Lutz Tavern

"A Woodstock institution dating back to the Truman Administration, Lutz Tavern is both a museum piece of an old art deco soda fountain and an eclectic neighborhood lounge. The decor includes illuminated vintage beer lamps as well as less categorizable stuff like a framed portrait of John Goodman and a taxidermy deer wearing sunglasses. The clientele is a mix of big-bearded dudes in black bar hoodies and the occasional Reedie finishing out their dissertation on one of the squat red vinyl diner stools that run along the languorously curved formica bar." - Ben Coleman

"A Woodstock institution dating back to the Truman Administration, Lutz Tavern is both a museum piece of an old art deco soda fountain and an eclectic neighborhood lounge. The decor includes illuminated vintage beer lamps as well as less categorizable stuff like a framed portrait of John Goodman and a taxidermy deer wearing sunglasses. The clientele is a mix of big-bearded dudes in black bar hoodies and the occasional Reedie finishing out their dissertation on one of the squat red vinyl diner stools that run along the languorously curved formica bar." - Ben Coleman

"Lutz Tavern is the sort of old-school Portland bar cool enough to inspire the nation’s PBR renaissance, comfortable in its skin enough to religiously offer the Trail Blazers on TV, no matter how far out of playoff contention they might fall. Close enough to Reed College to draw a few students on most nights, at its heart Lutz is a low-key neighborhood pub for all ages. The kitchen turns out a solid burger, along with simple salads, sandwiches, and chili until close at 2:30 a.m. The tap list is small but mighty and usually includes at least one cider. Plus, pinball lovers will find favorites like Medieval Madness and Monster Bash." - Nathan Williams, Janey Wong

"After a brief hiatus from the menu, the hand-dipped corn dog at Lutz Tavern, Woodstock’s beloved watering hole, has returned in all its glory. The jalapeño-cornmeal batter has just the tiniest kick to it, with the sausage at its center retaining its satisfying snap. With the old-school interiors and hidden gem smoking patio in the back, Lutz may be mistaken for a dive, but let’s be clear: The cocktails here are strong in every sense of the word, and the food is super polished." - Alex Frane, Maya MacEvoy