A Roadside Attraction, Southeast
14 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/askportland17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend A Roadside Attraction, a bar in Southeast Portland, and a few praise its patio, and one the fire. One patron calls the interior cozy, another says it is easy to strike up a conversation there, and one says it works in the rain if you come prepared. Opinions on the outdoor seating differ: one says it is free and heated, while another says it is only for people buying drinks. A couple of commenters say they no longer go.
Address
A Roadside Attraction, 1000 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Patio
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/eli0529 in r/askportland · Feb 2026value
Says they visited and found free heated outdoor seating there, offering it as an example of a good free space.
- Recommendsu/timesink3000 in r/askportland · Jun 2026
Offers this as a direct answer to the request for dark, private spots.
- Caveatu/Red_Icnivad in r/askportland · Jun 2026
Used to enjoy this place but no longer goes.
- Recommendsu/padraigwray in r/askportland · Jan 2024ambience
Suggests trying it, especially its outdoor area around the fire.
- Recommendsu/satansayssurfsup in r/askportland · Jan 2024
Lists it among bars grouped in one local area.
- Caveatu/PopcornSurgeon in r/askportland · Jun 2026
Agrees and says they stopped going.
- Recommendsu/doyouknowwatiamsayin in r/askportland · Jan 2024ambience
Likes its friendly regulars, large front patio and cozy interior.
- Recommendsu/Practical_Produce152 in r/askportland · Jan 2024
Enthusiastically agrees it is great, replying to the earlier list.
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- Recommendsu/Suspicious_Lake_7732 in r/askportland · Jul 2025
Simply suggests Roadside Attraction as an answer.
- Recommendsu/Future_Potential_108 in r/askportland · Jan 2026
Lists it as a spot in SE.
- Recommendsu/hitemwiththeelagance in r/askportland · Jan 2024
Suggests it alongside a dive option next door.
- Recommendsu/87miles in r/askportland · Jun 2026ambience
Reports having discreet kissing time there, which suits a request for privacy.
- Recommendsu/misfitkid86 in r/askportland · Jun 2026
Calls the parent's pick solid and says it works in the rain if you come ready.
- Recommendsu/RemarkableCulture948 in r/askportland · Mar 2026
Named among their favorite SE bars.
- Mixedu/leavenocarapace in r/askportland · Feb 2026
Used to enjoy it while drinking, but now notes it is a bar even outside and doubts the free seating.
- Recommendsu/Distinct_Long_2615 in r/askportland · Jan 2026
Notes it's in SE on 12th.
- Recommendsu/shrug_addict in r/askportland · Jan 2024ambience
Says it has always been easy for them to start conversations with people there.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.