Guidebook for Portland

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Guidebook for Portland

Drinks & Nightlife

Extensive rotating selection of craft beer on tap (a Portland standard) and surprisingly delicious food. The burgers are fabulous and there are other options as well. Serves a delicious brunch on the weekends starting at 10am. Best part is it's only 1 block away! It's also the place for pinball.
57 locals recommend
C Bar
2886 SE Gladstone St
57 locals recommend
Extensive rotating selection of craft beer on tap (a Portland standard) and surprisingly delicious food. The burgers are fabulous and there are other options as well. Serves a delicious brunch on the weekends starting at 10am. Best part is it's only 1 block away! It's also the place for pinball.
Organic brewpub with separated sections for adults (bar) and families (kid areas). A good scene all around.
126 locals recommend
Hopworks Urban Brewery
2944 SE Powell Blvd
126 locals recommend
Organic brewpub with separated sections for adults (bar) and families (kid areas). A good scene all around.
This is a surprisingly popular choice. It has a very local feel. Anti-pretention with pool table, Buck Hunter, etc.
15 locals recommend
Ship Ahoy Tavern
2889 SE Gladstone St
15 locals recommend
This is a surprisingly popular choice. It has a very local feel. Anti-pretention with pool table, Buck Hunter, etc.
Fantastic local brewery... rotating selection. Outdoor and indoor seating in an industrial area. Great for summer evenings. Food carts nearby. Not kid-friendly. Within biking distance.
55 locals recommend
Gigantic Brewing
5224 SE 26th Ave
55 locals recommend
Fantastic local brewery... rotating selection. Outdoor and indoor seating in an industrial area. Great for summer evenings. Food carts nearby. Not kid-friendly. Within biking distance.
Quality bar. Good drinks and ambience.
69 locals recommend
The Richmond Bar
3203 SE Division St
69 locals recommend
Quality bar. Good drinks and ambience.
Extensive beer selection on tap with massive outdoor seating. Ride your bike here to drink good beer outside with others doing the same. Great for sunny afternoons. Closes early. Cheap Mexican nextdoor.
115 locals recommend
APEX
1216 SE Division St
115 locals recommend
Extensive beer selection on tap with massive outdoor seating. Ride your bike here to drink good beer outside with others doing the same. Great for sunny afternoons. Closes early. Cheap Mexican nextdoor.
A nice balance of hipster and dive. Woodstock's finest.
60 locals recommend
Lutz Tavern
4639 SE Woodstock Blvd
60 locals recommend
A nice balance of hipster and dive. Woodstock's finest.

Food Scene

18 locals recommend
Bird + Bear / Food & Drink
2801 SE Holgate Blvd
18 locals recommend
Only a block away. Sushi lovers flock here from all over Portland. If there is a wait, you can leave your phone number and they will text you when your table is ready. Multiple bars next door to pass time while you wait.
68 locals recommend
Baan Thai | Restaurant and Bar
68 locals recommend
Only a block away. Sushi lovers flock here from all over Portland. If there is a wait, you can leave your phone number and they will text you when your table is ready. Multiple bars next door to pass time while you wait.
For serious coffee lovers. They roast their own beans and serve it up in a spartan coffee house with some pastries available.
9 locals recommend
Marigold Coffee
1105 Southeast Main Street
9 locals recommend
For serious coffee lovers. They roast their own beans and serve it up in a spartan coffee house with some pastries available.
Assorted drinks and pastries available at this relatively new cafe.
9 locals recommend
reFRESH Cafe
2860 SE Gladstone St
9 locals recommend
Assorted drinks and pastries available at this relatively new cafe.
We haven't tried this place yet but it is really close if you want modern Mexican and margaritas.
32 locals recommend
Rocio's Mexican Restaurant
2850 SE Gladstone St
32 locals recommend
We haven't tried this place yet but it is really close if you want modern Mexican and margaritas.
Locally owned pizza option with nice bar attached.
32 locals recommend
Saint Pizza Lounge
3813 SE Gladstone St
32 locals recommend
Locally owned pizza option with nice bar attached.
Good breakfast and lunch sandwiches... usually some quality beers on tap. Deli options as well.
51 locals recommend
Shut Up and Eat
3848 SE Gladstone St
51 locals recommend
Good breakfast and lunch sandwiches... usually some quality beers on tap. Deli options as well.
Neighborhood coffee house with good coffee and local feel.
12 locals recommend
Kenilworth Coffee House
3713 SE Gladstone St
12 locals recommend
Neighborhood coffee house with good coffee and local feel.
These are the closest food carts that are worth going to... very nice setup with area to hang-out and eat/socialize. Quality food selections with one cart serving beer. We like the Ramen.
30 locals recommend
Tidbit
2880 Southeast Division Street
30 locals recommend
These are the closest food carts that are worth going to... very nice setup with area to hang-out and eat/socialize. Quality food selections with one cart serving beer. We like the Ramen.
Portland icon. Popular for a reason. We highly recommend it, but try to go early or late to avoid the crowds.
460 locals recommend
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division St
460 locals recommend
Portland icon. Popular for a reason. We highly recommend it, but try to go early or late to avoid the crowds.
Great sandwiches in an informal environment. I often do lunch here.
167 locals recommend
Lardo
1212 SE Hawthorne Blvd
167 locals recommend
Great sandwiches in an informal environment. I often do lunch here.
Probably my favorite place for Japanese noodle soup in Portland (so far).
13 locals recommend
Noraneko
1430 SE Water Ave
13 locals recommend
Probably my favorite place for Japanese noodle soup in Portland (so far).
One of a couple food carts at this location. The setup was recently renovated making it a great place to chill and eat. This particular food cart is definitely worth a try (quality!). Only downside is there isn't a beer cart as of this writing.
24 locals recommend
Chicken and Guns
1207 SE Hawthorne Blvd
24 locals recommend
One of a couple food carts at this location. The setup was recently renovated making it a great place to chill and eat. This particular food cart is definitely worth a try (quality!). Only downside is there isn't a beer cart as of this writing.
One of our favorite Vietnamese restaurants. They serve a mean Bun Bo Hue (noodle soup). No pho available. Only downside is you need to drive a bit to get there.
Bún Bò Huế Restaurant
7002 SE 82nd Ave
One of our favorite Vietnamese restaurants. They serve a mean Bun Bo Hue (noodle soup). No pho available. Only downside is you need to drive a bit to get there.

Everything Else

Our local purveyor of recreational cannabis. It's a well-stocked shop with helpful staff and very reasonable prices.
6 locals recommend
Attis Trading Company
4920 NE Cully Blvd
6 locals recommend
Our local purveyor of recreational cannabis. It's a well-stocked shop with helpful staff and very reasonable prices.

Parks & Nature

Old city park with towering Douglas Firs, paths, picnic tables, and playgrounds.
26 locals recommend
Kenilworth Park
Southeast Holgate Boulevard
26 locals recommend
Old city park with towering Douglas Firs, paths, picnic tables, and playgrounds.