BarFly's Review of Mash Tun
While ably servicing the monied left-coasters consuming Alberta (vegetarian dishes, free wi-fi and a large patio for those that fear cigarettes), the Mash Tun hasn't lost sight of what most folks enjoy about neighborhood bars: personable and attractive servers, delicious pub fare and an array of beer handcrafted on premises or selected from around the globe. They offer a few TVs, pool table, darts and a well-stocked jukebox without charge, but this somewhat hidden tavern's main attraction remains the comfortable, unpretentious, welcoming atmosphere midst an area that increasingly prizes the opposite.
Hours - 12pm-1am Sundays, 4pm-12am M-F, 12pm-1am Saturdays.
$2.75-$4.95 menu, $3 well, $3.50 house infused liquor, $3 imperial house pints M-F 4pm-6pm, $2.50 well, $2.50 imperial house pints, $7.50 house pitchers Tuesday all day.
Happy Hours
- Monday - $2.75-$4.95 menu,$3 well, $3.5 house infused liquor, $3 imperial house pints 4pm-6pm
- Tuesday - $2.75-$4.95 Menu 4pm-6pm, $2.50 well, $2.50 imperial house pints, $7.50 house pitchers 4pm-1am
- Wednesday - $2.75-$4.95 menu,$3 well, $3.5 house infused liquor, $3 imperial house pints 4pm-6pm
- Thursday - $2.75-$4.95 menu,$3 well, $3.5 house infused liquor, $3 imperial house pints 4pm-6pm
- Friday - $2.75-$4.95 menu,$3 well, $3.5 house infused liquor, $3 imperial house pints 4pm-6pm
Reader Reviews of Mash Tun
Great Concept
I live around the corner from the Mash Tun. I have been going since the week they opened. Since the beginning, they have had a great atmosphere with great service and a great jukebox. The food is a bit hit and miss, but definately above average for bar fare.
The problem is the beer. The owner/brewer struggled to get things underway before releasing a long awaited batch of decent brews. The batches that followed were very inconsistent. Same names, but not the same beers. There was a long stretch with no house beers while he tried to remedy the situation. When some new beers finally came online, they tasted like a 19 year old made them in a 5 gallon bucket.
The Mash Tun is a great place. Just don't expect great beer. It's a shame, because the brewing setup is spectacular. I would love to see a talented brewer in there.
I live around the corner from the Mash Tun. I have been going since the week they opened. Since the beginning, they have had a great atmosphere with great service and a great jukebox. The food is a bit hit and miss, but definately above average for bar fare.
The problem is the beer. The owner/brewer struggled to get things underway before releasing a long awaited batch of decent brews. The batches that followed were very inconsistent. Same names, but not the same beers. There was a long stretch with no house beers while he tried to remedy the situation. When some new beers finally came online, they tasted like a 19 year old made them in a 5 gallon bucket.
The Mash Tun is a great place. Just don't expect great beer. It's a shame, because the brewing setup is spectacular. I would love to see a talented brewer in there.
Good view
Good view for people watching. I like this place, particularly on Tuesday's with $2.50 well drinks (stiff!). We received very good and attentive service and really enjoyed the diverse crowd (for PDX of course).
They have a decent patio as well... The food was average at best however(uninspired hummus plate and fish and chips were not so hot).
Good view for people watching. I like this place, particularly on Tuesday's with $2.50 well drinks (stiff!). We received very good and attentive service and really enjoyed the diverse crowd (for PDX of course).
They have a decent patio as well... The food was average at best however(uninspired hummus plate and fish and chips were not so hot).
ultimate suck
house beer is barely drinkable, luckily they usually have Abita Turbo Dog on tap. service is horrible, especially tuesday nights. The mass amount of TV is mind-numbingly distracting in a bad way. And what the hell happened to Darcy? he was the best server ever, real & genuine...not fake nice and ass-kissing like the current obnoxious staff.
house beer is barely drinkable, luckily they usually have Abita Turbo Dog on tap. service is horrible, especially tuesday nights. The mass amount of TV is mind-numbingly distracting in a bad way. And what the hell happened to Darcy? he was the best server ever, real & genuine...not fake nice and ass-kissing like the current obnoxious staff.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by jacqui on December 19, 2007, 3:54 pm
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love it.
The Mash Tun is a few blocks from my house and I pretty much adore it. The staff is always great and attentive, especially Kim. The food has always been tasty and the Tuesday beer nights are a lot of fun. It's a good place to hang out with other folks from the neighborhood
and the jukebox is jam packed with perfection. Five stars from me and I'm on my way there tonight. I'll be the girl with orange hair.
The Mash Tun is a few blocks from my house and I pretty much adore it. The staff is always great and attentive, especially Kim. The food has always been tasty and the Tuesday beer nights are a lot of fun. It's a good place to hang out with other folks from the neighborhood
and the jukebox is jam packed with perfection. Five stars from me and I'm on my way there tonight. I'll be the girl with orange hair.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Jasmine on March 20, 2007, 4:32 pm
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alright
The beer is good. It's really cheap on tuesday, and if the kitchen is still open the food is good too. But I thought it was an Oregon law that food has to be avaliable if there are drinks, and last time I tried to order fries at around 10pm they had closed the kitchen! and I had a little trouble with the jukebox-but rad that it's free!
The beer is good. It's really cheap on tuesday, and if the kitchen is still open the food is good too. But I thought it was an Oregon law that food has to be avaliable if there are drinks, and last time I tried to order fries at around 10pm they had closed the kitchen! and I had a little trouble with the jukebox-but rad that it's free!
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by 19thsuperstars on January 10, 2007, 2:12 pm
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tuesday nights
Come in Tuesday nights for one of the better deals in NE: $2 for super pints (20 ozs.) of homebrew all day long, the alcohol cotent of which is posted on a chalkboard. Considering how watery Pabst is, you can probably get just as drunk here on a weekday as you can at The Know's happy hour two blocks down the street for the same price and much better beer.
Come in Tuesday nights for one of the better deals in NE: $2 for super pints (20 ozs.) of homebrew all day long, the alcohol cotent of which is posted on a chalkboard. Considering how watery Pabst is, you can probably get just as drunk here on a weekday as you can at The Know's happy hour two blocks down the street for the same price and much better beer.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Mick on November 27, 2006, 1:25 pm
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Fabulous
Mash Tun is easily my favorite place. The staff is beyond attentive, especially Heather and Darcy. The beer is always good and the low-priced totally gourmet menu is refreshing; I don't have to hunt for healthy food, but if I feel like being naughty there are fried dishes too. Free jukebox and pool table. Hands-down the coolest place around!
Mash Tun is easily my favorite place. The staff is beyond attentive, especially Heather and Darcy. The beer is always good and the low-priced totally gourmet menu is refreshing; I don't have to hunt for healthy food, but if I feel like being naughty there are fried dishes too. Free jukebox and pool table. Hands-down the coolest place around!
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Elizabeth on November 22, 2006, 3:41 pm
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so-so
Beers here are kind of subpar, especially for a micro-loving city like Portland. Good appetizers, though.
Beers here are kind of subpar, especially for a micro-loving city like Portland. Good appetizers, though.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Cameron on October 4, 2006, 12:28 am
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Food
Great little pub, this (and the guy who always waits on me is a baseball fan, hard to find many of us in Pdx). Decent enough food, good brews. We've been twice. Good but small patio.
Great little pub, this (and the guy who always waits on me is a baseball fan, hard to find many of us in Pdx). Decent enough food, good brews. We've been twice. Good but small patio.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by John on September 15, 2006, 4:20 pm
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