Bars Where Tourists Drink in Portland
Alibi
Famed Portland tiki bar brimming with dark volcanic islandy charm. Located on the Max yellow line.
Andina
Peruvian food served up with tasty Pisco Sours, live jazz nightly.
Artbar
Classy bar inside the Portland Center for the Performing Arts catering to theater-goers
Bagdad Theater
McMenamins theater on Hawthorne, great sidewalk seating for (1) people watching on a warm day, (2) cheap movie watching,(3) not much else.
Barrel Room Rockin' Show Bar
Dueling piano bar in the heart of the amateur nightclub zone.
Belmont Station
1200 beers by the bottle, 16 taps, and oddly on Stark Street, not Belmont.
Blue Moon
One of the Better McMenamin Choices
Boiler Room
Karaoke bar in the heart of the of the Old Town's amateur zone.
Bread and Ink
Long-standing bistro on Hawthorne.
Bridgeport Brewpub
Bridgeport's sterile flagship brewpub in the Pearl.
Brix Tavern
Pearl District lounge/sports bar with a VIP loft area.
Captain Ankeny's Well
Captain Ankeny's serves as the pre-func/food court green room in the venue blocks of Old Town.
Casa Del Matador
Not THE Matador on W. Burnside. Repeat. Not THE Matador on W. Burnside.
Casa Del Matador Southeast
Not THE Matador on W. Burnside. Not THE Matador on W. Burnside.
Champion's
Marriott hotel sports bar, mostly filled with traveling business types.
Chapel Pub
Exactly what you would expect from a funeral home converted to a Mc-Bar.
Clyde Common
Downtown bar located next to the Ace Hotel serving specialty cocktails and food.
Darcelle XV
Best and longest running Drag show in town.
Davis Street Tavern
More restaurant than tavern, for sure.
Departure
Chic rooftop restaurant and lounge atop the Nines Hotel
Deschutes Brewery Pub
Enormous warehouse space furnished with reclaimed wood houses one of Oregon's most famous brewery and pub.
Dirty
Meat market for suburban set, located in the heart of the date rape district.
Dixie Tavern
Rock/urban cowboy themed bar is neither a tavern nor a rock bar, teeming with suburban 20 somethings eager to swap DNA and exotic diseases.
Doug Fir Lounge
Swanky, Hipster Hotel with Kick Ass Venue
Edgefield
Popular McMenamins destination for live music and weddings. Two golf courses, several pubs, movie theater, a soaking pool, two restaurants and a hotel. Sheesh!
Flirts
Cougar hotel bar! Who could want more!?
Goose Hollow Inn
Specifically: Portland history buffs?
Nice neighborhood joint known for its Reuben and that Bud Clark's family still owns and operates it.
Higgins
One could say that this restaurant started the local organic movement in Portland.
Huber's
Portland institution famous for distinctive Spanish coffee service and oddly, its menu full of turkey options.
Jake's Famous Crawfish
100+ year old landmark extents an excellent happy hour to the mostly corporate/tourist set.
Jake's Grill
One of the few places where smoking (cigars only, of course) is still allowed - old-monied atmosphere invites.
Jimmy Mak's
Long standing Pearl District jazz club.
Jinx
Exactly what you would expect from a Pearl District lounge with a four letter moniker.
Kells Irish
Perfect for when you and 300 other amateur hour weekend warriors simply must have an authentically Americanized Irish bar experience...
Kennedy School
It is an unwritten municipal code that all citizens are required to bring first time Portland visitors to this converted elementary school housing many "bars".
Life of Riley Tavern
Not so much a dive, but as far as down to earthiness in the Pearl, the closest thing you will get aside from the Low Brow.
Lola's Room
Bouncy floor dance club, heavy on the 80s, set beneath the Crystal Ballroom.
Lotus Cardroom
Perfect around happy hour, CEG's finest establishment slowly transforms from downtown 9-5 drone lunch crowd, to bump'n'grind meat market in a span of 6 hours.
Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
Crunchy, dog-friendly brew pub.
Lucky Labrador Brew Pub
Dog friendly brewpub, all trappings to be expected.
Lucky Labrador Tap Room
Same as the other Lucky Labs, located in NoPo.
Madison's
Self-billed as an SE favorite, one can not imagine how or why - the place seems devoid of patronage entirely, until you see extensive Yelp reviews.
Mary's Club
Landmark downtown strip club (the first in Portland), leans toward a bygone burlesque as 3 generations of family work the bar & stage.
Mash Tun
Rare anymore, it would seem, that a brewpub caters to, well, adults. Mash Tun fits the bill perfectly.
McFadden's
In the heart of the Jagerbomb district, the 20something suburban throngs descend to shake to a surprisingly decent DJs.
Momo Bar Maximo
Not exactly a destination, though considering it's location, solid for sneaking a post downtown shopping happy hour drink, as evidenced by the crowd.
Noble Rot
Impeccably designed wine bar with rooftop patio.
North 45
Swell back patio (non-smoking) and interesting drinks, tends toward the clean cut, pre-yuppie type crowd.
Olive or Twist
By all accounts, a fantastic Martini bar with a completely trite and off-the-mark name. Yeah, we read Dickens and we don't seem to remember starving orphans hopped up on pricey martinis.
Pazzo
Downtown bistro that's popular with the suits for happy hour.
Pope House Bourbon Lounge
At some point, it had to happen: A bourbon cocktail focused and derby themed bar would open in a NW Victorian home, and yes, bourbon flights are available.
Portland City Grill
It's the view from the 30th floor! It's the happy hour! Boasted of equally by the white collar set to all out of towners. On a clear day, the view is grand...if you can get a seat.
Red Star Tavern
Decent hotel bar with floor to ceiling windows and a huge whiskey selection.
Rheinlander & Gustav's
German themed beer hall with good inexpensive food at happy hour.
Rialto
Huge pool room open since 1920 with OTB attached. Dancing to come soon.
Ringlers Annex
McMenamins pub in a tiny three floored flatiron building.
Ringlers Pub
Huge McMenamins pool hall and weekend dance club below Crystal Ballroom.
Ringside Steakhouse
Upscale steak house with a tiny lounge that serves amazing late night happy hour bites.
Rock Bottom Brewery
Run of the mill national microbrewery chain with average food and less than desirable beer. You won't find many true locals here (read - popular with the suburbanites and tourists).
Rock Creek Tavern
Yet another McMenamins, this time in Hillsboro.
Santa Fe Taqueria
Tiny bar attached to a popular Mexican restaurant on NW 23rd.
Seres
Organic sustainable Chinese restaurant with a gluten-free menu (gluten free Chinese?!) located predictably in the Pearl.
Serratto
Upscale Italian restaurant with a huge bar in NW.
Siam Society
Upscale Thai restaurant housed in a former sub-power station.
Side Bar
Cozy New Old Lompoc tasting room adjacent to Fifth Quadrant. Free Peanuts.
Silver Dollar Pizza II
Specifically: Lost and stumbling around
Kind of a sports bar sans many sports fans, awkwardly fitting into it's place just up the street from landmark mainstays.
Slappy Cakes
Make Your Own Pancakes breakfast spot with tasty drinks.
Society
Two level nightclub that's probably exactly the same as the other zillions of clubs that have been housed in this space.
Soluna Grill
Casual fine dining restaurant.
Stanford's
Local stuffy chain with a pretty decent happy hour.
Stanich's
Long standing tavern that has what some consider the best burger in Portland. Entirely bedecked in sports pennants.
Stars Cabaret
Upscale strip club chain.
Tanuki
From their website: "Please note that an izakaya is a place for adult relaxation and socializing. We do not allow children in our establishment." Score!
The Lamp
Specifically: people going to see a show
Pre and Post-Aladdin shows bar. Or during an Aladdin show, if the opener sucks.
The Old Shucking Room (Dan & Louis's)
Small all wooden lounge attached to Dan and Louis Oyster Bar, open since 1907!
The Original
Modern upscale "dinerant" in the heart of downtown.
The Paragon
Nice Old-school Pearl District restaurant with a large bar area and porch/street seating. Perfect for scenesters on First Thursday.
The Ram's Head
Yet another McMenamin's. This time on NW 23rd Ave.
Trader Vic's
Legendary tiki chain of a bygone era risen from the ashes.
Tugboat Brewing Company
Specifically: see beer snobs
Portland's oldest downtown brewpub features unfiltered Belgian Strong Ales,a tiny interior and quite a diverse crowd.
Urban Farmer
Farm to Table dining atop the Nines Hotel
Vault Martini
Stylish lounge in the Pearl that boasts a huge book of specialty cocktails.
Veritable Quandary
Upscale downtown eatery featuring seasonal cuisine.
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An airport hotel bar in the Cascade Station/Ikea mega-box complex.
Wilf's
Classy jazz supper club with red booths adjacent to the train station.
