Jerry's
18 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askportland, r/PortlandOR, r/Portland20 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Jerry's, a Midwest-themed bar, and several describe the crowd as friendly; one patron says newcomers are made to feel like regulars. Several people name it as a football-watching spot, especially for Bears and Packers fans. Expect crowds: a couple say game days get very packed, and one finds it cramped. One patron praises the pudding shots.
Address
Jerry's Tavern, 3010 NW Nicolai St, Portland, OR 97210
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Pudding shots, Midwest themed bar
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/ItsWhiteGucciMane in r/askportland · Oct 2026
Names Jerry's Tavern when asked where women can watch football and meet men.
- Recommendsu/mfhaze in r/askportland · Jul 2024ambience
Calls it newer but fun, a Midwest-themed bar.
- Recommendsu/westgate141pdx in r/askportland · Oct 2026ambience
Agrees with the pick; says the crowd is friendly but game days get very packed.
- Recommendsu/surethingsatan in r/askportland · Jul 2026
Names it as a Bears spot.
- Recommendsu/cdbriggs in r/askportland · Oct 2025ambience
Describes this bar as having a friendly atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/gnargnarbutter in r/askportland · Oct 2026
Calls this venue the single best answer and invites others to meet there.
- Recommendsu/41Reasons in r/askportland · Jul 2026
Adds Jerry's as also a Packers spot.
- Recommendsu/slacker99k in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Adds Jerry's Tavern as another recommendation.
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- Recommendsu/ScenicFrost in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Agrees with the praise, but says recent visits found no pizza being served.
- Recommendsu/keystonelocal in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Strongly endorses it and says the city should have more places like it.
- Caveatu/Apprehensive-Fig3223 in r/askportland · Jul 2026
Visited on a quiet Sunday expecting calm, but a crowd of Packers fans filled it and blocked entry.
- Mixedu/ThisDerpForSale in r/askportland · Oct 2026ambience
Finds it cramped and loud to get around in, though still likes the spot.
- Recommendsu/DirtySphincter in r/askportland · Apr 2026taste
Says the pudding shots at this place are delicious.
- Recommendsu/BourbonCrotch69 in r/askportland · Jan 2026ambience
Calls it a very friendly midwestern bar great for solo travelers.
- Recommendsu/LilKingTrashMouth7 in r/askportland · Nov 2025
Lists this among dive bars good for meeting people, especially at happy hour or in the evening.
- Recommendsu/collegedraftpick in r/PortlandOR · Sep 2026price
Suggests this Northwest spot for affordable beer and a friendly crowd.
- Recommendsu/Inevitable_Question5 in r/askportland · Oct 2025ambience
Says newcomers are made to feel like regulars there.
- Recommendsu/Ztartc in r/askportland · Jul 2024ambience
Loves the atmosphere, rates the bar highly, though distance limits how often they visit.
- Recommendsu/Even-Aardvark4523 in r/askportland · May 2026
Recommended especially if you're coming from the Midwest.
- Recommendsu/guiballmaster in r/Portland · Oct 2025
Says it is already a long-standing Packers and Bears bar.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.