Rose & Thistle Public House

Grabed a pint while waiting on my laundry next door. I was intrigued by the Mac of the Moment, it had corned beef, sauerkraut, fried onions and came with toast. So good. Bartender was very nice the beer was great too.

Went here on a whim yesterday and we loved it. Great service and prices. Best fries I've ever had. Loved the patio hidden up in the back and the board games available to play! Maybe a fan at the door to keep the cigarette smoke outside? It didn't bother me too much, but I've seen a lot of people talking about how it gets inside. The fresh air from sitting on the patio helped ☺️

Great historic pub bar gem! Excellent service! MANY TV's! All sports, football, soccer, baseball, golf, rugby, Olympics, tennis whatever.. SCOTTISH EGGS! Omg the build yourself hamburger options are awesome, try the pickled jalapeño, sautéed mushrooms, fried egg! You should visit.

Went in for fish and chips and discovered some crunchy, crispy cod and fires that was just what I was craving. The front of house is a bar that is also where you order food and not too imposing. As you move to the back of the house, you will see a seating area of old with tall wooden booths from yesteryear and a few TV’s streaming game day favorites. The hidden gem of this restaurant is the back patio! Up the staris and out you will find a funky multi-tiered patio with cozy little nooks and spaces to enjoy your location and food! I will be finding myself there this summer, enjoying the atmosphere of laughter, food and a little bit of sun! (It is covered around the edges). Definitely go check this out on NE Broadway! Note: went for the fish and chips and discovered the ‘Mac of the Month’ which was a stand out in the Mac world for me. Brisket, roasted garlic, smoky and all the creamy, melted cheese in just the right mix. I’m going to have to find my way back in the next few days before this month (April) gets left behind!

Love this place! Have loved it since 2012. They've updated and adapted in the best ways. Thanks for all the vegetarian options.

I remember a time when it had more of a Gaelic Pub atmosphere/vibe. Now it's more 'dive bar' which still has its charm. We met up to play darts and I was surprised that they have a smoking area.

Went here as it was one of the only options open late. But we'd been there before years ago and I remember it having a great English pub vibe. The place still has a bit of that feel and there is still the back patio. But now it has gambling machines up front and it just has much more of a regular dive bar feel to it now. My biggest complaint was that they didn't have one English beer! The lady serving was nice enough. But when I asked her if they had any English style beers she looked at me like I was crazy. I know IPA's are technically English and all and I wasn't expecting much. But with the myriad of beer options in Portland it would be nice if they kept just a tiny bit of what makes them unique. No browns, no ESBs, no cream ales, I don't even think they had a pale ale on tap. Change the name of your bar if you're not going to even try. Even some bottles of Newcastle and cans of Boddingtons would have sufficed. I didn't try the food. I remember the scotch eggs being good back when I went before. But can't speak to it now.

Perfect hole in the wall bar with a nice menu and a very large, covered back patio. I can’t believe I’m not already a regular at this place. The bartender was super efficient and friendly. The food menu is slightly elevated for bar food but still what you’re looking for when you’re craving bar food. The patio has tons of separate seating areas, a TV and it is well covered for rainy days. The patio is also dog friendly and (even though it’s almost completely closed-in) smoke friendly as there was a table of about 10 old white dudes smoking pipes just fumigating the place. I don’t recommend going on pipe club day. Parking can be a challenge in the neighborhood.

One of the best local neighborhood bars you can get in town with an awesome staff and patio. Shout out to the crew that works there! Marty, James, Ryan, Meghan, Joe, Kaily all rock and at much appreciated! 5 stars

The group I was with had planned on stopping in at a different bar but then it was closed unexpectedly so we wandered down to R&T and what a serendipitous choice it was! Great vibes! Good pours and a good beer selection. The back patio was tardis level of huge since it just kept going but we opted for indoors. It was the perfect spot for some nonsense with friends. Staff was great too.

Dive bars are my jam! Rose and thistle met my needs. Overall recommend, cheap drinks and great vibes.

Delish fish and chips and burgers! Great vibe and fast service. Even with snow on the ground. Spanish coffees for the win!

Many years later and this is still one of my favorite bars in Portland. I no longer live in the neighborhood, so my visits are less frequent, but I still feel right at home here. The staff is wonderful, and they have fun trivia and bingo events here regularly. RAT FOREVER!

The patrons and even the bartender who went to the women's bathroom mirror to check his hair , always very nice .I appreciate that but.... Don't get me wrong good vibe , except . The women's restroom door is held open by a string/rope and the men's across the way , not . I asked , " why is there privacy for men, but not women ?: I got , cause , " women do drugs and are dramatic and clog up the place , a line forms " ??? Says the bartender who went into the restroom to check his hair . Women are vulnerable and deserve privacy , yet here , you have to deal with the door wired open and the male bartender freely going in? This is not ok , as a women I felt uncomfortable by this , but tried to bring it up and told its because women are doing drugs and will form a line because of this ??? What , the #$%

Never felt more compelled to leave a review than after reading the person's review from an hour prior to this one. Oh how misinformed and wrong you are my darling... The bartender in question is one of the most kind and authentic humans you could ask for. He handles the ebbs and flows of big crowds coming through on a random Wednesday night with grace and made sure every patron felt seen and cared for. Further, if you're scared of someone who is so obviously NOT interested in the anatomy you have in your lady pants, I don't know how to help you. This reeks of homophobia and maybe you should have been more scared of the hoard of lesbians who also use that bathroom than the gay man who popped in during a lull to check his hair (which, you are correct, it looks fantastic!) Granted, none of us want you so you realistically don't have to fear us either. We're in there to pee, not trouble ourselves with the likes of your hateful self. The women's restroom here, yes, has the main door is propped open, which I appreciate so I don't get smacked with a door while waiting my turn for the LARGE CLOSED DOOR bathroom stall that cannot be seen without fully entering the women's room. There are also folx that do seek refuge in public bathrooms to use dr*gs and this, in fact, is a helpful security measure to make sure ALL patrons are treated with empathy, kindness, and safety. Outside of the large enclosed bathroom stall, it is a small space with basically enough room for the person washing their hands at the sink and checking the mirror before exiting. It's frankly safer to have that door propped open for when lines do form as there is only a single stall. The reason they aren't genderless bathrooms is probably because people like you would lose their minds seeing an open urinal being used in their space (which the men's room has). If you have an extreme bias, this is not the bar for you, though perhaps you'll come here and find a new beautiful perspective outside your biased bubble. If you want a space that is welcoming, kind, and where you can feel free to exist as your authentic self while you nom on some delicious food and drinks poured by someone who couldn't care less about what bathroom you use, welcome!

This is by far the best bar in Portland! The food, the staff and the back patio is amazing!!!! Definitely recommend this place because it's one of my favorite places. My husband and I celebrated our wedding dinner here and the staff and owners made it extra sweet and special and for that I'm always grateful to the Rose & Thistle " The Rat" Thank you for always being a safe space for us.

I love this dive bar! It was fun to poke around the main dining room and the patio. The patio had fun tucked away booths. The veggie quesadillas tasted amazing! They were seasoned perfectly and had small zucchini slices in them, among other veggies. I am coming back for them soon! The service was quick! A server at the sports bra recommended this bar to watch male sports games. I love the Portland small business community

The food is always great especially on a cold day. Everyone that works there is funny and helpful. It's always great for big groups, especially sitting outside.

This place fucking rules. The scotch egg is the best. The cowboy burger will make your socks leave your body in a violent fashion.

This dive bar is a solid locals spot for drinks and decent food. It's got a beautiful patio area out back where you can take your doggo. They have delicious slushie drinks that I try each time I go!

This is a laid back pub, with (good) pub food. There's an outdoor patio out back which is wonderful. There is a laid back vibe here, go up to the bar, make an order. Don't expect table service, or white napkins (unless paper counts). The inside is dark wood, and has a real "old vibe", along with past mementos, stickers, and.. dust. I came here once just to get some water and cool down, RIGHT as they opened, and the bartender was really friendly (but not overly falsely friendly) and perfect. I noticed other orders coming out quickly from the back. I've also been here for a beer here and there, and some grub. All good.

Drinks were awesome. Bartender was so nice and accommodating. And the Caesar salad was probably one of the best Caesar salads I've ever had in my life. Love this place and the patio vibes. You definitely need the adult mystery bag from the vending machine!

Food was good, but they use a lot of the dining room area for games so a lace to sit and eat could be not available

This is a regular hang out for my coworkers and myself. We come for the great staff, good food and drinks, and cozy welcoming patio. It will forever be one of my favorite hang outs.

This place has a great atmosphere and cool chill vibes. Awesome patio and the food is delicious.

Love this place! Fun bartenders, great heated patio and the food always hits the spot.

I've been going to the rose and thistle for at least 8 years now. The food is delicious, they often have a daily special that is really good. The staff is always very friendly and helpful and the regulars are fun to hang out with. Would highly recommend this for hanging out with friends or just a casual meal. They even have bingo and trivia nights.

Not bad bar. It is what it is. My girlfriend thinks they have the best grilled cheese in Portland Oregon. My burger was pretty good and so were the fries. My old fashioned could've had a cherry but other than that great neighborhood vibe

Wow, the best damn Scotch eggs are the best we have ever had. The broth for the clams is absolutely amazing. Who knew! We have driven by many a times. No more I say!! We will be stopping by for a pint and some really good bites. I can not speak for the rest of the menu but the special Mac of the day looked promising.

Perfect place to go if you're looking for a laid back pub with good food. We stopped in for a drink and dinner on a Friday night. It was easy to get a table in the back and they had the women's soccer game on. You order at the bar. Will be back!

Love the outdoor patio! It must be one of Portland's best kept secrets because I lived in the neighborhood for 18 years and had no idea!!! Figured this was your typical dark English style pub, which it is in the first 2-3 rooms you enter. Keep walking! At the back wall there are stairs, head up and out into the light! A cozy little oasis in the City awaits. There are several different areas on various levels, some with sun, some covered, providing private space for groups or those here just doing their own thing. Waiter was super friendly and efficient. The best! Made us feel so welcomed. Huge kudos for letting our group do individual checks. Was here with a Meetup, and since no one knows each other, it's challenging to do a split check. Rose & Thistle accommodated without even the slightest hesitation. Haven't tried the food since we had dinner down the street prior, but their cocktails, beer and cider all hit the spot. Will definitely be coming back to try their food (fish&chips, burgers) and will bring friends! Thrilled to find a casual and inviting outdoor space right on NE Broadway.

this place is an absolute gem. the staff are friendly and hilarious. i always enjoy seeing them when i go in. the food is good! their nachos are my favorite. and their atmosphere is the best. their monthly bingo night is a highlight of my month every time. y'all are the best thank you!

Open late night and are super friendly! The cod fish and chips are to die for! Why I was here // this was our first meal in Portland! My friend and I arrived pretty late and we were starving! Our place was in the neighborhood and we stumbled upon this place on a Thursday night. Atmosphere // pretty empty in the front but nice vibes and super friendly staff! Which really made our night 100x better. My friend got tacos and I got the fish and chips and I think I teared up a bit because the food was so good! Such a wonderful experience. Thank you!

I went to a graduation party for a good friend's daughter. The people were very friendly. The drinks were great according to my friends. The food was prepared perfectly. We had fish and chips. The breading on the fish was fried to a perfect crisp. The fries were like old fashioned fries not the skinny type. They served it with red sauce, tarter sauce, and malt vinegar. The atmosphere were lively. We are out in the patio which was nice. The place was very dog friendly too.

Great laid back Irish Pub... extensive covered patio seating. Easily the best scotch egg I have ever had!

It's been eight years, so it's time to update my review. We're in the midst of the COVID pandemic, so it's worthwhile for that reason as well. After being closed (like every other bar and restaurant) for a time, the RaT has reopened with a view to accommodating COVID precautions. There's drastically reduced occupancy, and social distancing is strongly enforced. There are signs everywhere telling you that while you are unmasked while eating and drinking, when you get up to move around you must mask up, covering both "your mouth and your snout!". This "and your snout" stipulation is much appreciated, since many idiots treat masks like some sort or talisman. Like if you just have it in your pocket or something you'll be protected. Socially distanced seating on the back deck is the thing to do. They've got new hours too, which you should observe since they may change. Closed (for now) in the early days of the week and open in the latter days and over the weekend. Same wonderful staff I've known for some 16 or years. Marty, the proprietor, is making it work the best he can under the circumstances. You should give them your business. They're a Portland institution and they deserve your unrequited love.

What a great place to wind down after a long day. The staff is tip top and make you feel like you've been coming in for years. The patrons are a bunch of locals with great attitudes that give the place an amazing vibe. The food is always on point and have specials that change a few times a week. Everything is homemade and not frozen Sysco food. The patio is gigantic with lots of cover and heat to keep you comfortable with the weather getting cold. Funnest bingo in town with the most ridiculous prizes that'll keep you cracking up. All and all a 10 out of 10. They don't stay open till 2:30 either to help you make bad decisions. Not a testosterone filled meat market. Best joint in town

Been coming here for 9 years. love the staff, vibe, and food. Lauren is always very helpful!

I have been coming to this bar for over a decade. The staff are amazing, not only do they do their jobs well, they cultivate a locals space getting to know their regulars. The back of house (kitchen) also do a great job, when in doubt check out their specials board next to the beer list, all the food is good but someone made that soup/Mac or other special just for you to try. There is a reason people leave the neighborhood but still comeback here, it is a great neighborhood bar!

I love this place. Great food, great people, great drinks. It feels like a slice of old Portland. It has lots of space indoors as well as a huge back patio. The staff are super friendly and you'll always find a familiar face.

This is one of my favorite bars in Portland. The patio is the jam. I'd been going here for years before I learned that the bar was originally a basement to a house, but the house burned down forever ago. The patio makes sense being upstairs. The bar has so much character, the characters are entertaining, and the food is bomb.

Ryan and the other bar tenders are the best!!!! So lucky to live near this bar !!! They have great drinks and atmosphere !!!

I had such a fun night with my favorite bartenders Ryan and Lauren. The space was clean and had a great neighborhood vibe thank you guys!!!

Will always love this place but what happened to the Scottish food? Isn't this a Scottish bar? Came here for whiskey, beer and Scottish treats but all you'll find is American food and alcohol. Big bummer. What happened?

It was great to get to hang out at a bar again! The staff was very friendly and capable. We're not local but we'll be back next time we're in the area! The smoking on the semi-enclosed patio was a little rough for us ex-smokers, if not for that we would have likely spent more time there!

Don't let the word "RAT" turn ya away... it took me a second to realize that Rose & Thistle = RAT abbreviated. Oh, me... My aunt recommended I go here for a bomb-ass burger, and it took me a few years to actually finally drop in with the BF. RAT is currently offering patio service (drinks and food -- order at the bar, then table drop), so we came here on a rainy weekend afternoon. The interior is painted dark like any other dive bar, yet the bartenders were quite friendly and welcoming as soon as we walked in (Just saying, nice bartenders at dive bars are not always a give-in). We got some brews and ordered a small caesar salad and buffalo wings to get started. The patio is pretty huge, and I love the staggered layout. Some of it's covered, some not. There are heaters and flatscreens all around which is quite nice for entertainment if your date is quiet. We enjoyed our reasonably-priced beers and service the most. I liked the salad, but the BF thought it didn't have much flavor (I obviously disagree). He also said the wings were too large (like steroid-y), and it made him lose his appetite after eating them. Usually he's not the picky one, but he was tonight, so I never got to try that burger! I would be down to come back though.

I went here a couple times and had great service and good drinks. The last time I stopped by the bartender told me that he didn't have the ingredients to make an old fashion! Huh!! You don't have bitters and simple syrup?Turns out he's just lazy and couldn't deal with anything more than shots and beers. They were busy but I think it was just a Wednesday evening. I may go back but won't stay if that bartender is working.

My daughter and I walked here from our hotel since it was the only place open in the area with good food, at 1:30am. The bartender was very sweet and gave good recommendations on local beer. We got the wings (salt & pepper), mozzarella sticks, and a baby ceasar salad. All of it was delicious!! My kiddo really enjoyed the mozzarella. And the extra lemon flavor in the ceasar salad dressing was unique but good. The wings could have been a little crisper, but I also didn't ask for them well done. The flavor was excellent though.

We normally like quirky, eclectic places and this was our first visit (we live near Seattle). We both ordered cod fish & chips. Our waiter was pleasant, the food was deliver quickly, was the right temperature and they remembered the extra tartar & lemon we ordered, but here comes the BUT, Even though we were semi-outdoors, the person at the table across from ours chain smoked 6 cigarettes in the 10 minutes it took us to scarf down our food as quickly as possible. All you could taste was her smoke! Why do they even let people smoke in areas people are eating in? One star down. The other star down was for letting people bring their dogs (pets, not marked as medically needed dogs) and letting them bark non-stop. I like pets as much as the next person & have 2 rescues of my own, but would never bring them into a restaurant and let their barking ruin other diner's enjoyment of their meals.

We just pulled away from the Rose and Thistle Bed and Breakfast in Cooperstown,  NY this morning after a 3 night stay..what a wonderful time!  The owner Patti was amazing - resourceful and hilarious!  She had lists of thing to see and places to eat, which were so helpful as it was our first time visiting the area.  The Baseball Hall of Fame was spectacular...a 60 year old dream come true for my husband!  We explored the area, and decided we will definitely be going back.  The bed and breakfast has 5 rooms, and is pleasingly eclectic and beautifully decorated.  Breakfasts were amazing..fresh fruit, great coffee, and a variety of different dishes.  Patti was very consciencous about asking about food allergies.  Each morning included new place settings, glassware and flatware.  She also had several dishes of snacks throughout the house for the guests, and beer on the porch in a small refrigerator. We highly recommend this accommodation..thank you Patti, Tom and Joan!

Showed up an hour before closing (to an Irish bar on Paddy's day) only to be told they're closed early. "It's been a busy night" they said.

Yes, they are open and serving up great fish and chips. Ordered over the phone, picked and exhaled two orders, extra coleslaw and a mountain of fries. Loved every bite. So delighted to have them back.

First time going out in Portland and went into this cheesy bar. It tries to give off "dive" vibes but is more of a wannabe high end gastro pub. The bartender there was horrendous, he was this short guy with a completely opened up shirt showing off his corny chest tattoo and a giant beard, i guess that passes as cool in Portland maybe? He was about 5'4" so I guess let him try to show off a little. They sold mountain dew baha blast Margaritas, I made a comment about it to my friend then the bartender rudely jumped in and said "it's better than the shit your drinking!" (We were drinking whatever local draft beer they had). Not being from Portland at all I asked about other bars that are cool and he in the most hilarious (but serious to him) way said "I only go to bars where there's a chance I'd get stabbed" and walked away, lmao. As if getting stabbed at a bar is cool? Who knows what point this guy wanted to make. Anyways point being he was a rude little man who would get his ass beat if he acted like that in Philly, but luckily he's in Portland I guess. Later my friend also told me he referred to weed as "childrens cigarettes" then kicked out and "banned" my friend who just went right back in and ordered beer fine from a different bartender. This guy has crazy bad short man syndrome and needs to relax and stop trying to act so hard. I guess people might fall for it in Portland, but any east coaster can see through his fragile bullshit.

I've lived in a lot of different areas in Portland. Whenever my wife & I move we always put effort to find a "home bar", it's important to have a landing zone. Anyways, after moving to our new place we struggled to really find that spot. We hit up other great locations but nothing quite right. That is till we found The Rat. Rose & Thistle is that bar in every movie the coolest character is known to frequent, you'll feel at home and treated with respect while you're here. AAA location, with a great outdoor patio. Enjoy, I'm certain you will.

This is a go to spot for me. A perfect meeting point between nopo and people in SE or downtown. I don't spend too much time inside but they do have plenty of seating plus board games and darts. Outside they have 3 dart boards as well as a covered patio with heaters and the ability for smokers to smoke. The uncovered patio is awesome too for the summer time, quite a bit of space and also smoker friendly if that's your MO. They have servers outside so need to run in and out. The food is greeeat. My absolute favorite is the buffalo cauliflower. It's my favorite in town by far. Actually the best I've ever had. YEAH I SAID IT. I'm fairly positive it's fried which defeats the "healthy" idea behind it behind cauliflower but whatever, still makes me feel guilt free. The bartenders are all friendly and welcoming. They do have two TVs outside that will typically play the blazers and timber's game, with sound if you ask. I highly recommend the RAT and maybe I'll see you here!

The word that comes to mind is "proper". Come with friends, get a proper pint and enjoy the ginormous covered patio. Ridiculously pleasant staff, superb food, industry friendly. What more could you ask for?

Rose and Thistle is always a good choice when you come here. It is an intimate feel, and they have great apps, drinks, and a great happy hour. On Mondays they give you a vat of wine for 10 bucks, one of the best deals in the city, and have a great regular happy hour the rest of the week. This is a great bar to come to on a rainy day. They also have darts out in the back which is always a plus. I recommend to anyone looking for a good happy hour, or for an intimate bar to hang at with friends.