I go out for drinks for two things, a good beer and a nice place to enjoy in and Amnesia is the best at both. All the beers that I have tried have been beyond good and the desolation IPA may be my favorite beer ever. The space is comfortable and relaxed in its simplicity, and on a sunny day in Portland there is nowhere else I would rather be than on their patio where Mississippi creates the atmosphere for you. The food is solid and made with quality ingredients like Oregon country beef, which makes the extra dollar worth it. I normally don't write reviews, but when I saw some of the posts that had been written about my favorite brewpub I had to respond. To those posters I would like to say 1. Amnesia is all about a comfortable place to sip a brew, and I don't want your rowdy, smelly kids ruining my post-work beer. 2. When you are located on one of the most appealing streets in Portland you don't need any more than, ""a concrete slab with wooden bench tables all pushed together and covered with a tent"" and I think the forty or so people I see out there every sunny day would agree with me. 3. Every single time I have gone the service has been friendly and as quick as is reasonable for how busy they are. If you aren't willing to stand in line for a couple of minutes to get the best beer in Portland, than go back to the Pearl, you don't deserve it. To sum up, Amnesia has the best IPAs in Portland, a comfortable atmosphere, and solid food. If you want kids, an overdone atmosphere, and are too lazy to get off your butt for a beer, go to a McMenamin's.
Pros: Beer, atmosphere
Cons: Crowded on nice days
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