Paddy’s Bar & Grill

Paddy’s occupies the historic Powers Building at the corner of SW First and Yamhill, between Portland’s retail core and Old Town Chinatown. Its website calls it the city’s oldest Irish pub; that history is reflected both in the building and in a bar that continues to draw downtown workers, market visitors, and people stopping for a pint. The bar works for a quick drink, while the business also advertises a kitchen, cocktails, sports, and reservations.

The pub describes its food as scratch-made and offers a broad drinks list: draft Guinness, Irish whiskey, wine, and more than 600 local and international spirits, according to its website. The menu includes Irish comfort food, meat dishes, a fried fish sandwich, and salads; happy hour runs daily from 4 to 6 p.m. for dine-in guests. It offers more variety in spirits than a brewery taproom while still providing an informal dinner setting. Check the current menu, as specials change and the online list may show additions or substitutions.

Paddy’s atmosphere draws on its liquor wall, historic building, and seasonal events. Reviews for this location mention service and pub dishes, with some diners praising the welcome and others noting that the experience depends on timing; the room can fill before downtown games and waterfront events. The business offers reservations, takeaway, and outdoor seating in the listings consulted, but confirm what is available during your visit. Its annual St. Patrick’s events and giant Irish coffee record are part of the pub’s promotional identity, not daily programming.

At 65 SW Yamhill Street, Paddy’s sits between the downtown retail core and Old Town Chinatown, making it easy to include on a central-city walk. Its website lists daily dine-in happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m., along with reservations, takeaway, and outdoor seating in the listing consulted. The Guinness tap and broad spirits list suit a short stop; the scratch-made kitchen makes a full dinner possible as well.