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Portland Bar's Quirky Bathroom Decor Delights Customers
Lombard House's outdoor bathroom features framed photos of celebrities on toilets with custom endorsements.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The bathroom at St. Johns beer bar and community hub Lombard House in Portland, Oregon is not your typical restroom. Located outside and around the corner from the main building, the bathroom is now tiled with framed pictures of celebrities on toilets, each one inscribed by owner Brian Koch with an endorsement to Lombard House. The unique decor was born out of a desire to make the out-of-the-way bathroom a fun and disarming experience for customers.
Why it matters
Lombard House's quirky bathroom decor reflects the bar's commitment to creating a unique and memorable experience for its customers. In a city with many bars and restaurants, this type of creative and playful approach helps Lombard House stand out and build a loyal following.
The details
Owner Brian Koch started with some potty jokes on the bathroom walls, then added a signed photo from Ronald Reagan that he customized with an endorsement for the bar. From there, the theme evolved to include framed photos of various celebrities, like Elvis, Frank Zappa, and The Dude, all sitting on toilets with personalized messages written by Koch. The only exception is a photo of Naomi Campbell, whom Koch figured would dislike the bar's aesthetic.
- Lombard House opened in an old construction office and bait shop building.
- The bathroom decor theme started with some initial potty jokes on the walls.
- A signed photo from Ronald Reagan was the first celebrity addition, which Koch customized with an endorsement for the bar.
The players
Lombard House
A beer bar and community hub located in the St. Johns neighborhood of Portland, Oregon.
Brian Koch
The owner of Lombard House who has curated the unique bathroom decor featuring framed photos of celebrities on toilets.
What they’re saying
“I think they're expecting a disaster. And so when they get in there and it's just like the dumbest bathroom you've ever seen, it's disarming.”
— Brian Koch, Owner, Lombard House (wweek.com)
The takeaway
Lombard House's quirky bathroom decor is a creative way for the bar to stand out in Portland's crowded hospitality scene and provide customers with a memorable and fun experience. The unique approach reflects the bar's commitment to building a sense of community and offering something different from the typical establishment.
