Blind Robin

Best part about Blind Robin: People like Eric S. don’t come here often.
Laurel, Andrew, Dave, Char, Yuri, Brian, Kim, Corey, ALL THE STAFF are simply the best. The regulars are fun too. Always great beer on tap. Super cozy. Pinball is great when you’re in the mood.
Come late, or come early; just come often.

Not bad but not great. Basically the little brother of Lemmings and Green Eye. Some cool kids hangin out here which is okay I guess. There are a few wonderful bartenders but also a few who think their shit doesn’t stink. Whatever.

Is Pabst Blue Ribbon in cans your preferred beer?
Have an aversion to bathing and/​or wearing deodorant?
Do you ride your fixed-​gear bicycle while listening to Iron & Wine?
Does your closet contain vintage flannels or sweaters with a defunct sports team logo in an effort to be ironic?
If you answered ‘yes’ to one or more of the above… you’re probably a hipster. And I kinda hate you. Shout out to James M and the @HipsterBeatings Twitter handle heyyy!
I came here for one thing and one thing only: pinball. They have 3 tables, and as of 9÷2÷15 they are: Williams’ «Funhouse», Bally’s «Attack From Mars», and Stern’s «The Walking Dead». They are all 75¢ to play and are in good-​to-​great condition. Unfortunately, the playing environment isn’t super. There are no cup holders or places to set your beer other than the floor [unsanitary] or a table behind you [unsafe]. On top of that, smelly hipsters seem to be drawn to the flashing lights like a moth to a bug zapper (hipster-​zapper? is there such a thing, and if so, where can I buy one?) so there were people milling around the pins but not actually playing them. Naturally they seemed inconvenienced when I asked them to politely move.
They have $ 2 Old Style drafts and a halfway decent selection of beers on tap and in cans/​bottles, as well as an eclectic divey atmosphere, but that’s not enough to bring my yuppie self back beyond uno mas time. It’s also cash only. Hygiene isn’t a high priority for the folks here, because someone managed to leave their stink *on* one of the pinball tables. How does that even happen?
Besides having notably less body hair than anybody else – women included – I was wearing a graphic tee and flip flops which meant I stood out like a sore thumb. Some thick-​rimmed glass-​wearing girl remarked: «is your shirt a reference to ‘Tombstone’?» Me: «you know it!» Her: «ugh that movie is totally cheesy, so stupid.» Me: «I didn’t ask for your film critique.» Her: «I need another PBR.» Me: «Goodbye.» Goddamn opinionated hipsters.
So grab your tin/​jar/​barrel of mustache wax and your indie rock playlist and come on down to the Blind Robin. You might even run into the bearded lady. Bring cash.

Cash only. Blind Robin is an amazing neighborhood bars. They are cash only but always rotating in new beers. The beer prices range from $ 2 – 8 so you can always find something no matter your budget, including an Old Milwaukee and a shot for a thrifty $ 5. They do not serve food but you can bring things in or order delivery there.
We have often gone in with a big group and had the whole back area to ourselves. Great for an impromtu party or just a place to hang. Staff is wonderful and atmosphere is chill.

Nice dive bar. Newer than the others in the area. Cash only. Cheapest beer is old style draft for $ 2. Chill neighborhood place.

I love love love the Blind Robin. It’s right around the corner from me, so it’s *my* bar. I admit I don’t often join the conversations but I like being around them. I like their mix of normal and craft beers. The bartenders are super friendly and the guy who checks your ID at the door is also super cool. I don’t know anyone’s names, so I guess I can’t say the Blind Robin is my «Cheers,» but I do feel like its a part of /​my/​community. I recommend checking this place out, especially if you live in the neighborhood. Bring cash!

Big fan of this bar. Not sure why it is called a dive bar — it is clean, service is friendly and prompt. Nice selection of beers. Will definitely be back.

Great bartenders in a low-​key but cool atmosphere.

Meh.

Well rounded tap selection, cheap, tasty cocktails, pinball, and board games. Nice, chill, local place to go relax. Especially during the polar vortex! Not much else to say about this place. Fairly generic for a neighborhood bar.

Definatley low key, came here with friends to play cards. Cheap, and great beer selection. Cash only and the night I was here the ATM was busted. Blind Robin is the perfect bar for catching up with friends, or date night. It’s a bit forgettable, as it’s usually not top of my list for a night out.

I think the reason Blind Robin is such a little gem to me is because it’s different to a lot of bars here in the city.
Like Green Eye you get the fantastically kitschy bar back and the eclectic art work. You can sit at the bar or switch it up and make it more of a romantic encounter with their candle lit tables.
I’m not really a tequila girl, but their Paloma is really great on a hot day.

Local beers nice staff. Got a window seat with the girlfriend.

Come for the beer and stay for the cool atmosphere.
I’ve been here about 5 times and I really like this place. They have a pretty solid selection of beer on draught that doesn’t disappoint. What’s even better is that most draughts are $ 5 and there are usually two beers on special for $ 4. The list is rotating and I always see new beers each time I visit. The good thing is that the bartenders are very generous with giving samples and suggestions. The bartenders are really cool here. They are friendly and inviting, especially the big guy.
I really like the atmosphere of Blind Robin because it makes you want to stay all night a drink. It may sound odd, but the bar has a very warm and cozy feeling. I always want to stay here longer than intended. Which is good because the bar is BYOF. I highly recommend this bar for anyone who wants a low key night with good friends.

Great bar.
Not crazy about the music or the cash only policy but other than that’s it’s a decent spot.
I went with a bunch of friends one Saturday night and we had an entire section to ourselves. (About 4 tables in a corner) It wasn’t that crowded at all.
Prices are reasonable but I wasn’t too crazy about the mixed drinks. I had a margarita, jack & coke and an amaretto stone sour that weren’t too hot. My advice is to stick to beer. Or maybe just avoid the bartender (male) with the crazy Afro/​puffy hair! He was cute but his mixology skills are seriously lacking!

This is what a neighborhood bar should be:
The staff is super friendly and was able to make great recommendations with accompanying free samples.
Their beer list is largely local brews from around the Midwest including Goose Island and 3 Floyds in addition to smaller brewers you never heard of but instantly love.
Their beer is reasonably priced at about 5 – 6 bucks
They don’t serve food, but allow you to bring your own
The entire place just has that «stay awhile» feel to it. It is cash only, but the quality of the pours is worth the mild inconvince.

Ummm… yes.

Hung out with some friends at Blind Robin and this is definitely one of my favorite bars I’ve ever been to. Tried the Orange Buck which the bartender described as being like an awesome alcoholic Tang drink, which it pretty much was. My lady had a few Amaretto Stone Sours which were made very well there and only cost $ 4.50. The bartender was cool too — didn’t catch his name but he had arm tattoos and a shaved head — and chatted with us about where he’s from (NYC) and where we’re from (Portland) and all in all it was a great night. Loved the soundtrack on the stereo too — lot of punk rock and hardcore.
I’m not much for bar hopping but I’d totally come back to Blind Robin anytime.

Blind Robin is my favorite bar. And not just because it’s a block away from my apartment. It’s comfortable, perfect amount of dim lighting without being too dark, doesn’t get too overcrowded on weeknights (when I like drinking the most), but is never empty either, they got free wifi, drinks are reasonably priced, and ALL the bartenders are super nice and friendly, with pretty awesome taste in music. Not just one or two of them, on certain days… Pretty much any time you ever go in there, you will be greeted with a great, friendly, quickly responsive bartender.
Also, their logo is just cute.

Wednesday comes around and oh lookie, I have the day off and my recently unemployed friend does too. We have a walkabout and BOOM — Blind Robin — a bar I’d meant to go to for years.
The afternoon included two Bear Republic ‘Racer 5′ bottles ($ 5 each, or maybe $ 4), two pints of PBR each and one game of Scrabble. It was empty save but a corner of the bar full of regulars and everyone was really, really nice. I liked it.
Cash only, daytime TV tuned to the Food Network and thanks to their plethora of card and board games, it’s a nerd date wonderland. Enjoy.