McMenamin’s 23rd Avenue Bottle Shop

Tonight was my second trip to this location and it was awesome! Friendly staff willing to let you try whatever beers on tap you would like. Tons of beers to choose from, some that are hard to find anywhere else in Portland. Even let you order food from the restaurant next-​door and bring it to your table! Relaxed atmosphere, great place to have a beer and catch up with friends, or to stop by and pick something up to go. They fill growlers too!

I stumbled upon this store on accident after I typed in «liquor stores» in Google Maps in a neighborhood I am not familiar with. I was in search for a liquor store with a selection of cheaper big-​label commercial spirits. Upon walking in It quickly became obvious that this was not that kind of store but it was a pleasant surprise none the less. The McMenamin’s name should have been a clue that this was a bit more interesting than your average shop.
This shop has a lot of great hand crafted small label spirits and a vast selection of beer. They have beer on tap and a healthy selection of coasters, mugs, glasses and other bar-​ware. I found a set of really cool and unique shot glasses that I had to buy.
Check this place out if you are nearby or looking for some higher-​end spirits or beer. If you are looking for a $ 10-​$ 20 bottle you will want to head to a traditional Liquor Store.

This place was transformed posthaste from a dingy old corner store with thick dust lying over haphazard shelving into this magical wonderful alcohol den. McMenamins locations usually don’t thrill me — they’ve become so ubiquitously blah — but after enjoying a couple of beers on tap while eating delicious chocolate cake (not included) in this cozy little spot, I can say that I’m definitely a fan of this location.
The corner of Thurman and 23^rd is pretty busy and weirdly institutional on the north side of the street, but the 23^rd side seating feels adequately secluded and shaded. There are a handful of high tables inside, so not a place to bring your 21^st birthday sorority gang for any extended period of time. This spot is better suited for groups of 2 – 4, max.
Most of the bottles have prices (every so often one won’t be marked). From what I’ve seen so far, there is a very nice selection that runs the gamut from broke undergrad booze to pricey bottles of I’m-Trying-To-Appear-Fancy-Did-It-Work?!? Plus lots of McMenamins liquors as well. In addition, there’s a great deal of options for host/​hostess gifts and oops-​I-​forgot-​your-​birthday gifts to be found in the center of the store (fancy chocolates, etc.) Staff is super friendly!

We went there purely to get the passport stamp. I was not expecting much… and boy was I wrong!
OK, I love geeky beer stuff and this place has it all. Lots of shirts (including for different McMenamin’s beers and bars), bottle openers, pint glasses, etc. to choose from.
They also have a lot of great bottled beer to choose from. A great place to go by and pick up a bottle or two. The person who picks out the beers has good taste. Everything was high quality, including some beers that are hard to find elsewhere.
They have a handful of McMenamin’s beers on tap, too, so you can fill a growler or have a pint at the bar.
The two guys working that day were super friendly and helpful. Five stars all around!

Awesome selection of craft brews, imports, liquor, wine, alcohol paraphernalia, and various McMenamins dry goods. Plus, they have a seating area, beers on tap, and a great staff!
We’re doing the McMenamins passport quest (along with ¾ths of everyone else we saw at each McMenamins establishment, it seems like), and this one was right next to Tavern and Pool so we decided to stop in and check it out. Turns out that the 23^rd Ave. Bottle Shop is now one of the *required* stamps for passport completion (under ‘New Properties’), but it’s totally worth stopping in to have a look anyway. Great place for out of towners to stock up before heading home, too!

I finally saw this place had opened up in the neighborhood and dropped by, picked up about 12 random Belgian beers and each was a stunner. Went back and bought about 12 more, they were equally impressive. I love exploring random beers from around the world so to whoever is picking the bottles that are stocked here: thank you for knowing what you’re doing. I love places like Beermongers but I never have much luck finding beers I truly love there. The selection at this place has really impressed me, and both times I’ve gone in I’ve had top notch service from the employees. This place is probably going to do some serious damage to my wallet (and liver) but you only live once. Very happy to have you in the neighborhood.

I was quite impressed with the new McMenamins Bottle Shop when I visited New Years weekend. I wasn’t sure if this was going to be 90% focused on McMenamins gear and beer and was pleasantly surprised by their bottle selection. Yes, they certainly highlight the McMenamins brand. You’ll find a few shelves loaded with all the McMenamins knick-​knacks and branded liquor.
They have about 12-​ish coolers of bottles, organized by style. It’s certainly not the same as say Belmont Station or John’s Marketplace, but definitely one of the better selections in the NW area which was lacking something like this.
They also serve beer on tap with a variety of guest taps. They do various events as well, primarily to highlight the latest McMenamins beer, but still cool since it’s usually their better, more sophisticated beers. Looking forward to stopping in here more often.

Came to check out this new addition to the McMenamin’s family and enjoy a champaigne tasting.
There are LOTS of bottle to choose from — beer, wine and spirtits, and not only the McMenamin’s brand. There is also a bar where you can order cocktails, beer or wine.
This corner shop is a cozy little stop to sit and enjoy a drink. Relax, peruse the selection of libations and check out the merchandise. Gifts, t-​shirts, lots of fun stuff.
Oh yeah — run next door to Tavern and Pool for the bathroom.

Though the fourth McMenamin’s property in the area (Blue Moon, Rams Head, Tavern & Pool), McMenamin’s 23^rd Avenue Bottle Shop offers something new while honoring the old aesthetic of the neighborhood. The location is indeed a bottle shop with McMenamins beer, wine, and spirits, but it’s also a gift shop selling McMenamins goods and local products (such as Moonstruck chocolates) and bar with McMenamins happy hour, 16 rotating (McMenamins and guest) taps, snacks delivered from neighboring McMenamins Tavern & Pool property, and limited seating of about 5 tables. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and hold frequent tastings of McMenamins hooch. The spot has been pretty full since their opening and I sincerely hope the good patronage continues, I’ll certainly keep dropping by (if not only to pick up Aval Pota Whiskey for Hot Toddies to sustain me through the cold winter months)!

Great to have a bottle shop in the neighborhood but McMenamins bottle shop is not up to par with the Beermongers and Belmont stations of the world. Limited, average selection (mirror pond? Really?). 4 rotating non McMenamins taps.
As for the actual space– it’s oddly laid out, carpeted, loud music, and the bathroom is in the (unattached) McMenamins pub next door. Nice try, Mcmennys

800 brews and ciders. And any imbibing appurtenances you might need. Lots of great stocking stuffers for your friends and family that love a good brew.
A word of warning; not everything is alcoholic. We bought some speciality root beer; and didn’t look closely until we got home. Non-​alcoholic. Don’t get me wrong; nothing wrong with that. It’s just that for what we paid, we thought we were getting an adult root beer.

Great bottle shop for craft beer and some select wines. They fill growlers and have a counter if you would rather enjoy a pint there. Most beers are around $ 5 and they even do happy hour!
Most of there wine and spirits are from their McMenamins brand, with lots of McMenamins T-​shirts, growlers and other merch for sale.
There are no restrooms, so you have to go next door at the Tavern and Pool McMenamins. Another neat addition to the McMenamin’s family.

Extremely welcoming, helpful, and knowledgeable staff!
Wide assortment of beers and spirits, as well as some awesome branded merchandise!
If you are looking for a great gift for someone or just need something for your home bar, McMenamins 23^rd Avenue Bottle Shop is your one stop shop!
*MUST TRY*
Lord Snow Imperial Stout (Edgefield Brewery)
Kris Kringle (Edgefield Brewery)
Cherry Sourced Oak Stout (CPR Brewery)
Black Rabbit espresso