Kelly's Olympian

"Downtown Portland bar Kelly’s Olympian is a favorite among motorcyclists, with several motorcycle parking spots right out front, lots of bike-themed decor, and even some bikes hanging from the ceiling. Many folks probably wouldn’t guess that there’s another side to Kelly’s — a door to the left of the entrance leads to a room just behind the main bar, where Kelly’s hosts everyone from rappers to comedians to indie alt pop acts. Kelly’s regulars know the bar has a solid selection of drafts and cider, a seriously tasty chicken strip basket, tots (of course), as well as fried mac and cheese balls." - Jenni Moore, Eater Staff

"Kelly’s opened its downtown Portland location in 1902, originally called the Olympian Saloon. Kelly’s remains a spot for burgers, sandwiches, and beer, but its main draw is likely its shows, which range from stand-up comedy to local hip-hop. This is another spot that’s nice to visit for the decor alone, decked out in motorcycle memorabilia and full-blown bikes." - Heather Arndt Anderson, Krista Garcia, Rebecca Roland

"Kelly’s opened its downtown Portland location in 1902, originally called the Olympian Saloon. Kelly’s remains a spot for burgers, sandwiches, and beer, but its main draw is likely its shows, which range from stand-up comedy to local hip hop. This is another spot that’s nice to visit for the decor alone, decked out in motorcycle memorabilia and full-blown bikes." - Heather Arndt Anderson, Krista Garcia

"A quick stop off the Morrison Bridge in West Portland, Kelly’s Olympian is a century-old bar sandwiched between downtown’s taller, grander structures. With a solid happy hour selection of bar-food and cheap (relative to location) drinks, the spot is a good hang-out even when the stage is empty. Besides open mics and drag shows, Kelly’s regularly hosts local and small touring bands — plus local r&b and rap acts — in a comfortable, deceptively large space." - Cooper Green