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Cheerful Tortoise, University District
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Cheerful Tortoise

  • 4.0981 reviews
  • $$
  • Open now · till 2:30 am

A lively, casual karaoke bar and sports-friendly tavern in downtown Portland. It specializes in chicken wings, hearty breakfast staples, and a rotating craft beer selection, so expect loud singalongs, big-screen sports, and group-friendly booths. Visit for affordable plates, energetic crowds, and themed karaoke nights that keep the atmosphere buzzing.

Quick answers

Cheerful Tortoise in short

When is Cheerful Tortoise open?

Mon–Fri 10:30 AM–2:30 AM; Sat–Sun 9 AM–2:30 AM.

When is the best time to visit Cheerful Tortoise?

It's at its best evenings and undefined. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Cheerful Tortoise indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does Cheerful Tortoise cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is Cheerful Tortoise?

1939 SW 6th Ave,Portland, OR 97201.

Right now · 11:30 am

Why it fits right now

Better tomorrow at 9 pm.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Open till 2:30 am
  • Indoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 2:30 am
monday
10:30 AM–2:30 AM
tuesday
10:30 AM–2:30 AM
wednesday
10:30 AM–2:30 AM
thursday
10:30 AM–2:30 AM
friday
10:30 AM–2:30 AM
saturday
9 AM–2:30 AM
sundayToday
9 AM–2:30 AM

Where and how

  1. 1 Cheerful Tortoise
  2. 2 Wild Rose Coffee · 1 min
  3. 3 Ovation Coffee & Tea · 4 min
  4. 4 Park Avenue Cafe · 7 min
  5. 5 Ira Keller Fountain Park · 8 min
1939 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97201(opens the map)DirectionsTo University DistrictCall+15032243377Websitecheerfultortoise.com

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good for small groups
  • Good for large groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.0from 981 reviews

Known for

  • Late night
  • Group dining
  • Karaoke
  • Great beer selection
  • Sports viewing

The feel

  • Lively
  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Groups
  • University students
  • LGBTQ+ friendly

Around University District

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.