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8610 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97219

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Casual sports bar with comfort grub & many TVs  

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8610 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97219 Get directions

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The Best Portland Sports Bars for Watching Trail Blazers Games | Eater Portland

"Easy to miss motoring down Southwest Terwilliger, Tryon Creek Bar and Grill is a food-centric sports bar beloved by neighborhood regulars and students from nearby Lewis & Clark College. With the majority of Lewis & Clark students hailing from outside Oregon, the bar’s many TVs are often tuned to a wide array of games. The menu is as wide-ranging as the teams onscreen, like pulled pork and bacon-topped pizzas, a Cuban sandwich, and a fried egg-topped torta. Drinks include nearly two dozen beers and ciders on tap, six different wines, and a creative cocktail list." - Rebecca Roland

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Cheer on Your Favorite Team at These Portland Area Sports Bars

"Easy to miss motoring down Southwest Terwilliger, Tryon Creek Bar and Grill is a food-centric sports bar beloved by neighborhood regulars and students from nearby Lewis & Clark College. With the majority of Lewis & Clark students hailing from outside Oregon, the bar’s many TVs are often tuned to a wide array of games. The menu is as wide-ranging as the teams onscreen, like pulled pork and bacon-topped pizzas, a Cuban sandwich, and a fried egg-topped torta. Drinks include nearly two dozen beers and ciders on tap, six different wines, and a creative cocktail list." - Alex Frane, Nathan Williams, Rebecca Roland

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Cheer on Your Favorite Team at These Portland Area Sports Bars

"Easy to miss motoring down Southwest Terwilliger, Tryon Creek Bar and Grill is a food-centric sports bar beloved by neighborhood regulars and students from nearby Lewis & Clark College. With the majority of Lewis & Clark students hailing from outside Oregon, the bar’s many TVs are often tuned to a wide array of games. The menu is as wide-ranging as the teams onscreen, like pulled pork and bacon-topped pizzas, a Cuban sandwich, and a fried egg-topped torta. Drinks include nearly two dozen beers and ciders on tap, six different wines, and a creative cocktail list." - Alex Frane, Nathan Williams

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skylar reverman

Google
A little gem of a bar! Food is so yummy, definitely not your average bar food. Large open space and the crowd/bartender were chill. 10/10 recommend.

Aimee McAllister

Google
NEW MENU! we have been coming here for years and they just changed their menu. Same core group but much smaller. Good thing their food and service is amazing so we will keep coming back for years to come.

Rob Luton

Google
I have been coming here for years, love the staff. Unfortunately, they have been getting more and more expensive recently, to make up for the lack of customers. The regulars seem nice, and probably their bread and butter....but when I started coming, it was a great local watering hole, with great prices. Now 9 bucks for a small Mimosa, 9 bucks for a small Bloody Mary, 9 bucks for a draft...no thank you. No more Happy Hour Menu/Drinks, No more catering to sports events....seems like they might not last too much longer.

Devin Buchhorn

Google
Great local dove bar! Strong drinks and great selection of food. The atmosphere is super relaxed and there is trivia on Tuesday nights.

Nathan Hale

Google
Great spot for watching a game or grabbing a bite. The beer selection is good, the people are chill, and the clientele are chill.

Larry Nakatsu

Google
Love this place. Great hang out. Great bar food. I come here every time I come down from WA state to visit my folks. Lots of TVs. Good place for watching college football. Check out the train overhead. Very unique.

Deanna Evans

Google
This has been our local watering hole the past couple years. There are many regulars & it's really chill. The bartenders/servers are super friendly (hey Mandy!), know us & our drinks-even when it's been weeks between visits. The owner stops to talk to me regularly. They do seem increasingly understaffed when it's not Fri/Sat night as others have mentioned. Pro: They have about 10 TV's & all the sports packages, so they really pack 'em in for NFL Sunday & College Saturday. Other big games bring good crowds too. Pro: Happy hour is great for drinks! 3-6 & again 9-12a daily. $2.75 wells (!), $3 dom pints, $4.25 micropints, $5 import pints & $7 22oz bottles. $5.25 wine. Pro; nightly specials. The usual .50c wings on Weds, .75c taco Monday, $5 AYCE spaghetti on Tues. Add the bar trivia Tues night = good time! Weekends have great bloody's & mimosas $3 until 3p (I think). I *heartily* recommend the $6 lunch specials M-F-/filling!! The tinga chicken (marinated & shredded & juicy) is fantastic. I almost licked the plate. They do a punchcard on lunch too! Great deal. Overall, Food's not bad. It's no gastropub, but the onion rings are killer, as are the burgers. Pizzas are good too-they just did a menu refresh-I attached photos. Con: My main complaint is that, to me, the food seems too expensive for "bar food". Basic Chips & salsa are $3.50 on HH (??), and while they do a $3.50/4.50/5.50 selection, the options are really limited. Con: Non-HH-priced apps like onion rings are $8; pound of wings $9, chili cheese fries $7.50, garlic parm waffle fries 7.25, cheese sticks $8. Ouch! These aren't on the HH menu, either. Pro: Beer! For not being a brewery, they have an impressive beer selection--20 on tap (local micros to PBR), @20 bottles and @ 9 wines (various varietals). Recent changes (last couple months) have had...mixed reviews. New booths are nice. Easier to get to the 6 video poker games. We crawled in a couple Saturdays back to do a little low-key karaoke, only to find the owners 86'd karaoke altogether. Add the fact the pool tables were removed too--it was DESERTED. We switched it up & had a little digital jukebox party with the bartenders--but the owners have to figure out a way to get people in on Fri/Sat nights. They're thinking about bringing back one pool table. I love to play the bar-top Megatouch game because I'm a dork-and you'll NEVER beat my Little Shop of Treasures score!! Overall? Nice super-casual neighborhood bar. Recommend for the great HH drinks & friendlies alone. Allons-y!

Sierra Jade

Google
Came on Saturday morning for breakfast. Not busy at all. The quiet and relaxed vibe was very enjoyable. Bartender was great, and the service was quick. Enjoyed my breakfast very much, I ate every bite! 🌞

Sharee G.

Yelp
Great local pub! Fun atmosphere! Friendly attentive servers! and a nice diverse menu - everything we've tried so far has been great! Taco Tuesdays and wing Wednesdays are really good and a great deal! Tryon French dip was one of the most flavorful and tender sandwiches I've had in years! Cheese curds are also great!
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Mary Lou R.

Yelp
Met a out of town friend for lunch. We found things on the menu to eat. No one was disappointed - perfectly fine bar food. The noise at lunch was a reasonable background for catch-up conversations. Chairs / booth were comfy. Service was good, the speed thats snappy but not rushed. So sure why not, casual, decent prices and food, good service and ample parking. And- it's a sports bar so many flickering screens but at acceptable noise levels. Would be fine eating there again.
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Ashley B.

Yelp
Stopped in here on a Tuesday. Found fun bar trivia and delicious food! Highly recommend this on a Tuesday night!

Bryan H.

Yelp
Ok so I have been going here for a couple years to watch games The service (other than Joe and JJ(who just just quit)) (and the old manager Alex and ex employee Lauren is terrible and that's not an exaggeration!! The Sunday staff is a joke (smart for a "sports bar" I've been here for 2 hours and no one has asked me if I want anything to eat or said you're welcome after I say thanks!! Katie is the the name of the terrible server on Sundays she's either an idiot or the worst server ever I'd use bad words but it'll make me look like a jerk It's that bad!! Unless my son is here and wants to watch a baseball game and grab a drink I won't be back!!! They raised the prices and food quality is at an all time low!! The manager may try but the decisions made for this place in general are a joke and you have to blame the owner and the manager!! It's gross and embarrassing!! I will be looking for a new local bar And I will tell all my steeler fanatics to join me wherever I go Take care JJ I'm out!! Bryan

Jordan W.

Yelp
The pizza is actually pretty good. Yum Yum Yum roasted garlic. Normally pizza at a bar and Grill after that. Obviously it won't be as good as your favorite pizza joint but it's pretty dang good.
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Carrie K.

Yelp
The guys behind the bar are great. There's one gal who's essentially makes you feel like an a-hole for asking for a drink or to close out a tab. The girl tonight was rude and short. She acted like she didn't know what I was asking for and seemed REALLY put out by my presence. I've loved this place after several stops in the past but she ruined this being a casual hangout. Hope it was just a "bad day". But I'll seriously reconsider a stop again.
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S O.

Yelp
Great new menu. Nightly specials. Comfortable with choices to be in the middle of the action or in quieter areas. Lots of TVs for sports. A running model train. Super staff. What's not to like?

Jimmy B.

Yelp
Lis was great and very attentive. Not over bearing but just there when you needed something. Not sure how she does it. I'll be back on the weekends to see her. Nice thin crust pizza too.
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John M.

Yelp
My opinion of the sport's bar is identical to the one from Kelsie V. Her description and assessment is dead on. That's not meant as a disparaging observation... I live close by and stop in periodically during the NFL season (as they have the "NFL ticket"), and have always had an OK time. Food isn't memorable, but it's decent. There's nothing wrong with the burgers, pizza and wings you get here. There's nothing at all wrong with this place, but it's not the sort of place I'd go out of way to visit either.

P P.

Yelp
Server was great-nice and just the right balance of taking care of us without being annoying. Food is a step above typical bar food.
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Kristen W.

Yelp
Don't say you're open until 2:30am if you plan on closing at 1230am. Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday... I kinda get it but Thursday/Friday... just wanted a beer and a snack. Was told "I am not Erving food or drinks to anyone." Just landed home from a long flight and am still hungry and thirsty. Change the hours you post.

Joel R.

Yelp
Love this neighborhood spot, good food and drinks. Great place to watch a game or grab a pitcher.
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Jesse E.

Yelp
Food is great and service is...interesting. I was attempting to ask the bartender for a mask as was advertised on the front door. As I was talking to some patrons, waiting for the bartender, I dropped an f-bomb, non confrontationally I might add. Arguably not classy but Tryon isn't suit and tie, it's a...bar. The bartender apparently overheard me and asked me to leave pretty rudely. If you enjoy good food and public embarrassment, Tryon would be the place to go
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Kelsie V.

Yelp
Forgettable. I have hung out here a few times over the years. Best feature is their Pizza. It's a sports bar with lots of taps, varied clientele, a bit of a patio, pool tables, TVs with Sport on. Just not that memorable. Nothing wrong with it, just ordinary. A few unbussed tables, etc. I had couple ciders on my last visit and some nachos. I joined a friend after work. The nachos were okay, but lacked height, panache. I recommend stopping in for a beer and not expecting an experience. But I do recall their Pizza is solid. Parking is difficult, be patient.
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Mary C.

Yelp
Went for Sunday football with a group of people. Showed up and was immediately acknowledged by the server who came over took our drink order, got our drinks and took our food order. Our food came out fairly quickly for how busy it was. I throughly enjoyed my veggie Benedict. The bartender recommended it with avo, tomato and spinach. It was so yummy I ate every single bite on the plate. Other friends joined us for drinks and food! Everything was amazing except for the nachos that took an hour. Besides that everything was amazing! I will back again!
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Erin M.

Yelp
This place is so good for brunch on the weekends or dinner during the week. Try the loaded hash browns or the beef stroganoff for sure. Everything is fresh. Its the best sports bar around.
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Doug R.

Yelp
Went from 2 stars to 4 stars for bringing back 1 pool table and for putting the "family-friendly" concept on hold for the time being. Add kids or remove pool table and review goes back down. Bring back the other pool table and/or karaoke and I'll up it to 5 stars.
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James D. H.

Yelp
".50¢ Taco's on Mondays". What! Taco's are served on a Corn Hard Shell filled with Taco Meat, Lettuce, Cheddar Cheese and Tomatoes. Comes with Salsa. Oh dang. So much for losing weight. .50¢ Tacos, shut the front door. I'm all in. The Salsa wasn't super but it was fine. Store bought kind if i had to guess but passable. I had so many toppings i had to use my fork to pick up my Taco / Salad Fix-ins. Guess I'll be here on Mondays. Awesome.
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Anthony H.

Yelp
My wife and I ordered a French dip and burger tonight at the bar. I noticed their was something strange after eating some of my burger. The burger was really pink inside and I felt sick later after getting home. I was never asked how I would like the burger cooked. I have been in Portland for a year and am a small business owner myself. None of the burgers I've had in downtown have been uncooked in this way. I really liked the bar and was planning on coming back another night until ordering the food. This ruined our Sunday night date and will be heading elsewhere next time. Thanks for ruining my night.
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Sydney F.

Yelp
Tryon is an amazing bar for a lot of reasons. Their food and drinks are reasonably priced, they have great happy hour deals, great nightly deals, and a solid atmosphere with a lot of really nice people that attend the bar. However, beyond everything, the bartenders are some of the best around. They are always extremely nice and are extremely engaging. Joe is one of the nicest guys I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. He is funny and is always willing to talk, laugh, and tell you about the bar's special events. Alyssa is hilarious. Mandy is so kind and always wears great outfits. Holly is always smiling and is a great energy for the bar. Becky (who I just recently met) is sweet. I love the bartenders here and they make the experience. I am thankful for all the nights I got to spend at this bar & thankful for the bartenders.

Brian P.

Yelp
We really want to like this place as it is so conveniently located for us. Unfortunately, the service was absolutely dreadful when we last visited and the food was mediocre. There were only two people working the floor and one was doubling as a bartender. The other person wouldn't make eye contact with us and when we finally flagged her down she told us the bartender was our server and she would tell her to wait on us. This, despite the fact that the server was taking orders from tables on both sides of us. Well, that didn't work out well and I had to go to the bar a few times to order and to finally closeout. Some teamwork between the staff would go a long way at improving the service. Our food was just ok. My egg sandwich seemed rushed. The cheese wasn't melted and the english muffin didn't appear toasted or crispy. We were only able to try one drink each as no one ever asked if we wanted another round. Overall, it was a strange experience at a place that had an odd energy to it. As this was the 3rd time we were less than satisfied with the service and/or food, I don't think we will be coming back.
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Real Talk R.

Yelp
I recently gave Tryon another chance because my friend said they have all new bartenders since I had been. They have good lunch specials and strong drinks. I won't be a regular but it's nice to have another dive close to my house.
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Wyatt P.

Yelp
I love this place the food is amazing they always have great beers and they change it up all the time. But the most important thing is the staff is incredible attentive friendly and if you go there a couple times you'll feel like a regular. Also I'll add all the portlanders, students, and drop ins are always well mannered and good for a fun conversation. It is a sports bar so if that's not you thing please don't ask to have them put on the bachelor. Lol kidding that's almost a sport in today's world. Enjoy have fun this place has my vote for best sports bar that serves high quality food they could probably charge more for if they wanted. p.s very strong drinks
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Ruth F.

Yelp
Staff is attentive and polite, the food was good, breakfast is served until 2 which is a benefit. One individual at our table had the chicken fried steak for breakfast and all but licked the plate clean because it was so good. Another chose the hummus plate which was very satisfying. They serve a very good flavored hummus and pita bread nice and soft.
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Bill J.

Yelp
The pub has some inexpensive happy hour meals and some low-cost breakfasts served Saturday and Sunday until 4 pm.

Porsha H.

Yelp
Pretty bummed out by the terrible terrible terrible service here. This was my first visit tonight and definitely my last. I can't even try to give this place another try. We decided to meet some friends here because it's the perfect location between both of our houses. We got here at 7 to watch a blazer game. Sat at a table (in what looks like more of the dining room vs bar area) we assumed you were served because we didn't see any signs that say order at bar. Several times there was a waitress that walked past us but never stopped. I finally had to grab one to order a drink. Which we were never offered another drink in 3 hours...? The server seemed like she was high almost... and really rude/off putting. Seemed like we were bothering her when I asked for a drink. So when I had to go to the bar to close out I asked her "did we miss something? Where we supposed to order at the bar for future reference? She looked at me with confusion and said no? I served you at your table didn't I? I wasn't trying to be rude by any means but come on? Your job title is a server.... the least you could do was serve us... or even check on us once in 3 hours? Would not recommend and will not be returning.
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Roxie G.

Yelp
Nothing to complain about here. Both times I've been in the bartender was nice and attentive. My friends enjoyed and devoured their food. Drinks seem reasonably priced. Lots of regulars. They seem friendly too, not judgy. Clean bathrooms and all the way around. If we are back in that neighborhood we would definitely stop in again.

Lauren S.

Yelp
James you're the best! I'm glad to see Tryon is open and made it through the quarantine!
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Jim S.

Yelp
All I can say is cold. fu**ing cold. No heat, really? Time after time it's like this. Sorry this is Portland in the winter. Management here is non-existent and clearly incompetent. Too bad, close to home, but stupidly rules here.
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Wayne R.

Yelp
Fave local sports bar! Daily specials are great! Tuesday/Trivia night gets pretty busy, but Holly, Mandy and Joe are superstars! Haven't had a bad thing from their menu, from salads, to burgers to rib or pot roast specials, you can't go wrong. ..and bloody mary/mimosa specials on Saturday (I think)! Great selection of brews on tap and many fine booze selections. (I know it's trendy right now, but good Japanese whisky is still hard to find around town. For some reason Tryon got the good stuff!) Oh, and has anyone else mentioned that every time The City of Portland closes down for 3 inches of snow, Tryon is always open? Love this place.
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Bruce H.

Yelp
Just a easy mellow restaurant and bar. 21+ only. The staff is awesome drinks are cold and bubbly. Wish they had a small sirloin on the dinner menu. But for sure a nice spot to chill.
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Sam R.

Yelp
Pretty ordinary little sports bar. Food is the standard you would expect for a sports bar. Nothing special, but I'm always down for 50 cent wing Wednesday. The wings aren't Fire on the Mountain to be sure, but definitely good. It's a bit of a Lewis & Clark student haunt because it's the nearest bar to campus, so trivia night gets pretty packed. It's worth hanging out if you are in the neighborhood.

Serena A.

Yelp
I've been a loyal Tryon customer for 10 years but that ended tonight I called for a to go order and spent 10 minutes on hold. I finally hung up. The quality of food and service has declined significantly in recent years and tonight was the last straw.

Leah T.

Yelp
Always a solid choice Great spot for weekend football, breakfast, and Mimo's or bloody Mary's.
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Shanna B.

Yelp
We like to go to this bar during football season but today we came and have lunch and it was awful. The girl behind the counter was working alone and I felt bad bc she was so slammed she could barely get to people, I felt bad for her. They needed more help. I eat gluten free and the options were minimal. I asked for a lettuce wrapped burger. It was disgusting. The lettuce was soaked in grease on the underside and the tomatoes were yellow! Not even ripe. Then the burger patty was a tough, solid, overlooked hockey puke. I barely ate half and gave up. I have not had a worse bar burger in a long time... Which is hard to mess up... They need to work in their food and service. The girl was nice but way too busy for only one person running the whole floor.
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josh c.

Yelp
I've been a frequent patron of the Tryon for over 12 years (knew it back when it was "Robby's") and have recommended it to MANY friends. Unfortunately, the place has taken a turn for the worse. Management needs to pull it's head out of it's A$$ and show a little loyalty to it's staff and regulars. The new staff are pretty much MIckey Mouse club and my old faves are dropping like flies. Time to find a new SW hang.
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Rob G.

Yelp
I used to hate Tryon. I mean, I really used to despise it. But now, I love it. I have no idea how this happened, but I have to assume it was the drinks, the food, the sports, and the staff. All the drinks are cheap, even the nicer micro brews. They have about 15 or 20 beers on tap, a nice, balanced selection too. It is tough to find a drink over $4, which is a good problem to have. The food is bar food, but it is pretty delicious. The chicken fingers, the nachos, the burgers, and the french dip are all personal favorites. There are tons of HD TVs and the staff is always working hard. They don't usually have too many people working there and it can get pretty crowded, so you might have to be patient during busy hours. But I've never had to wait very long. They are great with spliting up tabs too. You will learn to love it.
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Lisa J.

Yelp
I posted a snarky tip but I am still pissed enough to also include a review. We moved to this area about a year ago. I pass Tryon Grill several times a day. I have encouraged the man to stop in, thinking that it would have some good bar food, a little Oregon lottery, a cool vibe. We showed up on a Saturday afternoon, found our way to the video poker and proceeded to be ignored. There were employees, a few patrons, nothing special going on. After dropping a couple of $20's in the machines and never being greeted, much less asking if we would like to be served, I was ready to hit the road. This level of (or lack thereof) is not acceptable. There are a large number of other establishments that are near by to tolerate this kind of crap. Hey, maybe they do have good food. Maybe it is a fun place to hang out. We will never know.
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Ed L.

Yelp
The one star is for the obvious lack of interest the owner has in running an establishment catering to customers. I have been here several times. The food is standard and the beer selection is ok. The service is absolutely horrible. Not because of the people doing it. They're very nice. It's because the place usually has two employees for the entire building. One of whom is the cook. It is intentionally understaffed. Even on a Saturday afternoon during football season. Or after work. Or any other time people may want to have a drink and watch a game. Whomever owns this place is taking advantage of the fact there are no other bars in the area. Like Comcast: no competition = suck.
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Alex K.

Yelp
This place is awesome. I come in a few times a month and it never disappoints. Everyone that works there is very nice. Someone on here said the drinks were expensive, I have no idea what they were talking about. $4 wells are pretty cheap if you ask me, $2.25 during happy hour is just cheap. The pours make even top shelf drinks worth it. Different nights are a completely different experience, and if you ask me, that's a good thing. Monday is packed with trivia dorks, its loud because the lady doing trivia has a PA system, she constantly mispronouncing EVERYTHING which can get annoying. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are pretty quiet, but there is $5 all you can eat pasta and cheap beer on Tuesday, then cheap burger and brew on Wednesday. Thursday is usually packed with Lewis and Clark students getting 4 dollar long islands. These kids are usually very nice and don't really cause problems. Friday is $10 micro pitchers and pizza, usually busy until about 10pm, then everyone heads downtown. Saturday is $8 domestics, I don't go in much on Saturday so I couldn't tell you what happens then. And Sunday is $3 mimosa and bloody Mary's until 3pm. It's a great place to watch NFL games and just hang out. Overall if you have a problem with Tryon maybe you should reexamine your own life. It is important to note that there is not always table service (especially late night), so when you get there you should just walk straight up to the bar, order and drink, and tell them where you are sitting.

M H.

Yelp
If Less than one star was an option, I would definitely choose it. It is a shame that there are no options for late night (9 pm) and later food options in the area. This seems to be the only spot for half way decent late night food. We have frequented this spot due to convenience of hours and will honestly, stop. The patrons who visit this establishment are rude and even confrontational, and the staff do not know how to handle. I have never been confronted due to beliefs ever in my life, than here. I feel so bad that there are no practices in place for staff and even patrons to keep everyone safe and feel welcome. It is really a shame. I would never recommend this establishment to anyone!!
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Kernel M.

Yelp
I could tell the place has character, but my experience sucked. The burgers looked good but I went with the Ruben sandwich. I asked about the coleslaw, she said it was good. It was one of the poorest Rubens I've ever had and the coleslaw had NO flavor. Nothing, the cabbage was fresh, but nothing. Not even salt. I ate one bite. Anyway, when she asked how the Ruben was, I politely said it was good but that the coleslaw left something to be desired . . . she offered no response, nor was the slaw comped. I offered her a quarter on my $20 tab.

Ben W.

Yelp
Alyssa the Gemini is an awesome bartender. It's Monday night and we're playing mega-jenga, drinking IPAs, and preparing to consume cajun tots. This is the last night, having graduated from LC, that we shall likely hang at Tryon for the foreseeable future. So many memories, so much trivia. So long and thanks for all the tots.
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Ajia T.

Yelp
Somehow, it still amazes me when non-smokers go to smoky bars and give them bad reviews because they're smoky. It's so predictable to scroll down and read about stinky clothes and heavy smoke in every single 1- and 2-star review. Sheesh...Tryon Creek is a bar where smoking is allowed. Hence, if you don't smoke or are sensitive to smoky places, you shouldn't go here. There are certainly plenty of non-smoking alternatives, aren't there? Just like I don't go to crappy Taco Bell because I can't stand crappy Mexican food. It makes me feel crappy. I already know I'll be disappointed. I will admit, however, that Tryon Creek should install a few fans. Smoking aside, Tryon gets an A-OK from me because, #1: it has some of the friendliest staff around. They really go out of their way to make you comfy and full of beer and decent food. Speaking of which, they have nicely priced pitchers of Fat Tire and other micros, along with some pretty tasty pizza. Not the best in town, by any means, but it definitely tastes good, soaks up the beer, and doesn't cause problems later. The rest of the food on the menu is mediocre, sports bar food. Since most people don't go to smoky sports bars for the food (that would be odd), it's not a big deal. They'll feed you here, but it's not spectacular. Anyway, that's reason #2: Tasty pizza and a good selection of well-priced beer are important features of any sports bar, in my opinion. Now, I am a pool shark. No really, I will kick your ass. At Tryon Creek Grill, the pool tables are short and fast, at only $0.75 per game. Trust me, it's hard to find pool that cheap anymore and thus, reason #3. Some would say that short tables aren't genuine, and I agree, but you can't beat the price. They need a bit more A/C in the summer, though, as the temps rise considerably inside when it's packed. There are plenty of TVs for sports fans, tables for after-work happy hour groups, as well as fooseball and pinball machines in the back. Overall, I dig going here, but it's not amazing. It's nice for a beer and a game of pool on a Sunday afternoon. Unless you need your lungs, apparently. I'm not sure how I managed to escape with mine, but somehow, it worked out.
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Alex R.

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There's a lot of haters on the Tryon, and, on first impression, they might be right. Getting to know Tryon takes a little effort, but once you do, you'll be happier for it. Now I wouldn't say this is a place to go out of your way for, but it's a damn fine bar to have in your neighborhood. The Tryon bartenders pour stiff drinks, and the beer selection is great. I've rarely left there sober, something about the place invites you to have that 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th drink. Oooh! The chicken strips are good. Plus, wednesdays are one of the best deals around: 5 bucks gets you a burger and a beer. Big burger too.
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Megan B.

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I've been here a handful of times on Tuesday nights for trivia and have never had a bad experience. The beer selection is decent and though I've never personally ordered the food, I've picked off a few of my friends' plates and everything has been decent. One night a friend of mine came for the all-you-can-eat spaghetti and they ran out, but it hasn't happened since so I'll just chalk it up to a temporary spaghetti shortage. We've had a few instances where one of the female bartenders was a little rude or impatient with us, but otherwise the service has been good. I wouldn't go out my way to come here but for a night out at trivia, it will suffice.
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Jeffrey M.

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Well, this is a Lewis and Clark hangout. Maybe "THE" LC hangout. Idk... I went to OSU. In any case, don't be surprised if it's filled with 21-23 year-olds. It also can get really quiet on weekends because of that fact, as all the kids are downtown, or at house parties, or passed out in the neighbor's flower garden, or hazing a new law student or... Who knows? During the day or during sporting events, the crowd is more mixed with neighbors and such. In terms of nightlife, this is really a weeknight bar and a near-closing weekend-night bar when people are heading home from downtown. Weeknights... Monday night trivia games are fun and busy. Thursday's are packed with kids getting the $4 long islands. It's clean, has ok bar food, over 20 beers on tap, and a basic selection of booze. There are a couple pool tables and Foosball. Lots of TVs always tuned to sporting events. I'll often go there for Blazer or Timber games. It's a Duck-centric place, too. As a Beav, I don't care for that, but it's not so obnoxious that it keeps me away. The servers are efficient and polite, but not typically personable. Like, they are generally just slinging drinks and don't really care who you are - assuming you aren't one of their friends who are smoking on the back porch - even if you are a regular. A couple are pretty friendly though, and none are surly. In outer SW, there are only a couple good bar options for nightlife. Depending on the night, this can be a fun place, but it helps to be in the Lewis and Clark demographic. Otherwise, you can easily become an outsider. If you're outgoing and match the college demographic, it can be a lot of fun. There are a lot of nice fun (and sometimes drunk) people there.
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Laura H.

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I'm not sure what the normal ambiance is, but our visit probably could have been better. We came on a Friday night, around midnight, maybe that's just not prime time from Tryon Creek. I think one person (the bartender) was working the whole place. Drinks were stiff, but not tasty. Also, really freaking expensive- no matter how much alcohol you put in a drink, if it doesn't taste good, its not worth the money (in my opinion). My credit card was charged twice. Annoying. I like the size of the bar. People aren't right on top of each other. And not to be all negative and mean, but I wouldn't want any of the people who were there (save my 3 friends) anywhere near me.
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Neal W.

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Well Tryon has led to some confusing and fun/unpleasant times. Yes I know I just contradicted myself, but that's just how I feel, ok? So back off! It's a pretty straightforward sports bar but it's right next to Lewis and Clark, so there are always a slew of college students that I happen to know there. The beer selection is usually pretty good. The food is bar food, but not bad, and sports games are broadcast without incident. The incredible thing about this bar is that I end up going there and wondering, in a drunken haze, how I possibly could have made the decision to go there at all. It's a mystery that keeps me coming back for more!