Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
Folks are very attentive and the drinks kick. Extensive selection of many fine liquors. Nice outdoor area in back with fire pits and smoking sections.
138 locals recommend
Interurban
4057 N Mississippi AveFolks are very attentive and the drinks kick. Extensive selection of many fine liquors. Nice outdoor area in back with fire pits and smoking sections.
Live music often and a beer garden with 'B' movies you can laugh at
436 locals recommend
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveLive music often and a beer garden with 'B' movies you can laugh at
A local favorite, behind Cherry Sprout Produce. Simple menu but what they have is excellent. DJ most nights and a nice outdoor sitting area.
42 locals recommend
Red Fox
5128 N Albina AveA local favorite, behind Cherry Sprout Produce. Simple menu but what they have is excellent. DJ most nights and a nice outdoor sitting area.
This is the absolute best after hours breakfast diner after a night of drinking.
9 locals recommend
The Roxy
1121 SW Harvey Milk StThis is the absolute best after hours breakfast diner after a night of drinking.
Shanghai Tunnel Bar
211 SW Ankeny StFood Scene
For the one who loves German food/Germany. Good selection of beer too!
192 locals recommend
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi AveFor the one who loves German food/Germany. Good selection of beer too!
Monsoon Thai Cuisine
4236 N Mississippi AveExcellent!
Jake's Famous Crawfish
401 SW 12th AveThe deserts are to die for!
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StSweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveAlbina Press
4637 N Albina AveCoffee as it should be done
Happy House Chinese restaurant and lounge
4234 N Interstate AveDon't let looks deceive you. The food is the best!
An unpretentious bar for wine novices and experienced drinkers alike.
Late-night seekers of fresh, ingredient-driven food will find a home with us. Sardine Head will serve a small rotating menu of soulful share-plates.
Sardine Head
5202 N Albina AveAn unpretentious bar for wine novices and experienced drinkers alike.
Late-night seekers of fresh, ingredient-driven food will find a home with us. Sardine Head will serve a small rotating menu of soulful share-plates.
Saraveza
1004 N Killingsworth StGetting Around
Rose Quarter TC MAX Station
Northeast Holladay StreetMain stop for the Moda Center plus one can change from bus to MAX .
Access to greater Portland without driving! A 10 minute walk from our home. Hop the yellow line for $5 giving you an all day pass on the "MAX" trains, buses and street car (downtown). Take the yellow line to Rose Quarter(Moda Center) or continue across the Willamette River to downtown Pioneer Square (the Public Living Room). From there you can check out the Art Museums, food carts, etc. Get on the Blue Line (to Hillsboro) and go to the ZOO, or take it the the Gallaria and walk down a block across from Jakes Grill (another fav of mine) and get on the Street Car to the Pearl District. Or go up another block to the South bound Street Car and check out the OMSI museum.
N Prescott St MAX Station
Access to greater Portland without driving! A 10 minute walk from our home. Hop the yellow line for $5 giving you an all day pass on the "MAX" trains, buses and street car (downtown). Take the yellow line to Rose Quarter(Moda Center) or continue across the Willamette River to downtown Pioneer Square (the Public Living Room). From there you can check out the Art Museums, food carts, etc. Get on the Blue Line (to Hillsboro) and go to the ZOO, or take it the the Gallaria and walk down a block across from Jakes Grill (another fav of mine) and get on the Street Car to the Pearl District. Or go up another block to the South bound Street Car and check out the OMSI museum.
car2go Portland
220 NW 8th AveZipcar
431 SW 12th AveHop a rental bike for an hour or a day. Convenient pick up and drop off points throughout Portland
50 locals recommend
BIKETOWN
Hop a rental bike for an hour or a day. Convenient pick up and drop off points throughout Portland
Essentials
Fred Meyer
6850 N Lombard StOpen from 7am to 11pm
Safeway
6901 NE Sandy Blvdcloses a 11pm
Cherry Sprout Produce
722 N Sumner StBeer, Wine, Fresh Local Produce about 5 blocks away
Places to check out
Freaky But True Peculiarium
2234 NW Thurman StJust what the name says...
A Portland hit. Very interesting ( to say the least) donuts and bars. Every flavor imaginable. Lines can be long so plan on waiting or go really early (3am). As I was one told, you can not leave Portland without stopping by and trying one donut. But some for the flight home!
366 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd AveA Portland hit. Very interesting ( to say the least) donuts and bars. Every flavor imaginable. Lines can be long so plan on waiting or go really early (3am). As I was one told, you can not leave Portland without stopping by and trying one donut. But some for the flight home!
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveAlways something interest on display!
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveOregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdPowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StThe bookstore of bookstores!
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyAny and everything, runs on Sundays, too.
Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery
928 SE 9th AveOn the top floor of the US Bank building (Pink high rise). Great Views of rivers, bridges, Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, too. Eat in the bar and enjoy the views.
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveOn the top floor of the US Bank building (Pink high rise). Great Views of rivers, bridges, Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, too. Eat in the bar and enjoy the views.
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StInternational Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveHoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview BlvdTram ride with extraordinary views of our city!
134 locals recommend
South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal station
3303 S Bond AveTram ride with extraordinary views of our city!
Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park WayLike going to the fair, all year!
Shanghai Tunnel Bar
211 SW Ankeny StMill Ends Park
56 SW Taylor StSmallest Park in the World. Don't drive, walk or you will miss it!
Peninsula Park and Rose Gardens
700 N Rosa Parks WayPittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrTom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito PkwyHiking
Multnomah Falls station
Silver Falls State Park
20024 Silver Falls Highway SoutheastPacific Crest Trail
Pacific Crest National Scenic TrailForest Park
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd