Arguing Over Portland’s Best Dive Bars

Portland dive bars are just built differently. Our city’s sticky-floored neighborhood spots are community staples. Today we’re talking with Portland Monthly’s food and drink editor Alex Frane about his list of Portland’s most quintessential dive bars. He has some pretty hot takes on what even constitutes a dive bar — and even hotter takes on why he left some very popular picks off the list.  Featured in today’s episode: The Cosmo Lounge Katie O’Brien’s  Angelo’s The Ship Ahoy Tavern Gil’s Speakeasy Scooter McQuade’s Joe’s Cellar Yamhill Pub Reel M Inn The Perch Bar & Grill The Slammer Tavern  Mad Hanna The Lion’s Eye Tavern Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [e-mail], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 18 episode: Salishan Coastal Lodge - Book your stay at salishan.com with code CITYCAST to save 20% OMSI United Way of the Columbia Willamette Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices