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• We're Mad About March Madness

  

  It's that time of year again: Brackets! Dick Vitale yelling at us! Kelly Olynyk's hair! More brackets!

  In honor of March Madness, The Old Gold will be open at noon this Thursday (March 21) and Friday (March 22). We'll have seven consecutive hours of Happy Hour and televisions dedicated to as many games as humanly (or, technologically) possible.

  In addition to watching the games with us, we want you to cobble together a bracket for our Old Gold Pick'Em League. It's free to enter and the winner will pocket a $40 gift certificate, plus we'll collaborate with you and design a custom cocktail of your own creation that we'll serve up during the NCAA championship game on Monday, April 8.

  Good luck, bracketeer.

• Whiskey 101 in April

  

  Our next Whiskey 101 class will be held on Saturday, April 13 at 1pm. Interested in learning (and tasting) your way through the fine world of whiskey? Well, you better hurry. All previous classes have sold out, so don't be left out in the cold and sign up next time you are the bar. 

• Private Event

  Tonight—Wednesday, March 13—we will be closed for a private event from 4-8pm. (After 8pm, we'll be open as usual.)

• Saint Patrick's Day at Ye Olde Gold

  

  We love Saint Patrick's Day. But what we don't love is green-colored Budweiser, excessive four leaf clover artwork, or any number of the tired clichés that often accompany this fine drinking holiday. 

  On Sunday, March 17th we will pay tribute to Saint Patrick all day long. Here's a rundown:
  • We'll open early for a post-Shamrock Run benefit in honor of the fine folks at Playworks Portland. From 10am-2pm, a portion of all sales with benefit Playworks.
  • For beer lovers, we'll have Smithwhicks—a fine Irish red ale—on tap.
  • For whiskey lovers, we'll have specialized flights and about nine different Irish whiskeys on hand for you to taste.
  • After all that Shamrock running, Smithwicks drinking, and whiskey sipping, you might be a wee bit hungry. Don't worry, we'll be offering a few Irish food specials as well.

• Take a (Whiskey) Flight Tonight

  

  Are you having trouble deciding which fine whiskey you'd like to try?
  Well, we can't blame you. It can be a tad overwhelming.

  So, for those feeling a bit indecisive—or, those feeling a bit adventurous—we offer customizable whiskey flights. Select from a vast selection of bottles (including bourbon, rye, scotch, and more than a few "top shelf" options) and in no time you'll be expanding your whiskey palette. 

• February with O'Trivia Newton-John

  

  Oh, hello there gorgeous.

  The statuesque trophy that is O'Trivia Newton-John makes her glorious return to the Old Gold this evening. Our monthly trivia night features all sorts of fine prizes, but none are as glorious as the (temporary) ownership rights of the O'Trivia Newton-John trophy. Get together a team and attempt to win her honor tonight. The fun starts at 8pm, but get here early to reserve yourself a table.

• Even More Whiskey 101

  

  Who knew good ol' fashioned liquor learnin' could be so much fun?

  We've had a blast with our previous Whiskey 101 classes. All have been sold out, and we're currently working on adding new classes for the coming months. Since our March 2nd lesson is almost at capacity, we decided to add an additional class on Saturday, March 16th at 1pm. Same drill as before: $25 for a memorable afternoon of whiskey knowledge that will last a lifetime, and yes, you will get to drink as well.

  If you are interested in the class, drop us a line, or sign up next time you are at the bar. 

• Super Bowl Sunday at the Old Gold

  

  The Super Bowl: It's the Puppy Bowl for humans.
  And if there is one thing we love more than puppies, it's the San Francisco 49ers.

  So this Sunday—Super Bowl Sunday—we'll be raising many a cold pint of Anchor Steam to the red and gold team's quest for their sixth championship. Join fellow Niners fans as we roll out a special menu—wings, chili, chili dogs, and more surprises—plus the aforementioned Anchor Steam on tap. 

  Kickoff is at 3:30pm, but get here early to stake yourself out a seat. 

• We Are Closed for Our Employee Appreciation Party

  

  It's Monday, January 21st and that means we will be closed—CLOSED!—tonight for our employee appreciation party. Bartender cat will be slingin' shots for our beloved staff while we work on our trust falls and team building skills. But worry not, we will be open tomorrow. 

• Attention: 49ers Fans

  

  Until the Jacksonville Jaguars relocate to the Memorial Coliseum in 2016 (What? It could happen.), us Portlanders are relegated to rooting for out-of-town football teams. Since our very own John Naekel is a huge 49ers fan—ask to see his Elvis Grbac tattoo—this Sunday we are throwing a little party in honor of the NFC Champsionship game.

  Starting at noon on Sunday we'll be bringing a little San Francisco to North Portland with chowder in a bread bowl, Anchor Steam on tap, and (of course) the Niners vs. Falcons game on TV.