There are some places you visit because you need a meal. Then there are places you go because you want to settle in, order something good, catch up with friends, and enjoy the atmosphere.
The Thirsty Lion is that kind of place.
With its Washington Square location in Tigard, The Thirsty Lion has become a familiar gathering spot for people looking for scratch-made food, craft cocktails, beer, weekend brunch, and a lively place to watch the game or meet up with friends.
It’s a gastropub built around a simple idea: bring people together, serve good food and drinks, and create a place where guests can relax and stay awhile.
A Place to Gather
The Thirsty Lion is all about bringing people together over good food, drinks, and conversation.
Whether you're meeting coworkers after work, grabbing dinner with the family, catching a game, or looking for somewhere to spend a Saturday afternoon, The Thirsty Lion offers plenty of reasons to stay a little longer.
The restaurant's Oregon locations include Washington Square in Tigard and Tanasbourne in Hillsboro, making it a convenient choice for diners throughout the Portland metro area.
Scratch Kitchen, Big Menu
One of the things that makes The Thirsty Lion stand out is the variety.
The menu brings together classic gastropub favorites with flavors and dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world.
You’ll find everything from burgers, sandwiches, tacos, and fish and chips to bowls, salads, seafood, and shareable appetizers.
There are plenty of choices for a casual lunch or dinner, but the menu also makes it easy to turn a meal into a full evening with friends.
Popular choices include the Gastropub Burger, French Dip, IPA beer-battered fish and chips, Baja-style tacos, and fried chicken mac and cheese. For something to share, the giant oven-baked pretzel, crispy wings, artichoke spinach dip, and burger sliders are just a few of the options.
The emphasis on a scratch kitchen means the experience goes beyond standard pub fare.
Happy Hour Is Part of the Experience
For many locals, a good neighborhood restaurant needs a good happy hour.
The Thirsty Lion delivers with daily happy hour from 3–6 p.m., plus late-night happy hour Thursday through Saturday from 9 p.m. until close.
The menu includes discounted draft beer, cocktails, wine, and shareable food, giving people plenty of reasons to stop in after work or keep the evening going.
It’s an easy place to meet someone for one drink that turns into dinner—or to grab a few small plates while catching up with friends.
Craft Cocktails and Local Beer
The bar is a big part of the Thirsty Lion experience.
The restaurant focuses on craft cocktails, beer, and wine, with a cocktail menu that includes modern takes on classics as well as signature drinks.
