Holy Ghost
15 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/Portland, r/askportland20 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Holy Ghost, and a few point to its drinks, including alcohol-free options. A couple describe the room as bright, open or relaxed, a couple mention the patio, and one patron recommends a gin fizz. The main caveat is the line: a few patrons say waits for drinks are hard to predict. One visitor gives only a blunt negative verdict, and another stopped going over a drink price.
Address
Holy Ghost, 4101 SE 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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/Moonstarfox in r/Portland · Jan 2025variety
Praises the bar's dry January menu for letting people join in while still going out; glad it succeeded.
- Recommendsu/TheRealzHalstead in r/askportland · Aug 2026variety
Patron and fan who praises the bar's agave selection and wants its spirits range to keep growing.
- Caveatu/mmc_pdx in r/askportland · Aug 2026service
Finds service slow, so food goes cold while waiting for drinks.
- Recommendsu/shademalek in r/Portland · Jan 2025variety
Says the bar always offers a large non-alcoholic cocktail list and works well for groups mixing drinkers and abstainers.
- Recommendsu/OregonFirst in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Recommends Holy Ghost and a gin fizz.
- Recommendsu/WanderingWino in r/askportland · Feb 2024variety
Calls it underrated, with a standout selection and lively rotating drinks.
- Recommendsu/Otto097 in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Lists it among suggested bars.
- Caveatu/joecooltheman1977 in r/askportland · Aug 2026wait time
Agrees, and doesn't leave a tab open here because the line is hard to predict.
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- Recommendsu/stonethorn in r/askportland · Jul 2024ambience
Says Holy Ghost is bright and open, good for conversation.
- Caveatu/My_Aim_Is_True_ in r/askportland · Aug 2026service
Was directed to join the queue after trying to order straight from the bar.
- Recommendsu/Superb_Animator1289 in r/askportland · Feb 2026
Says they love this bar and links to its website.
- Recommendsu/GeraldoLucia in r/askportland · Jun 2024ambience
Says it suits locals, with a relaxed, easygoing atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/ITookTrinkets in r/askportland · Aug 2026
Patron says this may be their favourite Portland bar and encourages the team to keep going.
- Recommendsu/sailor_pearl in r/askportland · Nov 2025
Suggests this as a candidate, responding to a question about where to meet people.
- Recommendsu/Bishonen_Knife in r/askportland · Jul 2025ambience
Calls it neat, with a patio where you can eat next-door food.
- Recommendsu/littlep2000 in r/askportland · Dec 2024
Votes for it; usually orders their random boilermaker option.
- Recommendsu/AfraidReading3030 in r/askportland · Apr 2025
Visited recently and liked it a lot; recommends it, noting it's outside downtown.
- Recommendsu/Whimzurd in r/askportland · Jul 2024taste
Praises its mocktail program and a patio shared with food vendors.
- Caveatu/NoPhilosopher1000 in r/Portland · Jan 2025
Terse agreement that the bar is bad.
- Caveatu/al3xtec in r/Portland · Jan 2025service
Says a drink price put them off and they no longer visit.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.