Anchor Bar

Well, it is a dive bar, I’ll say that much. Not exceptional, but Anchor Bar is more than serviceable.

Should you find yourself nearing the wilds of Vancouver and in need of a good stiff drink or a quick bite to eat, you can comfortably do so at Anchor Bar amongst the locals of Hayden Island. They must be a social lot, those islanders. All of the tables in the place are enormous and seat like 12.

Don’t go here if you are an introvert in need of a quiet drink in a quiet corner. Because it is not very quiet either. For the first 30 minutes we were there I kept scowling and searching for the idiot who had his phone sound turned up (after I ruled out myself) until I realized the sounds I was hearing were coming from the constantly dinging video poker machines. Made me a bit nostalgic for Vegas.

The food at Anchor Bar was solid, the wine pours were brimming, and the service was kind.

Address:  11915 N Center Ave, Portland – [Google Maps]

Quadrant: North Portland

Happy Hours: 2-6pm everyday, all day Monday. Second shift 9-midnight Sunday-Thursday

Full kitchen: Yes

Jalapeno Poppers: Yes

Breakfast: Yes

Outdoor Seating: Nope

Distinguishing features: Northernmost Portland Dive Bar

 

Words by KC Shomler Author of Falling Out of Love With My Career

Photos by Steven Shomler

Website Wizardry by Arthur Breur

 

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