The last guy to join the five elderly gents was a much younger guy – very tall and athletic – he looked familiar. They were all carrying individual bottles of wine and then ordered lunch which they ate while immersed in conversations.ĭenny told me that Starr let’s these guys bring their own wine in for what is essentially a non-existent corkage fee and they drink it during lunch. Shortly, after we sat down for lunch, some older guys walked in incrementally and headed for a long table in the northwest corner. The good news according to a telephone conversation with Starr this week is that they are still investing in the property so they probably aren’t going anyplace….They’re replacing an old garage in the back which provides the storage for the bar.Īnd speaking of the back of the bar, take a look at their patio and why it is a favorite spot in the neighborhood during good weather. The juke box softly plays a good selection of tunes which enhances the mood. ![]() The multiple televisions and video poker machines (located in an alcove) don’t interfere with the atmosphere – not the case in many bars in which both are a distraction. Starr Jackson and our friendly server, Suzie address the patrons by name – people come back to this place regularly. Read the fascinating Willamette Week article with the story.)īesides the nice external setting, one walks into an upscale, well-lit cafe’-type ambiance with tables and booths of assorted sizes well-spaced and with what appears to be happy and energized patrons seated throughout. Note: The eastside Stanich’s also had a colorful history – named by a Thrillist writer in 2017 as making the Best Hamburger in America! Stanich’s, temporary closed in 2018 – some say caused by the Thrillist story, but most contend, by Nick Stanich’s multiple and complex legal and family problems. It’s located in a nice, older neighborhood with character, where parking is plentiful (and free) and in a building that also has some interesting history – it used to be one of the two Stanich locations – from 1987 to 2003. (Photos below clockwise – From JBL&K, the Cheerful Tortoise in 2012, the Leaky Roof in 2019 – my 300th watering hole reviewed on this blog), Karen at the Dockside in 2018, the Yamhill Pub in 2015, the Lompoc Tavern in 2015 and the Cheerful Bullpen in 2014). He’s so optimistic that (well, you get the idea…) He is so confident that he fills out his March Madness bracket during football season before basketball has started. That’s like winning the lottery.”ĭennis Ferguson is so positive that he once started a rigid diet on the day before Thanksgiving. For example, when I got to the Dockside Saloon early and told Karen, the server I was meeting him for breakfast, she immediately responded: One of my most frequent Beerchasing comrades as you can see from the photos below - we’ve raised mugs at places ranging from the Cheerful Tortoise, Cheerful Bullpen, Yamhill Pub, the Lompoc Tavern, Dockside Saloon and the Leaky Roof – to name just some of the watering holes where he’s joined me.ĭenny is probably the most positive and optimistic person I know and a true friend. After he retired from the company, he had a second career as Senior Philanthropic Advisor for the Portland State University Foundation. I’ve known Denny since 1979 when he was President of JBL&K Insurance – our employee benefits and insurance broker at the Oregon State Bar. I was pleased that my Beerchasing companion, Dennis Ferguson, suggested that we try the John’s Landing location and had no idea that he was a regular since he lives in a different part of the City. Regulars who accept newbies, great drinks, good beer selection and some really good bar food.” “Exactly what you want with a neighborhood place. The bar’s closure and demolition will happen when permitting issues are finally resolved with the City of Portland – probably by the end of the year although the City’s actions have dragged on. So the Jolly Roger – East will have its final voyage in the coming months and be sorely missed. The Jacksons became the sole owners in 2004 and leased it since however, the watering hole is short-lived as the landlord plans to develop it as a five-story, 100-plus-unit residential complex. This group owns two Portland bars previously reviewed by Thebeerchaser – the Cheerful Tortoise and the Cheerful Bullpen. ![]() The current Jolly Roger on SE 12th and Madison was opened in the early ’90’s and Rob and Starr Jackson were partners with the Cheerful Group. ![]() In a January 2023 Beerchaser post, I captured my visit to the iconic Jolly Roger in east Portland with my friend Hillary Barbour. External photo attribution is at the end of the post. #1) If you are seeing this post through an e-mail, please visit the blog by clicking on the title above to see all of the photos and so the narrative is not clipped or shortened.
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