Loyal Legion

"With 99 Oregon beers on tap, and a décor heavy on steel and dark wood, the vibe — and the air — inside Loyal Legion is downright frosty, even on hot days when patrons are packed elbow to elbow. Bartenders will guide beer nerds and neophytes to a brew that fits the mood: crisp and bitter, mellow and subtle, or sour and zesty. The food menu is no slouch, with a specialty in locally made sausages, but visitors will find plenty of cooler options like falafel wraps, salads, and a hummus plate. Grab a bite, nurse that beer as long as necessary, and soak in the AC until the sun sets. Burrow even deeper away from the heat in the underground speakeasy Voysey." - Nathan Williams

"One of Portland's most beloved beer halls, Loyal Legion also features an under-sung menu of Olympia Provisions-made sausages, as well as a foot-long frankfurter soaked in a beer bath for two full minutes before grilling. Servers will be happy to offer recommended beer pairings from the bar’s 99-tap list, and both the frank and corndog are available with vegan Field Roast sausage. Loyal Legion is open and serving food until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, until midnight on all other days." - Nathan Williams

"With 99 beers on tap, an extensive beer and wine list, and a beer cellar featuring local brews of years past, Loyal Legion is the type of place where you end up staying late into the night just to try everything that excites you. Luckily, the bar also serves bacon smash burgers, hand-dipped corndogs with Olympia Provisions frankfurters, and vegan buffalo cauliflower wings until 2 a.m. on weekends. Visitors will find plenty of seating both indoors and out." - Thom Hilton

"Hosting an event celebrating seaweed beers with entries from various breweries across Oregon, evaluated by beer writer Andre Meunier." - Eater Staff

"With its extensive 99 beer tap list, Loyal Legion is also home to a strong food menu, with snacks like Olympia Provisions sausages. The real draw is its smash burgers, particularly the McLoyal: a double patty with American cheese, chopped onions, dill pickle, and Loyal Legion’s secret sauce. It’s a fun play on the original, standing out in a city rife with strong smash burgers." - Alex Frane, Maya MacEvoy