Opened in August of 1991, Rose and Thistle was founded by Bobby and Sandra Sutherland. The rose is for Portland, the thistle for Scotland. Bobby, a Glaswegian and proud Scot, wanted a hometown pub in his new country. What you see is what he gave. No BS, just good old pubbery. After Bobby's passing in August of 2006, Sandra sold the pub to Martin and Kyra. We continue to carry on the tradition...
his Northeast Portland neighborhood joint, nestled between Sullivan's Gulch & Irvington, is a carved-out little piece of heaven with a secret backyard patio. Serving Scotch eggs, haggis, fish & chips, craft brews, wine, cocktails, and so much more.
We will try to make you happy, I promise that we will fail from time to time. It is our intention to serve everyone wonderfully. We know without you there is no us.