The Nest
1801 NE Alberta St.Portland, OR 97211
503/ 282.0230
Located in: Northeast Portland - Visit Website
BarFly's Review of The Nest
(formerly, Joe's Place) The last standing black bar on Alberta is now as pasty as the rest of the former 'hood - specializing in light indie rock, no less. Pool x1, juke, pinball x2. Wednesdays: live bands 8-10pm (no cover). Sundays: SIN w/OLCC card.
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Love it!
The bartenders are friendly and the drinks are strong! Love the patio once the weather gets nice. Try the OWL NUTS...
The bartenders are friendly and the drinks are strong! Love the patio once the weather gets nice. Try the OWL NUTS...
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by scooter on May 10, 2008, 3:03 pm
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get bent
the people that work there are phenomenal. they remembered me right away and are the reason i go there. they never claimed to be anything they're not so don't get so shitty over the fact that it's a bit divey. clean food and drinks are served with a good attitude. want snotty service ia place where you have to worry how you're seen? please, be my guest.
the people that work there are phenomenal. they remembered me right away and are the reason i go there. they never claimed to be anything they're not so don't get so shitty over the fact that it's a bit divey. clean food and drinks are served with a good attitude. want snotty service ia place where you have to worry how you're seen? please, be my guest.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by local on February 19, 2008, 7:29 pm
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gettting better
I can never put my finger on exactly why The Nest never feels "cozy"-- maybe it's the high ceiling, spartan decor, or the total lack of booth seating At any rate, several of my friends have pointed out that the late night crowds here seem to have abated, just a bit, since the Bye And Bye opened up just a few blocks towards MLK. So maybe that skimmed off the more....shall we say polished types? Fine with me. Fewer yuppies-in-training to muck up my chance at getting a table.
I can never put my finger on exactly why The Nest never feels "cozy"-- maybe it's the high ceiling, spartan decor, or the total lack of booth seating At any rate, several of my friends have pointed out that the late night crowds here seem to have abated, just a bit, since the Bye And Bye opened up just a few blocks towards MLK. So maybe that skimmed off the more....shall we say polished types? Fine with me. Fewer yuppies-in-training to muck up my chance at getting a table.
loved it
the nest is a place where you can go just to hang out and grab a quick drink. the bartenders are always nice. i go in frequently and love the service. and the christmas lights have been up since they opened two years ago, it's not just for CHRISTMAS. joe still owns the building, you people need to stop stressing
the nest is a place where you can go just to hang out and grab a quick drink. the bartenders are always nice. i go in frequently and love the service. and the christmas lights have been up since they opened two years ago, it's not just for CHRISTMAS. joe still owns the building, you people need to stop stressing
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by anonymous on January 25, 2008, 10:17 am
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Local Loves the nest
I love the nest. The bartenders are great...and I frequent the bar several times a week. I avoid last thursday...most all locals do...but if you go a few days in a row, you will see the same crowd. Also great to see the bar close for the evening and watch the drunks ride their bikes...Lidell is the best door guy ever.
I love the nest. The bartenders are great...and I frequent the bar several times a week. I avoid last thursday...most all locals do...but if you go a few days in a row, you will see the same crowd. Also great to see the bar close for the evening and watch the drunks ride their bikes...Lidell is the best door guy ever.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Alberta Girl on January 1, 2008, 7:01 pm
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I used to live around the corner (briefly) but never went to Joe's
Local
Seriously, I am a local and do go to The Nest on a regular basis. There used to be a pee smell IN the bathroom but they finally got a new cleaning person. If you spend a couple minutes to be nice to the staff or don't go on last Thursday you will see that it is a fun place. Don't like the smoke smell, go outside to the patio with the fresh air and quit complaining. Where else can you get cheap drinks and fun people everyday that is within walking distance to your house. People need to relax... try opening your own bar first...
Seriously, I am a local and do go to The Nest on a regular basis. There used to be a pee smell IN the bathroom but they finally got a new cleaning person. If you spend a couple minutes to be nice to the staff or don't go on last Thursday you will see that it is a fun place. Don't like the smoke smell, go outside to the patio with the fresh air and quit complaining. Where else can you get cheap drinks and fun people everyday that is within walking distance to your house. People need to relax... try opening your own bar first...
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Oasis2527 on August 29, 2007, 3:10 pm
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I like it BUT
So much potential, but too abrasive. It's rarely anything but totally packed to the gills with your typical hip NE residents. Believe me, that's not bad-- but when the stereo's cranked, everyone is shouting, and you can barely walk from one end of the bar to the other without spilling half your drink, it makes for a lousy time. I can't remember the last time I actually had a place to sit there.
Maybe a couple more dive-y bars is what Alberta needs to lighten the load.
So much potential, but too abrasive. It's rarely anything but totally packed to the gills with your typical hip NE residents. Believe me, that's not bad-- but when the stereo's cranked, everyone is shouting, and you can barely walk from one end of the bar to the other without spilling half your drink, it makes for a lousy time. I can't remember the last time I actually had a place to sit there.Maybe a couple more dive-y bars is what Alberta needs to lighten the load.
"Whiskey Peppers!" a special item not on the menu.Go ahead order them--Mind blowing!
The Pee Smell Is Real
I swung by there yesterday. My missions were two-fold: sell an ad so that I could afford to spend money at bars that want to charge me in exchange for me doing favors for them, and secondly to check out Renegade Run. I digress...my grandmother has a ton of cats and they piss everywhere in the house. And that's the smell that I kept smelling when I was there.
I swung by there yesterday. My missions were two-fold: sell an ad so that I could afford to spend money at bars that want to charge me in exchange for me doing favors for them, and secondly to check out Renegade Run. I digress...my grandmother has a ton of cats and they piss everywhere in the house. And that's the smell that I kept smelling when I was there.
get real
In regards to the the review below........It probably smells like urine whever you go cause you're the one creating the pee smell. Check the front of you pants for a peed-on situation retard. The place is way dope and you wouldn't understand cause you're too busy trying to figure out a way to pee your shirt too. I gotta go. -b
In regards to the the review below........It probably smells like urine whever you go cause you're the one creating the pee smell. Check the front of you pants for a peed-on situation retard. The place is way dope and you wouldn't understand cause you're too busy trying to figure out a way to pee your shirt too. I gotta go. -b
thanks but no thanks
Upon entering this place I was punched in the face with the smell of urine. If not for that, I might have stayed. Seemed like a lively crowd, and the door guy was a character. Too bad I don't enjoy inhaling pee fumes when I drink...I must be getting old.
Upon entering this place I was punched in the face with the smell of urine. If not for that, I might have stayed. Seemed like a lively crowd, and the door guy was a character. Too bad I don't enjoy inhaling pee fumes when I drink...I must be getting old.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by vero on May 3, 2007, 6:42 pm
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Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Andreas on April 17, 2007, 2:57 am
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Shitty...
The bar has bad vibes, the servers arent very good. there is nothing neighborhood about this shit hole, except the 2 inches of "water" that are always on the bathroom floor. Skip this bar.
The bar has bad vibes, the servers arent very good. there is nothing neighborhood about this shit hole, except the 2 inches of "water" that are always on the bathroom floor. Skip this bar.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Headwig on March 23, 2007, 10:25 pm
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fun & romantic
seriously, this place is great. since che what has closed down (boo hoo hoo), if you miss it, this is a good place to go.
seriously, this place is great. since che what has closed down (boo hoo hoo), if you miss it, this is a good place to go.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by peanut shells on January 2, 2007, 6:36 pm
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love it
A neighborhood bar in an unlikely spot - pretentious Alberta Street. Thank god there is one place you can get a cheap drink and hang out with real people. I love The Nest. Especially nice on summer days when you can sit in the shade on the giant patio out back.
A neighborhood bar in an unlikely spot - pretentious Alberta Street. Thank god there is one place you can get a cheap drink and hang out with real people. I love The Nest. Especially nice on summer days when you can sit in the shade on the giant patio out back.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Joe on October 19, 2006, 9:45 pm
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go away
A smoke choked dive for the obnoxious and the clueless. If it were to close tomorrow, the local neighborhood would cheer.
A smoke choked dive for the obnoxious and the clueless. If it were to close tomorrow, the local neighborhood would cheer.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by local on October 3, 2006, 4:46 pm
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Christmas Lights
Please remind the owners of The Nest to take down their christmas lights.
Thank you!
Please remind the owners of The Nest to take down their christmas lights.
Thank you!
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Santa's Little Helper on June 16, 2006, 10:55 am
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