Paymaster, Nw
21 people recommendvia r/askportland, r/Portland21 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Paymaster, and one patron says it hits the mark every time. A couple of people like its laid-back feel, and two mention the patio, one noting its sheltered, heated section is pleasant even in winter. One patron who has been out late says it is lively and busy then.
Address
Paymaster Lounge, 1020 NW 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
At a glance
- 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/StillboBaggins in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Says they have always enjoyed this bar.
- Recommendsu/mfhaze in r/askportland · Jul 2024service
Says it draws younger crowds and has great staff.
- Recommendsu/matsie in r/askportland · Apr 2025
Names Paymaster as a direct pick alongside Momo.
- Recommendsu/frenchie1984_1984 in r/askportland · Feb 2026
Directly names Paymaster in reply to the request, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/PNWlakeshow in r/askportland · Feb 2024consistency
Says Paymaster reliably satisfies them every time.
- Recommendsu/slacker99k in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Agrees with the Paymaster pick.
- Recommendsu/beccarooz in r/askportland · Feb 2026ambience
Likes the outdoor space with a pool table, finds it laid-back, and rates the smashburgers highly.
- Recommendsu/ma_miya in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Names Paymaster as a pick.
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- Recommendsu/Macncheesesounds in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Lists Paymaster among favourites.
- Recommendsu/thecoffeetalks in r/askportland · Feb 2026ambience
Loves this lounge for casual hangs and praises its sheltered, heated patio even in winter.
- Recommendsu/jansipper in r/askportland · Feb 2026
Thinks this bar suits a larger group best.
- Recommendsu/Many-Shopping9865 in r/Portland · Feb 2026
Hyperbolic praise: says the two bars named are enough for anyone's needs.
- 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/Individual_Shirt_228 in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Names Paymaster as their pick.
- Recommendsu/RAGEMOOSE in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Says Paymaster has become one of their regular go-to spots.
- Recommendsu/KDRX2 in r/Portland · Feb 2026ambience
Rates Paymaster's atmosphere highly, alongside this bar, as among the best of older Portland.
- Recommendsu/mmemm5456 in r/askportland · Dec 2024
Agrees it's a good place to read on your own.
- Recommendsu/OR_Seahawks_Fan in r/askportland · May 2026
Names Paymaster as a direct answer to the request.
- Recommendsu/Xinlitik in r/Portland · Sep 2024ambience
Says that on the few late nights they went out, it was lively and busy.
- Recommendsu/neon_nebulas in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Lists Paymaster as a second pick.
- Recommendsu/IndianaNinja in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Suggests this as a stop on a short NW burger outing and calls it great.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.