Paddy's Bar & Grill

Really like coming here, Here's the scoop, though: Most of the food is really good. I expected an awesome Reuben sandwich because corned beef is kinda a thing for Irish Pubs. But it was more like corned beef and cabbage slaw on barely grilled bread. I had to mostly eat it with a fork because it was completely shredded. It's hard to take a bite of something that is falling everywhere. More sauerkraut shreds than meat by far. Very little cheese or thousand Island. Don't get me wrong,it didn't taste horrible, and I like sauerkraut, but it wasn't what I would call a Reuben. Now, their Scotch eggs, those are fire! The poutine is awesome too! Bangers and mash, beer cheese and pretzel, Their brussel sprouts should be the way all sprouts are made. I just won't order the Reuben again.

Out of towner visiting for the first time. Staff were pleasant and accommodating. Suggestions for whiskeys was very helpful. And then it turned interesting. Paid the bill with cash and a tip. Left the bar and had Darren the bartender run onto the street after us. Thought I’d made a mistake by underpaying. Seems $20’s and $50’s look much the same after a few whiskeys. I’d OVERPAID. Darren was honest enough to chase me down. Of course I increased the tip. I’ll be back. (Actually in Paddy’s now writing this review). Downtown Portland is nice but Paddy’s takes it further to great. Ps the food and drinks are great too