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The Old Gold

The Old Gold

Whisky Bar and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Portland
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8.8/10
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    Ashlee S.
    "The elk burger is awesome too!"(4 Tips)
    Alex R.
    "Try the beer and whiskey pairing."(3 Tips)
    Atticus D.
    "The Bánh mì and kale salad are great."(3 Tips)
    Michael C.
    "knowledgable about Bourbons and Whiskey"(2 Tips)
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  • Michael C.heart icon on user image
    Michael CostaSeptember 15, 2016
    The Bartenders are excellent and knowledgable about Bourbons and Whiskey, Brandi and Beers. Interesting people frequent the bar.
  • Doniree W.
    Doniree WalkerApril 22, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    How do you like your coffee? Use those descriptions to tell the bartender what you might like in a whiskey, and get at the giant list of whiskeys on the chalkboard wall.
  • Kelly B.
    Kelly BoneOctober 2, 2014
    Unbelievably friendly service! The barback made my crazy late night take out order a breeze... because who orders take out food from a bar...
  • Thrillist
    ThrillistNovember 3, 2011
    Order the elk burger with Fontina and a dried cherry relish from this auto-garage-turned-neighborhood-bar in NoPo. Drinks zero in on neighborhood weirdness by being the only bar with Kombucha on tap. Read more
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    JaredJanuary 13, 2016
    Old Gold has an excellent selection of whiskeys. Great spot.
  • Ashlee S.
    Ashlee SprugelNovember 26, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The Sam Elliott tastes like a root beer barrel (and I don't like licorice). The elk burger is awesome too!
  • Atticus D.heart icon on user image
    Atticus DanielFebruary 1, 2015
    The Bánh mì and kale salad are great. So is the whiskey.
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex ReedMarch 15, 2014
    Try the beer and whiskey pairing.
  • Justin S.heart icon on user image
    Justin SamuelsenFebruary 13, 2016
    Burgers are really good. Try the Hula burger.
  • Stefanie H.heart icon on user image
    Stefanie HatcherApril 22, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Champagne button; brings you a bottle. Tofu Banh Mi is so tasty!
  • Andrew C.heart icon on user image
    Andrew CSeptember 12, 2017
    Been here 50+ times
    Quite a selection of whisky. Try your luck at getting the tethered ring on the hook before you leave.
  • Natalie
    NatalieNovember 12, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Pickle Plate is awesome! I haven't had the Tofu Bahn Mi, but did confirm it is vegan!
  • Rob A.heart icon on user image
    Rob AlanAugust 8, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    For dessert, try the whiskey.
  • James N.heart icon on user image
    James NoyesAugust 8, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing drinks! Awesome atmosphere!
  • Drew T.heart icon on user image
    Drew TysonNovember 2, 2011
    This is the best bar on Killingsworth if not in Portland. Probably the world.
  • Gary A H.
    Gary A HansonNovember 4, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The Elk Burger is what all burgers aspire to.
  • Kimberly N.
    Kimberly NessJuly 23, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Bring your pooch, sit on the patio and get a whiskey pairing.
  • David C.heart icon on user image
    David CelisMay 19, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    For dessert, try the whiskey
  • Whit S.
    Whit ScottJuly 15, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Beer/ whiskey pairing. Get it.
  • Hannah S.
    Hannah SandmeyerAugust 26, 2012
    The only place in PDX you can order a Churchkey?
  • Heather K.heart icon on user image
    Heather KnightAugust 23, 2015
    Wifi password is "ilovethisbar"
  • Jeff W.
    Jeff WoodsFebruary 18, 2012
    Sample the cocktail list. You can't miss.
  • David G.
    David GriggsApril 7, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The Pappy van Winkle Bourbon is a good drop.
  • Paul F.
    Paul FenwickApril 18, 2013
    Courtesy Vegan Portland by Natalie N.
  • Scott B.
    Scott BApril 26, 2012
    Get the ell burger.
  • Scott B.
    Scott BApril 26, 2012
    Get the elk burger.
  • Bruce J.heart icon on user image
    Bruce JohnsonMay 31, 2014
    Very portland. Maybe if your a hipster you can order. Otherwise you might get ignored.
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