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The Growler Guys
3739 S S Bond Ave, Portland, OR 97239, United States
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Yo
Review №1

Very nice place to go if you won’t get confused with 20+ tap beer selection from IPA to cider. Very nice staff very friendly and helpful. Nice place to stop and hang out or if you want just to stop and go. No matter what you have to stop

Za
Review №2

Sweet selection on beer but the staff was a bit lacking. Not excited to be there and taking their sweet time on service. I understand the service industry is struggling but it was a bit discouraging to wait 10 minutes in line for a drink with 2 people in front you.

Ry
Review №3

Small fun little place in the south waterfront. Popular destination for locals in the area. Amazing selection of different craft beers to choose from. If you love trying new and unique beers. This place is for you.

Pa
Review №4

Good beer selection, and they have some TVs and a golf game for entertainment.

Pa
Review №5

Be mindful of where you stand to order. Look up! When coming in, pay attention.Be sure to NOT stand in the exit line to order. You may be ignored until you figure it out. I did not have a good experience & will likely not return because of this.Atmosphere is groovy. Beer/cider selection is awesome. Customer service... TERRIBLE!

Jo
Review №6

I came across Growler Guys while I was getting my windows tinted at Tommys, and both gentlemen working at Growler Guys were very helpful and patient with me while I asked all the questions. So many beer options, I like how they grouped the beer, it was easy to decide the beets I wanted.

Da
Review №7

Huge taplist and some food options. Outdoor/indoor seating with TVs and trivia some nights. Staff is very friendly. Will be going back for sure

Da
Review №8

I was pretty impressed by this place. I walked here from my hotel near the waterfront. The beer selection was pretty cool, mostly local breweries that didnt have big names. The guys working there were very generous with their time and free samples. I ended up buying 3 crowlers and a pint to enjoy, and they helped me find the perfect beers. The prices were great, most averaged $9 for a 32oz crowler.Awesome place to have a beer or get it to go

Je
Review №9

Got a couple of takeaway crowlers. nice folks, good beer.

Sh
Review №10

Great beers, outdoor seating, friendly staff. Always a pleasure

To
Review №11

They dont allow you to bring outside food. Theres a bunch of good restaurants nearby, but they yell at you if you bring outside food, even though every other taphouse in Portland allows you to bring food.

Ro
Review №12

Super solid beer selection. Stop in!

Ke
Review №13

While it was a god send during the snow storm just for being open, the beer and food selection are fantastic. I brought a growler (due to covid they couldnt fill outside growlers, which made sense) but they offer a $5 growler OR they will can 2 32oz cans in front of you for no cost.Fun experience and great products, hard recommend in South waterftont

Aa
Review №14

Great set up with lots of choices on tap!

Ro
Review №15

Perfect spot for Portlands e-boarding crew to grab a refreshing beverage on the Friday night ride.

Ya
Review №16

Great selection of good beers with 4 TVs. Nice and friendly staff. Very good place to enjoy watching a football game. 😄

Ju
Review №17

Lets get that best beers in town! Yayaya...

Da
Review №18

Good place for a great variety of beer. They have a lot of different beers on tap. Theyve got friendly service and wifi.With each taster at about $2 a flight is around $10. They also do little freakin adorable sample glasses for when you arent sure what to get.My favourite at the moment was Cali Creamin from Mother Earth brewing.

Er
Review №19

Fantastic beer selection with new drafts all the time. Great staff including Sue the owner...Don’t miss their events which surely will start up again post Covid!

J
Review №20

Good beer selection which extends to ciders, wines, and kombuchas as well. Decent snacks, but dont expect anything spectacular food wise. They recently got canning machines for crowlers, but I havent had a chance to get anything in one yet. Im mostly curious if theyll fill them with non-beer items like the sodas they have.Only really complaint about this place is the inside is basically an echo chamber, just like every bar these days. Its purely personal taste, but I find the amount of noise amplification in these places to be way too high. Its not a great building for trying to deaden the sound more than they already have. Still its enough to make my review 4 instead of 5 stars just because inside can be deafeningly loud.

Sa
Review №21

Weekly stop on the Portland Friday Night Ride of one wheelers and electric vehicle riders!! Wonderful service. Owner is one of the absolute chillest and nicest humans ever.

An
Review №22

Great neighborhood bar! Always friendly staff and very wonderful, rotating beer selection. We know we will always be able to try something new. Our go to for a ice cold beverage. (Wine and cider also available) Sue is the greatest!!!

Ja
Review №23

Great selection. Reasonable price. Food is ok. Good snack food but not much for a meal.

An
Review №24

#24 was delicious 😋

Ke
Review №25

I love Growler Guys Waterfront. They are like family. They know all the people in the neighborhood and will remember your name for sure. I work in the area and love going after work Did I mention they have great beers and great rewards. Yes, rewards! I just got a free Growler for buying great beers and a free pint glass with my Growler purchase and $5.00 off my Growler from my rewards too. I highly recommend Growler Guys for a snack and great beers. They do have food, a bit light, but appropriately for the space. If you want some yummy and less guilt wings, this is your place. If you love trivia, come by on Tuesday at 7pm for fun trivia night. I enjoy going on Wednesday too for Family feud style trivia. I will continue to recommend the Growler Guys without a doubt.

Er
Review №26

Great selection, had four interesting sour beers when I visited.

An
Review №27

Good beer selection. Good socially distanced outdoor seating with barriers. Great service

Am
Review №28

I always have a good experience here! Friendly staff and unique selection of beer. I love being able to sit outside on their benches and take in the view of the South Waterfront.

By
Review №29

Love this place. Great staff. Awesome beer.

Aa
Review №30

Friendly staff, great selection of beer! Do a very good job at keeping groups separate and safe as places begin to open up.

Da
Review №31

They have a lovely selection with a solid variety. The staff are quick to answer questions, and are good about letting you taste a few you might be on the fence about. Its a good spot to sip some beer, catch up on some scores, and down some grub

Ev
Review №32

Small and cozy, wish I had known about this place sooner! Great staff, good atmosphere and you cannot beat their tap list! Didnt have food, but it looked good!

Sa
Review №33

This place was fantastic. We are a difficult crowd with our differences in drink and food preferences. They had delightful options for all of us (from almost-carnivores to vegan), and wonderful service.I highly recommend the Peach Sangria by Volcanic Vinyards, paired with the Field Roast Sausage!

Le
Review №34

Lots of beer, lots locally brewed, definitely a little something for everyone. Prices seem a little steep, but then again Ive paid $10+ for a decent cocktail. The brews are definitely quality and its easy to sample the many beers. Food is good and portions are square and not too overpriced. On a Friday night when it isnt raining you might catch an electric Skateboarding crew out there, very awesome guys.

Be
Review №35

Love going here with the unicycle gang

ed
Review №36

We love this spot! Fun trivia and love the atmosphere on Bachelor Nights!! Lots of awesome vegetarian food options, CBD and kombucha, and great beer selections on tap. Always a relaxing and great time!!! Very clean, fast service, staff is very attentive and educated on the beer tasting selections. Great spot for happy hour, grabbing food, meeting friends, or watching TV and sports.

Ki
Review №37

My favorite stop when Im in Portland! Always great options on tap, and the nicest staff.

Br
Review №38

Over 50 different beers, ciders, CBD infused, and cold brew coffee. The staff are professional and take pride in the shop, its appearance, and the products they sell. A very clean service area, ample seating, even on Fridays. It does get busy after working hours end, but there is indoor and outdoor seating. Family owned and operated, with snacks and healthy eating options, this is my go-to tap house.

Cr
Review №39

Wonderful service and an extensive beer selection. The staff is really nice as well. It tends to be very cold in the winter inside the place. They have minimal snacks. They will let you taste a few beers before you go all in on a beer.

mo
Review №40

Good selection of beer and kombuch. They have a rewards program as well. They have a great outside sitting area as well. They have beers on rotation so they do keep changing. You can even get your own growler and fill them up or you can buy a growler from them.

Ta
Review №41

Great staff, great events, great fun! It’s my “neighborhood” bar and I feel so welcome and at-home here. Special shout out to Sue and Casey—the best!

Ad
Review №42

Great selection of beers, with around 60 taps, friendly bartenders, and some happy hour specials. Theyll let you try 5 beers before you try and theyre good at recommendations.

Da
Review №43

Love the atmosphere and staff!! Sports a huge bonus!

Br
Review №44

Love this south waterfront spot. They always have a great selection of beers and the staff is friendly and helpful. They have a loyalty rewards system where you earn points for each dollar you spend. Depending on how many points you have you can get merch, gift cards, and discounts on growlers.

Sa
Review №45

Excellent selection of craft beers. Very casual. Top notch service.

Ky
Review №46

Let me start this off by saying this should be a 5 star review. Great beers, good space, food, and pretty good customer service. Ive been to several of the growler guys, numerous other beer taprooms/breweries, and this is the first place that wouldnt allow a half pour or a 8-10 oz pour instead of a typical pint/16oz. I dont always need another 16 oz 7% beer and there is no reason not to have half pours. Poor business model, and I will not be back to this location due to this.

Je
Review №47

Awesome beers on tap that update weekly. Beer is extremely reasonably priced. Food is good and comes out in a timely fashion. Staff is friendly and well organized.

De
Review №48

The food was amazing! Drinks were plentiful in options. I was there for a comedy show, it so fun!

Ma
Review №49

Great place for a quick growler fill or a long conversation. Just enough screens for the games too.

br
Review №50

We had a big group of six there.the people that worked there had a friend or family sitting next to us with a dog the guy with the dog help himself and took A tater tat to feed his dog dog also Peed ever were. I could not believe what I saw grab are food to feed his dog.The table was not unattended I was sitting at the table that is how I seen it happen.

Ju
Review №51

Cool brewpub with plenty of beer offerings to drink on premise or to take to go. They offer both 32 and 64oz growlers, as well as 32oz cans to go. Havent checked out the food options, but looked fairly good.

Ne
Review №52

Always happy with the selection and options for beer. They always have a few kinds of nearly every style. Plenty of sour beers, my favorite style. You can taste everything before you buy. Snacks are fine too, but nothing special.

Ro
Review №53

Excellent food at reasonable prices! Did I mention the fantastic selection of craft beers?

Mi
Review №54

I go here frequently with friends and think they have an excellent selection. The food is pretty tasty as well!! Also the staff is always helpful, friendly, and prompt.

Ad
Review №55

Great selection of local craft brews, with options for non alcoholic, cider, and CBD as well.

Se
Review №56

Great beer, good food, lovely staff. The lighting is garish, and parking is tough, so streetcar and sunglasses, especially after dark.

An
Review №57

Best place I know off to get your growler filled in Portland! Plus they have food.

Al
Review №58

Great selection of beer and cider. Friendly staff and fun events.

Mi
Review №59

Great beer! However if you get more than 10 people in the place it sounds like a stadium of 1000s! I guess thats what you get when you design a place to be industrially hip with all concrete rather than a functional bar to drink some beer. Get a seat outside and enjoy!

Ch
Review №60

Amazing tap list with new beers coming in every other day. They have a limited patio area that is dog friendly as well as their own small food menu. However the food does not come from a full kitchen and youre not allowed to bring outside food.

An
Review №61

Good selection of beer and some decent food. Parking can be a pain sometimes but not too bad.

To
Review №62

Went there late afternoon with a friend from ohsu. Great beers, friendly staff, and good prices. Would go there a lot if I lived on the south waterfront.

Ma
Review №63

Really great staff, the beers are decently priced but strangely there are no seats at the bar 🤷

Iv
Review №64

1st time visiting this particular location. The customer service was great!

Br
Review №65

Awesome beer! The bartender was so sweet and helpful.

Ho
Review №66

Fun! Like the points program. Excellent beer selection.

Th
Review №67

They have game nights which is super fun...and the pizza and meatball subs were delicious!

Da
Review №68

Good beer, huge selection of craft beers, good service.

Ch
Review №69

Great location, friendly service, great selection. Not much food, but the beer makes up for lack of food options. And there are plenty of restaurants in walking distance.You can get crowlers of most things. They also have cbd water, which is super cool.Theyll also put sports on if you ask.Highly recommended!

Jo
Review №70

Fun place. i went for game night. They have comedy & sports trivia events too. I ordered the battered fries, so good. Met the mgrs fam. Id def be back.

Ma
Review №71

This is smaller than some locations but in a fun neighborhood. Service was great.

Br
Review №72

Good beer, but super tiny tasters, the glass is like a thimble, and on top of that they put like 3 drops in it.

Gr
Review №73

This place is the best bar in Portland. The owner Sue makes customer service her top priority. All employees are super friendly and have extensive knowledge of beer.

Da
Review №74

Good. Just what youd expect. Beer is good, foods okay, tots are not great (old oil in the fryer).

Jo
Review №75

Lots of beer selections, great food and wonderful service!!

Dr
Review №76

Amazing selection, friendly staff, always lively and hopping with OHSU employees. Service could be faster.

Ed
Review №77

Service is superb and the beers are delicious! We love watching sports at the Growlers Guys on South Waterfront. Come join us for fun!

Se
Review №78

LMAO if you just need a growler fill, they have plenty of choices on tap. If youre looking for anything resembling neighborhood tap room, just forget about it. This spot is stuffy and humid inside. No outside food allowed since they need to push their chips and bar snacks. Come here for the after work scene, not for the neighborhood welcoming vibes. Its tough in S. Waterfront for a local.

wa
Review №79

Large variety of beers on tap. 35 handles. Awesome

Ca
Review №80

Best dog friendly spot in SW PDX. Enough said.

Je
Review №81

Great local viber, Great selection of beer about 44 different types, They need more like this on the waterfront.

Jo
Review №82

Knowledgeable staff with an extensive selection of beers, including some hard to find brews. Limited menu, but it is first and foremost a tap house, and in this it succeeds admirably.

Ra
Review №83

Best beer collection, decent food, good atmosphere, very welcoming of our e-boarders and Onewheelers crew. ❤

Sa
Review №84

Nice place to grab a beer. The staff is always friendly.

Sc
Review №85

Theyre really nice to our group when we visit. Just dont drink beyond the line.

As
Review №86

Great selection and there are always a few non-beer drinks like meads, ciders and sangrias so there is a little something for everyone. Can be a bit crowded with a line and food takes a while to get to you. Overall a fun hangout for the 21+ crowd that wants to enjoy a few drinks without getting crazy

Ma
Review №87

Great beer choices. Food service was a little slow. Neat place!

Ka
Review №88

They had great beer, which we could drink and then take home, a few really good vegetarian food options, and a wheelchair accessible toilet.

Jo
Review №89

Came here for the Blazers game 4. Every seat is packed.Bar owner switches 2 of the 3 TVs to The Bachelorette during the 4th period of the game and mutes the blazers game. Theres only 4 of the 40ish people watching the bachelorette here.How stupid can you be?

Tr
Review №90

There are always 40ish beers/ciders/ales/kombuchas on tap here. The staff are knowledgeable and will help you find the right drink for you, even letting you sample a handful so youll know you have the perfect beer for you. Also, the snack foods are great to share while hanging out with friends

Ty
Review №91

Convenient for OHSU employees and South Waterfront residents. The employees are friendly and the beer selection is huge and diverse. You can also fill growlers or get a crowler for the road!

Ke
Review №92

Chill spot with excellent selection of local craft beers. Over 35 tap selections. Huge flat screens for sports lovers.

Jo
Review №93

Great little bar with good food and great beer selection.

Ju
Review №94

Nice little neighborhood place with huge selection of beer. Some food.

Ma
Review №95

Great selection of beer, open late and very friendly staff. Theyre packed most evenings, so plan on having to wait in line for a bit

Cl
Review №96

Amazing selection and helpful staff. Food is the only thing reason for not giving 5 stars.

Aa
Review №97

Everyone is always so nice here! TONS of beer, some rare finds, and affordable too. The food is alright, but youre really coming for the beer, right?!

To
Review №98

Fantastic pizza and beer and a friendly staff!

Ra
Review №99

Always great selection of beers. Never had bad service either.

Ab
Review №100

This place is great! A huge selection of beers; such that, I think I might need to gobble some anxiolytics 20 minutes before approaching the counter. You can drink it there, or they can put it in a can for you to take home (they actually have some old-school kind of canning apparatus at the counter, and theyll do it all right in front of you). If youre not a beer or cider fan, they also have CBD jucies/sodas on tap. There is always a bowl of $1 snack mix for cheapos like me (I love the melba toast), and a decent menu for normal people with functioning gall bladders. Stop by on Tuesday nights for pub trivia, and your $1 off discount if you happen to be an OHSU student or employee. The owner is always there, so you know theyre running a tight ship, and nothins slippin.

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  • Address:3739 S S Bond Ave, Portland, OR 97239, United States
  • Site:http://thegrowlerguys.com/our-locations/south-waterfront-portland-oregon
  • Phone:+1 503-208-2523
Categories
  • Beer store
  • Beer hall
  • Beer garden
  • Brewpub
Working hours
  • Monday:12–9:30PM
  • Tuesday:12–9PM
  • Wednesday:12–7PM
  • Thursday:12–9PM
  • Friday:12–9PM
  • Saturday:12–9PM
  • Sunday:12–9PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
  • Sports:Yes
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Food at bar:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Restroom:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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