I recently went to Brian Boru's after work with some coworkers. I arrived a few minutes after everyone else and was greeted pleasantly by the doorman. I found my friends upstairs. They were sitting at a table in the moderately filled bar...around 11 at night. My friends directed me to the bartender and told me they started a tab. Well,... more

Good burgers and good beer. But it gets crowded. better places in Portland to hangout. more

Was in Portland in February looking for a place to have lunch. Couldn't miss the brilliant red building that stands out on a drab winter's day and decided to take a chance. What a find! The menu had so many choices it was really hard to decide. I had a very generous Pennsylvania Dutch brisket sandwich...openfaced with mashed potatos and... more

if your 21 good spot during the summer with good live bands and such.... more

Good ear-splitting fun. People always seem to be laughing here. Try the stew. more

Pretty decent scene. One of Portland top 5 bars IMO. didn't get any food though. more

Where this is rated as the #2 restaurant in Portland, I figure I'd better let folks know what it is! It's a fun and convenient place for folks who work downtown to gather for Happy Hour. Yes, they serve food, but that's hardly why people go there. more

I hope there is a picture of Fergus on the wall behind the bar. Love this place. SaintMickey more

On a quiet Sunday night in the middle of April with the rest of Downtown Portland seemingly in a state of hibernation I pretty much literally stumbled across this Irish-themed bar and upon entering was instantly at home. This is my sorta bar, unfussy decor, (though probably carefully designed to lok that way!) good Guinness, excellent friendly service and a... more