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 >>

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

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Forgetful of task, rewarding of conversation, bristling upon command - Delt...More >>

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

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Bette Crocker's recipe for awesomeness: stick a bar in a mid century styled...More >>

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

(formerly Dino's) It's close quarters at this lowbrow joint, but that's all...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 >>

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 >>

The vintage rumpus room vibe is the draw here, with garage-sale chairs and ...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 >>

With Southern cuisine universally assumed to be both overpriced and under-s...More >>

While a number of out-of-the-way Northeast bars offer live music, few bothe...More >>

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

Certifiably cool new hangout, created, constructed, and manned by cutie-pie...More >>

A somewhat generic 21st Ave choice, especially with classics like Wimpy's, ...More >>

As racy and surprisingly-tasteful as one of their famed cocktails (owner Lu...More >>

A sports bar, technically - and a Steelers bar during Sundays in the fall -...More >>

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

A brewpub where you're practically sittin' in the mash, in an old converted...More >>

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

Tiny, basement dance club below the Grand Cafe, fills its tiny dancefloor w...More >>

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

While the high ceilings and uncluttered space (no poker, no games), dominat...More >>

Newer McMenamins just behind the Bagdad stage/screen…literally, just...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 >>

It's above ground, you'd say, looking in vain for the staircase, but The Ba...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 >>

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 >>

While Bernie's tiny bar is jammed during their generous $3 happy hour (big ...More >>

Spiritual home of a certain sort of Portlander - overeducated, underpaid, s...More >>

Western-o-rama motif, complete with wagon wheel chandelier, giant silver bu...More >>

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

Been there? Blog away and we'll get on it soon! Hours M-Sat 5pm-close...More >>

Imagine a fog of cigarette smoke drawn from a mixed crowd ranging from disp...More >>

Without much else around the residential area, this workmanlike cantina has...More >>

It's very much a New Belmont sort of place, less Dixie Mattress Company tha...More >>

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

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

Great friendly bar populated with more normal folk than other places this c...More >>

Ramshackle roadhouse, cobbled together from the remnants of a century-old f...More >>

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

New bar on the quickly developing lower end of NE Alberta St with large rol...More >>

While the furnishings and casual gallery and, well, female staff are as sty...More >>

Former pharmacy (a pioneer of the east side, c. 1910) exudes a reflective, ...More >>

Anyone for a spot of tea? How about tea laced with whiskey? Or mango rum? E...More >>

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

Elegant and well-mannered, both in appearance and service, the Carlyle refl...More >>

Very small bar (maybe 6 booths and a couple barstools) inside the first res...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 >>

Ignore the name. Chopsticks shouldn't suggest food any more than, say, The...More >>

As the boss says "lots of grumpy old fucks". Karaoke Th-Sat at 9pm. Tue: T...More >>

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

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

Quiet neighborhood bar with an old-timey feel. Great for brunch. Sidewalk s...More >>

Former old man hole in the wall cleaned up and expanded by new owners, but ...More >>

Friendly and attentive bar staff, colorful regulars, and possibly the best ...More >>

A 500-pound gorilla in its area, this club consistently delivers an unparal...More >>

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

An enchanting blend of old-world elegance and hipster chic, Colosso has lon...More >>

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

Sibling of Southeast's popular Basement Pub. Long, wavy bar extends to a po...More >>

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

Swellegant 90-year-old third-floor dance hall, rescued from the wrecking ba...More >>

Younger metalhead crowd stops here for pool. Super cheap at all times....More >>

Shag-lined hole in the wall, which frequently features old folks drinking g...More >>

Pocket-size lounge in circa 1907 oyster house is chock full of unique Portl...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 >>

Despite the crimson walls and carpets and spot-lights, this teensy, triangu...More >>

Not hard to imagine a Dingo's outside every twenty-second century left-coas...More >>

Endearingly light-in-the-loafers longshoreman-type hole in the wall, named ...More >>

Workingman's day bar and lunch counter, on the cute side of nothing too spe...More >>

Extra-Vegas, slicker-than-slick showcase with fine, fine ladies dancing in ...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 >>

Attractive shinto-industrial space, with the requisite exposed beams and ro...More >>

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

Ginormous cowpoke palace with basketball court-size dancefloor, a mechanica...More >>

While the location of this hipster enclave's no longer much of a secret - a...More >>

Resembling one of those century-old dark-wood 'n' brick-laden bar & grills ...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 >>

Big, fun bar has something for everyone. Big screens and sports memorabiia ...More >>

aka Paul's. The Club 21 to the 'Couve's EJ's (R.I.P.), The Arnada. Seemingl...More >>

Bangers, Blazers and bloggers alike frequent this NE strip club for the dan...More >>

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

Very cool interior, with bar/table tops and lamps that the BT and his dad m...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 >>

Cheery, kicked-back pub draws a convivial, mostly mature crowd to its somew...More >>

Sterile bars with zero character or charm are quickly becoming the new hotn...More >>

A far cry from the beloved "Jeannie's" of yore, but a great addition to the...More >>

Intimate, retro-inspired supper club swanks it up with a curvy bar lit by d...More >>

This lovingly-tended neighborhood pub midst a neighborhood sorely lacking i...More >>

While the basement booths and dancefloor should be left to the breakdancing...More >>

Owned by former mayor, Bud ("Expose Yourself to Art") Clark, this is a grea...More >>

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

As most every outpost of the McMenamins empire turns non-smoking, this tiny...More >>

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

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

Nothing fancy inside (other than a big flat screen), but the backyard deck ...More >>

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

The candlelit industrial-chic interior has a bit of a Soho vibe, and the ba...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 >>

Moved recently from historic Old Town Portland to trashy 82nd Ave. A bizarr...More >>

While recent advertising campaign proclaiming the Hutch to be ‘Portla...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 >>

On the edge of northwest's still-extant industrial zones, the damnably-loya...More >>

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

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

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

If the bar menu's $4 Ethiopian Chili Dog isn't enough to tempt passers-by, ...More >>

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

If you can get past the idea of rubbing shoulders with Sellwood yuppies, th...More >>

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

Intimate space on the second floor of the Crystal Ballroom hosts weekly dan...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 >>

Something of a boutique dive bar with rotating art, back-lit wall of Jager ...More >>

While the furnishings - aside from a stool-top temporarily decommissioned f...More >>

Spacious lounge with curvy, leatherette padded bar and booths Ultra-violet ...More >>

Itsy-bitsy unpretentious boite is the smallest bar in Portland, by far. De...More >>

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

Formerly dark and dreary Elephant and Castle has been made over, Swan-style...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 of the grand NW houses seemingly once belonged to eccentric bachelors ...More >>

A cozy pub rather smaller than their impressive signage suggests, McPeet's ...More >>

Mint's emphasis is on Latin-influenced food and stellar cocktails. The ambi...More >>

aka "The Atlantis Lounge" Usually I tend to shy away from any place boasti...More >>

"The home of North Portland Blues" since 1947. Tiny, narrow, lunch counter-...More >>

Not really a bar (it does have the attached La Merde lounge), but... One of...More >>

The Foghorn Stringband, who've braved five figure crowds at global festival...More >>

(formerly Sabala's) Mt. Tabor Legacy’s looking good since the top to ...More >>

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

Nancy's Eat and Browse operates on a simple concept: Beverages and Food 1st...More >>

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

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

Don't feel guilty about coming to this beautiful little spot for a two mart...More >>

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

A lovable regular person sort of bar, always pleasantly under-crowded. ...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 >>

If Old Town Pizza resembles a turn-of-the-century luxury hotel overtaken by...More >>

Been there? Done that? Tell us about it, we'll get back at you soon....More >>

P.O.W.'s Vinnie Cleanhands and his lovely wife, and former BarFly powerhous...More >>

Note-perfect pub-grub, casually dignified wood interiors befitting the buil...More >>

While The Pagoda’s smallish bar itself seems rather anticlimactic, it’s alm...More >>

Family friendly pub comes off a bit more nightclubby than most of its breth...More >>

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

Around since the late '30s, very cute, cabin-like, penguin-paraphernalia st...More >>

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

Calling Pix a bar may be stretching things - the teensy European café atmos...More >>

The second outpost in the burgeoning Pix empire is a real chocolate laborat...More >>

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

Inspired by the once-adjacent Ben Franklin Savings and Loan, Poor Richards ...More >>

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

Make the scene with a magazine at this Ikea-chic reading room cum neighborh...More >>

For decades, an oasis of beer garden delights within industrial southeast, ...More >>

Hidden midst an unassuming street, down the dead zones 'tween Powell and Ea...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 >>

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

A McMenamins' pub & espresso bar shoehorned into tiny, tri-level flatiron b...More >>

Old school charms marinated in smokey scotch, 700+ wines, a bevy of trophy ...More >>

The patio's the big draw at Roadside Attraction. A true urban oasis in the ...More >>

Street level grill showcases somewhat sterile memorabilia in spacious bar w...More >>

A classic roadhouse, with a hint of lounge - sprawling room lined with over...More >>

Tiger-striped dancers, goldfish fed to piranhas, jungle taxidermy - countle...More >>

Crowded, loud, and fun, with surf a peanut shell- strewn floor, this Carib...More >>

Sammy's Daniel opened with little fanfare, little promotion, and turned int...More >>

They do not serve steamer clams, whatever the sign outside protests - not t...More >>

An air of romance pervades the Sapphire, with its above-bar bedroom diorama...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 >>

AKA "The Old Magoo's", this neighborhood joint has been around for a while ...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 >>

A little off the beaten path but well worth the visit just for the vast pat...More >>

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

If you long for a backyard, but live in a studio apartment, this is the bar...More >>

(formerly Cal-Sport) Divey lounge opens up garage-style to the front sidewa...More >>

Directions that include "across from the gun shop" and "behind Smokey's," d...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 >>

Sweet space has a raw, lofty feel, and a pleasantly geeky high-tech vibe. B...More >>

Cool, comfortable room with a perfect view of some of the most blow-your-mi...More >>

Formerly a bowling alley, one could as easily assume the Spare Room’s...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 >>

Ramshackle neighborhood joint incorporates desert-island decor - flotsam an...More >>

Unique domed building was originally built as an exhibition pavillion for t...More >>

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 >>

Brand spankin' new bar from longtime Portland bartender-about-town/certifie...More >>

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

If you’re still mourning the demise of Trader Vic’s a decade ag...More >>

Rambling joint with a smalltown vibe - lots of regulars chatting it up at t...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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The only bar in the northwest to boast male and female entertainment - for ...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 >>

Caffeine-drenched outpost of the empire that brought you BOG, Shanghai Tunn...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 >>

Old-fashioned roadhouse atmosphere caters to live blues (it's an award-winn...More >>

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

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

The Tugboat looks like a brewpub (dogs, communal tables, veggie snacks, vas...More >>

A prototypical college bar, and a neighborhood fixture for ages. Vestiges o...More >>

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

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

Itty bitty drinkery in the Ankeny Alley serves it up with candlelit hipster...More >>

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

Lively neighborhood bistro and bar keeps its prices and pretentions low, o...More >>

Technically Hanigan's Tavern, should Final Jeopardy ever feature SE Portlan...More >>

Often mistaken for a restaurant, this classy wine and beer-centric bar has ...More >>