Loyal Legion
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Loyal Legion

Portland, Oregon

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Ninety-nine taps of exclusively Oregon beer. That's not a gimmick — it's a mission statement. Loyal Legion is a beer hall built to showcase the absurd depth of Oregon's craft brewing scene, and the industrial-chic space with long communal tables feels like the right room for that argument. No food kitchen, but they partner with rotating food carts parked outside.

Insider tip

Ask for a flight of whatever's new from the smaller Oregon breweries. The bartenders know the state's beer scene encyclopedically.

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