Weird Portland Pub Tour
BeerQuest Walking Tours
4.8
Stacy_S
111 days ago
This was such a fun tour! We are visiting from out of town and this was such a cool way to learn about the city of Portland-both the weird and the usual. Otneil did an awesome job of answering our questions and made it a great interactive experience. I would definitely recommend this tour!
This tour is a must-do for anyone who likes beer and is interested in Portland’s artistic flair. Skip those boring tours about the Founding Fathers; we tell stories of Bigfoot sightings, exploding whales, a bagpipe-playing unicyclist, wacky themed bike rides, hipsters, the world’s smallest park, aliens, and more! The tour takes place in the vibrant Hawthorne/Division neighborhoods. Known for its funky hangouts, cool eateries, and one-of-a-kind pubs. This area is a must-visit. We stop at the neighborhood’s most loved murals and tell the stories behind them. Your tour guide, Otniel, is also one-of-a-kind. With years of experience and a passion for Portland’s local legends and quirky culture, Otniel is simply the best guide in the business. Experience the eccentricity of Portland, Oregon, and visit its quirkiest neighborhoods on this walking pub tour. You won’t regret it!
Departure Point
- The tour meets inside Baerlic Brewery + Taproom, 2239 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to tour start. When you arrive, look for your tour guide Otniel inside the main entrance on 11th ave. He will be wearing a blue polo and hanging out near the black fireplace.
- The tour ends at McMenamins Barley Mill Pub
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Baerlic Brewing Company2235 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OregonWe kick off at Barelic Brewery, one of Portland's highest rated watering holes. Experience some award winning beer surrounded by lots of natural wood and a hip northwest vibe. Your Tour guide will start with historic legends including exploding whales and erupting volcanoes and an infamous highjacking. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Lucky Labrador Brewing Company915 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OregonHawthorne Asylum is a food cart pod named after an old mental hospital. With old brick walls and barbed wire fencing, it still resembles the "asylum"Duration: Not AvailableStop At: CARTOPIA FOOD CARTS1207 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97214We stop by this classic Portland brewery for more stories and an option beverage. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: McMenamins Barley Mill Pub1629 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97214One of Portland's famous food cart pods. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hawthorne Asylum Food Cart Pod1080 Southeast Madison Street, Portland, OR 97214The home of "keep portland weird." With all sorts of unique artifacts on the walls, it doesn't get much stranger than this small local pub / brewery. This is our last stop on the tour where you are welcome to order food. Duration: 30 minutesAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not wheelchair accessible - unfortunately the behind-the-scenes brewery tour portion is not wheelchair accessible
- No Pets or children please
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Private tours are also available
- Local guide
This tour is a must-do for anyone who likes beer and is interested in Portland’s artistic flair. Skip those boring tours about the Founding Fathers; we tell stories of Bigfoot sightings, exploding whales, a bagpipe-playing unicyclist, wacky themed bike rides, hipsters, the world’s smallest park, aliens, and more! The tour takes place in the vibrant Hawthorne/Division neighborhoods. Known for its funky hangouts, cool eateries, and one-of-a-kind pubs. This area is a must-visit. We stop at the neighborhood’s most loved murals and tell the stories behind them. Your tour guide, Otniel, is also one-of-a-kind. With years of experience and a passion for Portland’s local legends and quirky culture, Otniel is simply the best guide in the business. Experience the eccentricity of Portland, Oregon, and visit its quirkiest neighborhoods on this walking pub tour. You won’t regret it!
Departure Point
- The tour meets inside Baerlic Brewery + Taproom, 2239 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to tour start. When you arrive, look for your tour guide Otniel inside the main entrance on 11th ave. He will be wearing a blue polo and hanging out near the black fireplace.
- The tour ends at McMenamins Barley Mill Pub
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Baerlic Brewing Company2235 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OregonWe kick off at Barelic Brewery, one of Portland's highest rated watering holes. Experience some award winning beer surrounded by lots of natural wood and a hip northwest vibe. Your Tour guide will start with historic legends including exploding whales and erupting volcanoes and an infamous highjacking. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Lucky Labrador Brewing Company915 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OregonHawthorne Asylum is a food cart pod named after an old mental hospital. With old brick walls and barbed wire fencing, it still resembles the "asylum"Duration: Not AvailableStop At: CARTOPIA FOOD CARTS1207 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97214We stop by this classic Portland brewery for more stories and an option beverage. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: McMenamins Barley Mill Pub1629 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97214One of Portland's famous food cart pods. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hawthorne Asylum Food Cart Pod1080 Southeast Madison Street, Portland, OR 97214The home of "keep portland weird." With all sorts of unique artifacts on the walls, it doesn't get much stranger than this small local pub / brewery. This is our last stop on the tour where you are welcome to order food. Duration: 30 minutesAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not wheelchair accessible - unfortunately the behind-the-scenes brewery tour portion is not wheelchair accessible
- No Pets or children please
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Private tours are also available
- Local guide
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Emily E
The bars we visited were great but the information we learned was very scattered and presented in such an overly detailed way that I retained barely anything. Like at the end of the tour at the food trucks he showed us a 1970s news video of an exploding whale on a beach. It made absolutely no sense why that would be shown to us at that moment or why it was relevant or interesting to learn about.
Stacy_S
This was such a fun tour! We are visiting from out of town and this was such a cool way to learn about the city of Portland-both the weird and the usual. Otneil did an awesome job of answering our questions and made it a great interactive experience. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Cheryl_W
Be careful of booking a tour on a holiday. Two of the places we were supposed to go to were closed. Otneil, the tour guide, did an excellent job at pivoting and made changes so we still enjoyed ourselves. Lots of fun, weird facts with some walking and some beer.
Jana_B
Rocky start because it was the Fourth. Our guide quickly adapted and we enjoyed learning all about the weird Portland facts. Loved our time at McMenamins and walking through Ladds Addition.
walkershannon
What makes Portland weird and fun at the same time? Take this tour and you will find out. Even though we are long time Portland restaurants, this walking tour helped us learn new interesting facts. You can also purchase beer and food at the three breweries. We really enjoyed it!