Stopped by for the first time and the family really enjoyed the wings and drinks. The different sauces were pretty good but we should have asked for extra sauce as they were slightly dry. The ranch was amazing. We got 2lbs for $25 which was a pretty good deal. We will be back to try other items on the menu. The family literally ate EVERYTHING but the bones.

This used to be a good place to order by phone and pick up lunch even though its a bit pricy for the portions. However, lately the cooks have reduced the size of the portions. Case in point, I used to order a burger or sandwich with a side of onion rings. The last side I got had exactly 7 onion rings - a little disappointed. So, since I love onion rings anyway, I decided to order my burger/sandwich and go for a full order of onion rings. The full order had a enough rings that I could actually save half and have them the next day with my lunch from home. That was about 4-5 months ago. I recently ordered a bacon cheese burger and ended up with my full order in the same box as the burger. There ended up being a total of 9 onion rings, which works out to just shy of $1 each as a full order is $8.00; AND the little bacon cheeseburger had ONE (1) piece of bacon for $13.50. It looks like Cheerful Bullpen has priced their way right out of my heart and wallet!

Stop in for a beer between shift, and had a great experience

Overhyped and underwhelmed. This place is not cheerful and the wings arent what youve heard about. Went on a gameday before a Timbers match Sep. 2021 and next time Ill be somewhere else.

Only place I can get great wings and actually watch and hear the game I wanted to see. Great Bills Bar in town. The best.

Its members only now, but it isnt... it just gives them an excuse to harass you and take your information from the grump at the market in front while you try to be a paying customer. Their hard sell is threatening that youll be kicked out if members start showing up, lol. $100 is asinine for a dingey dive serving wings at $2 per! Hahaha, I wouldnt even call it a bar anymore, theyve downgraded drastically to what, 3 taps? Providence park had more beers on tap than this place now. What a joke.

Dark, and aged, with lack of service, poor food quality. One employee who provided limited service and spent much of her time outside sitting on a bench smoking. I ordered a bacon burger that was flavorless and served with heated tater tots. Was not worth the $17 lunch cost for a burger and drink. I will not return and do not recommend.

Wouldn’t even let us use the atm because it was for “members only”. Also they sell black rifle coffee.

Joyce and quiet. A little overly spaced out..... I love the video machines!

Got hit on by a pretty woman, got 2 pounds of wings and a 3 year old cellar aged beer... Life if good.

June was our server. He was great. This is a cool place with good food and excellent service. Great beer selection on tap. All the booze you could want for your favorite drink. Great place!

I heard a rumor that they are a private club now. Is that true?

I remember this place back in the day being great! Showed up before a Thorns game and all had changed. Not only are the draft beers 12oz, but when we informed them that they were 12oz, the waiter he said “no they aren’t, they are 16oz, when the cup clearly says they are 12oz. So sad, and would not recommend this place on game day.

Great wings at a good value. Awesome sauces and rubs to choose from. Service was personal and accommodating. Will continue to get my gameday wings here. Great spot!

This is the place to be before and after Timbers games.

What a bills bar! The place was packed with people of a playoff game. Lots of fun. Expect no frills, cheap beer, and the smell of wings in the air!

This place is fantastic. The sports feel is great, staff are incredibly kind and fun people. The wings are amazing, I order wings just about every time I go out to eat American food and this place knocked it out of the park. Tons of flavors to choose from and quick service. Would recommend to any serious wing consumer.

Moved here from Buffalo, NY and I am very picky about my wings. I was so happy to find Cheerful Bullpen. Feels like home away from home. The Original Buffalo sauce is very authentic and the wings are always cooked well and are a great size.Nice relaxed atmosphere and the staff is very friendly.

Sadly enough, I havent been here in a while as I dont get out as much as I used to. However The Cheerful Bullpen was always a great little escape for my wife and I. When its quiet, its a great little place to hang out, have a drink, see all the unusual decorations and it has a cute little private outdoor area. When its busy, its a hopping cool place to be. I miss the Cheerful Bullpen and hope I get to go back soon!

Great place to hit up before the Thorns or Timbers games. Good back patio space. Friendly staff and a good tap selection. Sometimes its not all that clean, but thats fine. Overall this is a good place to run in for a drink before the games and to hang out afterwards as well.

Yay winner! No parking but a very friendly bartender!

Bartender zola was awesome! We had a great night

Best wings in town! Huge selection of sauces, and the wings are meaty and cooked perfectly. Most people say Fire On The Mountain is the best, but I disagree because the bones always break off in my mouth and leave me fishing hard, gritty chunks out of my mouth. I also think the Bullpens sauces are more versatile and tackle a wider range of flavor.

I never leave here unhappy. Good company, fun staff and yummy wings. Need I say more?

Great service. The chicken wings were flavorful, but a bit dry. Seems like a great place to watch football and they have a nice patio.

Lively sports bar right next door to Providence Park with a huge selection of TVs and beer garden. Typical pub fare with a good selection of beers on tap. Good little stop to get your buzz on before or after the Timbers/Thorns games. Friendly staff, cozy setup, packed to the rafters on game days.

This is my favorite play to go before thorns and timbers games. Directly across from the stadium. Good bar food! Tons of wings options. Nacho pile that is massive. And, my favorite, they serve labat blue in a can. Its a true sports bar. And a buffalo bills supporters bar! Go Bills!

Nice Big comfortable place, the staff is great and they serve food. I like it nice neighborhood and around the corner from Providence Park.

Went to watch the Timbers away game on TV. Found a place to sit and looking through the menu while waiting to order. Soon noticed nobody taking orders and only a bartender. It was confusing being my first time there for a Timbers away match. I asked the bartender if I order here at the bar? She said shes the only one working. I replied no problem please take your time but she didnt seem to hear that and went on about the wing contest. I said thats fine but she continued about broken glasses being more important. At this point I knew she was overloaded and back away from the bar. The people at the table next to us saw the interaction and knew they werent going to get good service. I decided I can watch the Timbers away game somewhere else and not deal with an angry over worked bartender and we left the bar. While we were walking outside we could hear the bartender shout out the door at us with a sarcastic voice to have a nice night. Apparently she went around the bar to the door to shout at us instead of helping other customers waiting at the bar. That made me realize leaving the Cheerful Bullpen was the right thing to do because not only was the bartender overworked but mental. I have choices and Cheerful Bullpen and a mental bartender will not be a part of my choices.

It looks like a great place but the seating is poor. Went in on a Sunday and it was crazy. There were NO seats and because its Portland it was raining and there outsie is not covered. I would have loved to hang out and be able to order some food and drink but that was just not possible.

Bills backer bar. The crowd is spirited and have a great time during the games. Wings are good. Bathrooms are beyond tiny. Lots of space inside and has a backyard with heaters.

Staff pleasant and friendly.. Went on a weekend night early played pool... Ordered nachos.... It was a taco night so they were out of several things that went on nachos but sadly price was still the same.. I felt like since no meat or sour cream price should b cheaper... Had a good time.

Half block from the Timbers stadium. Never tried the food, but heard the wings are bomb. Lottery, full bar, many taps, full kitchen, patio, and TVs everywhere, including at several tables! Waitstaff is attentive, two separate bars for busy days, especially soccer. On Sundays its a Buffalo Bills NFL football backer bar.

This place has a very comfortable setting. Come in on a Monday and enjoy discounted craft beers. Dont forget to check out the patio.

Certainly overcrowded on Timbers game day, but that was to be expected. Bartenders had their hands full, but a waitress stopped by to check on us and take our order. The beer was great, the chicken wings above average, and the crowd was cheering happily for the Buffalo Bills game.

In response to Amys bummer response, I would only be happy to provide proof of the info you debate. There previously had been a great group of folks (patrons and employees) that made this place special. But alas, all have found new places that appreciate their clientele and dont ask for a membership fee (which was brought forth for questionable reasons). So either your staff was trying to steal from me or you are providing misinformation in a review. Truly sad either way. Best of luck to you!!!!This place had been great until current management thought charging a fee to become a member (apparently the membership fee varies by the the person, my friend paid $25, the manager wanted $150 from me)...THERE IS NOTHING GOOD ABOUT THIS PLACE ANYMORE. They removed the trees from the patio and there is no sun anymore.

Maybe off the beaten path, but still some of the best wings in town. Friendly staff and patrons make for a great place to swing by and watch the game. Whatever game, it doesnt matter, just order some wings and ask whos playing.

The comedy was awesome! The last comedian of the night was amazing. Then the open mic at the end was almost funnier than the actual comedy show - Just saying Krissy was awesome!!!!

Expensive beer, food beyond mediocre, and the pint glasses arent even full pints. Theres a think bottom layer on the glass that amounts to 12 oz. Highly recommend not going there

Great place to pregame for Timbers. Had wings and beer, great quality on both.

Ridiculous emergence, or lack there of. Nice bartender though.

Habanero Ranch wings are the S**T! Wait staff was super nice too. Will return for sure.

Great spot, old-school neighborhood bar next to the stadium. Food and drinks @ reasonable prices & friendly folks who make it all happen.

A dive bar in all the best ways. Catch a Bills game there for the full experience.

Used to love this place. But it has gone down hill. There food is not very good anymore, they got rid of the Express lunch which was my favorite thing about the place. Drinks are over priced, lots of bars bear by are cheaper. Trivia Wednesday used to be a blast but the host they have now is not great, again plenty of places near by with better trivia. All there TVs are small and game days it is a mad house in there. The outdoor patio is kind of nice, but doesnt make up for everything else.

Went here on Valentines Day with a coworker after our late night shift ended. Great music, food that hits the spot, awesome selection of drinks, and the staff was helpful and friendly!

Amy and her staff are the best!

Terrible experience. I went in to to watch a football game with some friends. We were very hungry and ready for a few beers. It took about 20 minutes just to get a server to to come to our table, even though the bar was practically empty and there were two servers just hanging out. I ordered a beer but my friend said she would want later. I did get the beer but then the server just walked off-- never dropped a menu and didnt come back... We would have left but the game had already started-- eventually went to the bar to get food but was told that we couldnt order there because we were in Abbys section. It took an hour to put a basic order in-- Im not exaggerating. We never did get menus and my friend never got her drink. Plus it was freezing in the bar-- I barely made it through the game, I was so miserable. Im a server, too, so I am very sympathetic to people working in the service industry- but this was pathetic. I definitely wont be going back-- which is sad because its right down the street from where I live and I really wanted the Bullpen to be my regular place to chill with friends, watch sports, and have a good time.

I really love this place. It is the definition of a dive bar. They have individual TVs in the booths so you can watch what ever you like. And the wings here were great!!!! Will be back for the wings!

Always great. Love both locations. Awesone staff abd great prices

Great pre & post game bar. Its where all the Timbers fans go!

Great dive bar, soccer and Buffalo Bills themed! Ordered tacos 3 for $3.00 on Taco Tuesday. Not too shabby for an after work meal.

A 1/2 block from Providence Park. We were 1 1/2 hours early for the Thorns game so we went in for a drink. I had a screw driver and the guys said the beer selection was good. We didnt have any food. We are definitely going back. Ill update this review afterwards.

This place is awesome! A great neighborhood place to eat and have drinks! The crew there takes great care of the patrons too! Love this place!

Good for drinks! Came in before a concert for food and drinks but service was too slow for food. The service was impeccably polite though. Good prices.

This an old neighborhood/sports bar across street from Providence Park. Cozy inside with tasty food, and decent patio out back. Friendly staff. It isnt very busy over the winter, but they say it get real busy for Portland Timbers games - both home and away.

Please fix your PA system as it sounds SO bad, invest in it PLEASE! Awesome food and people. GO BILLS!!

Great place to catch a Portland game. We were vising from LA and got a plenty warm welcome, even though we were repping the opposing team.

As a Steelers fan, going to a Bill’s Playoffs game for the first time since 1999 and being immediately welcomed was amazing. Wings are best in Portland. Beer selection and devotion to customers is amazing.

One of the best places for Portlands Stand-Up Comedy!

Good food. Better staff. Great sports atmosphere.

I only go on timbers game days. They have slipped quite a bit this season. They dont seem to be able to keep up. The last two seasons I went there they were amazing. Food is still great. Service is suffering on game days at least...

Good food. Better staff. Great sports atmosphere.

Lively atmosphere...especially before/during Timbers games. Solid selection of beers and a robust menu. My server was very friendly. Will definitely visit again.

Buffalo bills bar on Sundays, Timbers/thorns bat on matchday with ok bar food and ok beer choices (I didnt see much in terms or a beer list/menu) but do pitchers and has a outdoor seating area. Bit of a dive bar bar but it has its charm

Great place....nice bartender turned up music for me. Thx

Great bar for comedy. Good drink prices

Great patio. Beer selection does not rotate often enough. Bartenders are always very friendly.

Great location to grab a drink after a game at Providence Park (Timbers & Thorns). Wings are DELICIOUS!

Excellent sports bar! Good food and service. I approve!

Good Buffalo wings in a Bills Bar, even had Labats Blue.

It is across the street from my job and they also have good food!!

Great spot. Came in with a pretty big group after a parade and the staff balanced us all very well.

Great atmosphere, goood food and the patio is nice!

Wings here are amazing. Fun place to watch the game and play some pool

Great service, cheap drinks, and late night food. A good last stop in any bar hop.

Solid sports bar. Waitress went above and beyond to help us find a basketball game that wasn’t on national tv. Happened to be trivia night and we enjoyed it a lot. Good selection of beers.

Beer selection awesome, wings made correctly, not pretentious.

Good: cheap food, decent selection of beer, plenty of TVs, good football (soccer) atmosphere, friendly staff, outdoor seating.Bad: typical college/dive bar crowd, food portions are small, music in the bar is often played way too loudly, small stinky restrooms, super crowded on (Timbers) game day and too much Buffalo Bills propaganda-almost feels like Im in Buffalo while there.

Nick is the best. He always makes sure to say hi, and add a wonderful personal touch to his service, no matter how busy he is.

Reliable and consistent place for watching sports or meeting friends! Many TVs and beer taps are updated frequently.

Truly atrocious is the decline of The Bullpen. Two years ago this was one of the best bars in the neighborhood; great food, cheap beer, great neighborly service. But hey, two out of three isnt bad. Just be prepared to wait 10 minutes before being acknowledged, recieve the wrong food/drink order and have the stellar bartender give YOUR bank card to someone else at the end of the night. Yup, you read correct. So thank you, Bullpen, for the inconvenience of having to cancel my card and the massive spotlight upon your incompetence.Sincerely,Your Soured Patron

Bigger better wings than fire on the mountain very big selection of sauces and dry rubs at great prices.

Love the environment here and the people

Best bills bar Ive ever been to

Amazing food. Pretzel sticks and the Beef on weck!!!

Nice dive that feels like home for Buffalo fans on Sundays. Nachos are good, and if you go for the Bills game there is a Buffalo specific menu including Beef on weck egg sandwich. Yum.

Good place to grab a drink before a Timbers match, but the service is super slow and if you dont eat meat your food choices are super limited. to maybe just a soft pretzel.

Laid back place. Happy hour is reasonable and staff is fairly attentive.

Nice place to hang out. Staff is pleasant and the outdoor patio is cool.

Great local place. Plenty of space, good food and service. Booths, pool table and video poker.

Affordable, good food (particularly breakfast). Good choice for pre-match drinking but prepare for a crowd.

As always #TheCheerfulBullpen was a great time! Great food, drinks and staff. Great atmosphere and an even better smoking patio.

Its one of the best places to go and play video poker or to eat at as long as Heather Joes working you have some of the best mozzarella sticks and some of the best onion rings in downtown Portland

This place has great wings. Unfortunately the staff changes almost monthly, depite this its usually pretty good service and the food is on point.

Great neighborhood place with heavy drinks and light atmosphere =)

This place is the worst managed bar ever. If you 2ant food of quality and a timely manner do not come here

Friendly staff, excellent bar food, perfect location. My fave!

Wings are amazing and the bartenders are awesome

The best thing about the bullpen is the bartenders Heather joe & heather jA great place to play games and eat.