ChillNFill Growler Shop Opens in North Portland
One of the more barren beer areas of Portland is in North Portland. Yes, there are some great, sought after spots but there are many blocks in between establishments in this part of Portland. Located only a few blocks north of the University of Portland and only a block away from Twilight Room, ChillNFill is the new growler shop and beer bar that features 29 rotating taps of craft beer, wine and cider.
ChillNFill was started by Paul Moglia and Steve Cooper when the duo decided a year ago that they wanted to get into business doing something they loved, not just something that paid the bills.
“When it comes down to it, all we really want to do is serve craft beverages to people,” said Moglia.
Cooper added, “We saw a need around here for a business like ours – and we’re excited about working with local craft brewers.” Working is exactly what they’ve been doing over the last few months; for example, Cooper built everything in the bar except the chairs. “We didn’t really have much of a summer,” said Moglia, “but we feel like the work we put into this will be worth it.”
They’ve created a comfortable, relaxed place where people can try a lot of different craft beverages and go home with a growler or two. “The name ChillNFill says a lot about what we want people to experience when they come here,” said Cooper.
Moglia and Cooper want ChillNFill to be a positive part of the North Portland neighborhood. “We’re here to serve great craft beverages to the community,” Cooper said. “And have them try some things they’ve never had before,” added Moglia.
On Thursday this week, ChillNFill will feature a Fish Tale Ales tasting. This will take place at the shop from 6:00 to 8:00pm and feature Spire Mountain Cider and Leavenworth Oktoberfest.
Hours for ChillNFill are:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday – 3:30-10:00pm
- Friday and Saturday – 3:30-11:00pm
- Sunday – 12:30-8:00pm
And on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, ChillNFill offers up their Happy Hour from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm. You can always keep up with whats going on at ChillNFill from following them on their Facebook page.
ChillNFill
5215 N Lombard
Portland, OR 97203
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DJ
D.J. is a Portland, Oregon based writer that spent his formative years in the Midwest. With over 25 years under his belt of drinking beer at festivals across America and the world, he has developed a strong appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the industry that surrounds it. He can be found in any of the great breweries or beer bars that make Portland the best beer city in the world. His writing can also be found in the archives of Northwest Brewing News and can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @hopapalooza.
Now all you need for taking home great craft beer from the ChiNFill is a GrowlTap! It turns a glass growler into a mini keg! Reasonably priced, too!
I chilled and filled at this nice little spot. Great beer. Friendly staff. Fair prices. Good happy hour. Check this place out. The ChillNFill won’t disappoint.