John Barleycorns

Good food and atmosphere which is a must since it will take you 2 plus hours to eat here! Simple things like bringing straws for the kids drinks when you bring the kids drinks, not literally 5 minutes later. Anyone with kids gets it! Not bad if you come with time and the appropriate mindset! I would be seriously disappointed from an owners perspective! Easily could of turned that table in half the time!

I’ve worked very near to this place for over 8 years, and drive by this place all of the time, but never stopped here. We did today to have a drink in the heat! The venue/​building is very nice with the tall ceilings and outdoor patio. The food/​drinks still McMeniman’s fare! We just wanted some corn chips and salsa really. Something simple. No fries or heavy things. I knew it was a long shot to ask. Just wish that they did have something simple like that. :) We had a couple of ciders though, and a tuna slider, and were satisfied and on our way!

Rubinator! Best beer by far, great flavor. Had soft pretzel with cheese, pub green salad and mini burgers. Great atmosphere.

Salad was great, but drink was sad. Requested a cream sickle. Was very disappointed it wasn’t made correctly. Oh that’s Howe make it. Look it up online. Yours was very boring.

The menu pretty *desperately* needs a revamp. The Quantum Leap and Steak & Frites are the only good things, having tried everything else over the last couple years. Outside of the occasional special.
The beer selection is pretty killer, a lot of exclusives.
The bartender with the shaved head and the beard is fantastic, although the coffee they use in the coffee-​based cocktails is absolute shit water.
Overall, it’s as reliable as all McMenamins. But this one could really use a freshening up.

Fish & chips average and a little over cooked. smoked salmon paperadelle very good wine choices very limited. Bread pudding dry and too chewy good service

Been a few years since I’ve been to a McMenamins. I’m not much of a Beer Drinker and their food just became so monotonous. I think they’ve actually improved it though! There’s a bit more variety on the menu and the portions were a bit bigger. I had wonderful fish and chips and I definitely tastes like good quality. It was a fun place and it was full of people on a Friday night. I wouldn’t rush back but if I was around and with friends, it would definitely be an option. Interesting history to go along with this place. Check it out in the bathroom next time you are around.

We enjoyed this cozy, comfortable pub. Just in from Dallas, we were starving and comfort food was what we were looking for– found it here. The steak bites were crazy good and the pulled pork sandwhich huge and excellent. The staff was hustling that day but they still managed to get us whatever we needed and were smiling the entire time. I get it, it’s a busy time. So thanks for being so pleasant, guys– nice visit. We’ll be back!

Not a place for a family with toddlers! I guess that’s not a surprise, but they do have kids menus and crayons, so we thought we’d be good. I love McMenamins beer and their Cajun tots, but I do not like waiting 45 minutes for food, on a Sunday evening when the restaurant is half empty. My kids can only color for so long. We ended up taking our dinner to go, which meant lukewarm sandwiches and soggy salads. This is not the first time I have had slow service at this location so we won’t be going back.

Nice setting with a nice patio to enjoy a PNW Spring-​summer-​fall. I was a bit surprised t find out that the structure was new and not a restoration. Great job in the design and construction.
Always good beer and good people to serve you!

The beer is good and the pretzels and cheese are yummy but used to be AMAZING since the cheese is/​was made to order and the pretzels are fresh.
Sadly, those are the highlights here and I
am being overly generous. The main reason I am done with this location is because the service is always horrible. That being said, the service at any Mcmenamins location is pretty much hit and miss but the servers here are generally rude, act like they don’t even want you here or as if you are inconveniencing them in every way possible. We have been coming for years but, tonight, it dawned on me… WHY?!
I couldn’t answer that question and had finally accepted the sad reality. Instead of having dinner we decided to bag it and just leave after having a beer with a pretzel and cheese to tide us over. We ultimately went elsewhere where the service is good and they actually value us as customers. I guess I could’ve just described, literally, any other establishment since the service here is so poor. YES, this place has become THAT bad! There are too many other places that care for our patronage so here we come, FOREVER. Sad, really, because we used to REALLY enjoy this place. Avoid unless you enjoy being ignored and have an eternity to wait for your drinks and food.

One of my regular spots south of Portland for a cold one and a chat. The beer is good and the service is fine. Don’t come in expecting great food. It’s just solid pub food, usually executed pretty well.
Cajun tots and a burger are right in their strike zone, but sandwiches are also good and they make a decent bowl of an African peanut stew, if you like that sort of thing. They usually have some food specials which are a pretty good option.
There are a variety of beers to try and a lot of comfortable seating, including outdoors on the patio for the warmer months. It does get surprisingly busy here on week nights, as an after work hangout for folks who maybe just aren’t quite ready to go home yet. We all need a place like that right?

Why don’t the servers clear the table when your done eating? Have noticed this the past several times. Leaves no room for hanging out with a beer or to even sign your check.

This is my Friday night hangout. My sister and I have clam chowder dates every friday. Their ever revolving specials menu keeps things interesting and new. Definitely helps avoid getting tired of the same old thing. And the atmosphere is so relaxed. I’ve never felt rushed when I visit and it’s always packed with fellow pub goers.
Definitely one of the more preferable and interesting McMenamins to visit!

I have a love hate relationship with McMenamins. As a vegan, there usually isn’t much variety with food. I came here with a couple of friends for snacks. I was pleasantly surprised that there was asparagus with basalmic and lemon zest and baked chickpeas. Both very delicious! Waitress was very nice and accomodating!

Pretty consistent to every other McMenamins chain around Portland. Food is okay. This place is always super empty, but maybe that’s just during the lunch hour when we usually come during the work week. I’ve only ever seen a few other people. Even though it’s super dead, the place always seems to be disheveled with crumbs all over the chairs and tables. The happy hour is pretty solid… It’s typical McMenamins bar food. A good place to come for pints and Cajun tots! I did think it was odd that they don’t have any whole wheat bread — burger bun or regular for their sandwiches. Not the place to be healthy so, I forgive. :)

I adore this place. The vibe, staff, and food ade always great. Sure, sometimes they’re ridiculously busy and service is a little slower, but if there’s ever a place to unplug and enjoy your company and the where you’re at, this is it.

Best Hidden place in Tigard for a beer and good dinner with friends! Cool space! Had great servers very friendly and is great for events birthdays etc… the beer is good!

When: July 5, 2015, Party of 4 Adults — 6:00 pm
Yes, its another establishment of the McMenamins Brewery empire of restaurants, pubs etc… so pretty much, you know what to expect with few surprises.
The lineup of standard and seasonal McMenamins beers are offered on tap, with the standard fare of food offerings. The inside of this establishment is rather dark & drury and if it weren’t for the 90 degree temperature on the outside, we probably would have opted for the patio seating. Service was prompt and friendly.
Food ordered on this occasion was the Fish & Chips, with Tots instead of fries, Mac & Cheese and the Cedar Plank Roasted Wild Salmon. All were done as requested and tasted fine, without any complaints from any party.
With this Tigard location, easy on/​off access to the I-​5 is fast and convienient. Located in a Business Park area, majority of the patrons, I would assume, is from the surrounding businesses, during the work week. On this Sunday evening, it was pretty much a steady flow of regulars and visitors.

What was up with the cook here on 12÷27÷14?
We ordered happy hour cajun tots ($ 2) & they were crunchier than Ruffles potato chips & lacked cajun flavor. Disappointing starter.
We also ordered a Durham Ranch Elk burger ($ 13.50) & The Quantum Leap ($ 10.75) which both were overcooked. The elk burger came out well done even though McMenamins supposedly cooks their burgers medium rare. Also, an elk burger should not be topped with lettuce, tomato, & red onion. The Old Gold in NoPo serves a scrumptious elk burger so maybe the cooks at JB should take a lesson from them.
The Quantum Leap had great flavor from the Hammerhead bbq sauce & the portion was large but the house-​smoked pulled pork was very dry.
The Bloody Mary’s here are delicious but $ 6.75 for maybe a 12 oz glass is uncalled-​for. Seriously, give me a pint glass with a little less ice & more Bloody Mary. I had that drank before the appetizer came & I’ve never drank Bloody Mary’s that fast.
We liked our server much better than our food but we didn’t come here for our server. The food was just too overcooked & that was the key factor in this two star review. I think everything would’ve tasted great if it weren’t for that.