New Property Owners Have Closed Mount Tabor’s Tannery Bar

No word yet on what business will move into the space.

(James Rexroad)
By Andi Prewitt

Everyone's favorite little cinder block bar in Mount Tabor has served its last Soviet Sombrero.

The Tannery Bar shuttered abruptly last Thursday after six years of business, Portland Monthly first reported. Though the co-owners had little notice, they did get to post an announcement on Facebook that afternoon letting loyal patrons know that would be their last night slinging drinks.

The Tannery was a regular in WW's Bar Guide, thanks to the country cabin feel, its eclectic music selection courtesy of the owner's vinyl collection and the marvels the kitchen worked with meat, which included everything from buttermilk-bathed chicken thighs to charcuterie plates.

So far, no word on what will open in the space. Attempts to reach the new owners were unsuccessful and the phone number to The Tannery is disconnected.

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