Joe's Cellar

1332 NW 21st Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 223.8825

Located in: Northwest Portland
horns uppoolvideo pokerhipstersdiveliquorbreakfast
Click to share on: Share on Facebook Post to Twitter

BarFly's Review of Joe's Cellar

On the edge of northwest's still-extant industrial zones, the damnably-loyal blue-collar and blue-haired (some choosing retirement locale upon Joe's proximity) regulars drink chockablock 'round the horseshoe bar with gentler new locals and journalist manques wandering down from the new WW HQ. It's not actually a cellar, and nobody, of course, seems to remember a Joe - if anything, the unadorned bar and perennially unoccupied diner portion seem an oversized, enclosed porch welcoming friendly onlookers with strong-as-fuck specials and all-day gravy-infused breakfasts. The juke's slowly changing, perhaps, and the morning happy-hours serve a different sort of graveyard employee these days, but they couldn't be handling the transition with more grace. One trembles at the next generation's animatronic longshoremen.

Reader Reviews of Joe's Cellar
Relaxed, Fun and Diverse Bar & Restaurant!

Joe's Cellar is a great place to play pool, watch sports, eat and drink!

-Pool tables are in excellent condition costing only $.50/game.

-The digital jukebox has a never ending selection of music at a great price.

-Daily happy hour special includes $2.00 hamburgers- these are not the normal slinggers you would find for most happy hour specials, full hamburgers!

-Tuesday special: Free tacos with purchase of a drink.

-Curbside covered seating.

Overall this is an excellent place for those on a budget. It would be a great place for groups. The location is on 21st ave not more than a block from expensive restaurants, bars etc. THIS PLACE IS GREAT TO GET THE NIGHT STARTED.

Reviewed Anonymously by Brett R. on June 1, 2009, 2:21 pm
frendly local bar

Joe's is a great place to relax and spend some time. There are a lot of friendly people drinking in here and the bar staff makes you feel like you're right at home. The drinks are strong and the have 3 pool tables, maybe 4. There is a nearby Chinese restaurant that you can order food in form late night, which makes this place even more special. They have TVs and keno and all the usual goods.

Reviewed By BarFly User ed2020 on February 27, 2008, 1:24 pm
on the way back to the Yamhill

after the Red Sox game we stopped for a few drinks here. I loved it, the regulars & BTs seemed cool, played a few good games of pool and just felt at home. mentioned this place to another regular at the Yam later and he scoffed and said it was filled with meth junkies etc ... i just laughed (i.e. pot meet kettle)

Reviewed By BarFly User Yamada on October 15, 2007, 5:11 pm
Joe Schmo..Hell No!

Joes made me feel like a regular after just the first shot! It was amazing and now, I really am a regular! haha See you soon!

Reviewed Anonymously by Pebbles on September 26, 2007, 6:16 pm
love you

joes owns the NW sector

Reviewed Anonymously by ROB on June 25, 2007, 6:52 pm
Old man's place

and I feel right at home. I like places where the clientle is older than dirt. Drinks are stiff, food is good and finally they've got a decent jukebox.

Reviewed Anonymously by dodgechrist on September 15, 2006, 8:38 pm
Just a fun place to go

What a great place! A really great mix of peope, lots of conversation. Really freindly people.

Reviewed Anonymously by Mike Hennesy on March 14, 2006, 10:49 pm
food and service

Best burgers in Portland. Best servers, new girl Jemma the best.

Reviewed Anonymously by linda barnard on August 13, 2005, 10:55 pm
Tell Us What You Think of Joe's Cellar

Your Name:

You really should sign up for an account if you want credit for this review. If you have an account, please Log In

Subject

What You Think:

Yes, these CAPTCHAs suck, but they are a necessary evil. Typing the words you see below proves you are a human.

Before hitting that submit button, we highly suggest you read the following guidelines:

  1. Owners/Managers/Employees: Do not shill for yourself or bad mouth competitors because we WILL catch you. We have been known to "out" repeat violators. Simply identify yourself as the owner/employee/manager to address our users's complaints. Trust us, it works to do it that way. It is great PR, our users love it, we love it, and your business will love it.

  2. ALL CAPS does not get get your point across, but it does make you look completely stupid. The button on your keyboard is clearly labeled CapsLock. Move your pinky 5/16ths of an inch and turn it off.

  3. Mockery is cool, libel isn't. Learn the difference. Naming names in a negative or totally false review? You forfeit your right to privacy and will be named if any legal issues arise.

  4. Where you 86ed for being a complete douchebag? Are you the perpetually unsatisfied bitch? The bartender's psycho ex? Are you copy & pasting the same review from/to Yelp, Citysearch, etc? Then you undermine the value of user reviews. Don't waste your time posting.

  5. The 1st Amendment covers your right to say what ever you want and our right to delete it off our server.

  6. BarFly staff may choose to break these rules at their own discretion.

  7. Shills WILL be publicly outed. By clicking submit, you authorize us to release details about your review(s), including your IP address, email, name, and any other contact info if we feel you have abused our website.

Now, if you think your review will pass muster, click the submit button.

If You Love BarFly, Please Support Our Advertisers
Have a drink and tell'em "I saw you on BarFly"

chopsticks