Hour Glass Pub, Montavilla
9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Portland, r/askportland10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Several people praise the fried chicken at Hour Glass, and a couple describe the atmosphere as divey. Several compare it favorably to Reel M Inn, and one likes that it has not gotten too busy. One visitor found it unremarkable, saying the food was juicy but bland, and one says the decor looks patched up.
Address
Hour Glass Pub & Eatery, 7401 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213
At a glance
- Best for
- Food
- Known for
- Fried chicken
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/Cosmik_Music in r/Portland · Jul 2025
Enjoyed the laid-back dive atmosphere and rated the chicken excellent; now ranks it first.
- Recommendsu/thewarrior05 in r/Portland · Jul 2025
Has long pushed friends to visit and suggests choosing the cheese curds instead of the jojos.
- Recommendsu/MountScottRumpot in r/askportland · May 2026
Lists Hour Glass among Montavilla bars that feel genuine enough for the request.
- Recommendsu/infinite-valise in r/Portland · Jul 2025
Said it once matched Reel M Inn in NE, and now sees Reel as its SE equal.
- Recommendsu/pacefacepete in r/Portland · Jul 2025
Went recently; found the beer cold and the chicken excellent, though the decor looks patched up. Worth going.
- Recommendsu/PNWoutdoors in r/Portland · Jul 2025
Regularly picked up takeout before summer outings; says it's worth a visit.
- Recommendsu/Massive-Doubt7252 in r/Portland · Jul 2025
Calls it really good and says it feels more comfortable than Reel M Inn, with a different divey feel.
- Recommendsu/Basic_Force_1005 in r/Portland · Jul 2025ambience
Visited years ago; likes that it has not gotten too busy and says daytime is for local regulars.
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- Caveatu/AvantGarfunkel in r/Portland · Jul 2025taste
Found it unremarkable overall; food was juicy but bland to them.
- Recommendsu/ktpforever11 in r/askportland · Jun 2026taste
Describes enjoying fried chicken at this stop on a fun Glisan crawl.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.