Dive Bar Roundup: The Good, The Bad, and The Never Going Back

Did you know that the OLCC requires all businesses that serve alcohol to also sell food? And not just snacks, like full-on hot meals. The Portland dive bar scene is just built differently. Today host Claudia Meza is joined by producers John Notarianni and Giulia Fiaoni for a Portland dive bar roundup. You might just find a new favorite spot. This episode originally aired on January 10th, 2023. Dives discussed in this episode: Reel M Inn https://www.reelminnpdx.com/  The Vern https://www.instagram.com/the_vern_pdx/  Marathon Taverna https://marathontaverna.com/  Slim’s https://www.facebook.com/slims.pdx/  The Florida Room: https://www.floridaroom.org/  The Swift Lounge http://www.swiftloungepdx.com/  The Sandy Hut https://www.instagram.com/sandyhutpdx/  Billy Ray’s Tavern https://www.instagram.com/billyraysdive  The Red Fox https://www.redfoxpdx.com/  Lay Low Tavern https://www.instagram.com/laylowpdx/  A Roadside Attraction https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepdx  Wildwood Saloon https://www.facebook.com/wildwoodsaloonpdx/  My Father’s Place http://myfathersplacepdx.com/  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Still want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.