The Landmark Saloon

Really cool, old school country music saloon. Good drinks, friendly bartender, very clean! Recommended!

We loved this place! There’s always live music, drinks are cheap, people are friendly. The outdoor area is perfect when the weather is nice. The inside is fairly small so it gets pretty crowded on weekends (get there early especially if you want a table).

Very busy when we stopped in for happy hour. Loud music inside but nice on the patio. We got there about 10 minutes before happy hour was to end and waited for drinks at the bar while the bartender socialized. She finally came to take our order about 2 minutes til and we were told we’d missed happy house and would have to pay full price. Was kind of disappointed by the service, but the scene was pretty cool. My wife and I were just coming from work and felt a tad overdressed but we’d like to try it again.

Stopped in here waiting for Tokio Table to open up. We only had 1 drink, but there were three of us. I liked 1 out of 3 of our drinks, and it wasn’t mine. I ordered a Moscow mule… they brew their own ginger beer here so it enticed me. Verdict: WAYYYYY too ginger-​y!!! So much so I couldn’t taste the lime… oh wait that’s because the bartender put it on the side of my glass instead of muddling it :/​My friend got a dark and stormy that tasted like whiskey… No freaking thank you… Both of these drinks were served in the tiny short glasses and both cost $ 6 each. My other friend who likes girly drinks ended up with the biggest drink… full of vodka and POG brand guava juice. We could have made it at home for cheaper, but it really was the best tasting of the 3. The only saving grace for this bar (because the inside makes you feel like you are in a claustrophobic closet), is the outside patio. There’s corn-​hole boards (I think 4 of them) and tons of patio seating both covered and not.

WOW …
The food …
Excellent!!!
Great bar staff !!!
Super …sour cherry beer … Unbelievable
Wild boar tacos!!!
Get there early …
Sit at the bar …

Love the vibe of this place! Unpretentious, friendly, great music. Wish they had music outside!
The vodka lemonade was awesome.
Only complaint: just one bartender for a packed bar. Really? Took forever to get a drink. Otherwise, great experience, will definitely be back.

Came at night time when they had live music, woohoo!
With that, the live music had a $ 5 suggested cover. which I paid but shouldn’t have because I stayed outside the whole time and couldn’t even hear the music outside.
The outside has a very large patio area with seats and bar stools and tables. They even have cornhole! However, the cornhole and a large portion of the back yard gets closed around 10pm. And almost everyone outside smokes! So beware of that if you don’t like smoke.
The inside is very dark and cramped (no room to dance, at all). I could not see anything! The music was great, live, folk, punk, idk how to describe it but it was good! The inside also had a strange smell, kind of like mildew.
The drinks aren’t weak but they aren’t stiff. Kind of average prices for drinks, but on the lower end of average. They have a few specialty cocktails that come in mason jars (delish). Few bars on tap and a bunchhhh of cans.
Not a fancy place. Definitely a modern day «saloon» or watering hole.

Yes, this is the place. I love the diverse, accepting crowd and live music and dancing. This is where I want to spend my drunk nights out on the town.

I’ve loved the Landmark forever and they keep getting better!

Feels like Austin, replete with Shiner signs. I’ve only ever been on Sunday afternoons. All the other stuff is like reviews. Didn’t eat. Paid $ 2 for a pound of Rainier. Future Townes Van Zandt singing and playing.

This is one of my go to places on a sunny day. Lots of outdoor seating, including an outdoor bar. They have a great beer selection. There is usually live music in the bar and several corn hole sets in the courtyard. I haven’t eaten more here than chips and salsa, so I can’t really comment on the food. They do have a BBQ food cart in the courtyard in addition to their menu.

Food used to be way better when the Landmark was trying to establish itself. Now that it’s really popular, the food quality has gone way down. I mean, jeez, they used to serve meat from Nicky Meat! That was outstanding!
I miss the really good sliders and extraordinary food. This said, the bands are still great and the bartenders are still nice. Last time I went there, Shorty and the Mustangs were playing. The place was packed and I was a bit too crowded where there was standing room only. I left early because it was too crowded. But hey, them’s the breaks.
The band was great and the drinks were not so hard to rustle up. My only complaint about the bar: get more selection of scotch. It’s mainly all bourbon behind the bar. Why not have a peat and a sweet scotch to round off the whisky collection? I recommend an Ardbeg 10 and a Glenmorangie Quinta Rubin. Please no more Laphroaig 10. I’m so sick of that in every bar that tries to have something unusual. It’s not! It’s boring and average.

I’ve stopped in a couple times to chill, have a beer & listen to some country music. Dark & cozy inside. If that’s not your thing, you’ll find plenty of outdoor seating with a nice bonfire to keep you warm.

small and loud inside
quiet and large outside
whiskey Wednesdays, and live countryisk music
that is all you need to know!
I might of slightly fell in love with place, it sure isn’t a fine dinning, conversation and cocktails place, instead this is the spot you go to to chill out, drink your day away, and jam out to some countrylike music.
Outside:]
This patio outside is double the size of inside. and outdoor bar, corn hole, covered metal parking structure for rain cover. picnic tables for groups, a southern style food cart on site, and bar service all outside.
Inside:]
one bar to order drinks and food from, great drink specials on the daily, live band almost every night! I am totally surprised by how much I like the place
Eats & Drinks:]
of course you can get your hipster and whatever the heck you call yourself drinking style on; PBR’s, Miller cans, craft beers, a full bar, and as Katie P even said –unpretentious cocktails– Totally agreeable. The food is pretty good, prices are fair and if you’re unsure what to order get the grilled cheese and bacon sandwich! Not a ton of places to sit inside to chow down, but sure is the place to come grab a drink with a friend and a quick bit.

A honky tonk bar? Geez. I left Texas to get away from the so called music that is played. Well, it was close and they have Shiner Bock on tap, so that’s a really good thing. I have not seen any place around here with Shiner on tap at all. Yes it’s a Texas beer, and we are in Portland, the land of amazing beer. So, I’m sure it’s not a beverage on the top of most bars list. But it should be up there.
We needed a place to drink and Landmark was right down the street from where we ate. Cool little joint with plenty of seating inside and out. A band had set up inside and thankfully, so my ears wouldn’t bleed, we left shortly after the band started. But, that was after sampling a few pints of Shiner and a pretty good oatmeal stout. buddy never had Shiner. He was glad I introduced it to him.
As I stated, cool place. I’ll go back for the $ 4 Shiners.

You know what I like in a watering hole?
Crafted, unpretentious cocktails.
Local microbrews (IPA’s, please!) on tap
FOOD
A patio
Carefully curated/​minimalist decour that’s true to the region
Shows
You know what Landmark Saloon has?
All of that.
Maybe that’s why everyone loves it so much. Landmark is like that funny guy in high school who was confident enough to dress like Beck, but was on the football team and friends with everyone.
It really feels like a saloon, the bar and the flooring are all made of old, recycled wood that creaks. The walls are draped in Pendleton blankets and various minimalist Americana. Their pours are heavy and cocktails are served in mason jars.
My friend and I merely mentioned ordering food to each other and a bartender instantly brought us a menu, having overheard. TRY THAT ON FOR SERVICE! Their nachos look incredible. Definitely coming back for those.

Moved pretty close to this place and have given it a few chances, but on most occasions we end up going to the Hawthorne bars instead. The patio is great and drinks are reasonably priced with a good selection. Decent selection of like 5 – 7 craft beers. Haven’t tried the food.
My problem is that even though I’m the closest thing to a redneck this «country» bar’s ever going to see, I get dirty looks because I’m not wearing plaid, skinny jeans and smoking cigarettes.

With the technology of today… I think when you step into the Landmark Saloon you should be handed a pair of high tech glasses that magically turn the environment into black and white… Black and White film represents not just a time period, or in some cases back in the day a budget… it paints a picture… the Landmark Saloon, in black and white. like a 1940’s western… it would be perfect.
It’s really a slap in the face when you walk in… a combination of an older crowd and hipsters country swing dancing to the house band…(apologies I don’t remember what they call themselves)
If you are into true classic western music with a bit of country and bluegrass thrown in you’ll love the live music.
A full bar. ok beer options and reasonably priced. The food was pretty routine… but they have a decent menu and the Mexican inspired options seem to work best.
There is a decent sized patio option… when the weather permits …
Not my scene… and not my music but you can’t help but to smile at the dancing patrons. and the band dressed in cowboy hats and overalls… because they seem to be having such a good time…
So Partner… mosey on over to the Landmark where any PDX hipster can turn into cowboy.

Great, fantastic bartenders.
Lovely music
Cowboy décor.
Overall, I liked it! I heard the patio is awesome in the summer, so definitely coming back!

Hands down, The Landmark Saloon was my favorite bar that I got to go while visiting Portland and it was definitely a great way to end my trip.
Located on the Southeast part of Portland, it definitely has a homey backyard feel that makes you feel welcomed. I loved it. The bar itself is pretty roomy, but the outside part of the bar was my favorite with its covered picnic tables, ringside fire pit, and the twinkly lights lighting up the area. I was told that in the summer, they set up corn hole so folks can play. Don’t worry, you can take your drinks outside! That’s definitely a win.
The drinks here are strong and good. I went with the house whisky and ginger drink they had. AH-​mazing. Cheap too. I ended up getting two of them and a PBR for about $ 12. If I hadn’t had an early flight the next day, I would have gotten more.
The bartenders are super nice. Both guys that helped me were really cool and fun to talk with. I really wish I went here early on my trip because I would have ended up here every night. I really need to make another trip up just so I can go back here again.

I don’t know about you, but making my way in the world today takes everything I’ve got. When I think of taking a break from all my worries, well it seems like it sure would help a lot.
So, sometimes, y’know… sometimes, I wanna go where everybody knows my name.
For me, that place is the Landmark Saloon.
I’ve known the Landmark since it was just a campfire glint in the owners’ whiskey-​loving eyes. And though over time I’ve become a literal fair-​weather friend (more of a Lilith, probably, than a Norm), I’m still so proud of what it’s become.
It’s a comfortable neighborhood bar. It’s your awesome friend’s back yard. It’s a flexible space that accommodates bands, birthdays, troops, trivia, tournaments and even the odd Harvest Festival and pie-​off. It’s a home away from home, with a cast of characters as warm and lovable and supportive as they come. And they’re always glad you came.
If you know the song, sing along: Patio. Cornhole. Pendleton. Gentlemen. Tumbleweed Tea. And me.