland's past, and great dining

Reviewed Anonymously by Daisy on October 8, 2006, 12:54 am
HUBERS x100

Everyone the doctors says sit back, relax, and indulge. Huber's is like no other place in Portland, a step back into a different time with different customs. Expect to conform to Huber's customs, not for Huber's to conform to yours -- your life will be 100 x better, never look back!

Reviewed Anonymously by Doctor Mabuse on September 13, 2006, 11:19 am
A place where history, food, and fun come to mingle

Great service every time, granted it's not as fast as your jaw drop when you see the spanish coffee being made. Go just for the coffee and you're going to get much more (especially if you order something to eat). Relax a little and don't expect a hurry as if you are at a cheap bar (you're not cheap, are you?)--but do expect a noisy crowd after 6. Prices are down right cheap for happy hour; meals are a bit more expensive but well worth it. Food quality (a 10), drinks, and service won't let you down.

By the way, for all of you early birds...McCormick and Schmicks doesn't even compare on happy hour. Huber's presentation is impressive, even on the $1.95 appetizers. Good for pasta. The Turkey Cobb is divine. Bread pudding is a meal in itself. Ok, so go all ready!!!

Reviewed Anonymously by j on September 7, 2006, 8:53 pm
Lowsy

If you like hanging out with middle eastern folks, this is your place. It's tough to tell because they disguise themselves well, sneaking up on you.

Reviewed Anonymously by Mike on August 28, 2006, 9:00 am
Huber's Rocks

Huber's is great. The service can be a bit slow, but aren't you out to enjoy yourself? Relax.

Reviewed Anonymously by Portland Fun on December 24, 2005, 8:39 am
So. Damn. Loud.

I'm no fuddy-duddy, but why is this place always so damn loud? Why don't people ever shut up there? It's always full of hysterically shrieking soccer moms every time I go there. I've had good service there, unlike some, but it's the other PATRONS I can't stand.

Reviewed Anonymously by In tha House on October 3, 2005, 9:02 pm
Great place & good memories

Love this place! Lots of good memories with old co-workers/friends! Beautiful place, great service & LOVE the Spanish Coffees!

Reviewed Anonymously by Melissa on September 15, 2005, 3:00 pm
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i agree with "portland lover" however be careful - those spanish coffees, although a great show, are almost TOO strong. most people may think i'm crazy for saying, but i couldn't even drink mine, it was way too potent.

Reviewed Anonymously by dr. a on August 17, 2005, 11:59 pm
Huber's Bar is Awesome

Please don't let these biased people ruin your experience of this unique old-fashioned bar. Very classy, great service in all my times there, and the Spanish coffee "show" is the reason people go. Yes, the bar is hard to find and you shouldn't show up expecting fast food service. This is more like a fancy lounge for good drinks and dessert. Don't expect McDonald's service and just sit back and enjoy the ambiance & drinks.

Reviewed Anonymously by Portland Lover on July 1, 2005, 8:35 pm
I hate this place

Huber's has about the slowest service ever. Everytime someone orders their signature drink "spanish coffee" the waitstaff has to put on this silly show at their table. This wastes a tremendous amount of time. This place blows.

Reviewed Anonymously by Mr. Customer on February 3, 2005, 1:18 pm
Horrible Customer Service

The waiter told my dinner guest to "go to hell"... The service at this establishment leaves something to be desired. When we spoke to the manager about the matter he said "I'm sure that he has learned his lesson, have a good night." That was it, I'm sure he has learned his lesson. No apology for making the woman cry. No consideration for the feelings of the sobbing patron. I guess being one of the oldest bars in PDX makes them think that they don't need to conform to the basic necessity of Customer Service. I will never step foot in Huber’s again.

Reviewed Anonymously by NOT Jason on January 16, 2005, 9:17 pm
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