Weird Portland Pub Tour: Uncover Local Oddities

Uncover the weird and wonderful side of Portland on this walking pub tour. Explore UFO sightings, Bigfoot encounters, exploding whales, and more. Get off the beaten path and discover local favorites in the vibrant Hawthorne neighborhood.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chuckanut Brewery P. Nut Beer Hall - We kick off at Chuckanut Brewery, one of Portland’s highest rated watering holes, where you’ll sample a flight of four beers per person. The flight is on us and included in the ticket price! Experience some award winning beer surrounded by lots of natural wood and a hip northwest vibe. Your Tour guide will start with historic legends including exploding whales and erupting volcanoes and an infamous highjacking.
  • Hawthorne Asylum Food Cart Pod - Hawthorne Asylum is a food cart pod named after an old mental hospital. With old brick walls and barbed wire fencing, it still resembles the “asylum”
  • Lucky Labrador Brewing Company - We stop by this classic Portland brewery for more stories and an option beverage.
  • CARTOPIA FOOD CARTS - One of Portland’s famous food cart pods.
  • McMenamins Barley Mill Pub - The home of “keep portland weird.” With all sorts of unique artifacts on the walls, it doesn’t get much stranger than this small local pub / brewery. This is our last stop on the tour where you are welcome to order food.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • One full sized beer per person
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This tour is a must-do for anyone who likes beer and is interested in Portland’s artistic flair. Skip those boring tours about the Founding Fathers; we tell stories of Bigfoot sightings, exploding whales, a bagpipe-playing unicyclist, wacky themed bike rides, hipsters, the world’s smallest park, aliens, and more!

The tour takes place in the vibrant Hawthorne/Division neighborhoods. Known for its funky hangouts, cool eateries, and one-of-a-kind pubs. This area is a must-visit. We stop at the neighborhood’s most loved murals and tell the stories behind them.

Your tour guide, Otniel, is also one-of-a-kind. With years of experience and a passion for Portland’s local legends and quirky culture, Otniel is simply the best guide in the business.

Experience the eccentricity of Portland, Oregon, and visit its quirkiest neighborhoods on this walking pub tour. You won’t regret it!

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not wheelchair accessible - unfortunately the behind-the-scenes brewery tour portion is not wheelchair accessible
  • No Pets or children please
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Private tours are also available
Location
920 SE Caruthers St
Southeast Caruthers Street
The tour starts at Chuckanut Brewery P. Nut Beer Hall. Your tour Otniel guide will meet you inside.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.9
(11 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Rachael_s
Aug 21, 2024
Best birthday weekend! - We had so much fun and learned so many weird things about Portland and the area!! Otniel was a great tour guide - it was an excellent way to start our Portland experience
Review provided by Viator
Katielee648
Aug 1, 2024
Great choice for a Portland pub crawl and history tour! - We had a lot of fun on this tour! Otniel was a lot of fun, very knowledgeable and personable. All three pubs were interesting and had good beer! Loved seeing the street art and the tour of the neighborhood. And it was great learning the ‘weird’ side of Portland. Highly recommended!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
V7005mwnicolej
May 30, 2024
Cool Tour - Otneil was a great guide! He provided lots of interesting facts about Portland. We visited 3 different bars and enjoyed each one.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Dan_t
May 6, 2024
Fun walking tour - Had a great tour. Otniel made it a fun trip, walking around and sharing facts, info, and stories about Portland. The beer stops were perfect, with great food and drink.
Review provided by Viator
R9524ehamandac
Apr 23, 2024
Awesome! - Otniel was such a cool tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. We really enjoyed learning about all things Portland and weird. Would definitely recommend this tour to all my friends!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Joni_b
Feb 19, 2024
Interesting tour of Portland - The tour guides interesting stories about Portland and the neighborhoods on the east side of the river.
Review provided by Viator
Kttrxn
Jul 5, 2023
Interesting and amazed! - Otneil is a great tour guide. My husband and I enjoyed listening to his stories about the “weird” side of Portland (UFO, Big Foot, fun facts). We learned so much about the local customs and history. We left the tour feeling amazing and worth it. Definitely recommend the tour to first timers and Otniel!!!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Kate_w
Jun 12, 2023
Great tour - Ohneil (hope I spelled that right) was fantastic! Great way to start our trip! Super informative and great beer!
Review provided by Viator
Mdo003yahoocom
Sep 19, 2023
The bars weren't that weird but a well run tour and good value - The bars were quirky but I expected a little more out of the ordinary since Portland claims weird to be its thing. Overall a well run tour though, had lively discussions about ufos and bigfoot and portland history. And you get a free flight which is probably $10-15 so a very cheap tour considering that. If you truly want a weird bar theatric bar check out Raven's manor on your own later.
Review provided by Viator
Select Date and Tickets
up to 13 guests
1
Adult
September 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today