
Kay’s
Sellwood-Moreland, Portland
Bar in Portland, United States
Why go
Kay’s is worth choosing for a casual adult drink in Sellwood-Moreland when atmosphere matters more than a documented cocktail program. At $25 per person and walk-in friendly, it is a low-friction neighborhood bar with roots dating to 1934, full table service, a lived-in Portland feel that suits small groups better than pub crawls or family plans.
About Kay’s
At $25 per person, Kay’s is a casual Portland option best approached with simple expectations. That makes it useful for planning a low-commitment stop, but not for assuming a specific cuisine, service style, drinks program, neighborhood, or history.
Because the available details are narrow, Kay’s should be evaluated on fit rather than on unconfirmed claims. Plan for a casual visit in Portland, budget around $25 per person, avoid relying on any specific menu, seating, reservation, or service details unless you confirm them directly before going.
A casual Portland option at a modest spend
Kay’s makes the clearest case for guests who want a casual Portland venue with a direct price expectation. The confirmed average spend is $25 per person, which helps set a practical budget without implying a particular menu format or type of experience.
For broader planning beyond this stop, use our full Portland bars guide, our full Portland restaurants guide, our full Portland hotels guide, our full Portland wineries guide, our full Portland experiences guide rather than treating this as an all-purpose night-out answer.
The atmosphere is not fully documented
The confirmed dress code is casual, so guests do not need to plan around formal attire. Details such as lighting, decor, crowd, service style, ownership history, age, or house policies should be checked directly with Kay’s if they matter to your visit.
That limited information is still useful: Kay’s appears in this guide as a Portland venue with a casual dress code and a $25 per-person average spend. For anything more specific, treat the venue as one to verify before building a detailed plan around it.
Who should go, who should skip it
Go if you want a casual Portland stop and the $25 per-person average fits your budget. Skip it, or confirm directly first, if your decision depends on a specific cuisine, cocktail program, seating setup, reservation policy, group format, neighborhood, accessibility detail, or dietary accommodation.
Planning details
- Location
- Portland, United States
- Website
- kaysbarpdx.com
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy, dimly lit neighborhood dive with a long bar, mural-covered walls, and a slightly spooky, lived‑in feel that mixes classic Portland grit with welcoming regulars-bar warmth.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Dive Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
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Signature Pours
Manhattan
Planning details
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at Kay’s?
Is Kay’s good for groups?
Kay’s has a casual dress code and a $25 per-person average spend, but group planning details should be checked directly.
What is Kay’s known for?
the confirmed details are that Kay’s is in Portland, has a casual dress code, has a $25 per-person average spend.















