This is a great bar and the people who work there are so friendly and helpful The food is good and cheap, the music is full of real treasures, and the decor is as good as it gets. Lots of vintage beer stuff. Mostly the way they treat you in this bar makes you want to come back. Being older, my husband and I come in earlier in the evening. I know that the owner recently put in something.....fan or ventilation or something that has fixed the smoke in the more busy hours.Also the drinks are never watery....always good old standards a and they are fairly priced...good buys. Lots of fun. Isabel

Forget about the infamous Space Room, or even the Moon and Sixpence: This is hands-down the smokiest bar in Portland. I mean contact lens evaporating, tearjerking smoky. Not that it's a bad thing--once the summer's here, the garage doors will open and all will be OK. The cocktails are stiff, the juke's selection is golden (Hall and Oates!), and the vibe is just right. Love the Hamm's allegiance, and the giant bears to go with it. One suggestion, though: how about a light for the pool table? It's much too dim to shoot in there.

if smoky bars bug you in the least, do not set foot in this joint. Yes, it's comfy, laid back, full of rockers and hipsters, and the pours are strong and cheap. But the minute we opened the door to the place, the smoke wafted out so thick I nearly choked. Obviously I'm not a smoker, but I'm very tolerant, and I regularly visit bars regardless of their smoking policy, or lack thereof. But walking through the fog cloud that thickened the air that Saturday night, I decided that I must have my limits. I mean, come on, get some freakin' ventilation at least to give your patrons the benefit of seeing the person next to them! Anyway, I probably will go back in the Summer to enjoy the rad-lookin' patio and some more strong drinks...

I can genuinely say that I've had a great experience at the Standard. Its smokey as hell, but that'll all end in Oregon soon enough. I've been impressed with the moderately priced eats (hey no frickin' fryer!) as well as the great customer service from the bar staff. Now if I could just get in line for the pinball game Junk Yard. Sheesh.

stopped in last night to see a friend who works here. they don't have PBR but plenty of cheap Hamms (on Wed they are a buck a pint). jukebox is nothing great but apparently it's a work in progress (and will improve). If you don't like what the bar has on the menu that night apparently they do not mind if you cross the street to Ole Ole and bring back some food from there

4$ for a well poured Jack-on-the-rocks? Um yes. I will be headed back here again. Other positives, cleanish bathrooms, pinball, and lots of space. I was also served quickly despite the large crowd at the bar. Impressive, most impressive.

I have never been to this bar. If Reed lamb is the owner, I have no question that this is the best bar that you will ever have the pleasure of enjoying!

I live a few blocks away--the standard is an ok spot--but seriously, is there anything different or special about it, Ms. Bad News? An alternative to what? The Red Flag? Beulahland? The Bonfire? All very similar spots. I miss the hungry tiger.

This is my kind of fucking place. It's like what Sammy's Daniel used to be..... for reals. They pour a hell of a Makers there.

Thanks Standard for opening up and giving us a great alternative. Can't wait for the summer time on that porch!

Bars opening up in this town is not a suprising thing. Finding a bar that you feel instantly at home in is another thing entirely. Somewhere between blue collar dive bar and swanky hipster joint, and its simply fun. Good mix of people, good service and food. I don't think they've been open all that long but the staff and management really seem to be on top of their game. OH! And a great non-downloadable-juke box which adds some unique flavor!