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4107 SE 28th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(5 Ratings)
Regulars just call it the ''Glad Tav'' because it's stashed away on a mostly residential stretch of Gladstone Ave. The full name, though, is eminently fitting. When you walk in the door, it's a bit like stepping into a wormhole that leads to a Summer of Love era, Haight-Ashbury style crash pad. This mysterious hold-out from the groovy days of Janis Joplin and Ken Kesey features psychedelic artwork by members of the owner's family, time-worn shag carpeting and even smoldering incense. Still, you know you're in Portland when you see the vast, constantly rotating selection of microbrews on tap. The soundtrack is college favorites from Bob Dylan on down to U2. A warren of rooms on different levels creates some privacy, and individual nooks are tricked out with funky lamps, mosaic topped tables and even houseplants. And there's plenty of room for the pool tables and soft-tip dart boards. Food is basic and hearty -- students from nearby Reed College subsist on the nachos and home made lentil soup.
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5 Ratings and Reviews
Regular of 21 years gives his 2 cents worth
ClassCamera - 06/17/2008I have been sitting in basically the same spot, in the P.A.T.E.O.T.U. For over two decades, so I think I have a good handle on what is great about the place, and what to look out for. What is great, is the fact that it has an awesome neighborhood atmosphere, and that you can always find a good conversation in the place. What is a bit off, is that the service can be a bit slow, and that one bartender in particular, has no people skills. The food is way above pub grub, and is always too much for one person, so bring a friend, and split the cost, which brings it right in line, with other pubs in Portland. The recent rise in the cost of beer has gotten some of the regulars a bit bent out of shape, but this increase is the first in over 6 years, and was long over due...Try a pint of import beer at the Horse Brass, and see what it sets you back!
When you weigh out all the options, it is a good place to have a beer, talk politics, and grab some excellent food; that is what has kept me coming back for 21 years.Comments(0)|Add Commentgreat bar
piratewhoarrghs - 05/18/2005This place is AWESOME! Sorry if you guys are used to PBR and prissy little bartenders that know how to make a margarita only from the mix, but this place is dark and has great beer on tap. Awesome juke box, pool tables, great murals, and GOLDEN TEE!!!!!!!!
no no this place is awful!!!
yahyah4000 - 04/02/2005I notice the only really good review is from one of the family members-figures! It's over priced and full of evil. Evvvvil
Jenitive2's Review
jenitive2 - 03/06/2002This family owned pub has been in business for 22 years,they must have something going for them to stay in business THAT long.All of the menu items are hand prepared at the pub, so if there out of something it's because the food is so good.the bar staff handle the bar and the kithchen and bussing the tables and dishwashing so if their a little cranky on a friday nite it's because they have worked there butt off serving you.They make there money the old fashioned way they earn it, not with lottery machines or strippers.As far as the prices go , the beer isn't any more expensive than the laurelthirst. Get real and stop whining.
bob's Review
bob - 02/16/2000Wow, what an over-priced tacky horrible place!! The service was awful at best, I do have to say that there was a good selection but you gotta sell a kidney to afford a beer. Overall it was a bad experience compounded by a rude staff. I would never go back!