Slim's Cocktail Bar & Restaurant
8635 N Lombard Street, Portland, OR 97203
Reviewed by Paige H.
I met my love by the gas works wall...
*ahem*
It's
12/20/08. The snow has been falling for well over 24 hours. I made the
trek earlier today to Safeway and Blockbuster, but after watching one
movie and eating some leftovers, I got hit with the ants-in-pants
condition that seems to be left over from childhood. You know. The
condition that hits when there's snow on the ground and while you may
very well be happy and warm inside, you don't want to feel TRAPPED
inside.
Thus began my adventure to Slims. I've lived in St. Johns for about
6 months and have been remiss in my lack of exploration around town.
Tonight, that changed. It took over half a foot of snow, but I made it
- and I'm glad I did. Friendly bar staff, reasonable drink prices, and
the band.
Oh lord, the band.
Close your eyes, and imagine yourself in
a remote town in Ireland. The snow is falling outside, and the pub is
bustling with locals. It's warm, and it's familiar, and the band sounds
eerily just like the Pogues as they sing covers and others and as you
leave and thank them, they say in thick Irish brogues "Ah, thank you
love. We're just havin' a laugh."
And I'm just havin' some love for this bar.