The Slammer Tavern — Restaurant in Portland

Initially was fine. When I ordered my last drink (vodka & tonic) it seemed there was no alcohol in it. I asked bartender, maybe he accidentally forgot. He said that he knows his job and if he gives me the drink, it should be it. After few more minutes a guard guy offered me to leave the place. Please note, that I didn’t argue with anyone. Finally, two guys were sitting at the table by the exit and were observing this situation. When I was leaving, I heard swears to my back from them. Conclusion: not nice service, not nice environment, not nice people. First time in Portland and that is my experience. Definitely not...

The staff was very friendly, and all around seemed to be a decent area to spend an evening. The crowd was a bit of a mix, but overall not bad. The drinks were reasonable for Portland, and they had a reasonable selection. Honestly I'm going to give it a 4 star for the simple fact that they played the cursed song TGIF, and it wasn't even a Friday, it was a Thursday night. Not that being Friday would justify playing such a horrid song. But with my own personal hatred of that song to the side, it is a good bar for...

Layout/atmosphere *Christmas lights hanging outside and inside; two counter areas with big windows to view intersection of Stark & 8th; seven stools at bar; four taps; Playboy magazine in the vending machine; three TVs; Internet jukebox; pinball machine; complimentary water cooler; tables in back; picnic tables on sidewalk; covered outdoor structure in street

Food/drink *Georgetown Brewing Co Johnny Utah Pale Ale [draft] - slightly above average *No food menu...