We certainly hope so! Last week Oregonlive held a poll asking readers to vote for their best bar. Among them were some of our favorites, including Multnomah Whiskey Library and Angel Face. It turns out readers are especially excited about The Civic because, although we weren’t listed in the voting, we achieved a strong write-in campaign. Here’s what Oregonlive said:

Watching the votes coming in throughout the week, we initially were headed for a bit of a surprise: the leading bar for several days, The Civic Taproom & Bottle Shop, just began construction on the space Oct. 28 (2014).

Stay tuned for an opening date so we can make another run for the Best New Bar title next year once we’re actually open!

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We’ve made lots of progress on the bar build and are looking forward to being the latest new taproom in Portland! Contractors from Pacific Crest Construction are working hard everyday. The bar is starting to take shape: The tap lines are installed. Electrical is almost complete. Woodwork is continuing and plumbing is nearly finished.

The bar is starting to take shape.

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Workers get started at demolition inside The Civic Taproom and Bottle Shop

After several months of planning we’ve finally pulled all the triggers. Contractors have begun clearing the space to make way for our new bar.

Stay tuned for updates and for our Grand Opening date. Make sure you sign up for emails on our homepage. We hope you’re as excited as we are!

Debris from the former space layout covers the floor at The Civic Taproom and Bottle Shop.