Episode 2 - Part 2: Kay's Bar (Feb. 26, 2018)



Kay's Bar (SE PDX -- Westmoreland)

Established: 

1934

First Drinks: 

High Life tallboys (Bill n Fredo), Stormy Mule (NPG)

Interesting Food: 

Good/great modern bar fare... Nothing crazy memorable

Men's Room: 

2.5/5 urinal pucks (old school fixtures and bonus for grade school caliber paper towel dispenser and mono faucet (no hot or cold, just on/off), but too clean/neutral smell and generally unremarkable)

Musings: 

Don't get me wrong, Kay's is by in large a fantastic old school bar (that I've been to several times). The building and location are OG and ambiance and unique vintage bar signs are wonderful. But they just don't quite fully embrace the historic charm as well as they could. To be expected after being bought and packaged for a younger crowd in the mid 2000s, but wish there were a few more memories of the founding decades on the walls. That being said, I'm grateful for how well taken care of and vibrant the place is. Ever onward Kay's!

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