Leisure Public House

This is really a staple for the neighborhood. Friendly staff, laidback vibes, excellent cocktails and surprisingly good food. The wooden bar is beautiful and they have rotating art. Huge patio, where all the smokers tend to very politely hang in one spot. We always bring guests here because anyone/everyone will love this bar.

Gosh this place is amazing. Really enjoy the service from Chad, Christian and Ashley! Great IPAs and the best Rainers.

We got the bruschetta with pesto and 2 panini sandwiches with a side of homemade chips. The chips were super delicious. The service was ok, it was a bit slow for how few people were there. It is dog friendly. Outside is smoking so we sat around the corner and had no issues with the smoke.

Quirky cozy very friendly St.John neighborhood bar with unexpected great panni sandwiches,salads, great tap beer selection, an amazing cocktail menu and a few good wines too. A surprise to find big backyard area that has a covered heated outdoor space for larger groups.

The cheese plate was the best I have ever had. A pot of my honey took it from good to great. The dress figs and dates on were the perfect addition to go with the blue cheese and goat cheese. The bread was toasted and the perfect size for some honey, blue cheese and slices of pear. The plate with pickled vegetables and bread was delicious but I ate so much off the cheese plate that I couldn't eat much of the pickled vegetables. I am to chop some small and add them to a tuna and beansalad

Leveled up dive bar. Well curated but small selection of drafts and cocktails. Menu is mainly paninis but they usually do brunch on the weekend. Great place to stop in for a quick drink and a snack if you're in St Johns.

I wish this bar wasn’t so far away from my house. It very quickly became one of my favorite bars in Portland.

The food here is delicious. It's a great little spot for date night or to meet up with friends. Service is fantastic.

Great food and excellent service. Alex is a great host and bartender. Will be coming back.

EXCELLENT Carnitas tacos on Tuesdays! Fresh, rotating soups and specials. I'm excited to try the spicy Tuna -pressed sandwich. Super -Friendly service, and a covered-patio area, that is dog-friendly!

The juxtaposition of sweet,salty, and meat is perfect. Such a good dish! The Phaedrus pairs well too- what a consistent kitchen they got back there so far! That being said, the music cutting out is the room for improvement. Happened 3x lol

Loved it. My caprese pressed sandwich was fabulous, the side salad I got with it was super tasty, all the drinks I got were very nice, and the guy working was awesome and friendly. I'd be happy to come by again.

Stopped by here with some others after the community cleanup this past weekend. The whiskey/ginger/lemon boozy popsicle was perfect after walking ~5000 steps on a warm day. I expected the bruschetta to come pre-spread on 1-3 large slices of toast, but it came out with many small toasts and toppings as a side so I could do it myself! That definitely makes it better for sharing. I like to overload my bruschetta so I felt like $4 per topping, in the size provided, was a little pricey. But it was tasty so I'd probably get it again just with a more intentional toppings choice. The large L-shaped patio out back is a secret bonus, and there are some street patio tables too. Friendly staff helped me decide what to get when I felt indecisive. Overall, a solid option!

From the outside this place looks very unassuming; we weren't sure they're open judging by how quite things were. However, stepping inside, I was immediately a fan of the laid back yet classy vibe this place has. Great bar design and set up of high stool seatings as well as outdoor area. The person at the bar greeted us super friendlily. We got a Hot Pressed Sandwich each, mine was the Tuna Salad with Tomato Bisque soup substitute, and split a pint of Sour Cherry Cider. The salad was delicious! Crusty on the outside and filled with spicy tuna salad and pecoroncinis, adding an extra kick to the whole thing. Never had spicy tuna salad before but I'm a fan! The Tomato Bisque was very creamy and flavorful. They gave you a relatively small cup but that was more than plenty, great with the sandwiches of course. I like the touch of pesto on top as well. Simple but satisfying. Definitely on the I'll be back list!

Closer to 4.5 stars! Super friendly bartender and great food deals! We were around the area so we stopped in for some brunch grub. Prices were extremely reasonable, with nothing really going over the $10 mark. There was also a nice outdoor patio that we sat at. Only downside was that i didn't really enjoy my michelada, so knocked a star off for that :( Excited to be back the next time we're in St Johns!

I stop in here from time to time for a drink and a bite. Bartenders are great, atmosphere is chill and food is decent.

Leisure Public House is a great place to hang out with friends and have an Adult Beverage or two. Their tap list is very thorough, without being intimidatingly large. It has plenty of selection, and it is not overwhelming. I have liked everything I ordered from there. My favorite, is the bruschetta with Goat Cheese and Basil Pesto! And, I recently ordered a Guinness Stout with Vanilla Icecream Dessert float, it was very decadent! And, the Staff is very nice and friendly. The last 2 times, it has been the same person, and he has been very nice to our group!

Love this pub! Been my favorite spot for a drink since 2008. Neighborhood feel. Still hopping! Food is good too.

The bartender was friendly and there was a lot of nice patio seating. I got the prosciutto and fig sandwich--highly recommend. There were a fair amount of options on tap.

Awesome place to get together. Came here with some friends recently. Has a great outdoor seating area in the back. Drinks are great, sandwiches are really good. Service great too. Will be coming back as a go to place.

I didn't drink here so I can only speak to the food. As far as bar food goes this was pretty darn good. This was probably the best tomato soup I've ever had, and adorable presentation! Sandwiches were good! Not great... but solid. Food also took a really long time but I can imagine if you are having drinks it's not such a big deal.

I've been here a lot over the year since my boyfriend and I started dating and the food is always delicious. Sometimes the kitchen closes early, which can be a bummer (it's fine! Staffing issues are affecting everyone) but the drinks are always cold, the staff is always polite and happy to see us, and we always have a great time!

Great vibes! Great food! & Dom the bartender is awesome! Real chill and accommodating!

I normally like this place as it's walking distance to my house. I went there last night and the lady bartender is extremely rude( not the first time ) Rolls her eyes when asked for drinks and "hasn't ever heard of certain "common" drinks. I would not recommend this place. Her attitude alone makes the room uncomfortable and cold. There are plenty of other businesses in the area that I would rather support. It's the initial eye roll that happened when I walked up to the counter that got me. Leave your personal problems at home , cause I surely don't go out to deal with them. If you do happen to find yourself at this bar, make sure it's not the skinny , bitter, dirty blonde lady working. It's unbearable.

I've lived in Portland my entire life and this is some of the BEST food I have ever had. Tomato soup is my go to multiple times a week and this is the best I've had! Everyone is so friendly and on top of it. Their patio is covered with multiple heaters. I cannot recommend this place enough. The bruschetta with goat cheese and tomato pesto literally made me say "oh my god" after my first bite.

Well surprise surprise! New bartender extraordinaire brings not only a fresh face but upbeat friendly attitude which the Leisure was definitely lacking before! So happy since we now can come back to our local fav brunch place. Good move to the owners. Keep the Leisure with this positive vibe.

Good food we liked what we got and the woman who brought the food out was fine. Drinks were tasty but no table service and very unfriendly bartender.

Awesome staff, good food, strong poors, COVID aware, ambiance both in and out... Great place!

It's my only bar in st John's. Bartenders are wonderful..owners are wonderful..food is consistent and fresh...atmosphere and local gatherings are on-point...heated outdoor patio and great drinks. They have it all.

fun little place with games and a mixed comfortable neighborhood crowd. We enjoyed our time here.

Went in lastnight with friends- it was a busy night because it was Tuesday Trivia. Because I am a bartender and I also frequent bars and I'm not an asshole, I asked for a hot water and whiskey (instead of a hot toddy because those are a pain to make when you're hustling). Our bartender, Gina (long white hair) was instantly put off and rude. I watched her pour an 8 oz glass nearly to the top with hot water and then walk over and pour a 2 second pour of Jameson into the water. It tasted like water and the whiskey was undetectable. In an 8 ounce mug you should be able to taste a shot of whiskey. I had everyone at the table try it and they agreed I should say something. I went back up and asked her how much they pour for a typical shot- she said "uh one and a half ounces" and I said "I'm really sorry but this honestly is just water. Can you taste it?" She literally said "I'm not tasting your drink. that's the drink you ordered, what do you want me to do about it? You can pay for another shot or deal with it. I didn't make you order that drink." And then walked away and ignored me. My friend later walked up and just ordered me a shot of Jameson (which looked like a proper 1.5 ounce pour), and when she closed out, Gina tried to charge her for a double shot of Jameson. My friend said something about it and Gina said, "I'm sure you ordered a double" and my friend was like "absolutely I did not please take one off my tab" and after being super huffy to my friend, she did. What is this Jameson conspiracy? Is she barely pouring them and trying to pull the wool over our eyes because she's drinking it herself? Is she charging double so she can put one on deck for herself? And hoping no one confronts her? And gaslighting them when they do? It's seriously so sketchy. I ALWAYS remake a drink for a customer if they're dissatisfied, I've never once told them to "deal with it". Even if they are rude to me- which I truly wasn't. We all tipped well (because again, we all work in service in Portland and we don't want to bring that bad tip karma) and left after trivia but she honestly didn't earn it. Here's why it's such a bummer: we live down the street and we come in all the time. Every other bartender has always been warm and kind, most of them remember us and I order hot water and whiskey through most of the winter. It's always great and the other gal who works there (a little shorter, tattooed and sweet) always tells me it's no trouble if I want to get a hot toddy or a warm drink. I'm just so conditioned to being a good bar patron I don't want to put anyone through that. (It takes a good seven minutes to make a hot toddy at the bar I work at, the hot water is across the restaurant). I'm sure we'll come back but if Gina is there, we'll walk down the street to one of the other seven bars in St. John's. Seems like everyone else in the yelp comments pretty much agrees with her service style being awful and how rude she is- Dear leisure pub, I've been in the industry for ten years in Portland and I know a lot of talented, kind bartenders if you want to fire her and hire someone who won't negatively affect business, contact me.

Went in last night with a group of friends looked like a cute little bar and had great reviews. Ordered a pink martini (beet infused vodka) and it was delicious. The tattooed female bartender was super nice and very upbeat. Went back for a second round for me and my boyfriend and how dare I ask if they had hot food. We were sitting outside where it was cold and I just wanted hot soup or something of the sort. A different female bartender with white hair was as rude as they come. When I asked if they had hot food she instantly got an attitude. Not sure why that was a hard or unreasonable question. When I told her I just wanted something hot like soup because it was cold she tossed a menu at me and said very rudely. Umm I bet you can probably find hot on here and walked away to make our drinks. (Don't mind the extreme eye roll that came along with it). We decided to not order food with the attitude that we got. We finished our second round and left. Will never come back and would never recommend this place of that's the normal type of service you get. Absolutely appalling. Only giving a two star because the first bartender was nice but sadly the second ruined our experience.

Their brunch is the best in town!! And affordable! I'm not sure the guys name who works brunch on the weekends, but he is the best! Always smiling and very friendly! This place is also my favorite bar in St Johns. They have board games, a large patio with bocce ball, and trivia.

This place has amazing service. The clientele doesn't match the service but if you are adaptable and flexible you will be fine. Order the cheese plate and the grilled cheese. They are delicious. If it's nice outside, you can play yard games and have fun.

Anyone who nit-picks on Leisure should think back for a moment on what St. Johns was ten to fifteen years ago....crack pipes and car-bombs. Well, maybe not car bombs, but at any point in time you could travel over to the "six-points" intersection, buy yourself a Slurpee from the 7/11, and watch half of the Multnomah Police Department wrestling down a drunk, naked man. If you timed it right, bullets might fly and you'd have yourself a full-length feature. Then along comes Leisure. Clean, no Keno machines, the bartenders have teeth, no "Don't Tread on Me" flags on the wall.....life suddenly became good for us St. Johnsians. If you transplanted Leisure into the Mississippi or Hawthorne district, you might mistake it for another hipster bar, but the fact that it's in St. Johns, born and bred, gives it soul. Leisure is the Original Source. It is the O.G. of O.G.'s. The fountainhead and safe-haven of the Portlandian spirit. A place where hillbillies and hipsters can finally play bocce ball and drink PBR in peace.

This has been my neighborhood pub for 11 years now. The owners, Travis and Nicole, have built a place that serves solid drinks and food, and maintains a friendly and cozy vibe. All of the bartenders and cooks (Gina, Brandy, Dominic, Mack) become friends to the regulars and newcomers. The music is consistently good, the trivia night is super popular, the outdoor ping pong and bocce are hidden gems. The games and chalkboard bathroom art are extra bonuses. Can't say enough good things about this place, and hope to have them in the neighborhood for a long time to come!

This place is just great! They have beer, cider, and a full bar. I have not tried any of the food selection as of yet, but the menu has a cheese plate. Yum! My favorite thing about this bar is their patio. They have a ping pong table made out of concrete. They also have a bocce ball court! This place wins for awesome patio activities.

Friendly neighborhood bar that also has some good beats playing in the background. Today I seriously had the best blueberry pancakes ever and my partner had one of the best biscuits he's had in Portland! Thank you for the great service and looking forward to coming back soon.

I'm updating my review as I'm slowly becoming a Sunday regular here. First off, the Brekky isn't my favorite still and the Bloody Mary mix is not how I like it. So I'm keeping that part the same. However, they have a good beer selection, good prices and their sandwiches are awesome. They're about $8-$9 a sandy and they're great. Nothing over the top of to special about them but they have a wide selection and they're all good. Also the staff is super friendly. I was overcharged for a beer, which I didn't catch but he bartender pointed out after he ran my card. He told me just to remind him next time I'm in! I love that. Great place to drink and be merry. Oh, and I didn't even mention the outdoor area with all sorts of games. Overall: A

I visited this bar for the first time last weekend after searching for locations in North Portland with outdoor seating. To be clear the food and drinks were fantastic and the bartender and other staff were very friendly and courteous. The bartender made an excellent menu recommendation as well. The Covid precautions felt appropriate and were appreciated. Unfortunately, after ordering my food and drinks, I was really disappointed to discover that smoking was allowed in the outdoor patio area. There were several guests smoking throughout my visit and as someone with allergies and asthma the smoke really ruined my enjoyment of this establishment and their delicious food and drinks. I probably won't be back. It's really too bad :-(

Love this place! The owner goes out of his way to chat and even remembers your name. Great beer

I love going to this place because most of the proceeds go to different donations every month. There was a very good beer on top and the food is very delicious. I always feel comfortable going to this place.

Best bar in St. Johns! The hummus plate is life. And the space offers so many different atmospheres and social settings I genuinely love this place.

Best bar in the neighborhood. Nicest staff. Great cocktail menu. Prices that don't break the bank. Trivia night. Board games. Sports. Huge patio with ping pong and bocce. What else do you want?

I should get punched in the eye with an over sized fist for ever giving this place a 4. I was naive then, I have grown. For the last 2 years, Leisure has delivered exceptionally. Since moving in to the hood, I have had business talks here, my bachelorette party, unrecallable crunken moments that I would rather not talk about. Their turkey pesto sandwich still remains my favorite and I always love it when it's made by the mom: A spunky, little lady who makes sure to scrawl a giant, pesto "L" in my tomato soup. I am sure it stands for Leisure but in my head I like to pretend it stands for Lori. Their bathroom chalkboards, the cat who is always too drunk to sit on my lap and their lovely, bearded, servers are all extra reasons to love this place. Guess who was lucky enough to purchase a home one block away? Yup, that's me! Leisure, you deserve a standing ovation and a giant hug! Can I braid your hair?

Great atmosphere, comfortable seating, yummy food and well made drinks. Always friendly service each time I've been and the vibe has never been negative.

Local bar, outdoor ping pong table and bocce ball, 5 beers on tap, awesome food, freaking awesome!. Awesome bartender with great customer service. Small but decent beer selection (4$ pints), and awesome food. I love the inside decor, bathrooms, and the outside concrete tables/chairs, concrete ping pong table, and bocce ball outside. They have 2 heat lamps outside for those chilly days/nights. Check out the pics I took!

Thanks, Yelp, for bringing the party to my back yard! May I just say: bocce ball, bourbon (the 'Old Ginger'), and BACON (the bacon, blue cheese and arugula panino)? All you need for happiness on a hot summer evening. And it's staggering distance from home!

The grilled cheese with tomato soup is amazing, highly recommend. Sat at the bar and service was good, bar tender was personable and attentive.

It's one of the few places I've gone for cocktails instead of ordering a beer. Their hot buttered rum was FANTASTIC, which I imagine won't be available always. The Boulevard is a must if you love Buffalo Trace and/or bourbon in general. I can see how folks enjoy coming here in the summer with their expansive patio. The menu has a lot of really tasty snacks and definitely leans heavy on sandwiches (hopefully that's kinda your thing). My boyfriend has waxed poetically about the Spicy Capicola panini and has adamantly defended their honor because of it. The reason it's not 5 stars is one visit I ordered a Roasted Turkey panini and received just one thin slice of deli meat on the entire sandwich. It was incredibly disappointing for something I paid $8.50 for. Perhaps I should've said something? My boyfriend made me order it again on our second visit and I'm happy to report it was FANTASTIC and meat-filled. Who doesn't love melty cheese'y turkey sandwiches with a side of bourbon? Perhaps on a third try, I'll bump them up to a 5 - they probably deserve it for your nice pub ambiance with a side of tasty grub and well-made cocktails.

Great ace to stop for a drink on a NoPo day out w friends. 3-6 Happy hr. 1$ off 4$ pints. Cheep bourbon w beer bak $5. Many buslines near. 72, 4, 35, 44...lots if shopping n scenester action here on Lombard!!

My girlfriend and I met a buddy here on a Saturday night. The bar was pretty packed, but that may have been due to a birthday event going on. Every time I went up to the bar, I felt unnecessarily rushed by the older gentleman taking my order. Maybe he felt rushed because of the sheer amount of people in the place, but it was really off-putting and unwelcoming. I bartended for 3 years, so I get the stress of a rush, but I also made sure to go up to the bar during lulls in the busy times when the crowd around the bar had thinned. Most of the drinks were good, I had a mediocre whiskey sour and my lady had a poorly mixed vodka lemonade. The food is okay, my buddy liked his Cobb salad but the prosciutto sandwich I got had way too much fig jam that overpowered the taste of the meat. My gf had the caprese panini that was tasty. The main reason for the 4 stars is the interior of the bar and the patio. Everything is clean and nicely decorated, and the patio is huge for plenty of seating and summer ambiance. There's bocce ball and ping pong. Crowd seemed like a mix of a couple college kids and a majority of older (30s-40s) people. I wish they had the Duck game on the projector screen instead of the Timbers game (the Timbers fans didn't even seem into the game) but they had 2 smaller TVs to satisfy the non soccer fans. I dont know if I'd recommend this spot on busy nights but definitely one of the best patios in St Johns and good place to socialize

Love the tomato soup here. I usually get the soup and one of the sandwiches to dip in it, YUM! Good beer selection and wine selection. The vibe is very casual and there are TVs to watch games.

Great St. John's destination for visitors and locals alike. Always impressed by the panini's, as well as rotating cheese plates. The drinks are unique, always just something slightly better than the classics. Added a mister and more shade out back, so welcoming and with the bocce and pong nearby it's always a happy and enjoyable place.

A friend of mine lives nearby and is a regular here, so when she suggested we grab a drink and snack on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, I was game. I had a couple drinks -- the gingery one on the specialty menu was a flop, so I switched to a standard. We each also had the tomato soup and three miniature grilled cheese sandwiches. What a treat! The soup came with a swirl of pesto, and the mini sandwiches begged to be dunked in the creamy tomato liquid. The drink was as expensive as the soup-and-sandwich plate -- each was $7. We sat and chatted for a couple hours and even though it was my first time in, I felt like it was my neighborhood place, too. I hope to go back soon.

After visiting here now after about 5 times. It is safe to say that, Leisure is a solid 4+ restaurant. On this particular trip I sampled the: Cheese plate Hummus plate Applewood smoked bacon panini The hummus was tasty and had perfect texture, The cheese plate had a delightful choice of cow, goat and sheep cheese. The panini had good crunch and perfect mix of Gorgonzola, apple butter and smoky bacon. This review is making me really hungry right now. The service is spot on and the house cat is friendly. My favorite item on the menu however is the grilled cheese sandwiches and pesto tomato soup. It is a must try for the newbie here. I see the sun out today and can't wait to sit outside at their wonderful outdoor patio area. See you there,

This place kicks ass. The bartenders remember you and take great care of you. I truly hope they can stay open. SUPPORT LOCAL!

Review of their brunch. Probably more of a 2.5 star, but I'll round up. A buddy and I stopped by for Sunday Brunch. We were the only ones there for about the first hour. First thing we noticed was the music was loud, as if it were still bar time. We had to ask for them to turn it down a bit. Food was fine. Nothing to write home about. The menu is small, but that's ok. Few weird things about the menu which is pretty decently priced. Many of the meals come with salad as a side. So expect to eat eggs and salad. Their idea of toast is actually little crustini breads which makes it seem like they are using leftovers from last nights appetizers. Sliced bread seems like a pretty easy and inexpensive option. Don't expect service, doesn't seem to be that kind of place. Order at the bar, get your own coffee, when the food arrives and you want salt or pepper they will motion to you where it is and you'll go grab it. Honestly the brunch feels like an afterthought, like they thought they would give it a whirl because Portland loves brunch. But to be honest if you're going to do brunch you better do it well, too many great places with good service... It's not likely we will be back for brunch at LPH.