Kelly’s Olympian

Portland, United States

4.1

Closed now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
No
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Late Night
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
No
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Divey
Noise Level
Loud
Music
Live
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Yes
Best Nights
Fri, Sat, Sun
Coat Check
No
Smoking
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating
No
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
No
Has Pool Table
No

Description

Specialties

Kelly’s Olympian was established in 1902 and has become a Portland institution. An impressive collection of antique and classic motorcycles, neons, and memorabilia from a private collection adorn the bar. The adjoining venue boasts beautiful Art Deco light fixtures and a gold tiled ceiling, newly designed lighting, and fantastic sound with recording capabilities. Live music and entertainment 3 – 6 nights/​week, motorcycle parking out front, full bar, 24 taps, happy hour, full menu including breakfast served all day, video poker, free wifi, and a great jukebox. Happily offering table service during breakfast and lunch hours. Now booking shows and events, check us out at www​.kellysolympian​.com for contact info, menu, tap list, and show schedules. 21+.

History

Established in 1902.

The name was derived from the name of one of the original owners, «Kelly», and the Olympia Brewing Company, which was involved in the inaugural opening so that it could sell its product, Olympia Beer. It was originally called «The Olympian Saloon».

Kelly’s Olympian is Portland’s third oldest continuously opened and operated bar/​restaurant. It has gone through a number of evolutions throughout the years, but has consistently been one of the locals favorite gathering places. It is truly a colorful part of Portland’s history.

In the early days, it was a popular gathering spot for locals as well as visiting timbermen, sailors, shipyard workers, longshoremen and others passing through. In addition to being a popular bar, it had the reputation for having one of the most well known card rooms in all of Portland.

For many years Kelly’s Olympian had a tobacco store/​smoke shop and one of Portland’s finest shoe shine stands located at the front end of the bar. The venue was opened in 2008.