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Life of Riley

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Life of Riley

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"Go downstairs for shuffleboard!"(2 Tips)
"Good happy hour snacks and decent beer list"(3 Tips)
"The steak sandwich rivals Philly!!!! Get involved!"(3 Tips)
"Acceptable draft list."(2 Tips)

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Amy BOctober 2, 2017
Upstairs for low key vibe. Downstairs for more lively (crowded) vibe. Pool, slot machines (odd but fun) and other fun games.
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Abner AcevesJune 11, 2015
One of my favorite bars of all time. Mainly because it's open late, and not many places in PDX are open late.
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JaredSeptember 15, 2015
Been here 5+ times
One of my favorite Portland bars. Stuff drinks. Great prices. And some really delicious food. Get the fries.
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Stephanie Anne McCarthyJune 21, 2023
Excellent bar found in the space between a dive & billiards & meet-up-night. Meh face this time means: easy night on the town!
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Sienna MorrisJune 22, 2014
The 19th Hole Clubhouse is one of my favorites in Portland (it's huge. Great sandwich to share) Also the staff is awesome.
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Whit BreedenJuly 14, 2016
Surprised to see such a low rating here. Take it from me, one of the best tap lists in the pearl.
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Peter RiboproteinSeptember 23, 2013
There's meat. It's really good. Our pescetarian friend saw the barbecue and decided to eat meat for a day.
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Megan McCannAugust 13, 2013
Great BBQ, say hi to Dave! He's a nice guy and poors a great IPA!
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Sharon Perloff-ShamowAugust 23, 2014
Huckleberry lemonade is super refreshing. Fries are great too.
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Barb StarkJuly 21, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Outside tables are great if you bring your dog, they'll even serve ice water for the pooch.
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Nicole KastenJanuary 1, 2017
Good soup. Acceptable draft list. Good for large groups.
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Kendrick MartinJuly 17, 2018
Good happy hour snacks and decent beer list
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brent cocoApril 23, 2021
Been here 5+ times
Staff is great. Gets loud pretty quickly.
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Ashley MillsSeptember 9, 2012
I love the bar downstairs... Too bad the service is terrible (and I've worked in the industry for over 10 years)
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Lisa MorenoSeptember 7, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Sara is the best. No really. The best.
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Will JathoJanuary 7, 2011
Fri and Sat night go and see Meghan and Dave downstairs. Quite possibly the two best bartenders in PDX.
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Varun ThotaNovember 16, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Get the fries with their special Life Of Riley ketchup...its amazing!
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Megan McCannSeptember 15, 2013
Go Bears! Thanks for putting my game on!
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Charlotte KatzNovember 4, 2012
Big TVs! Good for games & big-ish groups!
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Skyler LothAugust 31, 2014
FYI the well drinks are $5 here, wasn't listed on the menu.
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Al BJune 14, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Best gazpacho soup around.
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Alex BoughtonApril 7, 2013
Great service, the bar did not have a long wait
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Mitch ErbNovember 9, 2012
They frost the glasses, if that isn't your thing you'll need to say something when you order.
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Michael BuchalterJanuary 30, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Order the Nasty shot from upstairs. You will thank me later. We created it!
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Creedence GerlachDecember 11, 2010
Recommend: mussels, polite conference with servers cuz this place kicks ass :)
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Jeff TandyMarch 27, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Upstairs staff are slow and never seem enthused to serve you, if you ever get served.... The red head is the WORST! Keep coming back hoping it will get better but it never does!
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april barrettMarch 15, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Tofu Tacos are tasty.
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JerryFebruary 27, 2014
Get the buffalo burger
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Don ThorntonMarch 17, 2010
Great local Bar run by avid Boston Red Sox fan. Great food for reasonable price
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Stephanie GoforthSeptember 2, 2011
Great full bar and the pulled pork is no too bad.
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James KiernanJune 8, 2011
The steak sandwich rivals Philly!!!! Get involved!
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Diana LienJuly 13, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the Philly Cheese Steak
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Luke KaniesSeptember 6, 2011
Been here 5+ times
A great location for a large after-work drink-up. Read more
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Dylan LaceyApril 27, 2013
They don't accept Aussie drivers licenses, so bring your passport.
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Hannah KirchnerAugust 14, 2013
Been here 25+ times
The Mayor of LOR needs to stop drinking so much.
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Luke KintighMarch 25, 2011
Go downstairs for shuffleboard! Good times!
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Rob CleatonMay 17, 2014
Won't except uk driving license as ID
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Woody WommackJune 16, 2010
The bar downstairs has shuffleboard, pool and real dart boards (not plastic).
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Ryan ColemanMarch 29, 2012
Food and drink are decent but the staff never seem happy to see or serve you.
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Jim PApril 20, 2011
The steak sandwich is pretty damn good. o_,0
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Patrick TheissOctober 1, 2011
Dude bra central, complete with fist bumps and large (male) chests
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Dr. Kenneth NoisewaterSeptember 24, 2011
They have Big Buck Hunter Pro! KAK
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Mackenzie MorrisOctober 28, 2011
Garlic fries = nom noms!!
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Du MaApril 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Smells like urinal cakes downstairs!
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Ryan GriffinSeptember 21, 2013
Been here 10+ times
"Never come here if you need a poo" (Thom Lovegrove)
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Britney RennerAugust 19, 2010
Best Burgers in Town!
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Andrew NhemApril 8, 2010
Beat people at pool and meet crazy drunk-ass Asian ladies.
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Ceylan ErgünMay 20, 2013
Ok for minors
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Karen VanettaJune 17, 2013
Downstairs smells like urine. Bleh
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Devin ArthursSeptember 9, 2009
Been here 5+ times
piglets in a blanket are yum
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