Slim's, St Johns
19 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Portland, r/askportland, r/PortlandOR20 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Slim's, a bar on N Lombard in St. Johns, and one patron names it hands down as the best pick. A few name it as a late-night option, and a couple recommend it for budget-friendly food and drinks. One person mentions occasional music, and one flags parking as a drawback: the shared back lot can be full.
Address
Slim's Restaurant & Lounge, 8635 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203
At a glance
- Best for
- Late night
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/Boretender in r/Portland · May 2024
Listed among spots that suit night-shift workers looking for a place to unwind.
- Recommendsu/venusasaburrito in r/askportland · Sep 2026
Lists Slims among bars suggested for older people.
- Recommendsu/trailofgears in r/askportland · Nov 2024
Recommends it for dive bar breakfast.
- Recommendsu/Discgolfjerk in r/askportland · May 2026
Named hands-down as the best pick.
- Recommendsu/PDsaurusX in r/askportland · Nov 2024
Commenter says Slim's is their spot for drinking.
- Recommendsu/ascruse in r/askportland · Jun 2026
Lists this St. Johns bar among the walkable options.
- Recommendsu/TheLaughterGuns in r/askportland · May 2026
Says Slim's is great.
- Recommendsu/CombatticusFinch in r/askportland · Oct 2026
Says they love this bar, their first Portland bar years ago, and asks about its merch.
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- Recommendsu/GoDucks2002 in r/PortlandOR · Aug 2025price
Has $6 happy hour drinks.
- Recommendsu/bowheezle in r/askportland · Apr 2024
Replies with Slim's as another late-night option.
- Recommendsu/starfluxx in r/askportland · Nov 2024value
Recommends Slim's, alongside Your Inn, for budget-friendly food and drinks.
- Recommendsu/phigene in r/askportland · May 2026
Named as a direct answer for a regular bar.
- Recommendsu/good_good_coffee in r/askportland · Nov 2024
Recommends Slim's.
- Recommendsu/a_vaughaal in r/askportland · Apr 2024
Names Slim's in St. Johns as a late-night option that stays open.
- Recommendsu/B0sm3r in r/askportland · Jun 2026
Names this as an in-between option in St. Johns.
- Recommendsu/Winedown-625 in r/askportland · Jan 2025ambience
Mentions sometimes there is a small music scene at Slim's.
- Recommendsu/Fishbain in r/askportland · Nov 2024
Recommends Slims.
- Recommendsu/Dazzling_Vagabond in r/askportland · Nov 2024
Agrees with the recommendation.
- Recommendsu/schweitzerdude in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Answers the question by naming this St Johns spot.
- Caveatu/RandalSchwartz in r/askportland · May 2026parking
Shared lot often full and street parking frequently over three blocks away.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.