More restaurant than bar, but we love a restaurant where the menu suggests ...More >>

The Armenian disco so luxuriates in stereotypes - stunning damsels frozen t...More >>

(aka The BOG) Darker than Plato's cave, but only in terms of lighting. BOG...More >>

When people speak of Belmont's loyal gang, they mean it a little less liter...More >>

Spacious, clean and stylishly comfortable, the unpretentious Bitter End has...More >>

Down and dirty sixties-style strip club with mirrored pit stage and low-slu...More >>

The much talked about vegan strip club, improbably located on the west edge...More >>

What comes from Portland’s last-est call? Servers, scads of them, an...More >>

Upon entering, you may find yourself scratching your head in confusion. It'...More >>

Housed in the former Nocturnal space, East Burn comprises two levels: a res...More >>

Large converted warehouse that's part bistro, part beer lover's paradise. ...More >>

Montage's bar is dedicated to the professional drinker, as subtly indicated...More >>

Brought to you buy the crew of Portland flesh scene impresarios (Dante's, D...More >>

The Matador's had a sordid history over its forty years on Burnside, and it...More >>

Nick's Coney Island has re-opened with a modern feel complete with 2 HD scr...More >>

Most of the stevedore/RR workers in the crowd completely ignore the dancers...More >>

There's similarly-styled bars every third corner of southeast, but everythi...More >>

With some sixty-odd years under its belt, Renner's vintage charms beckon a ...More >>

Landmark Portland pool hall considerably bigger and brighter following exte...More >>

Oregon's first all organic brewery has an island vibe, complete with bright...More >>

“Is this a gay bar?” A routine query of Roscoe’s newcomer...More >>

The actual Shanghai tunnels, the legendary series of underground labyrinths...More >>

In the heart of the Barmuda triangle lies the capsized hull of the Tanker. ...More >>

One of Portland's oldest bars, the former speakeasy and cop hangout - move ...More >>

Spacious, semi-grungy Southeast sports bar that caters to neighborhood folk...More >>

Named after the Finnish architect (and, if that wasn't apparent, best try y...More >>

“The Milwaukie Ballet” dances everynight of the year on four st...More >>

From the mercurial waitstaff and beloved owner to the boozy bohomie and (tr...More >>

Can’t swing a trip to Tahiti? Beach yourself on the shore of this ti...More >>

Barn-like proportions, made all the more spacious by a general lack of crow...More >>

(a.k.a. Bar Mestizo) Two words: PISCO SOURS! Peru's national intoxicant r...More >>

Hours: 11:00 am - Midnight Been there? Done that? We ain't been and we a...More >>

Indelible mainstay of the downtown spiral, the Ash Street roared to life mo...More >>

Well, you’ve seen them, of course - the primped throngs eternally lin...More >>

Open 11am-2am, 7 days a week Full Food Menu until midnight Non-Smoking un...More >>

Been there? Done that? Then tell us about it. We'll make it to the 'Couv fo...More >>

Vintage '20s Arabian Nights-style movie palace, McMenamin-ized, but minus t...More >>

Hours: Sun-Thurs 4-11pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-12am. $4.50 wells, $3.50 20oz draf...More >>

Check out the twelve glorious months of BarFly Bus Tours that await you in ...More >>

Enormous island-theme dance club packs in a crowd of Aberzombies fresh from...More >>

The signature cocktails - Thai Me Down blends Thai iced tea and Maker's Mar...More >>

Clean lines, monochromatic tones, and suave early '60s furnishings make for...More >>

Visit 'round noon, sliding to the bar midst twenty-something burn-out and t...More >>

Richly appointed, lovingly preserved grand lobby of one of Portland's best ...More >>

More refined than the attached club space (see below), this quiet, artful b...More >>

Berbati's, the more refined, art-filled restaurant side is open daily, whil...More >>

Been there? Done that? Blog away, we'll catch up to you....More >>

Sort of a lame TGI Friday version of a tiki bar—though it’s loc...More >>

Servicing a proud community of aging punkers, unabashed drunkards and those...More >>

The kind of hotel bar Paris Hilton wouldn't be caught dead in - which may b...More >>

Traditional old man watering hole, still populated mostly by old men, oddly...More >>

The southeast sister of Blitz Bar in the Pearl....More >>

One of the first fancy-pantsy places to pop up in the Pearl, and still a fa...More >>

It’s tucked in the lobby of the tony Hotel Lucia and next door to high-end ...More >>

Portland's best burger and fries, perhaps, and there's every chance the wee...More >>

Cutie pie go-go boys shake their tailfeathers in front of big screens and v...More >>

Bridgeport's homebase is practically unrecognizable, since it morphed its p...More >>

Where are all the goodlooking men in Portland? Right here, baby! One-third ...More >>

Not connected with the Virginia theme park (nor, should be said, a strip cl...More >>

Massive dancefloor is one of Portland's largest, loudest, and most high-tec...More >>

Been there? Done that? Blog away, we'll catch up to you....More >>

Amusing as it may seem that the Candlelight Room yet exists downtown, it&rs...More >>

It’s far from perfect. A featureless spot with pizza inedible after ...More >>

PDX meets Paris in this airy bistro owned by oft-lauded chef Pascal Sauton....More >>

Cozy little smoking club, tucked behind cigar shop featuring downtown&rsquo...More >>

The only dedicated sports bar in downtown, is also one of the city's larges...More >>

Conveniently located only for the less mobile, more unsavory, denizens of d...More >>

As not-quite-college bar for a town that really doesn’t have much of ...More >>

One of the few old man watering holes still left in "Trendy-Third" attracts...More >>

Stalking Dead Moon/Shiny Things drummer Andrew Loomis? Have a seat at the b...More >>

Despite being awfully suspicious of BarFly, this place gets high marks for ...More >>

Cinetopia makes me think those folks 'living' up in the 'Couve might actual...More >>

Ended up taking a trip on a failboat and is now required to surrender liquo...More >>

Portland earned its reputation as the worst sport town in America games end...More >>

Recent ownership changes and a slight renovation to the Prime Rib have main...More >>

Strip mall sports bar moonlights as a blues club on the weekends. In case ...More >>

Stranded upon a particularly ugly stretch of US 26 ever resisting gentrific...More >>

A few years ago, as wave after wave of post-collegiate bohemians trailing r...More >>

With all the bonhomie and ambiance of a treasury department cafeteria, The ...More >>

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Wood-paneled, classic vintage lounge (since 1964, same chefs, even). Padded...More >>

Cozy neighborhood pub decorated with vintage advertising memorabilia and ol...More >>

A vibe of good-humored decadence pervades this chic, yet lowkey, club. The...More >>

How To Make A Rock Club: 1.) transform misused space (Chang’s Mongoli...More >>

Glitzy, pocketsize club mixes old Vegas vamp into PG-13 revues that are ent...More >>

Glittery, downright pretty, new lounge appointed with plush, romantic touch...More >>

Eons ago, when ironic deor meant wacky signage and folks wore their grampa'...More >>

The top sound system, sparkling array of local and national musicians, and ...More >>

Beloved little kidney-shaped bar had a little work done and looks all the b...More >>

Around the same time Dante's took over Devil's Point, The Ash Street opened...More >>

Sleek lounge features an eclectic array of turntablists, drawing a pleasan...More >>

Newcomers may despair over butch-centric percentages and hip-hop heavy soun...More >>

Spendy enough to break your sugar daddy's bank, but if you've got the flow,...More >>

Rundown dance club has seen better days, and so have the drag queens (and k...More >>

Half NASCAR nightmare, half wild-west karaoke dreamland, the barn-size Farm...More >>

Imagine Casablanca set-designed by Bobby Trendy. Scheherezazde’s Arc...More >>

Trading in the Portland uniform hoodie, I've decided to retire to Florida. ...More >>

Friendly dive with all the essentials - pool, videogames, cheap, strong dri...More >>

A hipster hive of honey-toned wood and buttery leather banquettes (includin...More >>

You’ve walked by, of course, weekend nights, wondering why seemingly ...More >>

Every Atari game under the sun, pinball galore, and beer! 'Nuff said. Oh, y...More >>

Ages ago, when Portland's scenesters could be counted on two hands and spa...More >>

While the grampa boozehounds, the wastrels old-before-their-time and those ...More >>

The three best things about the Pilsner Room? Location, location, location....More >>

The owner George said something like this "You know how every server and ba...More >>

In the Marble Bar, you'll find throngs of symphony folk, the odd visiting d...More >>

Dark and drinky downmarket lounge, heavy on the chinoiserie - it's all bla...More >>

Well-mixed, convivial crowd trends toward professional thirty-somethings, a...More >>

An old-fashioned bar & grill more vinyl than not with long-forgotten sandwi...More >>

A dance club should primarily be judged by the attractiveness of those danc...More >>

Always larger than you remember, this British pub seems nonetheless crowded...More >>

Portland’s oldest restaurant? Huber’s serves TURKEY, people. ...More >>

The dapper don of Portland's old man bars, Jake's Famous still has its boyi...More >>

Roll like an Astor in this well-preserved study of Lumber Baron-era opulenc...More >>

One of Downbeat Magazine's Top 100 places to hear jazz - we weep for the Am...More >>

Half sports bar, half strip bar, it's easy enough to catch the game and mi...More >>

Shame they kept the name. The Pirate's Cove lounge of the Jolly Roger once...More >>

Something of a gay sports bar, which we so hope explains the name, JOQ&rsqu...More >>

Under New Ownership, we hear a great deal has changed about this place. But...More >>

‘Tis Portland’s Irish pub, and more’s the pity. As Ameri...More >>

There’s no longer a piss-trough down the foot of the bar at Kelly&rsq...More >>

"The World Famous Kenton Club," so-called due to its co-starring role as sc...More >>

Formerly the Portland Steak & Chophouse...More >>

Rambling sports bar packs in a noisy crowd on game days (it's spitting dist...More >>

Formerly Wyyne's, but relatively little has changed, so we'll use the old r...More >>

Segueing from blues club to dance spot to sports bar the past decade, this ...More >>

Much of the Art Deco movie palace’s interior was lost to the ages - ...More >>

Tidy modern concrete art box (Ala Rontoms,Vendetta, etc) is a far cry from...More >>

Given the name, one might expect a little more stardust sprinkled about, or...More >>

What was the 2X6 was recently redone by the new owners. Odd but comfortable...More >>

Twas a cardroom, yes, eighty years past. Gamblers, whores, the cream of se...More >>

(former Mazzi's) Spacious, family-friendly sports pub hosts blues and jazz ...More >>

Passers-by may wonder why a Walmart-sized parking lot lays emptyish this di...More >>

What used to be Shagnasty's and Club Rock has now turned into what looks li...More >>

The mother of all strip bars, Mary's kicked off Portland's topless trend in...More >>

A lovely little morsel of a lounge with no more than ten tables, the Matchb...More >>

Handsome, deco-era bar in Historic Register building, showcases eye-catchin...More >>

Half rec-room, half blues joint, Meadows has all the ambience of a dentist'...More >>

Been there? Done that? Blog away, we'll catch up to you....More >>

Would not be confused with a happening hotspot, but cannot be mistaken for ...More >>

Never a destination, exactly, unless one knows the bartenders, Mulligan's j...More >>

Dark cellar setting suits the crypt motif, but some cut-glass hieroglyphic ...More >>

Spiritual home to Portland rock stars since before that was a recognizable ...More >>

Great, friendly neighborhood bar that has it all. Booze, great microbrew, t...More >>

The promise of an awesome vintage neon sign is belied by a poorly 'renovate...More >>

Our fave suggestion for a first date with relative-unknowns - the lighting'...More >>

Squeeky clean nautically themed bar in the NW 21st stumble zone serves up B...More >>

$3 well, $3 micros, $1.50 doms open - 7pm daily. $1 doms all day Tuesdays. ...More >>

A mainstay of the Pearl District's happy hour scene (4:00-6:30 daily), Oba!...More >>

Friendly local joint with all the necessaries for a good time - cheap drink...More >>

Very much the new Pearl - a doggie daycare is downstairs, drinks aren't all...More >>

Been there and done that? Review away....More >>

Hours: Sunday 11am-9pm, Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday and Saturday 11am...More >>

Casually posh bar's picture windows afford excellent Broadway people watchi...More >>

There’s no golf course near Peter’s 19th Hole - a cemetery&rsqu...More >>

Despite the endlessly-creepy name and Victorian brothel decor overstuffed w...More >>

As if Oregon didn't already have enough to boast about, we are also home to...More >>

Yes, they’ve quite a view. So does the Space Needle. Do you really ...More >>

A utilitarian pub seemingly identical to familial franchises (Mulligans, O'...More >>

Rechristened Pyramid Ale House after Portland Brewing was purchased by the ...More >>

Rather off the beaten path, but the righteous beer is worth a trip to 'burb...More >>

Opening pains and initial sterility certainly made the Radio Room an easy t...More >>

Two years ago, an otherwise unassuming businessman was knifed to death whil...More >>

High-energy catbird seat smack dab in the middle of Vaseline Alley, opens a...More >>

With everything going for it, except its location, the Red Room is reduced ...More >>

Formerly the The Chesterfield without all of the bling. Black and grey col...More >>

Much as detailing the glories of fave sanctuaries to the great unwashed wed...More >>

Spacious pool hall on first floor of Crystal Ballroom lines them up around ...More >>

Whatever you’ve heard, it was NOT named after the corporate overlord&...More >>

Tick off your tally of the OLCC's 100 signs of intoxication, helpfully post...More >>

An early vanguard of Portland nightlife - our first ever bar, it’s sa...More >>

(note: recently moved to space formerly occupied by Three Sisters) A favori...More >>

A defiantly proud (though that can't be the word) dive's dive for evers, wi...More >>

(a.k.a. the "Sickly Addiction") A favorite of locals and weekend warriors ...More >>

Once a year, the Pub At The End Of The Universe closes early for rug cleani...More >>

Upscale Thai restaurant housed in a former sub-power station. Lofty cement...More >>

MOVED! Now at 318 SW 3rd Ave. If you can't get laid at Silverado, then...More >>

Former tweaker haven cleaned up and turned into just plain fine old bar in ...More >>

A vintage gem, this early riser (open at 7am, closes by 3pm) is well-worth ...More >>

The old Caswell's, transformed by Vic's former tenders, this raucous, styli...More >>

With fifty some-odd years anchoring the "Stumble Zone," the Space Room exer...More >>

Fab old lounge serves 'em strong to a loyal crowd of mature regulars - thir...More >>

Attractive, semi-upscale bistro and bar features well-crafted cocktails, wi...More >>

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A mostly mature crowd canoodles quietly around a country-clubbish bar, high...More >>

Slick flagship of local peeler empire does it Vegas-style, hosting a bevvy ...More >>

Combining the once-grand ambitions of a failing hotel bar with the rather s...More >>

Fun, astonishingly acrobatic dancers highlight this upbeat, couples-friendl...More >>

A restaurant, to be sure, and one deservedly-loved for affordable Mediterra...More >>

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Attractive servers liven up an otherwise booooring bi-level lounge. Decor i...More >>

Been there? Done that? Review away, we'll catch up. Open Mon-Wed 5pm-12a...More >>

Rambling joint with a smalltown vibe - lots of regulars chatting it up at t...More >>

The niche clientele (late-nighters fond of energetic and purposeless chats,...More >>

Dubbed "The horniest bar in Portland," the Liberty Glass is brought to you ...More >>

Just about the closest thing to a real diner that Portland has to offer - h...More >>

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With all the understated elegance and dedication to authenticity you've com...More >>

The new ownership's returning the near-perfect floor plan, a long bar lines...More >>

The site's been a popular pitstop since its days as a stagecoach depot, and...More >>

That’s right kids, Tony’s back in town! The hippest hepcat of t...More >>

There's actually plenty of reasons to frequent Tony's - for even those not ...More >>

Been a while since the businessmen queued for tequila martinis with Rachele...More >>

This dark, eccentric, memorabilia-stuffed neighborhood (should one consider...More >>

Not a dive, exactly, though the drinks and beer (and chicken strips) couldn...More >>

Sleekly stark art-bar Tube went double-wide a while ago, warming up conside...More >>

Boasting Portland's finest alterna-seductresses since before Suicide Girls ...More >>

Loud, so very loud. Do the blue-bloods truly listen to ear-splitting blues...More >>

While the Vertiable Quandary’s name suggests some shambling campus al...More >>

The assets secured in this handsome bar include an 80+ item cocktail menu (...More >>

O! Would that every night be Mardi Gras, you've mumbled to the Phi Delt si...More >>

Big, brawny bar caters to a surprisingly diverse crowd of bon vivants. Outg...More >>

McMenaminized 19th century brothel, said to be haunted by a number of spiri...More >>

Tom Waits has lied to us. Turns out train station bars aren't that dissimi...More >>

Lookswise, it's more reminiscent of a New England church, than a rock club,...More >>

The effortless blend of elegant interiors and indie cool has, as with so ma...More >>

A genuine dive bar lurking midst the downtown shopping arcade, the Yamhill ...More >>

One of Portland's oldest Vietnamese restaurants, Yen Ha balances veg-friend...More >>

They've taken out the bumper pool tables and added liquor - something of a ...More >>

Famed as the (post-duty, we so dearly hope) hangout of drivers from the nei...More >>