"It's a pre-Prohibition-era museum that you can drink in," says Ryk, the man behind the newly opened Bible Club, one of the most unique bars/restaurants/social clubs—€”museums?—€”to ever open in Portland. They are done with great knowledge and “love” to detail. “Japan is where my main business first thrived,” says Ryk. “Nothing was ever designed that was purely utilitarian. The decor is charming. There are matching paintings of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, because, as Ryk explained, "If you look at old photos, you always seen a matching set of images of Lincoln and Washington." We loved it! It is a tiny, tiny restaurant/bar. A great find and highly recommended . The team behind the Bible Club includes Ryk's better half, Brandi Leigh, who runs the front of the house, and veteran bartenders Nathan Elliot and Jessica Braasch (Kask). We are your neighborhood destination bar and restaurant, known for our personalized style of hospitality, creative cocktails, and delectable tapas and entrees. Throw in a little ‘treat yo’ self’ to cut the seriousness, and you’re ready to be a sinner.”. All the decor is spot on prohibition. Didn’t try the drinks but did select the beet salad and cheese plate. In 2001 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Good News Clubs v. Milford Central School that Good News Clubs can meet in public schools in the United States after school hours on the same terms as other community groups. :)More, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Once inside you step back in time. 6716 SE 16th street Portland, OR — 97202 971 279-2198. It’s also a place where you can carve out a warm-lit corner, order a whiskey and dive into a good book. It is a tiny, tiny restaurant/bar. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. Order online and track your order live. Daily rotating desserts and a mouth-watering menu of light bites makes The Bible Club a great place to stay awhile. Visit Website Foursquare Filed under: The Ultimate Visitor’s Guide to Portland; Map; The Essential Portland Cocktail Bars That Are Still Serving Drinks ... Vote for Portland’s Most Stunning Restaurant of … Parking on a Friday night was surprisingly easy, but it is all street parkingMore. There’s a romance to those items that 100 years from now will still exist. We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching drinks built, hay burned for smokiness in my bourbon drink, and ate tasty roasted Brussels sprouts and freshly baked breads served with creamy butter and honey. Entering Bible Club PDX feels less like a religious experience than it does a visit to your great-grandmother’s tucked-away cottage. The decor is charming. Vanilla-bean-infused aged cachaça, pomegranate, falernum, lemon and cinnamon hibiscus bitters. It started an inside joke between her and Ryk when naysayers questioned offering pricey spirits in a far-from-downtown neighborhood bar. The venue is non-descript on the outside. We did not have any food, so I can't comment on that. Bible Club PDX / Flickr Crispy Chickpeas with Herbs and Pepitas, Pretzel Knots with a Whiskey Cheddar Mornay, and a variety of seasonal salads are just a sampling of the menu. Learn More. They do not know the reason for our hope. Every club also includes strong discipleship training to build character and strengthen moral and spiritual growth. Parking on a Friday night was surprisingly easy, but it is all street parking. Children learn the Gospel, and many come to know Jesus as their Savior. The Gospel has been taught freely in public schools all over the world for some time. Reviews (503) 235-5757 Website. It's sort of like stepping into your great grandparents house—if your grandparents drank craft cocktails out of hand-etched crystal glassware, ate food prepared by Anthony Cafiero (Racion), and stayed up until 1 a.m. We love to host birthday parties, engagements, office parties, etc. They are done with great knowledge and “love” to detail. For inquires email bibleclubpdx@gmail.com, 6716 SE 16th street   Portland, OR — 97202971 279-2198. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Revival, located behind Bible Club, is a casual outdoor bar featuring local beer, wine, cocktails and food. Bible Club PDX / Flickr. Lovely cocktails. ), community centers, churches, and neighborhood homes, teachers who are screened, trained, and equipped lead action-packed Good News Clubs every week, delivering the timeless truths of the Bible in exciting, engaging ways. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. What if the families of our military men and women had something solid to cling to every time their lives were uprooted? Are you willing to go and serve? The house itself was built in 1922 and is owned by "an old rock star" who played guitar on the famous song "Louie Louie," according to Ryk. Virginia Miller is a writer based in San Francisco who travels the world in pursuit of good food and drinks. We approached with a bit of trepidation, slowly opened the door and entered....another world. "People'd say, 'It doesn't have to be right, it just has to look right,'" he says, and nothing about the Bible Club suggests cutting corners. “There are so many amazingly curated pieces that I still find myself fixating on something new almost two years in,” she says. Each club includes a clear presentation of the Gospel and an opportunity for children to trust the Lord Jesus as Savior. A friend recommended checking out Bible Club, a “secret” prohibition bar. “My partner is a chef,” says Braasch. There's no sign outside, and inside, Ryk aims for an unhurried atmosphere with a staff who makes sure "you're taken care of" and "goes the extra mile." Bible Club offers walk in seating daily on a first come, first serve basis beginning at 5pm.We’re an intimate space, so we truly appreciate your understanding.We are happy to waitlist patrons seeking a table or bar seat. the experience, and you've got a legit top-notch craft cocktail joint that's cool enough for a special occasion, but comfortable enough to be a local haunt. Delightfully blended cocktails couple with delicious snack food, made this the perfect midday stop on our adventure. The place is opposite the post office!!!!!! Bible Club offers walk in seating daily on a first come, first serve basis beginning at 5pm.We’re an intimate space, so we truly appreciate your understanding.We are happy to waitlist patrons seeking a table or bar seat. Christians who are concerned for boys and girls work together volunteering their time and energy to teach Good News Club. In schools (yes, schools! The Bar at the Bible Club offers a carefully curated collection of the finest spirits, liquors, sherrys, and amari. Don't let the lack of signage deter you! And then you walk through the door into a bar...that would have fit beautifully in Midnight in Paris. In the United States there is a movement among churches to adopt a public school Good News Club. You can support our work training and equipping teachers with your donations. A small comfortable space that’s welcoming with cocktails that are crafted with care, flair, creativity and flavor.