Vagabond Portland

Better go now before everybody else discovers this amazing family friendly brewery/restaurant! Awesome new location next to the Darigold facility pouring some deliciously crafted libations plus an innovative food/snack menu and incredible interior ambiance to boot. Our bartender, Nicole, happily doled out tasters with a smile ensuring we all selected the best beer options for our particular tastes and was ready to refill as soon as those pints neared the end. She was well informed on the establishment's history along with all their beers/menu items. Great service to say the least!! We had several IPAs, all well received, also the Pilsner, and Dark Lager... What stuck out was not some crazy, unique and innovative flavor profiles, but more so consistently well crafted brews that hit all the expected notes plus some. The Pilsner tasted like a Pilsner should, yet was done so clearly with care and compassion for the art of brewing beer. Their beers are well made with the intention of perfection rather than experimental, one barrel varietals you may never see again. Their staple beers are just the tip of the iceberg and I can't wait to see what they brew up next! Happy hour deals from 3-6p are great! Burger for $7, pints $3.50, and quite a few additional options. Regular menu pricing is also pretty standard, if not more reasonable than the competition ... $9 burger, $2 extra to add fries... Can't complain. The venue itself is fantastic! Filled with wooden beams, an old Cessna and plane components inspired by the 3 owner's history in the armed services protecting and defending our country. They made a very wise investment and I'm confident you will agree. Stop by today, in Salem and now SE PDX! Thank you Nicole and team for making our first visit the most memorable...we shall indubitably see you again soon! Have been to/reviewed over 100+ Oregon breweries and this one was honestly one of the easiest 5 stars I've served up. Available for promo anytime! 🍻 Cheers Best, ~S