Goose Hollow Inn
Pub · Goose Hollow
1927 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97201
Highlights
Iconic tavern serving legendary Reubens & local beers
Iconic tavern serving legendary Reubens & local beers
"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
"A bit of old Portland, this storied tavern has been a neighborhood institution in Goose Hollow since the ’60s. Whether you choose a picnic table on the deck or wait to be seated inside at one of the wooden booths, you might want to test this bar’s claim of having the “best Reuben on the planet.” Choose from the 15-plus beers and ciders on tap, or simply order an Imperial pint (that’s 20 ounces, FYI) of barley-rich Guinness." - Krista Garcia
"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." - 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
"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
