Bridgeport Brewpub

 Set inside a rambling ivy-covered historical building (the old Portland Cordage Company Building) on the rapidly developing but still slightly ragged edges of the trendy Pearl District, Bridgeport Brewpub and Bakery is a handsomely classy gastropub, with exposed brick walls, huge interlaced iron beams, high ceilings, gleaming polished wood, and a renovated old loading dock that now serves as a perennially populated outdoor terrace overlooking a quiet stretch of NW 13th Avenue.

Bridgeport Brewpub and Bakery is a handsomely classy gastropub, with exposed brick walls, huge interlaced iron beams, high ceilings, and gleaming polished wood…

A popular hangout for both casual encounters and larger events, Bridgeport has a little something for everyone—a bakery, a full bar with multiple televisions tuned to whatever big games are on that day, a warm welcoming downstairs bar area with roomy high tables, several private event areas, and a solid menu that is as versatile as the surroundings.

The fare is simple and hearty–you’ll find a selection of soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and pizza, and pub favorites like shepherd’s pie, the cornmeal-crusted fish sandwich, and the grilled Blue Heron beer bratwurst plate. For dessert, get the Beeramisu—tiramisu made with Bridgeport’s Black Strap Stout.

For those seeking a little less Pearl sleekness and a little more earthiness, head east to the Bridgeport Alehouse on SE Hawthorne (3632 SE Hawthorne Blvd).

Details

Cuisine: American

Executive Chef: Jack Henniger

Atmosphere: High ceilings, upscale warehousey feel, original brick, several different spaces depending on your mood and companionship, nice energetic vibe

Outdoor seating: Yes, there is a large patio area on the east side of the building with tables and bar-style seating.

Best Seat: Depends on your mood. Upstairs to watch a game, downstairs in the bar/bakery area if you’re hanging out with friends, patio if it’s nice weather

Noise Level: Energetic-Boisterous

Dress Code: Casual

Bring the Kids: Yes, until 10 pm

Bathrooms: Yes, go upstairs, down the hall by the elevator

Parking: Metered parking on surrounding streets, generally pretty easy to find

Cocktails: Full bar

Beer: Yes

Wine: Yes

Corkage: $15 per 750 mL

Ideal Meal: Warm Spinach salad with Oregon mushrooms and house-cured bacon, Bridgeport Burger, Beerimisu

Vegetarian Friendly: Yes

Vegan Friendly: Yes

Good for the following occasions: Family Meal, After Work Drinks, The Big Game

Group/Private Party Details: Bridgeport is a popular site for work parties, rehearsal dinners, etc. Call the events manager at 503.241.7179 x310 or email events@bridgeportbrewing.com for more information. Bridgeport books up pretty quickly for high-demand times like Christmas so call early.

Reservations: No

Take-Out: Yes

Delivery: No

Wi-Fi: Yes, free