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River Pool and Sports Bar sets a new standard for bars, blending a dynamic sports bar environment with always-free pool on three professional tables. Whether you’re a skilled player or just looking for a great place to unwind, our space invites friendly competition and connection in a lively setting. Catch every major game on crisp HD screens while enjoying expertly crafted cocktails, local brews, and signature drinks. Our welcoming staff and energetic crowd create a true sense of community, making River Pool and Sports Bar the go-to spot for great times, unbeatable hospitality, and memorable nights out.
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Address: 19 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 241-3465
Website: http://riverportland.com/
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Brittany Worcester
This place is consistently better than expected. Always get excellent service from the bartenders, Jimmy was on today and he was very friendly and made great drinks. The food is always great, with large portions and great flavor. The mac and cheese is huge for the price and the chips and guac…..fresh guac and hot chips
Plus free pool. Love this place, you gotta come see for yourself.
**Update 8/31- finally got the same of my face bartender here, Remy! She is the best! Fun, friendly, and so authentic. Another great time at the River, thank you!
… morePlus free pool. Love this place, you gotta come see for yourself.
**Update 8/31- finally got the same of my face bartender here, Remy! She is the best! Fun, friendly, and so authentic. Another great time at the River, thank you!
christy garrett
Did a order online gave me old food that can get me sick seafood should never be old also looks like someone ate some! and not even full!!! this not a bowl of soup size and the chicken cold and old if you are not going to send fresh food out you should cancel the order unacceptable the bag was sealed so this is a restaurant issue not a driver
… moreRin Way
Nice mellow bar, i appreciate that there aren’t too many ppl in here during the week. the pool tables being free is a huge plus. Tenders were very nice and got to me as soon as they could. Food was good and came out in a reasonable time. The atmosphere is very nice if you’re looking for somewhere to just hangout with a buddy one on one
… moreJimmy Ryder
Classic dive bar in a tough neighborhood. It’s crazy that the bartenders have so much patience with the day to day crowd. Food is also way above average!
I didn’t like an interaction today with the busy bartender and an impatient “manager”. As a manager you must know that taking care of customers is important before your needs. Mad respect because the bartender played it so cool and moved on. Recommend this place because staff is great and food is legit.
… moreI didn’t like an interaction today with the busy bartender and an impatient “manager”. As a manager you must know that taking care of customers is important before your needs. Mad respect because the bartender played it so cool and moved on. Recommend this place because staff is great and food is legit.
Nathan Berres
River Pool and Sports Bar was the only bar in Portland out of ten that would host a watch party for the LoL Finals and for that alone, this place has my respect. Fostering community and a place for people to socialize is such an important factor that we need to focus on in our current day and time, and I really appreciate that the people here allowed us to do that!
The drinks here were good and the food came out in a reasonable time and tasted good. The atmosphere of the bar isn’t much to my liking, very dive-bar, loud music playing type of environment, but it will suit many people.
I recommend a stop here if you’re looking for a drink or some late night food!
… moreThe drinks here were good and the food came out in a reasonable time and tasted good. The atmosphere of the bar isn’t much to my liking, very dive-bar, loud music playing type of environment, but it will suit many people.
I recommend a stop here if you’re looking for a drink or some late night food!
Shannon
I’ve been visiting this place since it was the pizza place just before it was taken over by new management to become The River. There were a lot of improvements made which seems to have improved the kind of patrons you see there now. It’s too bad they didn’t keep the previous bartenders who had been there for a long time but, the new one’s seem nice too. They have a full bar, lots of big screens to watch the games, pool tables, video lottery. It’s pretty busy in the weekends and there is security at the door.
… moretina hooper
They changed my card for something we didn’t order and then it took a few weeks to refund it back. The younger guy was very helpful. But there was an older man who didn’t see friendly at all. No smile or anything. Want be back anytime soon. Miss it when it was Silverdallor everyone there was so nice.
… moreStephanie Erickson
UPDATE—MGMT- if you had reviewed the footage you would have seen the bartender NEVER spoke with me (during the visit that my first review was about). She spoke with my neighbor. Its really bad form to lie.
My second visit was even worse. You really need to educate your employees. “Izzy” demanded my “service dog paperwork”, which actually isnt a thing. She said she has seen this before. If she has ever seen any “paperwork” that states/certifies/etc that an animal is a service dog, then she is truly uneducated about the ADA and service animals. Businesses are allowed to ask TWO questions; is the animal a service animal and what service does the animal perform; this cannot be asked in a manner that forces the person to disclose their disability (e.g. medical alert vs seizure alert dog) . I am absolutely appalled by your staff’s discrimnatory action towards me. Lets be clear- the only “paperwork” for a service dog comes from a physician/psychiatrist (Emotional suppor animals are NOT service animals) and is only required for “resonable accommodation ” requests for housing or for an employer. THERE IS NO PAPERWORK FOR A SERVICE DOG THAT ANYONE HAS TO PROVIDE TO ANY OTHER BUSINESS”. Your bartender is so woefully uneducated, that she just kept doubling down saying she had to see my paperwork. There is no shame in allowing another person to share their knowledge; the only shame comes from refusing to be educated. This is the 2nd time your staff has violated my rights under the ADA. It is hard enough having a disability that requires a service dog, but this type of ignorance is completely unacceptable. I would LOVE to stop by and discuss this with you in person, although I doubt anything would be different from how I have been treated the only two times I have been there Your regular, Lonny, lives in my building and has been a witness to both these occurrences. Let him know how I can contact you and I will only be too happy to do so. As a manager or owner, you need to do better
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She never spoke with me, She spoke with someone else about my service dog. I would think your staff should be trained to actually speak with the owner. She was gesticulating enough that i finally asked if there was a problem. She didn’t respond. Im most disappointed that after all that, she decided it was ok to pet my service animal. If you dont want pets in, I get it. But do not make a big deal about my service animal and then come over and pet her. Service dogs are NOT pets. Life is hard enough for those of us that medically need a service dog. If she would have asked ME about MY service dog,, I would have gladly answered her questions. I know it’s hard for businesses having to deal with all the fake service dogs. They make it so much harder for businesses and those of us that have legitimate and trained service dogs. Wishing you much success.
… moreMy second visit was even worse. You really need to educate your employees. “Izzy” demanded my “service dog paperwork”, which actually isnt a thing. She said she has seen this before. If she has ever seen any “paperwork” that states/certifies/etc that an animal is a service dog, then she is truly uneducated about the ADA and service animals. Businesses are allowed to ask TWO questions; is the animal a service animal and what service does the animal perform; this cannot be asked in a manner that forces the person to disclose their disability (e.g. medical alert vs seizure alert dog) . I am absolutely appalled by your staff’s discrimnatory action towards me. Lets be clear- the only “paperwork” for a service dog comes from a physician/psychiatrist (Emotional suppor animals are NOT service animals) and is only required for “resonable accommodation ” requests for housing or for an employer. THERE IS NO PAPERWORK FOR A SERVICE DOG THAT ANYONE HAS TO PROVIDE TO ANY OTHER BUSINESS”. Your bartender is so woefully uneducated, that she just kept doubling down saying she had to see my paperwork. There is no shame in allowing another person to share their knowledge; the only shame comes from refusing to be educated. This is the 2nd time your staff has violated my rights under the ADA. It is hard enough having a disability that requires a service dog, but this type of ignorance is completely unacceptable. I would LOVE to stop by and discuss this with you in person, although I doubt anything would be different from how I have been treated the only two times I have been there Your regular, Lonny, lives in my building and has been a witness to both these occurrences. Let him know how I can contact you and I will only be too happy to do so. As a manager or owner, you need to do better
Response to Mgmt: l
She never spoke with me, She spoke with someone else about my service dog. I would think your staff should be trained to actually speak with the owner. She was gesticulating enough that i finally asked if there was a problem. She didn’t respond. Im most disappointed that after all that, she decided it was ok to pet my service animal. If you dont want pets in, I get it. But do not make a big deal about my service animal and then come over and pet her. Service dogs are NOT pets. Life is hard enough for those of us that medically need a service dog. If she would have asked ME about MY service dog,, I would have gladly answered her questions. I know it’s hard for businesses having to deal with all the fake service dogs. They make it so much harder for businesses and those of us that have legitimate and trained service dogs. Wishing you much success.
Lena Simon
I’ve been to River a few times. I love the vibes and food! The bartender Remy is amazing. They are very welcoming and attentive. I will definitely keep coming back
… moreJim Rice
Great sports bar with pool tables. Nice sized Quality TVs. Great character. I own a sports bar… and enjoy this place when I’m not at mine.
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