The Hutch is a decent dive bar, but not something I'd consider a "destination" if you live more than a few blocks away. They have pool and games set up in the back, and it's a fun spot for karaoke (I think on Thursdays, if I remember correctly), though the KJ is hit-or-miss in the truest sense: there are two guys who rotate, and one is fantastic while the other is atrocious. Drinks/beers are reasonably priced, and they have a couple picnic tables out front for smokers. Basically, a neighborhood watering hole.
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Cassandra D.
I've been here numerous times, as it is my neighborhood pub. Loved... the waitstaff here will spend hours shooting the shit with you if it is slow and if it is busy they are attentive and prompt with the drinks and food. This is a good place for big groups, but I've only ever been in with a couple of friends. Great people watching - there are often tipsy regulars there and newbies wondering why they aren't somewhere more hipster downtown. Disliked... while the people watching is always great, I wish there were better looking guys here! Eye candy is always a plus.
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Amber S.
Stiff drinks and friendly staff? Don't mind if I do! The Hutch off Glisan is a great place to stop in to catch up with a friend or wind down after a busy work day. The bartenders called me by my first name after I had only told them once, which was quite impressive. They are very personable and friendly. The place is pretty nice, not dingy by any means. Lottery, shuffleboard and pool in the back, and super comfy chairs and tables. Free Wi-Fi and happy hour from 4pm-7pm. Barfly bus stops here too!
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Richard R.
It's dark and dirty and cheap - just want I from a bar. So much "yes" it hurts. Not to mention the fact that they have karaoke. That's a guaranteed good show right there! Plus, they have food. If there is only one person working the food service can be slow but at least it's there for an option. It's a very casual place to hang out with friends. Many different places to sit: some cozy, some very large and open. They have bar games, drink specials, TVs, dark lights, and good times. I really enjoyed the music selection here which was determined by the bartenders. They have some taste in the music department, that's for sure. A brief, casual visit to the spot gave me a good feeling that this is a great place to toss back a few and enjoy life.
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Nicole B.
Super rad bar, but in serious need of cleaning their keg lines. DO NOT GET A BEER ON TAP. I thought I didn't like the beer I'd chosen, but sure enough, they all have a weird tang to them that IS NOT supposed to be there. Clean your system and I'd def give you a 5 star rating! I love a good dive bar, but I also love a beer on tap.
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Andrew H.
Nothing like a dive bar, especially a dive bar that is walking distance from home. I've been in my North Tabor neighborhood for around two months now and well I got the opportunity to visit the Hutch. Granted I went on Karaoke night and that might not have been the wisest of decisions. The hostess, the bartender and one other guy were the only ones that had talent. Surprisingly, it was guys doing most of the singing. I found that odd. Anyway, it was a quiet Saturday, one lady was winning money on video poker, people were playing shuffleboard and two big tables were up front watching the festivities (aka tone-deaf singers) I enjoyed a couple of frosty barley and hops beverages and got a decent bar burger to go with it. It was a simple burger with potato salad. Lettuce, tomato, onions and I added bbq sauce and cheese. It was a good standard bar burger, nothing over the top crazy but solid and it hit the spot. Nice little dive, friendly staff and I was not even remotely drunk enough to sing anything myself. It would take a lot more than two beers. Another dive bar chalked up. Enjoy.
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Steven Y.
I go to the Hutch every single week. The bartender is really friendly, and the drinks are stiff. But, please, PLEASE, for the love of god, do not order food here! I'm sure there are a few hidden gems on the menu, but for the most part it is over-priced and pretty terrible. My girlfriend felt ill for a day after eating their chicken fingers, without actually getting ill. They were just so gross! The burgers are always just so-so. And other reviewers are correct: the ownership is trying to squeeze every last penny out of you. We ordered tots for I think $5. We received 22. Twenty-two tots! They created one layer of tots on a small plate. Not even a pile of tots for $5! We've given more than their fair share of chances. So do yourself a favor and drink your hunger away until the management makes a change.
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Eggroll M.
This place will charge you an additional 75¢ if you pay for anything under $20 with a credit card. I feel like I'm getting nickel and dimed if I want to just come in for 2 or 3 drinks and don't have any cash.
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Daniel W.
Came here on Xmas for a few drinks and a reprieve from the holiday jive. Just moved to the hood so I was looking forward to a low key laid back bar to marinate and libate on occasion. The bartender was a nice guy, kept us happy, although were easy to please as long as there is bourbon and beer within reach. The food was tasty, standard bar fare, burger was decent and the onion rings were beer battered crunchy nuggets of yum. I'll be back, it's a block and a half away so that's a given. I want to give them five stars, and I will if the place can become my cheers and keep me beered. *Revised*: this place is cool, come here and buy drinks. Come here and tip massively. Come here and be nice.
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Jen R.
Horrible Horrible service. I rode my bike there and wanted to start off with a glass of water before I started drinking alcohol. The bartender first told me to go get water from the station around the back, which is understandable. So I walked over and there wasn't any glassware or cups. I went back over to let her know and she said well I can't give you a glass, we only have so many and they are for drinks. So I asked my friend if I could borrow hers, and tossed her sprite in the garbage and by the time I went back for water, the pitchers were empty. So I went back up to the bartender again and she gave me attitude and filled my glass up with water. After wasting my time trying to get water, and taking 30 minutes of waiting in the bar line again, I was frustrated and left. I will probably never return to this place. And neither will the group I was with. bummer!
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Yolanda H.
I want to give a hats off to the best "snarky" bar tender ever.....she owns the hutch....Mara you're tge best and you're the ONLY reason we come back.....well ..... also Harvey....best Karaoke dive in PDX!!! Check it out!!! Ask for Mara....if she tells u to fuck off......that means she likes you!! No drama please...regulars will kick your ass out! :-)
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Valerie W.
Not a bad little spot to grab a few drinks and play some shuffle board. Slightly divey and certainly not a large bar but decent none the less. Upon walking in you're greeted by a large wooden bar, daily specials plastered all over the chalk board, tons of video poker, and a small staff ready to serve you a drink. Daily beer special is only $3/pint and is typically from a local brew pub. They serve food here although I have yet to try it out. Everything is reasonably priced and there are plenty of choices to wet your whistle. Neighborhood crowd for sure and certainly not very busy during the week. Did I see they had house infused liquor or was I imagining this? PROS: They have Karaoke on the weekend, daily specials, shuffle board CONS: Small bar
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Glynis O.
So I came to The Hutch to hang out with my sons. One was waiting at the bar with his friends and one was with me. The dude behind the bar seemed irritated at my ordering a round for all if us their friends included. We got the drinks, I tipped a very generous 8 bucks on a $20 tab. The next step was the chick in the white glasses coming up to my younger son who had been sitting at the bar and telling him he was inn the way and needed to move. He was maybe close to her well but not in it. She probably could have just asked him to move down a little but nah. We moved our entire program to a table as there was nowhere else at the bar. We moved a chair to accommodate out 5th person. Again, not a can you move that chair but a you can't sit there. We found another table. There was then some snarky shit talk behind the bar. Another round was bought and I made sure to tell my son to leave the minimum tip. She then decided to come to the table and confront me about my attitude. I let her know that I had been a server for years and her attitude was shitty. She told me it wasn't her intention but I know in fact that it was. The deal was that she was sorry because she got caught being a jerk. Also I think she saw me yelping this. It's cool I'm going to finish this drink post this review get the hell outta here and never come back. Goodnight and good luck.
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Alethea M.
I love the hutch. I love the people that frequent the joint. I love the bartenders. I love the prices. I love it during happy hour and karaoke and for Sunday fundays. This bar deserves a 5 star rating. The only reason I can't give it a 5 star rating is the "comedy" that has recently taken over. This "comedy" hour would be fun and welcome except that it is in no way, shape, or form even remotely funny. It is crass, crude and offensive at best. To top it all off, those of us who are not in the least bit amused are quite put out because we have to shut up and wait, silently, for the torture to end and the more energetic and fun event of karaoke to begin. Don't get me wrong. I love comedy. But it has to be funny. This is not funny and is an embarrassment to everything that actually is. I love you hutch, but this is too much. Please end this insanity.
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Angela G.
I have been here a few times, each time thinking "maybe the bartender is just having a bad day". Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice...well, you get my point. And then after tonight, learning that their happy hour hours were "bar time" according to that same bartender, I won't be back. In other words, don't expect to be able to order anything during happy hour, at happy hour prices, 15 minutes before their happy hour is over. Moral of the story - don't be fooled - the posted happy hour times of 4-7pm are misleading. And the service is awful.
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Te'emo M.
I previously reviewed this place as not great but not horrible. I am now updating. I hope everyone reads this and is WARNED!! I shall start at the beginning. We went into the hutch the other night (we meaning me and my husband). We both got an ipa and told the waitress we wanted an order of chicken strips (late night comes with 3) with honey mustard. When at the bar she asked for my card, i did warn her that we would be paying in CASH and my card doesn't like to run very well so don't run it, She brought our food as we played a game of pool of which my hubby won. We decided on a second beer, both ipa's (Yes this is how well I remember the night.) 2 older ladies my hubby had meet a previous night without me walked in to play video poker. We joined and played 5 dollars each while talking to the nice old ladies (1 of which was in town because of her granddaughter being in a coma). They were telling us how they were to leave town the next day. My man handed me 2 more dollars and we played that. As i was finishing my beer i handed my husband our money bag to go pay. We had agreed on a 3 dollar tip. I sat with the ladies and talked until he was back and we left. Now here comes the problems....I didn't get my card back. This has happened a few times here because i pay cash and i get it back later. Tonight we went to redbox and i realized i didn't have my card...I called and asked if my card was there and the lady on the phone used a very rude tone to inform me it was. Ok great. I walked down to pick up my card and found out not only did she run it after already getting paid, but she tipped herself too. Wouldn't it be great to get paid twice AND tipped twice??? AND have the second tip even bigger than the first??? When we said sorry but we paid cash she straight up called us liars. I don't know who thinks that is proper customer service, but i don't. I ask the owner is this good for you? do you like losing long term customers over your waitresses double charging? I know for a FACT we paid cash and i am willing to bet the camera's on the till would agree with me. I will NOT support any business that behaves this way. I do hope you fire that lady ( was working tonight 5/4/13 9:30ish) and you re look at your staff. If you wish i invite you to respond to me here on yelp there is an option for a business to respond. please do. I'm sorry but i really suggest NO ONE go here or give them any money for such rude and bad service. Sham on them.
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Brice B.
Friday nights when you're a married, childless thirty-something couple are a little weird. We still like to get out and mix it up, but the days of standing cheek to cheek with 500 wasted friends until 3 in the morning is a little less appealing. On the flip side, nothing sucks worse than sitting in a quiet dive listening to the regulars' liver fail. We hit the Hutch on a warm April night, and I think we've got a winner. The crowd was totally neighborhood, and the vibe was completely relaxed. Lots of beers, liquor, pool and shuffleboard. Plus, there were five or six TVs all tuned to the Blazers game. The lighting is a little bright, but I didn't mind, although my wife did (in retrospect, she probably didn't so much mind. She totally busted me checking out a passing butt. Damn lighting.) The crowd was a diverse bunch, ranging from mid twenties to early fifties. There were some beautiful people (see above: butt), and some regular Joes like me, but no scraggly alcoholic regulars. The music was at the perfect level for conversation, and the service was just the right blend of quick and cool. I'll definitely be back... and Honey, I promise I won't look at any butts but yours.
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Stacy B.
Went here for karaoke and a drink on a Saturday night with a few of my friends. The KJ (that's what you call a karaoke DJ, right???) was the nicest person ever. She was super sweet - wish I got her name so that I could mention it here. I don't know if things were slow just the night we went or that's the norm for a Saturday night, but my friends and I got to sing pretty much as much as we wanted. Pretty good variety of songs too. My drink was fine. Nothing to write home about, but the 'tender certainly didn't skimp on the booze. So... good for him on that one. The crowd was... well, fine, I guess. Very laid-back, comfortable, maybe hadn't showered yet that day... No one caused trouble and that's the best you can ask for some days. No need to dress up for this place. This place is what I imagine when I think of a "nice" dive bar without biker gangs or anything else that intimidates me. Overall a pretty good experience although other than the BEST, most nice-ist KJ in the world, not a lot stood out to me about the place. I would go back if I was in the area and happened to be walking by with friends who wanted a drink or some singing.
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David N.
A solid 3 stars. A-OK. The menu consists of typical bar food; burgers, fries, salad, pizza, etc. and there's plenty of beer. Prices aren't surprising. A pitcher of Fat Tire goes for about $13, if I remember correctly. There's peanuts and they let you throw the shells on the ground. Kinda cool. There are also more than a couple televisions that have ESPN or some sports game on. Shuffleboard, pool table, lottery, jukebox: There are plenty of things to do if you're bored. The men's room urinal is about 3 and a half feet off the ground... Feels like you have to be a giant to use it. On Wednesday nights it's ShanRock's Triviology Nights and it's always packed. The first time I went, my team and I won second place. It was enough to keep coming back. Haven't won since, but I still have faith we'll get it one of these days.
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Tom H.
The Hutch makes some killer pizza and puts on some fun karaoke, but the cocktails...where do I begin? When you order a dry martini and the girl tending bar asks you what kind of vodka you want...there's a big red flag. The default martini uses gin and I'm no James Bond wannabe. Then the martini was not stirred as it should have been; heck, she didn't even shake it,...she swished it for lack of a better term. Also, is it even legal to serve a martini in a rocks glass? 0_o Next was the Manhattan I ordered. I watched her make the cocktail and saw her pour in a large dash of maraschino cherry syrup. A Manhattan is whiskey (rye, ideally, though bourbon is great, too), sweet vermouth, Angostura Bitters, and a cherry for garnish. Again, she didn't stir it, she gave it a gentle swish. So you should definitely visit The Hutch and order one of their amazing pizzas and a beer, but avoid the cocktails. I think I'll stick with a bourbon on the rocks from now on.
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Craig M.
Fantastic place for a drink and to enjoy Karaoke. Great KJ, super cool cast of neighborhood regulars and economic drinks makes for an entertaining evening. Their shuffle-board is a huge plus.
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Kimberly V.
True story: The very first time I visited this place, two friends sitting at the bar about three feet away from the table where my friends and I sat decided to have a contest. The winner had to successfully throw a peanut into either my purse or for bonus points and bragging rights, into one of our pint glasses. And the best part? The people on the stools didn't tell us about their challenge until after we had noticed the peanuts landing mysteriously onto the table. The two people clued us in and shouted, "Welcome to The Hutch!" And then we all got drunk and joined Barry Manilow's Vegas show under the assumed names of Tinky, Winky, and Dot. OK, I was doing great on the truthiness until then. But that's what to expect when you come here. People are friendly, but not so polite that you'll feel as if you're having a drink at an airport cocktail lounge. And the atmosphere is sometimes brazen, always messy (don't come here if you can't stand to even smell like cigarette smoke - you'll reek like my freshman-year dorm room by the end of the night), and full of pleasant distractions. Beyond the booze. There's table shuffleboard. Shuffleboard, people! Enjoyable and simple, played by bikers and hipsters and all walks of life in between. And of course, there's peanuts.
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Brandy S.
I was warned about the smoke by a friend, but it was a nice evening so my boyfriend and I decided to try sitting outside for dinner. Here is a summary of our experience: a) small pieces of fish but giant amount of great fries b) so good, it was hard for me to stop eating (even though my plate was still half full of fries and c) although we felt like total outsiders when we walked in, it will probably be a regular "to-go" place. Overall: eat outside unless you want to smell like smoke for a week!
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Anna S.
Our family has been going here for years. Always a great go-to. Service can be a little spotty. Sometimes they are so nice and sometimes stressed and rude. The karaoke DJ once completely embarrassed my friend, but maybe they are just sick of dealing with drunkards and have very little patience with everyone (even if you aren't acting like a drunkard!). :) All in all, it will always be our reliable dive.
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Kari N.
I love this place. I only go for karaoke because I love the KJ Sean Bailey. He and the bartenders are always on top of it and I have never had a problem. They have a good happy hour menu and regular menu, great drinks, lots of fun activities (shuffle board being my favorite aside from karaoke) and a fun atmosphere. The fact it is in a convenient location for me is a bonus.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Divey Noise Level : Average Music : Karaoke Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Bradford M.
The Hutch is a decent dive bar, but not something I'd consider a "destination" if you live more than a few blocks away. They have pool and games set up in the back, and it's a fun spot for karaoke (I think on Thursdays, if I remember correctly), though the KJ is hit-or-miss in the truest sense: there are two guys who rotate, and one is fantastic while the other is atrocious. Drinks/beers are reasonably priced, and they have a couple picnic tables out front for smokers. Basically, a neighborhood watering hole.
(3)Cassandra D.
I've been here numerous times, as it is my neighborhood pub. Loved... the waitstaff here will spend hours shooting the shit with you if it is slow and if it is busy they are attentive and prompt with the drinks and food. This is a good place for big groups, but I've only ever been in with a couple of friends. Great people watching - there are often tipsy regulars there and newbies wondering why they aren't somewhere more hipster downtown. Disliked... while the people watching is always great, I wish there were better looking guys here! Eye candy is always a plus.
(3)Amber S.
Stiff drinks and friendly staff? Don't mind if I do! The Hutch off Glisan is a great place to stop in to catch up with a friend or wind down after a busy work day. The bartenders called me by my first name after I had only told them once, which was quite impressive. They are very personable and friendly. The place is pretty nice, not dingy by any means. Lottery, shuffleboard and pool in the back, and super comfy chairs and tables. Free Wi-Fi and happy hour from 4pm-7pm. Barfly bus stops here too!
(4)Richard R.
It's dark and dirty and cheap - just want I from a bar. So much "yes" it hurts. Not to mention the fact that they have karaoke. That's a guaranteed good show right there! Plus, they have food. If there is only one person working the food service can be slow but at least it's there for an option. It's a very casual place to hang out with friends. Many different places to sit: some cozy, some very large and open. They have bar games, drink specials, TVs, dark lights, and good times. I really enjoyed the music selection here which was determined by the bartenders. They have some taste in the music department, that's for sure. A brief, casual visit to the spot gave me a good feeling that this is a great place to toss back a few and enjoy life.
(5)Nicole B.
Super rad bar, but in serious need of cleaning their keg lines. DO NOT GET A BEER ON TAP. I thought I didn't like the beer I'd chosen, but sure enough, they all have a weird tang to them that IS NOT supposed to be there. Clean your system and I'd def give you a 5 star rating! I love a good dive bar, but I also love a beer on tap.
(2)Andrew H.
Nothing like a dive bar, especially a dive bar that is walking distance from home. I've been in my North Tabor neighborhood for around two months now and well I got the opportunity to visit the Hutch. Granted I went on Karaoke night and that might not have been the wisest of decisions. The hostess, the bartender and one other guy were the only ones that had talent. Surprisingly, it was guys doing most of the singing. I found that odd. Anyway, it was a quiet Saturday, one lady was winning money on video poker, people were playing shuffleboard and two big tables were up front watching the festivities (aka tone-deaf singers) I enjoyed a couple of frosty barley and hops beverages and got a decent bar burger to go with it. It was a simple burger with potato salad. Lettuce, tomato, onions and I added bbq sauce and cheese. It was a good standard bar burger, nothing over the top crazy but solid and it hit the spot. Nice little dive, friendly staff and I was not even remotely drunk enough to sing anything myself. It would take a lot more than two beers. Another dive bar chalked up. Enjoy.
(3)Steven Y.
I go to the Hutch every single week. The bartender is really friendly, and the drinks are stiff. But, please, PLEASE, for the love of god, do not order food here! I'm sure there are a few hidden gems on the menu, but for the most part it is over-priced and pretty terrible. My girlfriend felt ill for a day after eating their chicken fingers, without actually getting ill. They were just so gross! The burgers are always just so-so. And other reviewers are correct: the ownership is trying to squeeze every last penny out of you. We ordered tots for I think $5. We received 22. Twenty-two tots! They created one layer of tots on a small plate. Not even a pile of tots for $5! We've given more than their fair share of chances. So do yourself a favor and drink your hunger away until the management makes a change.
(3)Eggroll M.
This place will charge you an additional 75¢ if you pay for anything under $20 with a credit card. I feel like I'm getting nickel and dimed if I want to just come in for 2 or 3 drinks and don't have any cash.
(2)Daniel W.
Came here on Xmas for a few drinks and a reprieve from the holiday jive. Just moved to the hood so I was looking forward to a low key laid back bar to marinate and libate on occasion. The bartender was a nice guy, kept us happy, although were easy to please as long as there is bourbon and beer within reach. The food was tasty, standard bar fare, burger was decent and the onion rings were beer battered crunchy nuggets of yum. I'll be back, it's a block and a half away so that's a given. I want to give them five stars, and I will if the place can become my cheers and keep me beered. *Revised*: this place is cool, come here and buy drinks. Come here and tip massively. Come here and be nice.
(5)Jen R.
Horrible Horrible service. I rode my bike there and wanted to start off with a glass of water before I started drinking alcohol. The bartender first told me to go get water from the station around the back, which is understandable. So I walked over and there wasn't any glassware or cups. I went back over to let her know and she said well I can't give you a glass, we only have so many and they are for drinks. So I asked my friend if I could borrow hers, and tossed her sprite in the garbage and by the time I went back for water, the pitchers were empty. So I went back up to the bartender again and she gave me attitude and filled my glass up with water. After wasting my time trying to get water, and taking 30 minutes of waiting in the bar line again, I was frustrated and left. I will probably never return to this place. And neither will the group I was with. bummer!
(1)Yolanda H.
I want to give a hats off to the best "snarky" bar tender ever.....she owns the hutch....Mara you're tge best and you're the ONLY reason we come back.....well ..... also Harvey....best Karaoke dive in PDX!!! Check it out!!! Ask for Mara....if she tells u to fuck off......that means she likes you!! No drama please...regulars will kick your ass out! :-)
(5)Valerie W.
Not a bad little spot to grab a few drinks and play some shuffle board. Slightly divey and certainly not a large bar but decent none the less. Upon walking in you're greeted by a large wooden bar, daily specials plastered all over the chalk board, tons of video poker, and a small staff ready to serve you a drink. Daily beer special is only $3/pint and is typically from a local brew pub. They serve food here although I have yet to try it out. Everything is reasonably priced and there are plenty of choices to wet your whistle. Neighborhood crowd for sure and certainly not very busy during the week. Did I see they had house infused liquor or was I imagining this? PROS: They have Karaoke on the weekend, daily specials, shuffle board CONS: Small bar
(3)Glynis O.
So I came to The Hutch to hang out with my sons. One was waiting at the bar with his friends and one was with me. The dude behind the bar seemed irritated at my ordering a round for all if us their friends included. We got the drinks, I tipped a very generous 8 bucks on a $20 tab. The next step was the chick in the white glasses coming up to my younger son who had been sitting at the bar and telling him he was inn the way and needed to move. He was maybe close to her well but not in it. She probably could have just asked him to move down a little but nah. We moved our entire program to a table as there was nowhere else at the bar. We moved a chair to accommodate out 5th person. Again, not a can you move that chair but a you can't sit there. We found another table. There was then some snarky shit talk behind the bar. Another round was bought and I made sure to tell my son to leave the minimum tip. She then decided to come to the table and confront me about my attitude. I let her know that I had been a server for years and her attitude was shitty. She told me it wasn't her intention but I know in fact that it was. The deal was that she was sorry because she got caught being a jerk. Also I think she saw me yelping this. It's cool I'm going to finish this drink post this review get the hell outta here and never come back. Goodnight and good luck.
(1)Alethea M.
I love the hutch. I love the people that frequent the joint. I love the bartenders. I love the prices. I love it during happy hour and karaoke and for Sunday fundays. This bar deserves a 5 star rating. The only reason I can't give it a 5 star rating is the "comedy" that has recently taken over. This "comedy" hour would be fun and welcome except that it is in no way, shape, or form even remotely funny. It is crass, crude and offensive at best. To top it all off, those of us who are not in the least bit amused are quite put out because we have to shut up and wait, silently, for the torture to end and the more energetic and fun event of karaoke to begin. Don't get me wrong. I love comedy. But it has to be funny. This is not funny and is an embarrassment to everything that actually is. I love you hutch, but this is too much. Please end this insanity.
(4)Angela G.
I have been here a few times, each time thinking "maybe the bartender is just having a bad day". Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice...well, you get my point. And then after tonight, learning that their happy hour hours were "bar time" according to that same bartender, I won't be back. In other words, don't expect to be able to order anything during happy hour, at happy hour prices, 15 minutes before their happy hour is over. Moral of the story - don't be fooled - the posted happy hour times of 4-7pm are misleading. And the service is awful.
(1)Te'emo M.
I previously reviewed this place as not great but not horrible. I am now updating. I hope everyone reads this and is WARNED!! I shall start at the beginning. We went into the hutch the other night (we meaning me and my husband). We both got an ipa and told the waitress we wanted an order of chicken strips (late night comes with 3) with honey mustard. When at the bar she asked for my card, i did warn her that we would be paying in CASH and my card doesn't like to run very well so don't run it, She brought our food as we played a game of pool of which my hubby won. We decided on a second beer, both ipa's (Yes this is how well I remember the night.) 2 older ladies my hubby had meet a previous night without me walked in to play video poker. We joined and played 5 dollars each while talking to the nice old ladies (1 of which was in town because of her granddaughter being in a coma). They were telling us how they were to leave town the next day. My man handed me 2 more dollars and we played that. As i was finishing my beer i handed my husband our money bag to go pay. We had agreed on a 3 dollar tip. I sat with the ladies and talked until he was back and we left. Now here comes the problems....I didn't get my card back. This has happened a few times here because i pay cash and i get it back later. Tonight we went to redbox and i realized i didn't have my card...I called and asked if my card was there and the lady on the phone used a very rude tone to inform me it was. Ok great. I walked down to pick up my card and found out not only did she run it after already getting paid, but she tipped herself too. Wouldn't it be great to get paid twice AND tipped twice??? AND have the second tip even bigger than the first??? When we said sorry but we paid cash she straight up called us liars. I don't know who thinks that is proper customer service, but i don't. I ask the owner is this good for you? do you like losing long term customers over your waitresses double charging? I know for a FACT we paid cash and i am willing to bet the camera's on the till would agree with me. I will NOT support any business that behaves this way. I do hope you fire that lady ( was working tonight 5/4/13 9:30ish) and you re look at your staff. If you wish i invite you to respond to me here on yelp there is an option for a business to respond. please do. I'm sorry but i really suggest NO ONE go here or give them any money for such rude and bad service. Sham on them.
(1)Brice B.
Friday nights when you're a married, childless thirty-something couple are a little weird. We still like to get out and mix it up, but the days of standing cheek to cheek with 500 wasted friends until 3 in the morning is a little less appealing. On the flip side, nothing sucks worse than sitting in a quiet dive listening to the regulars' liver fail. We hit the Hutch on a warm April night, and I think we've got a winner. The crowd was totally neighborhood, and the vibe was completely relaxed. Lots of beers, liquor, pool and shuffleboard. Plus, there were five or six TVs all tuned to the Blazers game. The lighting is a little bright, but I didn't mind, although my wife did (in retrospect, she probably didn't so much mind. She totally busted me checking out a passing butt. Damn lighting.) The crowd was a diverse bunch, ranging from mid twenties to early fifties. There were some beautiful people (see above: butt), and some regular Joes like me, but no scraggly alcoholic regulars. The music was at the perfect level for conversation, and the service was just the right blend of quick and cool. I'll definitely be back... and Honey, I promise I won't look at any butts but yours.
(4)Stacy B.
Went here for karaoke and a drink on a Saturday night with a few of my friends. The KJ (that's what you call a karaoke DJ, right???) was the nicest person ever. She was super sweet - wish I got her name so that I could mention it here. I don't know if things were slow just the night we went or that's the norm for a Saturday night, but my friends and I got to sing pretty much as much as we wanted. Pretty good variety of songs too. My drink was fine. Nothing to write home about, but the 'tender certainly didn't skimp on the booze. So... good for him on that one. The crowd was... well, fine, I guess. Very laid-back, comfortable, maybe hadn't showered yet that day... No one caused trouble and that's the best you can ask for some days. No need to dress up for this place. This place is what I imagine when I think of a "nice" dive bar without biker gangs or anything else that intimidates me. Overall a pretty good experience although other than the BEST, most nice-ist KJ in the world, not a lot stood out to me about the place. I would go back if I was in the area and happened to be walking by with friends who wanted a drink or some singing.
(3)David N.
A solid 3 stars. A-OK. The menu consists of typical bar food; burgers, fries, salad, pizza, etc. and there's plenty of beer. Prices aren't surprising. A pitcher of Fat Tire goes for about $13, if I remember correctly. There's peanuts and they let you throw the shells on the ground. Kinda cool. There are also more than a couple televisions that have ESPN or some sports game on. Shuffleboard, pool table, lottery, jukebox: There are plenty of things to do if you're bored. The men's room urinal is about 3 and a half feet off the ground... Feels like you have to be a giant to use it. On Wednesday nights it's ShanRock's Triviology Nights and it's always packed. The first time I went, my team and I won second place. It was enough to keep coming back. Haven't won since, but I still have faith we'll get it one of these days.
(3)Tom H.
The Hutch makes some killer pizza and puts on some fun karaoke, but the cocktails...where do I begin? When you order a dry martini and the girl tending bar asks you what kind of vodka you want...there's a big red flag. The default martini uses gin and I'm no James Bond wannabe. Then the martini was not stirred as it should have been; heck, she didn't even shake it,...she swished it for lack of a better term. Also, is it even legal to serve a martini in a rocks glass? 0_o Next was the Manhattan I ordered. I watched her make the cocktail and saw her pour in a large dash of maraschino cherry syrup. A Manhattan is whiskey (rye, ideally, though bourbon is great, too), sweet vermouth, Angostura Bitters, and a cherry for garnish. Again, she didn't stir it, she gave it a gentle swish. So you should definitely visit The Hutch and order one of their amazing pizzas and a beer, but avoid the cocktails. I think I'll stick with a bourbon on the rocks from now on.
(3)Craig M.
Fantastic place for a drink and to enjoy Karaoke. Great KJ, super cool cast of neighborhood regulars and economic drinks makes for an entertaining evening. Their shuffle-board is a huge plus.
(4)Kimberly V.
True story: The very first time I visited this place, two friends sitting at the bar about three feet away from the table where my friends and I sat decided to have a contest. The winner had to successfully throw a peanut into either my purse or for bonus points and bragging rights, into one of our pint glasses. And the best part? The people on the stools didn't tell us about their challenge until after we had noticed the peanuts landing mysteriously onto the table. The two people clued us in and shouted, "Welcome to The Hutch!" And then we all got drunk and joined Barry Manilow's Vegas show under the assumed names of Tinky, Winky, and Dot. OK, I was doing great on the truthiness until then. But that's what to expect when you come here. People are friendly, but not so polite that you'll feel as if you're having a drink at an airport cocktail lounge. And the atmosphere is sometimes brazen, always messy (don't come here if you can't stand to even smell like cigarette smoke - you'll reek like my freshman-year dorm room by the end of the night), and full of pleasant distractions. Beyond the booze. There's table shuffleboard. Shuffleboard, people! Enjoyable and simple, played by bikers and hipsters and all walks of life in between. And of course, there's peanuts.
(5)Brandy S.
I was warned about the smoke by a friend, but it was a nice evening so my boyfriend and I decided to try sitting outside for dinner. Here is a summary of our experience: a) small pieces of fish but giant amount of great fries b) so good, it was hard for me to stop eating (even though my plate was still half full of fries and c) although we felt like total outsiders when we walked in, it will probably be a regular "to-go" place. Overall: eat outside unless you want to smell like smoke for a week!
(3)Anna S.
Our family has been going here for years. Always a great go-to. Service can be a little spotty. Sometimes they are so nice and sometimes stressed and rude. The karaoke DJ once completely embarrassed my friend, but maybe they are just sick of dealing with drunkards and have very little patience with everyone (even if you aren't acting like a drunkard!). :) All in all, it will always be our reliable dive.
(4)Kari N.
I love this place. I only go for karaoke because I love the KJ Sean Bailey. He and the bartenders are always on top of it and I have never had a problem. They have a good happy hour menu and regular menu, great drinks, lots of fun activities (shuffle board being my favorite aside from karaoke) and a fun atmosphere. The fact it is in a convenient location for me is a bonus.
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