River Pool and Sports Bar

10/16/2026

Jose’s surprisingly good bar food. We have a different special every day. Hope to see you soon.

10/12/2026

Reliving our super fun First Thursday opening of the Carl Arden Hinds exhibit. If you missed the opening, come visit us to see his work in person.

10/04/2026

We support Old Town Businesses with a whopping 20% off every Sunday. Drop by River and relax, enjoy good food, and meet new friends. looking forward to seeing you soon. , thisisportland,

10/04/2026

Old Town businesses: Be our guests with a whopping 20% off every Sunday. Drop by and relax, have some great food, and enjoy free pool.

10/04/2026

10/03/2026

The mission of the River Art Gallery is to advance the cultural renaissance of Old Town Portland by enriching the community through the transformative power of art. By ensuring free and easily accessible opportunities for engagement, and by providing an open and commercial free workspace for artists to exhibit their work. We seek to cultivate creativity, strengthen neighborhood connections, and inspire a vibrant, inclusive community for all.

09/30/2026

Drop by River and see what everybody’s talking about. Really delicious meals out of our from scratch kitchen with chef Jose’s secret recipes!

09/28/2026

PEARL DISTRICT, WE THINK YOU’RE READY TO CROSS THE STREET.

This First Thursday, let your art walk wander into Old Town. We have art, character, and significantly fewer reasons to whisper.

RIVER ART GALLERY and OTO Arts & Music are teaming up for an Old Town art crawl: start at River, explore the neighborhood’s creative corners, and finish at OTO for our October 1 grand opening.

MEET THE ARTIST AT RIVER • 5–6:30 PM, and enjoy a free pizza bufffet

Join featured artist Carl Arden Hinds for a short music set and conversation about his work—both musical and visual. His artwork will be hanging at River for the next few months. Thursday, you can meet the person responsible.

Bring a friend with questionable taste and an open mind.

Thursday, October 1
Old Town, Portland
Start at River.
Finish at OTO
Full route and details coming soon.

Tag your art-walk accomplice.

09/26/2026

River Art Gallery celebrates a new exhibit by Carl Arden Hinds. Join us for a free pizza buffet and live music by Carl. Hope to see you on this special night.

09/22/2026

River has a different special every day. Join us on Wednesday for super barbecue wings and play a free game of pool while you’re here.