The Growler Guys

They have kids working in this place. There’s legitimately underage kids working in this place. Had to Google it to ensure it is legal. Their beer selection is nothing special, reckon I could get this stuff anywhere. Everything looks a cheap commercialization of beer, I felt like I was doing something wrong by getting a beer. As other reviews stated there’s a weird lady in there that gives you the creeps while ordering from a minor who tries to feed you tiny shots of beer because they can’t drink it, that’s the Growler Guys experience. I didn’t even try the food because the reviews terrified me. It wouldn’t be bad if it weren’t so fake or if they actually had of age people working here.
Bonus points to the signs from the prior review. How to enjoy your craft beer, you’ve got to be KIDDING ME! Who thought that would be a good idea

Great place to get beer, wine, kombucha and snacks. The staff has always been friendly and helpful.

Love this place. Lots of beers to pick from with lots of different varieties of beer.

A very good selection of beers, something for everyone. I’m an IPA fan and there are always a half dozen of these. The staff is friendly and the service is quick when I’ve been there. I usually buy beer in 32 ounce cans they call «Crowlers». This is a great way to buy a good supply of a beer I especially like.

Love having a growler fill place nearby! I can’t say enough about the staff — every time I’ve been in here, they’ve been so genuinely nice that it made me want to leave a review. They are super down to earth and let you sample whatever you want until you find something you really love. The beer selection is great, lots of choices from all over the world. Had a German Kolsch that incredible. It’s never been super crowded or loud when I’ve been there, though maybe I haven’t come in during peak hours. The owner is English, I believe (?), and is so friendly and conversational, it made us loyal customers!

After nearly a week of drinking, eating, and walking around Portland, I have found my favorite hangout. The ridiculously knowledgable and just as friendly staff were eager to indulge us. There are 50 rotating taps of stellar beer and cider. My husband and I were visiting from California and noticed our hometown hadn’t yet been represented on their «Where does your growler call home?» map. Pair that moment with a passion fruit cider and you get a happy tourist. The growler of nut crusher peanut butter milk stout didn’t hurt either. Next time I’m in the area I’ll be seeing the boys to fill up and talk seriously about some beer.

Came here on a Saturday night with a friend. Please note that I’m probably not the typical customer, as I don’t really like beer. But hey, this is socializing in the Pacific NW.
The guys behind the counter are all very friendly and happily helped me find a drink. I tried their blackberry lime kaffir sour ale, the ginja ninja cider and the Hawaiian Five O (pineapple flavored cider), all of which didn’t really suit me. But then one of the guys suggested Deathwish Bunny. I asked what the flavor profile was, but he told me to just try it first. It was faintly floral, sweet, and light. It was perfect for me and I loved it. Turns out it’s carrot and chive based cider, which sounds odd but is actually awesome. A glass (chalice?) was $ 8 and went perfectly with a plate of their pork shanks, which were also rather tasty.
The casual ambiance is perfect for catching up. There are TVs, which were playing the Timbers game the night I was there, but the volume wasn’t loud, which I appreciated, since it meant that conversation was still possible.
Overall, friendly service, laid back environment, solid pork shanks, and reasonable prices. Would happily return for some more cider, or maybe even to find a beer that suits my tastes.

Great place of you’re thirsty with lots of options but they could really stand to step up the food game.

More like a Starbucks of beer rather than a bar, great tap options and friendly staff!

Food is horrible. Spinach dip is watery and has no flavor. Hummus plate is disappointing. Salsa is OK though. I don’t believe anything in that place is made fresh. I think they buy everything at a store and then just heat it up. The lady who owns the place comes off as kind of awkward, and every time I’ve been there I have to wait in line forever because she’s more concerned about chatting up her friends than helping the line move along.
The rest of the staff is great and friendly. It’s also nice they have a rewards program. Would be nice if there was more comfortable seating.

Friendly staff and great service plus their pumpkin cider is amazing.

How have I not reviewed this place yet? I live in the neighborhood and my husband and I and often our friends are at Growler Guys at least a couple times a week. It is, by far, my favorite addition to the South Waterfront! It’s so much more than just a growler fill station (we actually never use it for filling our growler), it’s a great neighborhood bar with affordable beer and cider (and a few sangrias), and food. The manager, Sue, is the sweetest woman. She always chats with us and makes us feel right at home. Everyone who works there is knowledgeable about the beer selection and they’re generous with their samples. If you’re not sure what to order, just ask for a recommendation or ask to try a few!

The owners are so friendly and really make the place great! Amazing selection that changes every time we’re there. Love that while the focus is beer they have other options including kombucha, soda, ciders and sangria.
Lots of tvs which has been great for football season! The only thing that could improve is the food. It’s ok but this is Portland! We love going for a drink once or twice a week and trying something new. Recommend to anyone!

Great value, clean, friendly and great location. I’ll be back! Owner’s seemed very committed and the Bartender was knowledgeable and attentive. I didn’t get a chance to enjoy a meal this time but what I did see looked good.
I’ll be back!

If all you need is a fill and I guess that’s kind of the point, this place works but the atmosphere and food are average at best.
Very little seating on cheap furniture — they could spare a little more expense on laying this place out and adding seating.
I’ve given them a few tries on food and was disappointed every time. Tried tots, pretzels, hummus and other fare — it all tasted like reheated stuff from a Costco. If you’re going to serve food then make the effort guys.

New in the SW waterfront community. In a small space, but it works. Since they opened they have been busy and welcomed with open arms.
I think they could work a little harder on their customer service since there was a couple employees that didn’t seem too yippee skippy but I’m sure they are working out the kinks. We will see.
There are 40+ selections on tap. Beers, Ciders, Wines and even Sangria! My favorite is the Passion Fruit-​Orange-​Guava Sangria (POG) made in Bend, OR. The perfect Spring/​Summer lite yummy drink.
They offer food items as well. Dogs, wings, sliders, pizza, hummus, artichoke dip, pretzels and so on. Decent eats.
There is also merchandise for sale such as growlers, shirts, decanters, water bottles and so on.
It is hard to carry on a conversation because it is an open ceiling warehouse space with no sound abatement. So it is fairly loud and probably not a good place for deep and serious conversations :-)
2015 – 59

This little part of Portland needs more places like this… so in my opinion this is a nice addition to the South Waterfront neighborhood. Choose from over 40 different types of beer on tap or order food. The Growler Guys serve pizza, chicken wings, tater tots, lamb shanks, hot dogs, hummus plates and of course they’d be happy to fill your growler.

Newly opened and welcome addition to the South Waterfront neighborhood. While I wasn’t a huge fan of their current cider options I am looking forward to trying (hopefully) new options in the future, along with other tap offerings.

Concept is perfectly aligned with consumer trends. Craft beers, Kombucha, and fancy sodas all on tap. In addition to a few beers, be sure to try the Pork Shanks, they fall off the bone! This is my first time in Portland and I’ll be sure to revisit this Place every time I’m back in town. Don’t miss out, get here now. You won’t regret it. Highly recommended for beer lovers who want a higher quality of brew and food.

Great beer selection and friendly staff!
My constructive feedback: The lighting is pretty bright for the space, which makes it feel more like a place to stop and pick up a growler than a relaxing place to grab a pint. Also, given that there are so many taps, having one dedicated gluten free tap would make this place a destination for groups that include a friend with celiac or gluten intolerance.
It’s nice to have good beer options in the neighborhood!