John's Marketplace - Multnomah

After a colleague recommended it, I visited John's Market and I've gotta say, the beer selection, and the food did not disappoint! This place is a gem nestled in Portland's where you can sit outside on a beautiful sunny day and take in some good food and great beer (or wine). A+++!

Our trips to John's are the always the highlight of my week. Unbeatable beer selection, great and affordable food, and quirky, comfy digs. The wine selection is phenomenal. Weekly FREE wine and beer tasting? Who does that? They're nuts! But what a treat. All of the staff seem to genuinely want to help you find your next favorite treat, not just sell to you. Especially their wine guy Patrick, he knows his stuff. He always provides the best, unique recommendations tailored to whatever you're looking for; whether it be a high-end bottle for a special event, or the perfect, wallet-friendly porch-crusher. The recently launched wine club is such a great value and really, really fun. Bottom line, this place rocks, plain and simple.

John’s Marketplace!!!! The one and only best beer and wine spot in Multnomah Villagez. Been going here for almost 20 years and they have to have been here a very long time. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about their beers and selection. You can fill a basket with a. Wide variety of brews, ales, mead, etc. from around the world. 🌎 they also sell less you can get a half keg or full keg for an event or party. They have co2 tanks too! I think they might fill growlers off their taps too. If you love beer and want to reward your tastebuds, JOHN’s Market is the spot. If you’re hungry and want a great burger and a nice pint to compliment it, JOHN’s Market is the spot. If you want to get lost in the beauty of the world that is brewing and beer, JOHN’s Market is the SPOT! I stopped in to get a couple ale’s for my brother in law to bring him back to his love when living in England for 8 years, and got him a gift card to go in and pick out some new ones to try or his other favorites. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Thank you for Reading! 🙏👍

I really want to like Johns, but I've had more terrible experiences than good ones. Pros: -The wine and beer tastings are always a fun treat, occur frequently and are free. The people hosting these are usually incredibly friendly. -The wine and beer selection is unbeatable, usually pretty cheap outside of the specialty items, and is great to take home if you want to try anything new. That's the end of the pros. Cons: -More often than not, the staff is a surly, unfriendly bunch. There is a dark haired woman who is the most unfriendly of the group that runs the bar. My best experience has been with the bald gentleman that has the clear framed glasses. -The food is abysmal. The kitchen must be ran by some high school students who just learned to cook. This place has the worst burger in the Village, bar none. -Some of the customers have been really snobby, will cut in line. -A personal gripe is the groups of customers who decide it's a good idea to bring their children here. I understand it's technically family-oriented, but it's mainly objective is to sell you alcohol. The kids should be outside on the patio and not near expensive bottles of wine and beer.

Kitchen: Ugh I’m SO annoyed. I just spent $16 on a singular sandwich, ($14.99 + tip) the PDX Pastrami, I asked for a little extra dirty sauce on it and they made it with NO sauce, and then they didn’t cut it in half. So instead of enjoying the sandwich I had been craving for days, I begrudgingly choked down the dry thing, every bite increasingly bitter. Be consistent- either always cut them in half, or never. It’s not a good surprise. AND SAUCE PROPERLY! Take a moment to read each order carefully. Check it before you send it out. I could’ve taken the sandwich back and had a new one made that would’ve cost me at least another 30 minutes of my time. 60 minutes of my time is more valuable than a $16 sandwich so basically it was just a loss, not only the cost of the sandwich, but also the time that it took to go get this sandwich. Please read the order! The difference between extra sauce and no sauce is big. I know it’s just one word difference, but it translates into the completely wrong order if you get the one word wrong. The GOOD NEWS? The pastrami sandwich is in fact delicious when properly made and that is the reason that I’m giving three stars, because the recipe is good, the bread is perfect. I don’t go in the store for any other things other than food. I am interested in trying some of the other sandwiches as well. But I guess I definitely won’t go on a Tuesday afternoon ever again.

Impeccable vibes, great selection, great food, great service. One of my favorite places to have a beer and sit around.

I really like this place. Has everything you could want in a beverage. The food is usually awesome too! Today I got a sandwich with bacon. Is it just me or do so many places have an issue with overcooked bacon. Most of the time I won't order anything with bacon because it is so overcooked there is nothing left of the flavor and it's so crunchy it falls apart and makes my mouth hurt! Gross! But... I did order it and it was almost inedible... half the sandwich was bacon and I had to remove it in order to eat the sandwich. I usually love this place but today...

Fred and I don’t like doing negative reviews, but we sat down at the bar, the woman that came to help, we felt was very rude. It made Fred and I felt unwelcome. We stayed for a drink, but we felt awkward the whole time. Walking around the market part, and seeing all the different kinds of beer, was amazing. 5-stars!!! We would definitely come for cans and bottles to go, but won’t come and sit at the bar again. If you’re not a regular, I’d probably steer clear of the bar.

We love John's Marketplace! We go here a few times a month for their great selection of ciders. They have so many local ones to choose from. They also have quite a few low-calorie ones for those of who want to drink more but not have drink a ton of calories. One of favorite imports is also here... I can no longer find it anywhere else. It is almost always busy but never feels crowded. I think the only time we've eaten here was during burger week a year or two ago, but the food was great. Not sure why we haven't been back for food but we totally should.

Really great place to pick up some rare beers, as well as drink off the tap and get some solid food. I put some pictures of my pickups and my cheese steak. I am from Philly so I'm pretty critical of cheese steaks... The steak cuts were definitely too thick... It could've used more cheese too. Everything else about it was great though. Food 3/5 stars but I bumped it up since I assume most people will visit for the beer

Grocery market indeed. Section of the store is a tap beer bar on the side. Would have thought they would have more than 10 taps but the package selections are ginormous. The service was the letdown ~ evident the bartender would rather serve some and ignore others. The simple smash burger was given with a frown and nothing memorable. Check dates ~ lot of the unique finds were outdated.

Cool place! Tons of beer and wine - options galore. Good Reuben sandwich and outdoor eating area. Will be back.

Fred and I don't like doing negative reviews, but we sat down at the bar, the woman that came to help, we felt was very rude. It made Fred and I felt unwelcome. We stayed for a drink, but we felt awkward the whole time. Walking around the market part, and seeing all the different kinds of beer, was amazing. 5-stars!!! We would definitely come for cans and bottles to go, but won't come and sit at the bar again. If you're not a regular, I'd probably steer clear of the bar.

Rating just for their delicious smash burgers, great price and always so yummy. Great stop for a quick beer and burger.

Great beer selection. Great smash burgers. Good indoor/outdoor sitting options. Service is always good and it's local so we will be back. Fortunate to have John's in our neighborhood.

Our go to place for beer! The best selection in Portland. Offer cans, bottles, and kegs. Have a wide range of sours and wine as well. The staff is the best!! They also have a bar and grill area with delicious sandwiches and burgers. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, also very dog friendly! If you are look for a Multnomah village staple this is it!

Dog friendly! Got to bring our dog along and saw a few others. Swung in here with the fam for a beverage and food. The sandwiches were amazing, and they have a great selection in store for drinks. After lunch, we grabbed a basket and it was fun to shop around. That being said, I think the beers were overpriced, but maybe because they're specialty in Oregon? I get my Magners in Washington for less, including tax. Definitely worth going to, especially for sandwiches. Will be back and definitely need to try a burger.

Oh, Holy COW! Not only does this place have hundreds of beers and ciders from all over the world and kegs for your little get-togethers, John's has THE best cheeseburgers around. With bacon. And avocado. Along with all of the regular decorations. And if you have to have it gluten-free, it is the only place where the lettuce-wrap version isn't an afterthought, carelessly slung together by a disdainful burger-bun-lover with an attitude. Instead, the lettuce is crispy and sweet, the burgers are juicy and supremely satisfying, and you can have your beer (my cider) and watch the game, while you sigh and scarf it down, surrounded by neighbors, at a cozy, kick-back counter. Then stroll back home at sunset, perfectly satisfied.

From the outside JM's looks like a unassuming neighborhood market/grocery, but this gem is packed with every level of beer and wine and has a causal eatery, too. The staff are true beer and wine geeks and they'll gladly help with questions and guidance in making the perfect purchase for your everyday enjoyment or your upcoming bash.

John's Marketplace is a frequent visit for me. John's Marketplace is an iconic mainstay in Portland and has a rich history of being a marketplace since the 1920's however they have been a beer and wine store since 1999. It is conveniently located on Multnomah Blvd and SW 35th Ave. It's right in the heart of Multnomah Village. It has one of the best smash burgers for the price at $7.99. There is always a rotating tap to go along with the food. John's Marketplace is known as Portland's "Beer Mecca" which is quite the designation given that Portland is where the beer revolution started. You could say John's Marketplace is the "Beer Mecca" of the "Beer Mecca". They clearly have a large assortment of beer, some of the likes I've never heard before, which is fun for people who want to try something new. They also organize their beer from its origin. Socal, Norcal, Western Oregon, Central Oregon, etc. One downside is John's doesn't serve fries so I usually get a bag of chips with my smash burger which is better for my waistband anyway. I have never rented a keg however I see people doing that frequently at John's. Through the winter John's Marketplace is a great place to watch sports when it's cold and rainy outside and conversely a great place to sit outside in the warmer months as they have an outdoor patio. John's is dog friendly inside the store or out on the patio. It's a great place to "people watch", hang out with friends, and enjoy a burger and a beer. John's Marketplace is a "mom and pop" establishment and it feels that way. It won't take long before you start noticing the same people working each week and you can call them by name. John's has a "dive bar" feel however the food is delicious and the beer selection has no rival.

The Beer Mecca, indeed! Recently, I had about 10 minutes to spare, and I walked around the shop. I liked walking around and wandering the aisles and discovering new beers to check out! They have great customer service, and everything is organized clearly by region or type of beer. It seems to be a fun place to have a beer and grab a drink- but I have only bought beers to go.

The beer selection is great but I have tried ordering food twice in a row and specified that I had a dairy allergy. Both times I was served cheese. The first time I ate a few bites before noticing. The second time I checked and sure enough they put cheese. The remake also still had butter on the bun. At this point I lost trust with the establishment and did not eat the food. I am very sad because I love getting beer here and they have a great selection of NA beer but the lack of care from their kitchen staff means I don't get to enjoy a burger on the patio. So sad! I'm honestly heartbroken about it.

Stopped in today to have a beer for me and an ice cream bar for my kid. Paid at the deli counter and said yes to having the person at the register pour it into a glass for me. Looked over to see her pour some of my beer into a glass for herself. She said she was taxing me because she has a thing for sours. wtf, John's? Pay this girl enough so she can afford her own beer. Other than that, this place is a treasure.

This place is unlike anywhere else! It's a complete liquor store with a full bar and menu ontop of it. Very unique and cool. Across from it is a string of food carts. You can easily spend a few hours here. Great shopping, great service, great location!

It's a great place to drink beer but their kitchen needs a lot of work. The food is not consistent. I've had some decent burgers and sandwiches there, but they've also been really disappointing. For example, todays smashed burgers were not smashed, just burnt and dry, with a fingernail's worth of ketchup. The main reason to stay away is the time. Something doesn't work in that kitchen because it literally takes them 20 min to make one burger. If there's more than one other customer there, you will be waiting more than 30min. I went on a weekend and it took more than an hour for one burger. They said it would be 20 minutes Where's Gordon Ramsey?? He needs to fix this kitchen up!!

John's Marketplace is really 2 places in 1. 1. Best bottle/can beer selection in Portland, by far. You almost need a tour guide there are so many different beers. 2. A little deli/grill. I have bought beer there many times, but today was my 2nd time eating there. I was disappointed. Portland has a "Sandwich Week" where many places have a special signature sandwich they make that week for $8. Here it's a steak sandwich with grilled veggies. The meat was supposed to be marinated, but it was just very tough and flavorless. Very difficult to bite through. Actually the whole sandwich was very bland. The only flavor was the grilled sweet bell peppers. Service: I'm pretty sure they forgot to put my order in at first and it took 30 minutes to get my sandwich. They said it's because the kitchen was slammed, but I saw many others getting theirs's after only 10 minutes. Even sitting at the counter, it took me nearly 10 minutes to get someone's attention so I could ask for the check. They just kept walking by. Making eye contact did not work. Asking in a normal voice did not work. I had to raise my voice as staff was just walking by the 6th or 7th time. And then I wasn't brought my check. Just the credit card machine (I was going to pay in cash). Btw, my 1st time eating there I got the grilled cheese. This is the only time in my life where I will say "there was too much cheese". I swear it was like 1/2 lb of cheese. It was just an oozing mess. And the bread was very greasy. But even that was better than the steak sandwich. My rating is an average of my experiences there. I will go back for the beer selection, but I will probably not eat there again.

I love this place for obvious reasons. I'm only coming on here to offer some feedback to the owners about the veggie burger. John's used to make an in‐house veg patty, I believe, that was really good! On my recent visit I was disappointed to find that they had replaced their former patty with a sad-ass garden-burger-variety patty. I would be surprised to find any veggie burger fans who would prefer this kind. It's mushy and flavorless. I wouldn't go out of my way to stop in here for a pint and a burger again knowing that's the option, so I hope they change it soon. I'm looking forward to the new spot opening in Beaverton and can't wait to see how it turns out!

My Son and I were hanging out in Multnomah village last week, and as he knows my beer preferences, it didn't take much effort to lead me into the beer nerdvanna. John's Marketplace did remind me of John's Grocery in Iowa City (Go Hawks!), albeit with a more expansive selection here in Portland. However, since I'll be on the University of Iowa campus in October, I'll need calibrate that over a wee pint or more. There's a huge load of cervezas here, so for focus, I decided to look for Belgian style beers and stay away from my perceived IPA market glut. I was soon overwhelmed with the Belgians, but did score one of my favorite US versions - Brother Thelonious from North Coast Brewing in Ft. Bragg California. Oh yes, David had a great time showing me around. I'm not sure what else is available as COVID winds down (we hope), but a return visit may also include a trip to the bar for a couple drafts and maybe some beer tasting. And maybe like my previous Ghent Belgium experience (Gulden Draak anyone?), there will be some drinking glass matching to the beer?

John's Marketplace is a favorite for us in the neighborhood. They have excellent selection of beers and wines. The food selection is good too they even have vegetarian options! Great place to a enjoy a happy hour drink!

Yes, yes.... Cool bar, deli, wine and way many beers... Grab a sandwich, beer and watch a game..

Ah-mazing beer selection! And willing to confirm when odd beers are available and place them on hold for you! Such Customer Service!

Great place. They have a private parking lot. Staff is extremely helpful and they have every beer imaginable. Found a couple great selections of Cider. I saw that they have a deli but I didn't have time to place an order.

This place is ridiculously amazing! Thankfully we don't live here otherwise we would go broke! But it's one of our favorite places to stop by when we're visiting family. They always have great beer choices on tap too, as well as yummy food. The only bummer is they don't have fries to go with their smash burgers - which is a common complaint apparently. I heard they're opening another location that will be much bigger so hopefully they will consider including them on the menu there. Great employees typically working there, as well.

Found this amazing craft beer and restaurant/pub; everyone is awesome to interact with and fun. I didn't eat, I will say there crowd which is a good sign. My review is on the craft NA beer section. This is my second visit in a span of 4 months; the section has expanded with even more options in and out of the cooler. Thank you!

Love beer? John market is the place you want to be! I love going here to try out new beers. The selection is HUGE and I love being able to create my own 6 pack. Any beer you want, I'm sure john's market will have. Many local beers are available here as well as imported ones. I'm a sucker for fun packing and this smortal kombat was too cute not to get. :)

Great hot sandwiches, especially the Cheesesteak (in my humble opinion). This was my first visit and we just did takeout. There is a comfortable, if rudimentary, bar that I look forward to testing out on my next visit!

John's Marketplace is a Southwest Portland beer temple. Here you can find from your wee water-tasting Budweiser to some really obscure foreign beers. My favorite aisle is England/Scotland because they carry all my cherished dark beers. They recently did some reconfiguring in the front with a lot more selection on local (OR/WA) beers and it looks cool. It makes the visit more like a treasure hunt.

I've been here a few times over the years but never made it to the Multnomah deli for whatever reason. I finally quenched my curiosity and it was well worth it. I was not quite aware of their process, do you order and sit, do you sit and order? I was informed the latter. This place was having a beer tasting and wine tasting at the store so it was bit more chaotic. The staff seemed friendly and seemed to know all the regulars. I being a newbie ordered a bag of chips, a Hazy IPA from tap and a double cheeseburger deluxe. Did I tell you the burger was $4.89?! The price is definitely a deal. I enjoyed all of it. The burger was really tasty with right amount of balance. The mayo, lettuce, ketchup pickles and the beef all combined in my mouth to make that Homer drooling thing happen. You know what I mean? The bar/del is located to the left when you enter. They have a nice selection of beers on tap. Find a seat and they'll come for your order. I got a couple beers for home and John's marketplace has a huge selection of beers. Their prices a little higher than you find elsewhere. But if you're looking for a certain type, you'll be able to find it there. The cashier is not the most friendly or efficient but that's neither here nor there. I would come back to the food when I'm hankering for an honest delicious burger.

John's was the first beer destination I became aware of when I moved to Portland over 30 years ago. They've now expanded to the other side of the river as well, but the Multnomah Village flagship remains a worthwhile stop. My most recent visit had a specific local beer in mind, and was happily browsing when an employee asked if I needed help. He was able to immediately point out an aisle that I hadn't made it to yet, so I was able to quickly accomplish my specific goal, and return to happily exploring - I found multiple variations of a fairly uncommon beer from the East Coast to add to my purchases. A wonderful ergonomic touch is having multiple stacks of handbaskets in different parts of the store, making it easy to buy more beer without having to walk all the way back to the entrance. Although it's much easier to find good beer than it used to be, John's remains among my top 3 choices when I want something special

This is by far the best bottle shop in all of PDX and I would challenge anyone to find a better one. This places offers beers that would be otherwise difficult to find! I went with my wife and we were able to find some German beers that we had during our honeymoon which once again no safeway or freddies would ever be carrying in stock. You also have the ability to build your own 6 pack which allows for some great variety in your selection. The beers are individually priced for convenience, they used to offer a discount for building a 6 pack but do not know if that is the case any longer. Whether you are looking for a local PDX brew or something a little more niche this is the spot for you!!

Found Jamaica cider from Crush in Hood River, OR on draft at John's Marketplace. Made for a tasty break from holiday shopping. Market has a Great selection of adult beverages to take home.

I've been shopping at John's market for years, but my husband just discovered John's this summer. His excitement knows no bounds. I can tell you that by shopping at John's Market, he's added more varieties of beers to his beer app this summer than in the prior 2 years of use! That's our favorite part of John's - you can purchase beers by the can or bottle rather than having to get a 6 pack every time. Browsing the shelves, I've even found several kinds of beer and wine that I wanted to try! Including a wine from Margaret River in West Australia - I got to visit this region years ago and snapped that bottle up for the pure nostalgia. In summer 2020, they reorganized the store and the new layout feels really spacious and open. If you enjoy wine and beer, John's Market should be on your list for a great place to shop.

Awesome place when you're looking for a bottle. The store is clean and well-organized. Everyone working there is super friendly, and there's lots of room to spread out. I came in part because they carry Cider Riot, one if my favorite cideries. I look forward to coming for many years to come!

INCREDIBLE SELECTION of domestic and imported beers. Some things are a bit pricey since you're paying a la cart for them. Likely wouldn't be able to find them elsewhere though. Great outdoor seating, and food available inside or walk across the street for food cart service. Can't go wrong.

Was looking for a special cider for my wife and found this place. What an incredible staff. Everyone from the lady at the counter (who first took my call), to the guy sticking who went out of my way to help me find some great options, and the lovely lady who poured me a nice drink. Will never go anywhere else to get quality drinks.

The owner of John's Market has entrusted some of the long time staff to begin to update the market. They have added a rotating $5 pour tap bar with a range of special selections. There is always a tap for a cause - all the proceeds of that tap go to a charity. The bar has become a great gathering place in the dinnertime hours, especially for groups in the beer and wine distributor community as well as neighbors. It complements their wine tasting on Fridays which are diverse and lively. The kitchen with burgers and sandwiches is has expanded hours, including weekends. They don't have a secret menu. But if you want an order on Deve's Killer bread, you can ask it be toasted. The store is much neater and better lit now. And in a titanic change, they are computerizing their inventory! The web site is much improved and lists the almost 450 varieties available in kegs with the keg size and price (some of their kegs are a 72 hour preorder, others are in stock.) They carry more than 1000 different bottled beers and have a very large cider selection. They also have wine in kegs by special order. John's Marketplace still has the widest selection of bottle and can beer - domestic and imported, and likely the widest selection of kegs in the metro region.

Great selection of beer and wine. Friendly staff and the food is good too. Matter of fact I think I'll head on over!

John's Marketplace is a must visit for any beer lover. It is the biggest bottle shop I've ever visited. I could easily blow a few thousand dollars and an afternoon here because the carry so many unique bottles from around the country and the world. During non-pandemic times they have frequent beer tastings events that are a lot of fun. There are few places I'd drive across town to visit, but this is one of them.

So much beer and wine I don't even know where to start. I always get to try something new. The sandwiches are bomb and the location is perfect for where I live and work. S/o to Brandi (she is the coolest employee there I wish she was my bestest friend)

The biggest, broadest beer selection in Portland (and most likely in Oregon)--what more do you need to know. Usual prices, fairly well organized, a decent cold selection, aisles fairly wide. One of those places us beer fans needs to set a budget, a timer, or both, Been a couple years since I last visited and they did a big renovation with some extra space, A bar with 12 or so taps, though not pouring in the current covidity. A deli that is operating. couple aisles of wine. and friendly people who know their stuff,

It's microbrew mecca. The selection is like no other I've ever seen. Beer is sold individually, and can be a bit pricey, but for the beer connoisseur (snob) like myself, it's worth it. Was able to buy beers that I've never seen for sale elsewhere. Even worth a visit just to browse and be in awe of their selection.

No better place for outstanding selection of beer from around the globe. If you like beer, then you have arrived. Oh yeah, kegs!

Amazing selection of canned beer, very well organized and with staff very friendly and able to help me find my particular choice. So very nice to have this in the vinicity!

I've only been in Portland for one month and this is already one of the best craft beer providers I've ever frequented. I live two minutes away and it can be dangerous (for my wallet) because of how often they have all the newest and coolest beers available. I mean they have all the hype beer companies you could want plus everything else. They serve food, have a cool outdoor area and all the employees so far have been very nice people.

One of the biggest selections of craft beer in the Portland-Metro area. Fairly priced, and will give you a discount if you buy more than 6 cans, though that should not be a problem with the huge selection. If you're hungry order a burger before you shop, and it will be ready when you pay. The burgers are basic, but really juicy and cooked to perfection. The staff is friendly and will walk you through the check out process.

If you are looking for diversity in beers you have come to the right place. They have so many beers you could try one a day for several years and not try them all. Having said that, I have been going there for burgers and sandwiches for years and in the past have been super happy with them. Tonight, my family ordered three burgers and what a mistake. Thin, clearly frozen patties and no lettuce or tomato or sauce made for some seriously lame dry hamburgers. Yet they are really busy and have become a locally magnetic spot for some but I will never go back unless looking for a hard to find beer as their food has totally gone south.

Awesome- Awesome place- we loved our counter gal, Native American lady- had so much charisma and was so kind! She made the experience even extra- Can't wait to share this place with friends- 4stars because you (shouldn't) charge 5$ for a Red Hook ESB

Beer beer everywhere and many drops to drink. Excellent selection of beer varietals. Was able to find my neighbors favorite, Kilt Lifter out of Seattle. If you need a special style or a keg or just a pint to sample This is your place. They have a huge selection of wine as well as anything to go in a cocktail that is not alcohol .