Blind Ox Taphouse

Blind Ox Taphouse is a friendly, community-rooted neighborhood craft beer bar in North Portland's Overlook neighborhood, occupying the former Untapped bar space at the corner of North Interstate Avenue and North Skidmore Street. Opened by Genevieve and Eric West and business partner John Maxwell McInroy in 2021 as their second location, the Interstate taphouse keeps things straightforward and unpretentious: 36 rotating taps of local craft beer, cider, wine, and kombucha, a small cooler stocked with more than 50 beers and ciders to go, outdoor seating with heaters on the front patio, and a warm neighborhood bar atmosphere that makes it a natural gathering point for the surrounding residential community. The beer program is entirely Portland and Pacific Northwest focused, with a knowledgeable staff that can guide any patron toward the right pour. Live music and open stage events have been a part of the Interstate location's programming since opening, with a weekly Tuesday open stage previously running from 6 to 9pm featuring 15-minute slots across all genres, hosted in-house and supported with a 4-channel PA. The venue is also one MAX stop away from the rest of North Portland's bar scene, with the Yellow Line stop directly across the street making it one of the most transit-accessible taphouses in the city. The Blind Ox Society subscription program offers members recurring access and perks for regular patrons.