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Horse Brass Pub
4534 SE Belmont St
Portland, Oregon, 97215-1636
United States
(503) 232-2202 | map
horsebrass.com
Weekdays: 11:00am -2:30am
Weekends: 9:00am - 2:30am
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Reviewed by flagmantho from Washington
4.23/5 rDev -2.3%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4
4.23/5 rDev -2.3%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4
A few friends introduced me to the Horse Brass a few weeks ago, as a must-visit in Portland. At least 45-50 beers available, including 5 offerings on cask, a decent selection of non-alcoholic beers, and a wide variety of overall styles. I chose a Fuller's to go with my Scotch egg, which also came highly recommended. This was our last stop of the evening, and the egg did its work to keep me alive the next day.
The space is homey and lived-in, with just the right amount of dankness. There's a big copper bar, lots of warm wood, flags and breweriana hung about, and Christmas lights strung up as a bonus. Service up at the bar was prompt and friendly. I could definitely see returning someday for another late-night Scotch egg.
Oct 12, 2023The space is homey and lived-in, with just the right amount of dankness. There's a big copper bar, lots of warm wood, flags and breweriana hung about, and Christmas lights strung up as a bonus. Service up at the bar was prompt and friendly. I could definitely see returning someday for another late-night Scotch egg.
Reviewed by Offa from California
4.58/5 rDev +5.8%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.5
4.58/5 rDev +5.8%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.5
This is a great, long-standing British-style pub in Portland. Inside, it gives a nice impression of a funky old British pub. It has lots of seating a bar and walls covered with British and beer items. Beer selection is large, varied, and rotating, with many styles. They also regularly have a one or two cask ales, a huge draw and one reason why we decided to go here.
Food is great, with nice British items like Scotch eggs and excellent fish and chips.
Aug 12, 2023Food is great, with nice British items like Scotch eggs and excellent fish and chips.
Reviewed by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut
4.26/5 rDev -1.6%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
4.26/5 rDev -1.6%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
Old brick English pub, dark and lots of wood. Large L-shaped bar opposite the entrance, plenty of tables, and some in the street. Lot of different beers on tap. Friendly service. Fish and chips were excellent.
Jun 04, 2023Reviewed by Sammy from Canada (ON)
3.71/5 rDev -14.3%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75
3.71/5 rDev -14.3%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75
Some decent smaller craft brewer's taps but an English pub vibe and lots of those sort of taps. Roomy, but I am writing a review to bring this rating to reality.
Aug 23, 2019Reviewed by Thirstytraveler from Oregon
4.81/5 rDev +11.1%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 5 | food: 4.75
4.81/5 rDev +11.1%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 5 | food: 4.75
This is a Portland institution. I am 6 decades old, and I learned to drink here. It has changed a lot over the years and now it tracks and much younger crowd.
Sep 29, 2018Reviewed by devilmakesthree from Oregon
5/5 rDev +15.5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
5/5 rDev +15.5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
A member of what I like to call the "Holy Trinity" of Portland beer stops, along with Bailey's and the Beer Mongers. Service is great, the tap list is comprehensive, and the vibe is wonderful. I've never been to England, but if their pubs are half this good it must be a wonderful country. The food is definitely English pub grub. I recommend the fish and chips (Portland's best) or the Bridie. Oh, and there's darts. Gotta get down on some darts.
Aug 21, 2016Reviewed by brewandbbq from New Hampshire
4.25/5 rDev -1.8%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev -1.8%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
Old-school "must see" English-style pub. Dark and a bit dirty with tons of great offerings and nice cask selections. A Portland classic and an early pioneer/purveyor of craft beer.
Mar 27, 2016Reviewed by WoostaBia from Massachusetts
4/5 rDev -7.6%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4
4/5 rDev -7.6%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4
Enjoyed Blind Pig IPA, food quality was wanting, for british pub their bangers and Mash needs an overhaul. sausage too salty. Great drinking location.
Sep 13, 2015Reviewed by didgeboy from Washington
3.69/5 rDev -14.8%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.75 | selection: 3.5 | food: 4
3.69/5 rDev -14.8%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.75 | selection: 3.5 | food: 4
I had read about this place for a long time and had the opportunity to try it last fall (2014). Good selection of craft beers both known and unknown (to me). Food was good, not the best I have ever had but certainly not bad at all. Staff was friendly. During our visit it was a rainy Saturday and there were few people in for lunch. Beer list was good, but I was hoping for more variety. Definitely worth checking out and sampling the food and beers.
Aug 25, 2015Reviewed by Barnoloid from Illinois
4.63/5 rDev +6.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.5
4.63/5 rDev +6.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.5
This is a top notch English style pub in Portland. Fine selection of local OR, US and foreign offerings in a welcoming environment. Attentive service with solid pub food offered.
Jul 20, 2015Reviewed by SCW from New York
4.95/5 rDev +14.3%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 4.5
4.95/5 rDev +14.3%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 4.5
"if it were any more authentic, you would need a passport"
Nuff said. This place is legendary, but for good reason. Its dark, its real, its authentic. But the taps are clean, and the service is friendly, and most important, they are all about THE BEER.
love it
May 25, 2015Nuff said. This place is legendary, but for good reason. Its dark, its real, its authentic. But the taps are clean, and the service is friendly, and most important, they are all about THE BEER.
love it
Rated by Jaykres from Georgia
4.74/5 rDev +9.5%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.5
4.74/5 rDev +9.5%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.5
Real great pub to hang in. One of my favorites in PDX. Always makes me feel at home when I visit.
Apr 08, 2015
Horse Brass Pub in Portland, OR
Place rating:
4.33 out of
5 with
152 ratings
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