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Mock Crest Tavern
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Categories: Jazz & Blues, Bars
Neighborhood: North Portland3435 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 283-5014
- Hours:
Mon-Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 a.m.
Sat-Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 a.m.
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Wed, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
13 reviews for Mock Crest Tavern
any bar that serves $6 spaghetti dinner is a-okay with me. and that's what its called. spaghetti dinner.
check out chris beck and the checkered present when they play there. they are goooood.
Okay, I have been on Yelp for exactly one year and just wrote my first review yesterday... not sure what my problem was. As I sat and pondered what establishment I would write my second review for, Mock Crest popped into my head. Here's why...
I live in the neighborhood and think of Mock Crest (the MC) as my neighborhood bar/meeting place for co-workers & friends. I am SO excited that the sun is coming out again because sitting in their outdoor patio area, day or night, on a nice warm day is like a little piece of heaven... or, at least, a peaceful haven. The service is always friendly & done with a smile. It really does feel like cheers when you walk in.
Plus, they have live music & the blues burger (with blue cheese) is worth craving (as far as bar food goes.) If you are in the mood for something lighter, the hummus platter is big enough to share & goes well with the Stella on tap (served in fancy Stella glasses).
I can't wait to head back to The MC... maybe on Friday:)
If you love being a generic Portland Tool you will love the Mock Crest. Come join the hapless masses in their frolics listen to almost musicians playing the same stuff they did last night and the night before and ....... Eat some generic bar food in a generic smoke filled atmosphere with a generic group of servers and the same bar sitting a holes you've seen your entire life.
If you want a little adventure see about getting in a knife fight across the street at the Blue Parrot (actually happen while I was there, not to me. See review)
Mock Crest is about the same as ever other Dive turned cool Portland scene.
I love the Mock Crest! I always have fun here.
The service is always friendly and competent. The food is consistent and available late.
The beer garden is lovely and a lot of good bands play here for free as well year round which can make it pretty loud in the winter months as it is pretty tiny..
If you live close give the Mock Crest a try, you will not be sorry.
Too late for music masters KC Murphy, Tom Miller, my dad and others taken out by Smokers Cancers, but the Mock is Now: NON Smoking! !
Alone or meeting friends, I *always* have a good time at the Mock.
Locals and regulars are friendly and silly.
Laurie's Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner for St Pats was HUGE and satisfying - plenty to share. Breakfast is a bargain too - will upload pix soon.
Johnny Ward puts together some of the best combos here you've heard with brass - (see pix above) bringing alive some VERY old songs you'd never hear otherwise...one reason I love Tuesdays in Portland.
Weekends too. The Mock is a great place to avoid the purfume crowd - and now, NOsmoke - thank you Oregon legislature, led by now Senator jeff merkly! '09 can continue to be the year of healthy Change.
Music: Tuesday -Sunday. Poker Mondays. Regulars enjoy golf & potluck events. Do get on the email newsletter list at the Web Site.
The Thursday Open Mic is worth doing, particularly when Rock Star DC Malone hosts. Monthly gigs are worthy too, like First Saturday. I ALWAYS enjoy the Eagle Ridin Papas, Lauren Sheehan, Donna Jose, Sneakin Out, and other regular performers who make you glad you found this relaxed happy place. It's small, but feel free to dance. Someone is bound to join you.
Food is affordable, and there are daily drink specials. Breakfast is served and an email list will let you know who's playing weekly, and clue you in to Breakfast Specials, Potlucks, and Holiday Parties.
TIPS: The # 75 Bus come here, links to MAX and runs from downtown St Johns along Lombard, MLK, Dekum, & 42nd, all the way along 39th to Milwaukie. Runs often & hauls bikes - so ferget drinkin and drivin and payin for gas for a ride that could send you to jail.
If you use a Cell Phone, kindly use the outside garden. Artists really depend on Tips for their daily grub, so DO. If you're too broke, why not walk the tip Jar around the room during a wildy good song, to help them make their Rent and Safeway budget. All appreciate it when you do that - with a smile. (no pressure is needed)
Thankyuhverymuch.
PS: yes, a Bier Garten outdoors welcomes you, even nicotine addicts, I bet. But please stay clear of the door & others if you stink! And breathe a few clean air breathes before you re-enter the club or get on a bus. Thanx.
Burgers are great and staff is friendly and quick on their feet. Sunday night is SIN night...always a good treat. Chicken wings and poppers are yummy appys and the pours are nice.
Will be even better when it goes smoke free! Yippee. A great neighborhood hang out and fun place to seek out for music.
OK, I'm adding a star because I stopped by again recently and was reminded of the love. Like visiting a family member you haven't spoken to in awhile, then leaving thinking everything is all patched up but you still might not want to hang out with them every day...
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8/2/2008
A couple years ago I would've rated higher. Maybe it's because I went there a little too often,… Read more »
I stumbled into a quaint neighborhood bar in north Portland this past weekend, Mock Crest Tavern, which I can't wait to hit this summer for its backyard bier garden.
This place reminded me sort of a pub in Germany with a variety of good beer on tap and a charming garden patio in the back. The menu isn't fancy and it doesn't have to be. You can get a good burger and even better tots. If you're alone, you can borrow one of their laptops for free and get online. They also have free music, which is another plus.
Tip: Try their homemade soup on a cold night.
Probably the dive bar with the most soul in the 40 blocks west of Interstate and north of Lombard. A full neon bar, cheap beer, a pint-glass-of-pickles appetizer, and live acts all the time. They've also got a little patio out back. The service is usually decent too.
The old house was three blocks away from this place. We found ourselves there at least once a week. Now that we have to ride a bus to get there we only go every few months. Always have the chowder, taco casserole, and the mac n' cheese. The drinks are strong, and the beer is cold. Chris, Laurie, Rochelle, and Emily always made us feel at home. The beer would be on he bar before I sat down. Can't wait for it to be smoke free in '09.
THIS PLACE IS GREAT! The servers were great as well as the food. The atmoshere was clean and friendly and I FELT LIKE I WAS IN MY LIVING ROOM. I could actually put a bunk in the back and bunk here. This is a great place to go drink! If you show up here once, you will DEFINATLY be back. They have free wi fi, loaner laptops, great food and fantastic service, especially that gal named LAURIE! she needs a raise. She works like she is an owner, but reeps none of the profits! She will ensure you have a great time! Let her know you seen this review and she will probably buy you a beer! Enjoy yourself and the atmoshere at this great dive bar!
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6/26/2008
This place is fantastic! The servers really seem to have fun while at work! That makes it fun for… Read more »
Because I'm a believer in the local dive, and this is my new neighborhood, I'm giving this 4 stars. The staff is friendly, nobody cares who you are and there's no lines on the weekend. They have breakfast and you can start drinking in the the a.m. I'll be back here, especially if I'm dining solo and can grab a bar-stool, read the news and fill up for cheap.
Mock Crest Tavern is like a home away from home. The staff and the regular patrons are friendly and open. This is a working man type of place where folks go to blow off steam and meet up with their friends. They have a regular music line up with some occasional good blues musicians and fun acts like Sneak'n Out. They feature a menu with standard bar fare that is always thoughtfully prepared, large portioned and tasty. When the weather is nice, there is a lovely garden out back. Mock Crest Tavern is a perfect blend of locals and transplants and has a great neighborhood bar atmosphere.
