Tulip Shop Tavern
Bar · Humboldt
825 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217
Highlights
Smash burgers, fried chicken, slushy cocktails & bar bites
Smash burgers, fried chicken, slushy cocktails & bar bites
"This North Killingsworth tavern often offers some sort of fun margarita special, be it a blended mandarin number or something with a little bit of heat; on a recent visit, the shop’s take on a Cadillac margarita had a tiny splash of Nonino in the mix, adding an herbaceous, botanical note to the tequila and orange liqueur. It was a sophisticated riff on the drink, without losing its essential components." - Alex Frane
"The magic of the patties at this laidback neighborhood tavern is that they remain surprisingly juicy despite getting the smash treatment, which can often result in too-dry burgers. The menu offers choices including a standard smash burger, a house-made veggie burger, and specials like green chile burgers and taco burgers, but the Fair Burger is a consistent standout. The quarter-pounder gets an injection of flavor from the addition of garlic aioli, caramelized onions, and white American cheese. Add a side of the colossal onion rings if you’re feeling ambitious and wash it down with a pint from the solid rotating selection of draft beers." - Rebecca Roland
"Tulip Shop Tavern. I worked in Germany for a bit and their fried pork cutlet sandwich reminds me of a good schnitzel sandwich." - Thom Hilton
"Humboldt’s Tulip Shop Tavern attracts crowds with its hand-dipped corn dogs that put state fair fare to shame, respectable smash burger, and a killer jukebox. The friendly neighborhood bar with red vinyl booths and a back patio offers Guinness as part of its thoughtfully curated beer list. Look for the retro font and neon tulips in the front window, and you’ll know you’re in the right place." - Krista Garcia
"Tulip Shop Tavern, just a few steps from Albina, is one of those bars industry workers love: Bartenders serve both unpretentious-yet-inventive cocktails and dealer’s choice shots, the beer list has plenty of nerdy picks but also domestic tall boys, and the kitchen churns out classic-but-well executed Americana like tavern burgers and wedge salads. The specials board (or Instagram) is often worth a perusal, featuring everything from chopped cheeses to chicken cordon bleu sandwiches." - Nathan Williams
