Hanging At The Acropolis On Burnside

Back in the day, the Acropolis was a place I’d go to hide.  No women.  No Yuppies.  Nobody on the make.  Just a bunch of losers who were good at what they did. – JDW

Across from the Rolls dealer, at the Acropolis Tavern on Burnside.  PDX.

There are signs on the walls.

NO LOITERING.

SMOKING PERMITTED.

ICE WATER. 50 Cents GLASS.

If You Believe In Credit,

Loan Me $5.

No Soliciting.

NO SHOES,

NO SHIRT,

NO SERVICE.

WILD GREEK.

A charge of $10 will be made

on all checks returned.

NO CHECKS ACCEPTED.

If You Sell Or You Buy,

You’re Outta Here.

Mike Dukakis For President.

Bald Is Beautiful.

SMOKING PERMITTED.

No Credit. Please Don’t Ask.

All Pitchers Served With Room Temp Glasses.

IF YOU LEAVE THE BAR FOR ANY REASON YOUR DRINK WILL DISCARDED.

Restroom For Customers Only.

Please Help Keep It Clean.

After your rack, put cue stick back.

We Reserve The Right To Refuse Service To Anyone.

This Door To Remain Unlocked

During Normal Business Hours.

DRINK WITH FINESSE.

“Suggestion Box.”

To serve you better, we need your opinions

and complaints. No name, please.

Please Don’t Block The Bar Intrance,

Bartender Needs To Get In And Out!!!

Emergency Calls Only.

No Paging.

Special. Free Pop Corn.

Self Service.

Ask bartender for a bowl.

Keep off the Floor or No More.

WE ACCEPT CHECKS FOR $25.

You must have 3 pieces of I.D.

And leave a $50 cash deposit

until check clears.

We Proudly Serve The Uncola.

HAVE A NICE DAY.

(Fall ’91)

1 comments on “Hanging At The Acropolis On Burnside
  1. JDW says:

    I am torn. So many amazing times. Turned out to be a waste of time.

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