The Ultimate Guide to Portland's Iconic Dive Bars

"Multnomah Village occupies an odd sort of bowtie intersection along Capitol Highway, and features a handful of intriguing saloons just off the main drag. Wander down the steep slope of 35th and you’ll encounter a tavern seemingly carved into the landscape of a jaunty nautical mural. This ship isn’t of the cruise liner variety — everything has been worn down over the years and the decor is mainly Pirates of the Caribbean swag and old beer signs — but there are touches of elegance in the cracked marble back bar and framed sepia-toned photographs of handsome old schooners. There are fancier bars on the West side, and far less nice ones too, but there’s no place quite like the Ship." - Ben Coleman