Duckett’s Public House
825 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR, 97217
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Address :
825 N Killingsworth St
Portland, OR, 97217 - Phone (503) 289-1869
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Opening Hours
- Mon :1:00 pm - 2:3
Specialities
- Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Very Loud
Music : Live, Juke Box
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Tue, Fri, Sun
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Has TV : Yes
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Rhea J.
Got here on Tuesday, and the bartender was a lady. She's very friendly and she makes THE BEST WHITE RUSSIAN ever!! I bar hopped in Hawthorne & Sellwood to try every bars' White Russian, and honestly, the lady from Duckett's White Russian is thebomb.org !! Also, the price of their drinks are very affordable :) The place is cool, and the jukebox is cool too (I'm not sure, but I think it is cool, just go there and check it) :P Enjoy!
(5)Andrea P.
Typical dive bar. Nice locals who will chat if you start up a conversation. Good juke box, there is a pool table and pinball games - nice. The outside area is private and open - good on the hot sunny days. Drinks are cheap and served with a Portland snarl - al least when I've been there (maybe it's me?!) I don't mind a bit of a 'tude, especially coming from a bearded tattooed young man - kind of expected right? This place is a generally a bit tacky to the touch - but that comes with the dive bar territory - and hey, there are $1 jello shots!
(3)Matthew W.
Managing expectations is the name of the game with dive bars, and Duckett's is no different. It's dark and dingy, but it has a pool table, pinball, and an arcade game or two. Service is good, prices are fine, and the crowd is an odd mix. A couple of the regulars seemed blissfully unaware that their behavior was making a number of other patrons a bit uncomfortable, but when is that not the case on a Friday night at the local dive? Overall it was a good - and cheap - experience and I will visit again. I'd just like to see them add some Young Turks to their karaoke selection.
(3)Michael G.
Extra greasy hairy bartender for cheapskate Sundays. Clean your beverage containers with spit and offer to share found canned food products with you, the discerning patron. Endless parade of psychotics supplementing their empty medicine cabinets with cheap booze.
(5)Carrie V.
Nasty! Scary! Gross! I don't know exactly what was going on here last Sunday afternoon but it wasn't anything good. We rolled in and my girlfriend asked the bartender what the Hopworks beer on tap was. The tendress didn't understand what she meant until she said "the HUB tap." We finally found out it was lager and promptly ordered something else- Manny's pale on draft. A guy at the bar who was drinking a tall boy felt the need to comment on our order by calling Manny's "highfalutin'." I don't feel like I should have to explain the superiority of a draft beer to a fellow Portlander but um..this place was full of people that I didn't know existed here. Commenting on someone else's beer choice...Nasty! There was a dude in the corner playing pool alone, not drinking and mean mugging us hard and long. Another single man next to us who kept running outside and frantically looking up the street or down at his phone, chewing on his cheeks and laughing to himself like a straight up tweeker ...Scary! We sat there trying to pound our beers as fast as we could; doing our best not to make eye contact with the freaks when we turned our attention to the bartender. She was behind the bar stroking, twirling and outright massaging her very long hair. Pulling out long strands every so often and letting them drop to the floor.....Gross! We paid our tab and literally ran to our car parked a couple blocks away.
(1)Ronie A.
Not my crowd at ALL. Came here with a band. Bartenders were ok, but the place was dive gone very wrong. I knew immediately I would need to get as drunk as possible as fast as I could. There was a hole in the women's bathroom so the men could look in and see. Mostly rude bearded white guys who gave the impression of a tea party rally. Not a female friendly place. People had no sense of humor. I felt over dressed in jeans. Only saving grace to this place was the smoking patio.There was no separate room for the bands...and no stage. I will not be going back. I still feel kind of dirty and creeped out writing this.
(1)Michelle H.
I. love. this. bar. Even if I didn't live close by, I'd make the trek. It's worth it. You can catch a Blazer game on a slow, band-free night, but the band nights are super awesome, too. The happy hour is so damn happy that it lasts from 4pm-9pm most nights, and can easily get you hammered on the cheap. Imagine my surprise when a Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout (possibly my favorite beer right now) and mostly vodka with a splash of cran only came to $5. Yeah, $5. A STEAL. The $2 wells are so strong that it rivals the pours at The Tube. Be still my heart. You can get a pitcher of PBR for $5. A pitcher. That's ridiculous. The shows they have can really pack this small bar. They bands are already loud to begin with, so you might want to hit up the earplugs. I know I will next time just to be able to hear what's going on. If you don't want to be right in the middle of it, head out to the patio. It rocks. There are picnic tables, and even though people are smoking, you're really not going to notice. You still hear the band just find, too. Win-win. The lone bartender on a Saturday night is put through the paces, that's for sure, but you're never waiting in line for very long. I'm in love.
(5)Anna B.
Duckett's was exactly what I needed yesterday. Hoofing it up Killingsworth, it was high time for some pinball, drinks, and a coupla chairs to warm up in. Score on all fronts. Dirty as hell? Nah. Andrew C's being prissy on that front. It ain't that bad, and in fact, they could really dirty it up even more if they want to make that punk bar title official. Oh, hello wall of pinball. Nice to meet you and thank you for making my day. Those two replays in a row warmed me up almost as much as my Bulleit on the rocks did. In addition to the usual booze, beer, and a few specials, they have some food, too! We only had tots, so I can't speak for the other offerings but they had burgers, a few wraps, and some basic fried bar snacks. The best part about my visit to Duckett's? A little handmade booklet I picked up called, "What in the FUCK are you doing at Duckett's Public House?" YES! I love it. It holds the live music schedule through the month and all of the (humorously illustrated) reasons you should really check it out: $5 PBR pitchers 4 pinball machines Big Buck Hunter $1 Jell-O shots ("there's always room for vodka!") sing-a-longs video lotto ("non-habit-forming, state-sponsored happy fun times") sexy bartenders ("tip well and we won't kill you") cheeseburgers (drawing of the Hamburglar) What more do you need? Oh, and totally sweet back patio that is going to RULE when the weather warms up.
(4)Patricia A.
Ok, this place isnt fancy, clean or shiney new. In fact. from the outside it almost looks ghetto. Then we went inside on a Saturday around 12am. This place was quirky, and I loved it. It had Adult Swim on one tv, and comedy central on the other. There was a very cute and nice bartender manning the entire bar all by herself. They had a pool table, some pinball machines and then lottery in the back hallway, and something else further back but we preferred to stay in the front for our safety. The crowd is diverse and extremely casual. However, I have to admit..the lottery playing people looked a bit shady, thus the staying in the front portion of the bar! Then we noticed the drink prices. This place has very good cheap drinks. We played pool, listened to some good music, watched some anime, ate tater tots and got plastered. It was an extreme amount of fun. This is the bar to go with your friends when you wanna chill.
(4)Tommy T.
I hear it sucks to live right behind duckett's with the loud shitty conversations and what not. Inside the place is decent with a few pinball tables and big buck hunter. The pitchers are cheap too. During the day you will find mostly video poker zombies. The menu is mostly fired food, with one or two questionably vegan options...
(3)Dirty M.
I absolutely LOVE that this bar is a block from my house. The pool table, occasional live music, and the enthusiasm for Keno games are making me like it more and more every day. I'm also a fan of the random cartoons--and the bartender's music choices are awesome! Bacon cheeseburger is also tasty and inexpensive!
(4)Dana S.
Yuppies: Do Not Enter. This bar is strictly for the DIY, indie, and crazy/homeless community. Basically the only people that can stomach dives. Shows are always free and tend to be awesome. Drinks are CHEAP. We talkin strong $3 wells and $5 PBR pitchers. The bathrooms offer endless entertainment- bring a sharpie to join in the fun! Last night there was a sweet Onyx Blackman sticker on the mirror. My favorite bar in Portland? Perhaps.
(5)Rentz S.
Duckett's is a cool place to go down and hang out if you're bored. The patrons are an eccletic mix and while the bar has an overall hard rock or metal atmosphere you never know what kind of people you will encounter there. The staff is pretty friendly and they aren't conservative on pouring. Good, affordable hang out spot.
(4)Chuck S.
I used to live in this area a year or so ago, and would always drive by this place, as it was between the freeway off-ramp and my house. It looked pretty cool from the outside, and I was intrigued. However, going to my usual hangout would always trump going to a new spot in the neighborhood. Lately, my pals have been testing the waters of the North Portland scene, and are stoked on it. In turn, I'm curious to see what the deal is with my old 'hood, since I neglected to check it out when I lived there. My first subject in the syllabus of NoPo 101 was Ducketts. I really like it! I arrived right before some live music was about to begin, so the line at the bar was a bit disarranged. When my time came to order, I got myself a man-pint of beer for a whole $5. At that point, I'm already sold on this place. The bartender was very friendly, despite appearing to be the only one working on a busy night. The ambience is good. I like live music, and while most of what I heard really isn't what I'm into, I still dig watching people play. They've got the HDTV thing going on, too. ESPN was on one tv, while the other had Travel Channel, which seemed like a good compromise for anyone sitting at the bar watching the tube. (With $1 tall boys from 4[?]-Midnight on Mondays, this might be -the- place to watch Monday Night Football next season.). The seating arrangement in Ducketts isn't too bad. The bar is shaped like an "S," with (as you walk in) the stage and seats to your left, bar to the right, and the video lottery/Big Buck Hunter game/bathrooms down the hall after the S-turn. The only downside to the live music is the group of people who chose to stand close to the band kind of clusters up the seating section. While it's not as bottled-up as, say, Tube, it could definately become a daunting task to maneuver around the rock-a-billies who aren't so stoked on having to move for you while the music is going on. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit here - 4 1/4 stars. It was nice to see some new surroundings. Nice to hear live music, instead of someone's iPod. Nice to get a deal on beer that doesn't involve an employee discount. While I'm not in the "friend's zone" with this place yet (coming here by myself), I'll definately be voting "yay" on this place for the crew to meet up.
(4)Abi A.
I love Duckett's because my friends go there and it is never super busy even on weekends. The shows are fun, drinks are cheap: this is a dive. If you feel uncomfortable with crusty kids and the homeless do not enter. This is definitely a place for drinking and not eating. To be honest, the bartender can be a little bit of a bastard if you try to order food. I suggest you stick to drinking and do not be tempted by the Mac and Cheese Bites! The general vibe is a punk bar though I see all types enter this establishment. Regulars abound and thrive in the dark corners of the patio and for a being in the college neighborhood; most of the annoying kids seem to stay away. I usually find myself entering Duckett's after a long night of going to other places and wanting to end up somewhere I know. If you are not a regular bar-going type Duckett's might not be for you, and to be honest, they don't want armatures there anyway.
(4)Jonah N.
Awesome food, good music, nice people, cold beer, friendly service, big buck hunter, a pool table, the only thing missing are coat hooks underneath the bar.
(5)David H.
The sign "No time for love Dr. Jones!" drew me in. It sounded like a place that could tell a joke. I walked in and the bartender approached me and stared expressionless at me. I ordered some food and he didn't move. After a few seconds I also ordered a beer. He remained stock still for another second or two and then went to pour my beer. There were a couple regulars there that he chatted with amiably. Me, he ignored entirely. Right then I knew I'd never come back. Am I not the right class of customer? The old alkie on the corner stool named George was quite friendly and odd. I liked him. He seemed to enjoy life. If he drank at another bar he might be an added bonus to swing by from time to time. You could never predict what he'd say next. There are far better and friendlier places in Portland.
(2)Susan R.
It's a diverse bar. I'm a regular, and it never feels like a regular night there. It's always different. Most clientele are friendly and I often end up in an unexpected conversation. I like the Pandora radio metal and 70's classics. I like the rotating taps... Especially the Foxbarrel blackberry pear cider right now. Sunday karaoke with Bettie Mayhem is always a good time. She's got to be one of the best KJ's in town.
(4)E H.
This is a great place for people who harbor resentment toward the "Black" race. Thanks for showing your true colors-I feel a bit foolish for being a Black person that has tipped 40% plus in my prior visits to this hole in the wall.
(1)Roxie G.
Wow! Had a blast on a Sunday thanks to Bettie Mayhem running the karaoke. Good vibes. The crowd is a big mixture of people. The bartender is cute & sweet, serving up cheap but good drinks.
(4)Paul S.
Don't get me wrong, I like a dive bar, yet this place was thoroughly disgusting. Immediately on entering I wondered what I was doing here, yet I've thick skin and figured I'd stick it out for a beer. Well it took forever to get the beer from the surly barkeep, the bar was wet and unkempt, and the whole place had the odour of piss n puke. I did finish my beer, and high-tailed it out. Bad night? maybe, and though I usually believe in giving everyone a second chance, to Duckett's I will not be returning.
(1)Malachi R.
excellent neighborhood bar. yummy bar food, amazingly cheap drinks, great black lager on tap! crowd is diverse and no typical Portland pretense here.
(4)RooLyfe G.
Duckettes has been my second home when I used to drink. This place is cheap and friendly. Highly recommend the place.
(5)Em H.
This little hole in the wall has a pretty great happy hour, drink-wise. I haven't tried the food but its got your basic burger and fries; apparently it even has some vegan wraps? Anyway, its a good place to get a stiff drink and they have 10 beers on tap so you're bound to find one you like. Clientel is an array of punks, jocks, schmoes and local riffraff, I was a little intimidated the first time I went here alone but its not bad and its great for groups. They're always having bands play shows here so if you don't like loud, heavy music then i'd say you might as well go elsewhere. But if you're into that they've had some good metal and hardcore shows here and if you need a break from the noise the back porch is a decent hang-out.
(3)Josh R.
It's not a fancy kind of place, more of a sitcom style dive bar with surprisingly good food. I had the hand breaded chicken strips with the home cut fries and they were fantastic! Good price too. The crowd is very diverse. A solid mix of P.C.C. students and local lottery players. My favorite is the PINBALL!!!!!!!!! Revenge from mars rocks! Service was good for me at the bar. I don't think it is a table service kind of place. Great stop if you live in the NoPo area.
(5)billy s.
Never seen the same bartender twice, though I have only been there a dozen times or soo.. It used to be named pshaws and or the dog house or something.. Either way its where the old punk girls or those who live in the Falcon come to work and then quit or get fired. I have tried to order food there but the owner told me they only have fried items with the look: don't you make me cook asshole.. So I didn't.. I was a Paragon regular, so I might be a lil biased bout another joint frontin' on my block..Jockey was cool and grimey , but no booze. I had high hopes for this joint since the patagonia wearing folk go to saraveza and the " I am cooler than you cause I am gay" lesbians hold down the Florida Room. Georges is crappy too, in a "THIS IS NORTH PORTLand" in a kinda white trash way.. I understand they do a ton of punk shows, but that ain't my bag. CAUSE PUNK IS DEAD!.. but I digress.
(2)Lizzie B.
After two visits to Duckett's I still don't have much to say about it. It's just one of those unmemorable bars. There's nothing wrong or bad, it's just not the type of place you go out of your way to go to. If it was my neighborhood bar, that'd probably be a different story. They've got a decent selection of tap beers, along with an extensive liquor selection. It looks like they may have live music sometimes, but who knows who or when as I've never seen anything advertised. The enclosed back patio is cool for the smokers, and has an outdoor pool table (though even with a cover I'm not sure how they keep it dry)! I doubt I'll be back for another visit unless they step it up and make the place a bit more interesting.
(3)sarah k.
ducketts smells like old piss and failure. walking in here is like walking the walk of shame on a hot august morning. hair all messed and no sunglasses. damn! and also... it's cheap!!
(1)Erin A.
I cannot tell yu exactly WHY this is my fave pub, but it is! It may have something to do with the fact that the first time we pulled up they had a Family Guy quote on the Marquis, and dammit Stewie is my hero! Once inside I dioscovered they had the Namco Bowling game, which is in my top 2 fave bar games, along with MegaTouch Erotic Photo Hunt. They had both last time I was there, which was probably several months ago. I have always had great bartenders there who mix a yummy cocktail. They have lots of beers to choose form and good pub food. It's not huge, but it is a chill atmosphere, comfy and just kinda seemed to fit me well with it's just a hair above dive bar status. I wish it was closer so I could walk there and be a regular...or maybe it;s safer this way....either way, it's my fave in town!
(4)Evan H.
My second visit led to food. The good news is it was really cheap. And it wasn't bad. It was all fried, which didn't bother my party in the least. So there is no bad news and Duckett's is still a 4-star bar. I'm glad the other reviewer gave it three stars and probably won't be back, so that it won't become a lame Portland scene. Please don't come here and eat the cheap food and drink the decent beer (the PBR is really cheap, incidentally, and reasonably cold).
(4)Rodney L.
Duckett's Public House is my favorite neighborhood bar. With a diverse clientel, just like the neighborhood it's in, it offers a little bit for anyone. Friendly staff, good drinks. My favorite thing though is the little known food. I see most people get Chicken Strips and Poppers, a good fried menu, but they also have a very good burger. I was seriously surprised by the burger I had there last week. Where Jalepeno poppers wasn't cutting it, I added a bacon burger and it was delicious. Far better than I expected, and great for getting in some calories before I started cramming for my next test.
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