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Rock Bottom

210 SW Morrison St
Portland, OR 97204
503/ 796.2739
Located in: Downtown Portland - Visit Website
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BarFly's Review of Rock Bottom

Whatever you’ve heard, it was NOT named after the corporate overlord’s crack-addled submissive. It’s NOT a disturbingly authoritarian empire bent upon diminishing pub culture. The Rock Bottom’s a swell place. Two floors of TV screens, over-bright booths and people just like yourself! You won’t have to worry about smoke, of course - or laughter, spirited conversation, unfamiliar music or fashions or dreams. It’s just like an office party! But, with beer! Overhopped beer undrinkable beyond a few sips, true, but haven’t you an early morning? Isn’t the notion of drinking more important than being drunk? Wouldn’t the house root-beer be a smarter choice? Oh, and join the Mug Club. As the website notes: “You get to drink out of a specialized Mug, always waiting for you behind the bar. You get invited to cool parties like Brewer’s Dinners, Special beer tappings and other great Brewery events.” These events do NOT include ritual castration. Bar menu served till close, but may close as early as 12:30am (1:30am F/Sat). $1 off draft & $3-4 menu 4-6pm M-F. $3-4 menu only, 9pm-close Sun-Thu, 11pm-close Fri & Sat.

Happy Hours

  • Monday - $1 off draft & $3-4 menu 4-6pm & menu only again, 9pm-cl
  • Tuesday - $1 off draft & $3-4 menu 4-6pm & menu only again, 9pm-cl
  • Wednesday - $1 off draft & $3-4 menu 4-6pm & menu only again, 9pm-cl
  • Thursday - $1 off draft & $3-4 menu 4-6pm & menu only again, 9pm-cl
  • Friday - $1 off draft & $3-4 menu 4-6pm & menu only again, 11pm-cl
  • Saturday - $3-4 menu 4-6pm & 11pm-cl
  • Sunday - $3-4 menu 9pm-cl

Reader Reviews of Rock Bottom
Happy Hour?
There is no happy hour, at least not on Saturdays as noted.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by pussy22 on November 17, 2007, 6:59 pm
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They named it correctly - Rock Bottom
Service at this places just sucks. If fact, it ranks right at the "Rock Bottom". Friend in our group doesn't drink anymore and the bartender replied "can't you handle more than a sprite?" when we ordered. Thanks, but no thanks.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Jennifer on April 13, 2007, 12:59 pm
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It's just another bar!
I don't understand why people whine about these places and the food they provide,there is nothing wrong with it providing you remind yourself you are in a bar,not a five star restaurant.And by the way,a beer isn't necessarily bland or mediocre just because it isn't hopped up to the eyeballs,a trait that often exposes the brewer's lack of understanding when it comes to the subtle art of balance when designing a beer.Whilst i like a strong Baltic Porter i also appreciate the beers served here and as everybody has varied tastes,these places cater to a variety of palates.I agree with Angelhair,the seasonals are well crafted and if you don't or can't appreciate them,stay home and drink a Bud!
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Lionel on March 12, 2007, 3:54 am
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Annoying Servers?
Yamadahmmm, i agreed with most of your statement
but the few times i have been dragged here
by friends i found the staff to be relatively cool

oh, and i never had the food ...
Reviewed Bravely & Awesomely by Yamada on January 17, 2007, 5:18 pm
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Blech
Horrid food from a misguided menu, boring beer, annoying servers and a clientel with no taste. One of the few places I'll basically refuse to go to, even when work is picking up the tab.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Aitch on January 14, 2007, 5:48 pm
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Same old same old
The Bottom of the Prudential for a reason. A decent place, but with so many good home-owned places around for decent beer, why stop here? This place looks like it belongs in Denver, which is a decent town, but it is not here.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Happy on January 13, 2007, 3:12 pm
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stick to seasonals
John---While Rock Bottom is a chain, it indeed has a local brewmaster on site. I agree with you that most of the taps that they brew are dulled-down for a unsophisticated palate. But it's the seasonals that really shine here. Stick to the specials/seaonals board and you won't go wrong. Give them another chance and order something interesting!

On of the best beers brewed for the summer beer fest came from Rock Bottom (IMO). It was a complex Flanders Red ale called (after our local Simpsons connection) Ned Flanders.

P.S. For Sunday Night Football you can get one of their fantastic seasonals in a 22oz. mug for $2 (ask for the Mug Club card).
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Angelhair on September 16, 2006, 6:51 pm
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What?
Puhleeze. Chain food (they are from Denver) and tastes like the canned stuff it is. Average. Lousy beer in a city where you guys could shop local brewmakers who make great stuff. Packed with young people who have little or no taste. Try a local brewpub and shop your talk.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by John on September 15, 2006, 4:25 pm
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very quiet
This place is very laidback. The portions are huge if you order a sandwich--the quality is only slightly above average. Not very high energy, and the staff get very annoyed if you want to unwind in a boisterous way.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by visitor on February 22, 2006, 12:40 am
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in general
A great place if you want something reliable and consistent, for some good brews and a pretty outstanding sandwich in the Brewer's Club.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Pamela on July 1, 2005, 7:41 pm
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