Moon and Sixpence

2014 NE 42nd Ave
Portland, OR 97213
503/ 288.7802

Located in: Northeast Portland
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BarFly's Review of Moon and Sixpence

The Foghorn Stringband, who've braved five figure crowds at global festivals, play every week to a handful of spectators at the Moon and Sixpence - many of whom presume the performance to be an impromptu jam, not simply from the absence of cover or stage, but because this hidden, lovingly-tended English pub breeds such an atmosphere. The old country is evoked in darts, standard British pub fare (with flavor! This is still America, after all), a selection of British tabloids and magazines, and actual englishmen, who may be hard to discern in the perpetual autumnal glow of the wooden interior, but stand out like bright pink sore thumbs on the sunny back patio. Several taps (two hand pumps for cask ales) and impressive selection of bottles.

Reader Reviews of Moon and Sixpence
open open open

that last post is mental. the moon is open. has always been open. and god willing will always be open.

Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by slartybartfarst on March 23, 2008, 9:34 pm
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Closed for a few months

I live in the bookmark apartments on top of the library and i went over their and their is a sign on the door that the building is clsoed while they fix up the place. i cant wait for it to reopen.

Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Brandon Allen on March 14, 2008, 7:56 pm
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Great despite the smoke

Yeah, it's like sitting inside a cigarette most nights. But it's still the only decent English pub in town; and the only place I've found so far that does proper fish and chips and almost always does them very well. Go in the summer and you can sit outside at the back to avoid the smoke.

Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by stu on June 8, 2006, 3:21 pm
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Good bar if you don't mind smoke

It's been said before, and I'll say it again: this place is WAY smoky! But if you can get beyond that fact, or if you're one of the puffers responsible for making it smoky, it's certainly worth stopping by for a couple of pints. This place is a bar's bar.

Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Amaz on June 7, 2006, 4:39 pm
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Smoky? Yes, but...

still can't rival the Horse Brass for smokiness and typical English-style crappy service.

Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Sir Lick-a-lot on November 18, 2005, 12:40 pm
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No ventilation + no windows =smokey den of asphyxiation

I live near the Moon and Six. I have friends in bands who play there all the time. The food is decent. But dang it all, the smoke! I cannot bear to be in that place at night. It's like walking into a smoker's lung. Last time I was there I didn't last long enough to even order a drink. Had to dash out to the sidewalk, my eyes steamed with tears, gasping and gulping at the fresh air. This is one of the smokiest bars in Portland--worse than the freakin' Pub at the End of the Universe even.

Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Spanky on October 29, 2005, 7:31 pm
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New Crowd

Used to be one of my mainstays. The service has always been a bit lacking, but I loved the beer selection and curry fries. Last few vists, the place was filled with really drunk, young, frat type guys who were being served, while I wasn't. Here's a tip... serve the folks that are most likely to give you a tip. And if they're lighting firecrackers, show them the door.

Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by I on October 12, 2005, 12:39 pm
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Desert

The bred pudding isn't like your mamma's! It's wonderfull. I highly recommend the dinner fare as well.

Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by A.J. on August 19, 2005, 7:04 pm
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Nice pub

Great pub in the dark, smokey English stlye. Great music, almost nightly. Huge huge selection of beer (that can get rather pricey mind you, but usually worth the extra coin for something special).

Nice place to have a pint and strike up a conversation with someone at the bar.

Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by G on July 16, 2005, 3:56 pm
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I have adopted this place . . .

as my neighborhood bar, and I don't even live in the neighborhood! Great pub with friendly and interesting staff and regulars. Dark and cozy, wide selection of booze and beer, excellent acoustic bands 3-4 nights a week.

Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by ShanRock on April 29, 2005, 6:11 pm
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