Interurban (restaurant)

Interurban
The bar's exterior, 2025
Interactive map of Interurban
Restaurant information
Established2011 (2011)
ClosedJanuary 2026 (2026-01)
Location4057 North Mississippi Avenue, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, 97227, United States
Coordinates45°33′11″N 122°40′33″W / 45.5530°N 122.6757°W / 45.5530; -122.6757
Websiteinterurbanpdx.com

Interurban was a bar and restaurant in Portland, Oregon, United States. It opened in 2011 and announced plans to close permanently in January 2026.

Description

The bar and restaurant Interurban operated in north Portland. It had a patio[1] and has been described as a gastropub, a saloon,[2] a tavern,[3] and a "dusky" watering hole.[4] According to The Oregonian, the bar's name was "drawn from the line of electric trains that ran throughout the Portland metro area in the first half of the 20th century".[5] The interior had a mural depicting the Steel Bridge.[6] The exterior had a "free wall" with poster art, which Axios Portland described as "one of Portland's most recognizable landmarks".[7][8]

Food options included biscuits and gravy,[9] gazpacho,[10] smash burgers and French fries.[11] The Boar Burger had chiles, onions, queso botanero, pickled jalapeños, and aioli, and the Publican's Board had rabbit rillettes and venison-cherry terrine.[12] In addition to cocktails and beer,[13] the bar served Jello shots.[14] Interurban also served brunch on weekends.[15]

History

Interurban opened in 2011, in the space that previously housed Lovely Hula Hands;[16] a fire broke out during the soft opening in November.[17][18][19][20][21] John Gorham, Kurt Huffman and Dan Hart are owners.[22][23] It hosted the "Last Sunday BBQ" series.[24] The business updated the menu and expanded happy hour in 2013.[25] It participated in Dumpling Week in 2023, serving fried arepas with fried chicken gravy and dill pickles.[26] In January 2026, the business announced plans to close permanently.[27][28][29]

Reception

Alex Frane included the business in Thrillist's 2016 overview of Portland's best cocktail bars.[30] He also included the bottled cocktails in the website's 2016 "cocktail bucket list" of the city, or "50 Drinks to Try Before You Die".[31]

References

  1. ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2023-09-25). "Ask Eater: Which Portland Bars and Restaurants Still Have Covered and Heated Patios?". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-12-08. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  2. ^ Bakall, Samantha (2014-05-20). "Interurban chef changeover: Drew Sprouse goes on tour, Marche's Jonny Henry steps in". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  3. ^ DeJesus, Erin (2011-11-17). "A Look Inside the Gorham/Huffman/Hart Bar Interurban". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-12-10. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  4. ^ "Interurban | Restaurant Listing". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  5. ^ Russell, Michael (2011-11-17). "Interurban, Portland's newest tavern, opens Friday with food from John Gorham (Toro Bravo) and drinks from Dan Hart (Prost)". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  6. ^ "Your food now likes beer as much as you do". Thrillist. 2011-12-20. Archived from the original on 2015-09-30. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  7. ^ Gebel, Meira (2025-11-19). "This Portland bar embraced street art and became a landmark". Axios Portland. Archived from the original on 2025-12-08. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
  8. ^ "Portland's subversive sticker culture". news.streetroots.org. Archived from the original on 2018-01-16. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
  9. ^ Lopez, Michelle (2018-06-19). "15 Portland Biscuits That Would Make Any Southerner Proud". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-05-10. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  10. ^ Williams, Nathan (2022-08-08). "Exceptional Portland Restaurants Where You Can Sip Cold, Refreshing Gazpacho". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2025-11-21. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  11. ^ "The Best Restaurants and Bars on North Mississippi Avenue". Eater Portland. 2015-11-10. Archived from the original on 2024-04-03. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  12. ^ "Interurban". Food Network. Archived from the original on 2024-03-02. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  13. ^ Greenwald, David (2017-02-27). "38 kid-friendly pubs, breweries and beer bars in Portland". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2023-02-01. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  14. ^ "Portland's New Wave of Fancy Jell-O Shots Has Arrived, Here's Where To Get Them". Willamette Week. 2017-05-24. Archived from the original on 2025-07-15. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  15. ^ "Brunch at Interurban". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  16. ^ Perez, Tony. "Interurban". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  17. ^ "Interurban Mixes Great Food, Great Drinks and an Elegant Patio into A Near-Perfect Bar". Willamette Week. 2017-05-23. Archived from the original on 2025-02-16. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  18. ^ Bamman, Mattie John (2015-11-25). "Celebrate Interurban's Anniversary and Remodel by Buying a Fireman a Drink". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-10-03. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  19. ^ DeJesus, Erin (2011-12-01). "Interurban Swinging Doors Open Tomorrow Night". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  20. ^ DeJesus, Erin (2011-11-28). "Electrical Fire Shutters Interurban Indefinitely". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-12-10. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  21. ^ Perez, Tony. "UPDATE: Fire At Interurban". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  22. ^ "Interurban is the Marrow-Fueled Gastropub Portland Always Needed". Willamette Week. 2016-10-24. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  23. ^ Perez, Tony. "Fire At Interurban". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  24. ^ DeJesus, Erin (2013-07-23). "Events On-Tap at Raven & Rose, Interurban, MORE". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  25. ^ Russell, Michael (2013-07-10). "North Portland's Interurban tavern updates menu, extends happy hour". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  26. ^ Butler, Grant (2023-01-26). "More than 30 Portland-area restaurants join Dumpling Week 2023". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2023-03-31. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  27. ^ Deml, Jenna (January 3, 2026). "'Change is hard': North Portland gastropub to shutter after 14 years". KOIN. Archived from the original on January 3, 2026. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  28. ^ "Lauded North Mississippi Avenue Bar Interurban to Close". Willamette Week. 2026-01-05. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
  29. ^ "North Portland bar and restaurant to close". Portland Business Journal. 2026-01-05. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
  30. ^ Frane, Alex (2016-07-13). "The Best Cocktail Bars in Portland". Thrillist. Archived from the original on 2019-03-06. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  31. ^ Frane, Alex (2016-03-16). "Portland's Cocktail Bucket List: The 50 Drinks to Try Before You Die". Thrillist. Archived from the original on 2025-03-30. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
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