Beer Bunker

Speaking strictly in terms of atmosphere: If this bar was a turd it would, like, exactly the same thing. But, if it was a turd, it would at least be kinda cool.
Also, their beer selection is pretty meh.
So why does it exist? People in this (my) neighborhood don’t have a laundry list of options.

Terrible service. Mediocre bottle selection. Fun fact, Beer Bunker: Lagunitas, Ballast Point, and Firestone aren’t Oregon brewers. Seeing them in your «Oregon» fridge killed your credibility in an instant.

Great selection of beers on tap as well has fridges full of the bottled stuff. I like how they offer 3 sizes of beers for you to choose from on tap (taster, goblet, and a pint). This makes it a lot easier for me to try as many different beers without filling myself up on pint after pint.
The place also has a good amount of boad games, a few dart boards, and a pinball machine. Theres tons of seating outside which was the main draw for us. Grab a beer and bask in the sun, or have an intense match of Scattegories by street light in the evening.

Very friendly staff and great selection of beers on tap. Lots of beer and cider in the cooler for there or to go.

ATMOSPHERE:
I laughed at this dive when I walked by and looked in the window. Cast-​away office chairs at a low counter. Looked like the most ridiculous low-​budget hole you can imagine. So I had to go in, just to say I did. Well, surprise, it wasn’t that bad. Nice bar (reminded me of the bar at Apex, but much deeper, maybe 3′), with a matching theme elsewhere (tap-​handle shelf, and a few other places). Barstools matched, and had sort of a mid-​century bowling alley theme. I’m not sure if they were authentic, or modern replicas. There was lighting directly over the bar, which is a must for me. And it was really cool, shades made from antique beer cans. The buildout was a bit ghetto in spots, especially the «patio» seating, which is just some picnic tables out in the back parking lot. Obviously some thought went into the décor here, so I suppose either they ran out of money, or it’s a short lease and they didn’t want to sink a bunch of $ into the space.
SERVICE:
Fine. Nothing outstanding, but nothing to complain about.
FOOD:
I wasn’t offered a food menu, strangely. I saw a prep board and a little oven, and I saw a pizza coming out. I don’t know what else they may offer.
BEER:
Nice selection. Maybe about a dozen taps. Wide variety, something for everybody. Surprising bottle selection. For example, I noticed bottles of The Dissident, a rare Deschutes product that is almost never seen sitting on the shelves in Portland. But you can also get a 40oz of PBR for $ 2.99, if that’s your thing.
PRESENTATION:
Nice glassware. My «shorties» came in a glass style I’ve never seen. It was sort of a mini goblet. The guy next to me was drinking from a unique full-​size goblet. But I imagine they probably serve most beers in shakers, just depends on the beer style.
PRICE/​VALUE:
Let’s see, I think I paid $ 3.00 to $ 3.50 for my 5oz pours. Those were moderately exotic beers, but even so, I’d say they were priced a wee bit high, but not beyond reasonable.
OVERALL:
I bet there are people who just love this place, but for me it just didn’t quite feel right. They have a lot to offer though, in the sense that they’re obviously trying, and they’re not a cookie-​cutter bar, so I do encourage you to give them a try.

I’ve been here a few time since it first opened up and it only continues to improve. The taps are awesome, the beer to go is a nice option and the outdoor seating is a must for any dog friendly and/​or smokers among us.

Great selection and prices
Brought my growler in and was treated great, locals in there were very friendly too
Great advice from bartender as well

When your product is locked up and there is only one person in your shop browsing it, it would probably be wise next time to at least acknowledge their existence if you hope to get a sale. The guys at Belmont Station can be a little snobby, but they do say hi when you walk in, and their stuff isn’t under lock and key. Good luck with your business!

I wanted this to be a great thing for our neighborhood but it falls flat. The selection is okay, but not great, the prices are probably as high as they are because they don’t do enough business. If you’re looking to grab a bottle of something local that’s not in Fred Meyer’s case and you’re willing to spend a little extra, this is a good place to check. If you want to find something new, relax over a pint, or fill a growler, there are better options within eyesight of the bunker.

I’ve been here short of a full hand’s fingers. The selection of beer was alright. They had a raspberry wheat beer on tap that was tasty and rivaled that of Miss Ruby herself. However … service was MEH and let me warn you of the setting. It’s cold and uninviting. A college boy’s dorm room with a dirty tube sock on the wall is warmer than this place. We are still waiting for a decent establishment to get some good beer in this neighborhood south of all the roses on 82^nd.

first off my friend ordered a bottle of beer & they charged her a dollar to open it. What? Even if people do regularly get beer for take-​out, there is no reason to charge a dollar for someone who’s staying there. What?
During the cooler/​rainy weather, the setting options are limited. This isn’t where I would consider going if you want to eat while you drink. There are only about five choices of food on the menu. All of this makes it a deal breaker for me. Poor Montavilla, still not living up to it’s potential.

Good beer selection and a nice back patio. The food menu is somewhat limited though, and there is usually only one person working which can be a problem when they get busy.

This is the kind of place that makes me feel safe in Portland: no matter how plain and ambiance-​free the bar is, it’s going to have a decent-​to-​good tap list. And come to think of it, an ambiance-​free bar is kind of a misnomer since every spot still has its own particular feel. In this case, it’s chill, informal, and scene-​free in a good way.
Beer Bunker has about a twelve-​tap deep list (heavy on but not exclusive to the PNW/​West Coast), but the best thing about it (aside from the variety of beers from a hard-​to-​find gruit to an IIPA) is the pour sizes. Being a small person, and being adventurous/​easily bored, I prefer to have smaller tastes of more beers whenever possible, but at some bars I feel like I’m causing a problem by even asking for a half-​pint (let alone a taster). Not here! They have shorty sizes for most beers (around $ 3), and you can do a four-​beer taster tray for $ 5. In fact it’s shorty/​goblet/​pint as a choice for all but the highest ABV beers.
I didn’t check out the wares, but the other particular feature of BB is their bottle shop. You can order bottles and cans for here, or peruse and take them to go. If the selection mirrors the tap list, it should be a fun time with some excellent surprises!
Aside from the beers, BB’s a nice open space — pretty plain inside, but with a generous smattering of picnic tables out back. They don’t have a food menu (that I found), but on a Friday night there was a burrito cart set up outside by the picnic tables in the PDX way.
BB isn’t in my neighborhood so I probably won’t drive across town to visit, but if you’re nearby and looking for a low-​key informal spot with a good tap list and no attitude, grab a seat!

Funny enough, we came here looking for a quiet, low key spot to accommodate a friend who had a migraine. There were only a few other people inside and the music was low enough to easily use our «inside voices.» The entire back wall leads to the large patio with about 6 picnic tables. Each beer I tried, I really liked. I was pleasantly surprised by the peaches and cream ale, I don’t normally go for fruity, light beers but on such a warm night and after being crammed into the corner of the booth at Roscoe’s, I wanted a refreshing buzz.
The prices are probably a little higher than most places, a pint is closer to $ 6 but I do like that have 3 sizes you can choose from. There are small glasses which are around $ 2.50-$ 3, goblets $ 4 – 6, and pints $ 5+. It gave us an opportunity to try many beers and drink out of goblets. BTW, the goblets are deceptively smaller it looks. The glass walls on the goblet are really thick making the it look big but not holding as much beer as one may prefer. It gave me the chance to check out other beers without having to drink the entire pint.
They welcome you to stay forever with their selection of nostalgic board games and darts. Apples to Apples was well maintained and the cards weren’t grossly saturated with beer until after we finished playing.
Cons, they close early and they could use more adult games like Taboo and Cards Against Humanity.
Overall, great space for group gatherings, especially when you need space and you’re not sure how many people are going to show up. The patio is pretty large with full sized picnic tables (seats 8?) which is perfect during nice weather.
I look forward to coming again when I’m in the area.

Good selection. Very nice staff, great outside area. They have old board games to play. Cool spot, reasonable prices. I will be back and back and back again.
And they also had Gilgamesh on draft and backwoods. It’s obvious they care about what they sell and don’t rely on fancy bs tap handles with skulls on them.

When it comes to beer, I am an equal opportunist. With a selection ranging from a 40oz of PBR to a finely crafted micro brew, Beer Bunker caters nicely to the full beer spectrum.
As a casual bar goer, I feel welcomed by the nostalgic atmosphere. The hanging lights, made of classic beer cans, hover peacefully above a bar constructed from what appears to be an old shuffleboard table. The collection of beer memorabilia, although large, does not overpower the pleasent social atmosphere.
With two dartboards and a mountain of board games, Beer bunnker makes a great place to casually meet with friends as well as somewhere to have fun
Over all, This place is a must-​stop in the Montavilla neighborhood.

Cool place with great rotating beers on tap. Have a small taste, goblet or proper pint. They have a nice wide bar, and although rather bare bones in décor, the selection and pricing makes up for it. The Winter Farmhouse Ale was hands down my favorite beer.
The slections of West Coast beers for sale in the coolers was mind blowing. This is a great option for those seeking a place to try an assortment of craft draft brews.

This is a live review on location after drinking at Roscoe’s.
Do you have nostalgia for your grandfather’s beer memorabilia? Beer Bunker does.
Do you like space when you walk around a bar? Beer Bunker does.
Do you want to experience sitting in an old school office chair? Beer Bunker has a couple.
Are you hungry? 7″ pies priced between $ 8 cheese to a «40 dog» for $ 10. No, not a good deal. That’s it. No other food.
Wide selection of beer in the coolers for sale. Not as wide of a selection as Belmont Station or Beermongers but prices are decent, e.g., Ace IPA $ 3.29 for a 16oz can. $ 1 cap fee if you drink it in the bar.
I like this couch. You can watch the muted TVs, too. Oh! There’s darts!

Every once in a while the hubs and I stop in to see what they have going on. There is something weird about this place and I can’t put my finger on it exactly but I never feel very comfortable here.
They have a decent beer selection plus bottles to buy. But really, nothing else stands out about this place.

Special Ladyfriend wanted to try this place, and we brought along a crew to help decide if we liked it or not.
We liked it.
And I don’t even like beer.
We got service with a smile, which is always awesome. The place is spacious and well-​decorated and has a patio and there is food. Which I ate, because like I said, I don’t like beer.
My ladyfriend’s sampler beer platter was generous and well-​curated. I tried one each and they seemed good as far as beers go. I tried some of my roomie’s wine, which came in a huuuuge goblet and was serviceable — although I wouldn’t recommend this place if you’re a wine person, as they only have house red and house white.
I actually wouldn’t recommend it if you’re a cocktail person either (which I am), but if you like beer (or need to please a beer-​loving crowd) and you’re near Stark, this is the place for you.