Goose Hollow Inn

"The Goose Hollow Inn was founded in 1967 by Portland mayor Bud Clark, but the reason this neighborhood watering hole has endured decades isn’t local politics: it’s the truly exceptional Reuben. Modern incarnations of this historic sandwich are too often loaded down with greasy bread and a “more is more” approach to filling. Thankfully “the classic” is a model of decadent restraint: The malty rye is fried to a delicate crisp, the corned beef makes itself known without overwhelming, and the ratio of sauce-to-kraut-to-swiss is scientifically precise. A sign behind the bar bills it as “the best Reuben in the world” which is a difficult claim to evaluate, but it’s certainly one of the best in town." - Ben Coleman, Eater Staff

"Bud Clark opened this pub and restaurant in 1967, going on to serve as the city’s eccentric mayor from 1985 to 1992. While Clark has passed away, the restaurant lives on, serving Reubens and pints in the Goose’s poster-lined dining room and outdoor garden. Bands will play out back during summer, and in the winter, there might not be a cozier spot for hot toddies and Irish coffees." - Heather Arndt Anderson, Krista Garcia, Rebecca Roland

"A true Portland institution, the Goose Hollow Inn is one of those neighborhood pubs with decades worth of regulars, who drink beers and devour Reubens any night of the week. The walls are covered in beer ads and posters, the taps are constantly shifting, and live music plays outside on warm summer nights." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Thom Hilton

"Bud Clark opened this pub and restaurant in 1967, going on to serve as the city’s eccentric mayor from 1985 to 1992. While Clark has passed away, the restaurant lives on, serving Reubens and pints in the Goose’s poster-lined dining room and outdoor garden. Bands will play out back in the summers, and in the winter, there might not be a cozier spot for toddies and Irish coffees." - Heather Arndt Anderson, Krista Garcia

"Practically synonymous with the neighborhood, the late mayor Bud Clark’s iconic pub has been an institution for decades. Some of its customers have been visiting its wide, wrap-around front patio and wood-paneled dining room since the bar opened in 1967. Others have become regulars in the many years since, brought in by the tap list, the menu of Reubens (including turkey and vegan options, all slathered in creamy-tart Russian dressing), and most of all, the welcoming and friendly vibes that have persisted since its opening. Now run by Bud’s daughter Rachel, “the Goose,” as its affectionately known by locals and staff, is a testament to the goodwill and quality of Portland’s old school." - Alex Frane, Thom Hilton