Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy and the longest list of bourbon I've ever seen. Great happy hour. All day happy hour Sunday!
43 locals recommend
Pope House Bourbon Lounge
2075 NW Glisan StCozy and the longest list of bourbon I've ever seen. Great happy hour. All day happy hour Sunday!
A quintessential PDX bar with great cocktails. Attached to the Ace Hotel so it's a pretty hip crowd.
53 locals recommend
Clyde Common
1014 SW Harvey Milk StA quintessential PDX bar with great cocktails. Attached to the Ace Hotel so it's a pretty hip crowd.
My favorite bar in the Alberta Arts District. Vegan, but meat eaters are usually happy. Great cocktails, nice vibe.
266 locals recommend
Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta StMy favorite bar in the Alberta Arts District. Vegan, but meat eaters are usually happy. Great cocktails, nice vibe.
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi AveA German beer hall in Portland!
My favorite neighborhood bar <3 The food is really good, too! Tell them I sent you ;-)
The Triple Lindy
1000 NW 17th AveMy favorite neighborhood bar <3 The food is really good, too! Tell them I sent you ;-)
Base Camp Brewing Company
930 SE Oak StWill not disappoint!
Hair of the Dog Brewing Company
61 SE Yamhill StFun brewery!
Roadside Attraction
1000 SE 12th AveSuper funky bar. Worth a stop.
McMenamins isn't a local chain so much as it is a real estate business. They buy cool buildings for unique restaurants and bars. This one is complete with a fire pit, pool tables, and shuffleboard!
49 locals recommend
Blue Moon Tavern & Grill
432 Northwest 21st AvenueMcMenamins isn't a local chain so much as it is a real estate business. They buy cool buildings for unique restaurants and bars. This one is complete with a fire pit, pool tables, and shuffleboard!
Swift Lounge
1932 NE BroadwayGreat bar on the east side.
Circa 33
3348 SE Belmont StHead to the Speakeasy in the back... the entrance won't disappoint ;-)
Hopworks N Williams Pub and Beergarden
3947 N Williams AveBike themed brewpub.
Everything Else
Nob Hill Shoe Repair
511 NW 21st AveBroken shoe? Go to these guys.
Great bouldering gym with friendly staff and friendly climbers. Check it out!
21 locals recommend
Circuit Bouldering Gym NE
410 NE 17th AveGreat bouldering gym with friendly staff and friendly climbers. Check it out!
Excellent climbing gym! Yoga and other fitness classes, too.
12 locals recommend
Planet Granite Portland
1405 NW 14th AveExcellent climbing gym! Yoga and other fitness classes, too.
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StPrettiest park in Portlandia!
Yoga Pearl
925 NW Davis StA popular yoga studio in the Pearl District.
Food Scene
Sterling Coffee Roasters
518 NW 21st AveBest barista style in the city. Great coffee to boot!
Delicious, healthy, and cheaper than sitting down at a restaurant. Love this place.
176 locals recommend
Laughing Planet
3765 N Mississippi AveDelicious, healthy, and cheaper than sitting down at a restaurant. Love this place.
Awesome back patio. Full bar with a ton of whiskey options. Good happy hour for food and drink. AND THE MUSSELS!
31 locals recommend
North 45 Pub
517 NW 21st AveAwesome back patio. Full bar with a ton of whiskey options. Good happy hour for food and drink. AND THE MUSSELS!
A converted elementary school. Now holds a couple of bars/restaurants, as well as a super comfy movie theater in the gym.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveA converted elementary school. Now holds a couple of bars/restaurants, as well as a super comfy movie theater in the gym.
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardThe most popular Mexican spot in town.
Trinket
2035 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez BlvdFantastic brunch. Get the savory waffle.
A bit more of an upscale restaurant, but with a very decently priced happy hour. Great cocktails, too!
28 locals recommend
Cafe Nell
1987 NW Kearney StA bit more of an upscale restaurant, but with a very decently priced happy hour. Great cocktails, too!
A lovely tea house that smells soooo delicious. Sit on the second floor patio and watch the world go by on quaint 23rd.
49 locals recommend
Tea Chai Té
734 NW 23rd AveA lovely tea house that smells soooo delicious. Sit on the second floor patio and watch the world go by on quaint 23rd.
Le HAPPY Crêperie & Bar
1011 NW 16th AveFantastic cocktails and to-die-for crepes!!
A very new little coffee shop right down the street. Bright and airy and convenient.
23 locals recommend
Commissary Cafe @ The Film Exchange
915 NW 19th AveA very new little coffee shop right down the street. Bright and airy and convenient.
Local Roasting Co.
1932 NW Lovejoy StA funky little coffee shop right down the street. Big comfy leather couches.
Best brunch in the neighborhood! Also, the oldest (or second oldest) restaurant in Portlandia. Fantastic Spanish Coffees and Bloody Marys.
78 locals recommend
Besaws
1545 NW 21st AveBest brunch in the neighborhood! Also, the oldest (or second oldest) restaurant in Portlandia. Fantastic Spanish Coffees and Bloody Marys.
360 degree view of Portland from the 39th(?) floor. The crowd has a lot of suits, but it's a great place for happy hour!
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th Ave360 degree view of Portland from the 39th(?) floor. The crowd has a lot of suits, but it's a great place for happy hour!
Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell StOne of the best restaurants I've ever visited.
The Eastburn Public House
1800 E Burnside StHip spot to stop for a beer and a sandwich.
Jam On Hawthorne
2239 SE Hawthorne BlvdExcellent brunch spot!
One of the best brunches I've ever had. Be prepared to wait on weekends.
156 locals recommend
Broder Café
2508 SE Clinton StOne of the best brunches I've ever had. Be prepared to wait on weekends.
New Thai Blues
4147 SE Division StI've spent over 6 months in Thailand. This place is legit.
A new addition to the Pearl District! Tacos, Tequila, and Whiskey are their specialties.
6 locals recommend
Carlita's
1101 NW Northrup StA new addition to the Pearl District! Tacos, Tequila, and Whiskey are their specialties.
Shopping
A quintessential Portland boutique that hosts parties with live music and cocktails. Check it out!
10 locals recommend
Lizard Lounge
1323 NW Irving StA quintessential Portland boutique that hosts parties with live music and cocktails. Check it out!
Snow Peak
404 NW 23rd AveAwesome outdoor store.
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StMassive and amazing book store.
Sightseeing
YoYoYogi
1306 NW Hoyt StA must-see in Rose City!
Go for a hike! The easiest trailhead to find is on Thurman St and 25th (or maybe 26th -- just keep walking, you'll find it).
90 locals recommend
Forest Park
Go for a hike! The easiest trailhead to find is on Thurman St and 25th (or maybe 26th -- just keep walking, you'll find it).
Rent a bike for the day to see the city like a real PDXer! These guys are the best for rental gear and prices!
Western Bikeworks
5741 Northeast 87th AvenueRent a bike for the day to see the city like a real PDXer! These guys are the best for rental gear and prices!
Get on up to Mt Hood and check out this gorgeous historical lodge. In the summer there is hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail. In the winter... well duh! Skiing and snowboarding!!
338 locals recommend
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline RoadGet on up to Mt Hood and check out this gorgeous historical lodge. In the summer there is hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail. In the winter... well duh! Skiing and snowboarding!!
Quintessential Oregonian waterfall. Stop here for a few photos, but then drive a little farther for some spectacular hikes in the Columbia River Gorge.
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
Quintessential Oregonian waterfall. Stop here for a few photos, but then drive a little farther for some spectacular hikes in the Columbia River Gorge.
Arts & Culture
Rontoms
600 E Burnside StFree music Sunday nights! Great outdoor space and cocktails.
My favorite music venue in Portland. Very beautiful interior and nice outdoor space. I've never seen a bad show here :)
249 locals recommend
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StMy favorite music venue in Portland. Very beautiful interior and nice outdoor space. I've never seen a bad show here :)