Hopworks Brewery - Powell Mothership
Creston-Kenilworth, Portland
Restaurant in Portland, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
A practical pick for a casual Portland brewery stop, especially when beer and flexibility matter more than a composed restaurant meal. Hopworks Brewery - Powell Mothership is better for relaxed groups and low-pressure meet-ups than for date-night polish or cuisine-driven dining.
About Hopworks Brewery - Powell Mothership
Use Hopworks Brewery - Powell Mothership as a straightforward Portland listing when deciding whether it fits your plans. It is in Portland, the dress code is casual, it opens daily at 11:30 AM with later closing on Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
If menu, pricing, seating, service style, or beverage details are important to your visit, check directly with the venue for current offerings, reservations, group policies, any specific service questions.
A casual Portland option with clear hours
The clearest planning detail is the schedule. Hopworks Brewery - Powell Mothership is open Monday through Wednesday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM, Thursday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Sunday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM. That makes it easy to place on a Portland itinerary.
The dress code is casual. If you need details on cuisine, dishes, price range, drinks, reservations, or seating, confirm them before you go.
Who should choose it over a restaurant booking
Choose Hopworks Brewery - Powell Mothership if the basics fit your plan: Portland location, casual dress, daily hours beginning at 11:30 AM. If you need a specific culinary style, a special-occasion format, or service details, compare it with other Portland dining options before committing. For broader planning, use our full Portland restaurants guide or our full Portland bars guide.
The verdict is simple: use it for practical planning around its hours and casual dress. For anything more specific, check directly with Hopworks Brewery - Powell Mothership before making it the center of the outing.
Planning details
- Location
- 2944 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202
- Website
- hopworksbeer.com
- Phone
- +1 503 232 4677
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Hopworks’ Powell Mothership reads like a working brewery first and a dining room second. The interior is explicitly industrial—high ceilings, visible production equipment and an open, functional layout—and the copy emphasizes that the atmosphere does not try to disguise the operation’s brewing identity. Sustainability and organic certification are woven into the venue’s DNA, giving the place a principled, no-nonsense personality. It’s lively and unpolished rather than refined: expect the ambient clang and hum of a busy production-forward room, a steady after-work crowd on weekdays and a capacity-filled scene by weekend afternoons.
Best For
This is a neighborhood brewpub aimed at groups, families and anyone looking for a casual after-work pint. Located on SE Powell Boulevard in an inner Southeast working corridor, it’s more of a local gathering spot than a destination fine-dining room. Weekday evenings draw steady crowds, and weekend afternoons can be particularly busy, so the place suits convivial group dining and family meals as much as casual solo stops. The certified-organic brewing program and B Corp credentials also make it a good pick for diners who prioritize sustainability alongside straightforward pub fare.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the crowd-pleasers that pair naturally with a house beer: the giant pretzel, pork nachos and the pub-style pizzas are listed as signature items. Because the brewery is central to the operation, expect beer-forward pairings and straightforward comfort-food plates rather than elaborate tasting menus. Be aware of timing—weekday evenings are busy and the space often reaches capacity on weekend afternoons—so arriving earlier in the service period or planning for a possible wait will make ordering and seating smoother.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibrant and fun atmosphere with patios, kid play area, and lively brewpub energy.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- giant pretzel
- pork nachos
- pizza
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Broder Café, Nordic, Nordic
- Jacqueline, Notable alternative
- Magna Kusina, Filippino, Filippino
- Pok Pok, Thai, Thai
- Oma's Hideaway, Malaysian, Asian Fusion, Malaysian, Asian Fusion
Restaurant context
How it compares in Portland
Against Broder Café, this is the easier, drinks-first choice. Broder Café makes more sense when the plan needs a defined Nordic food angle; Hopworks Brewery - Powell Mothership is the better fit when the group wants beer, a casual room, less planning pressure.
Jacqueline and Magna Kusina are stronger choices for diners who want the meal itself to carry the night. Pick Jacqueline for a more restaurant-led evening and Magna Kusina when a Filippino food focus is the reason to go out. Choose the brewery when ambiance, ease, group flexibility matter more than a specific cuisine.
Pok Pok and Oma's Hideaway offer clearer flavor identities, Thai at Pok Pok and Malaysian-leaning Asian fusion at Oma's Hideaway. If those cuisines are the draw, go there. If the decision is about a relaxed beer stop that is likely simpler to organize, Hopworks is the practical pick.
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Compare Hopworks Brewery - Powell Mothership
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopworks Brewery - Powell Mothership | Portland | ; | No published awards |
| Broder Café | Portland | Nordic | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Recommended2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #3252024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #2962023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in RecommendedPearl Recommended Restaurants |
| Jacqueline | Portland | ; | Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Magna Kusina | Portland | Filippino | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #3512024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #465 |
| Pok Pok | Portland | Thai | No published awards |
| Oma's Hideaway | Portland | Malaysian, Asian Fusion | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #7682024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #7762021 Esquire Best New Restaurants · #32 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Hopworks Brewery - Powell Mothership?
Casual clothes fit the dress code at Hopworks Brewery - Powell Mothership in Portland.
What are the hours at Hopworks Brewery - Powell Mothership?
Hopworks Brewery - Powell Mothership is open Monday through Wednesday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM, Thursday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Sunday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM.
Can Hopworks Brewery - Powell Mothership accommodate groups?
Contact Hopworks Brewery - Powell Mothership directly for current group policies and availability.
