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    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.

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    Location
    Portland, United States
    Website
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    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.

    Tags

    Vibe

    CozyClassicLively

    Best For

    After WorkLate NightGroup Outing

    Experience

    Historic BuildingStandalone

    Format

    Seated BarBooth Seating

    View

    Street Scene

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Dive Bar
    Late Night
    Open Until 2am
    Music
    Not Found

    Signature Pours

    Manhattan

    Planning details

    Location

    Portland, United States · Directions

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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.