50 Best Bars near Happy Valley

“Classic dive bar with good food.“

“I love the girls that work here. Sofia during the days is always so friendly and efficient. You don't even have to ask. She's always right there offering if you want a drink. The night shift, Jen is awesome. So friendly. Amazing place to have a drink and gamble. Nice atmosphere“

“There are few "safe" dive bars on 82nd. This is one of them. Still, it's a dive, so don't expect much! Pool table in the front, bar runs the length of the space and a patio out back. If you're looking for food, Mexican food truck in the parking lot. Stop by sometime.“

“Dotty's , is there a better place to unwind and probably win a Lil $$$ ?? Listen $3.50 for a decent burger and fries , $5 shots of Ice cold Patron` . I guarantee you will not find this Top shelf Tequila sold at this price ($5) ANYWHERE else in the greater PDX. Have fun see ya there....“

“Always a good fun atmosphere! Just fun to kick back enjoy friends and family!“

“I can't stop thinking about the celery salad and the warm olives“

“Clever and custom cocktails. They all taste fantastic and the bartenders will give solid recommendations. So happy to have such a cool place in my neighborhood!“

“Long time lover of the Ethiopian food in Portland. This place tops them all for us.

The wife and I make this a weekly date spot.

Lentil Sambusa
Veggie Combo
Bozena Shiro

Kind and friendly and consistent service.“

“Reminds me of NYC, really cool place to grab a drink. Turns info a nightclub after 10 PM“

“One of my favorite bars in Portland. Perfect date spot. Beautiful interior and back patio. Great lighting. Good cocktails, I love that they have mini mixed shots for like $7.

For how fresh and delicious most of their menu items are, I was surprised at the burger quality - I’m almost certain it was a frozen patty, which seems so unlike this spot. I could be wrong, it just didn’t taste like what the price point makes it seem you’re getting. That said, everything else I’ve eaten here is fantastic.“

“This place is a video game nerd’s paradise. So many retro consoles with a TON of different games. The food is great, the drinks are fun and creative, and the staff is so friendly. Not to mention all of the delightful tchotchkes and nerdy video game art. Run, don’t walk!“

“I love the staff and feel of Tomorrow's Verse. It is relaxing in a sweet neighborhood. Food is fine, not so great for GFers. The great thing is you can bring food in from restaurants in the area if you want something different. TJ the owner, is just friendly enough with some East Coast flair. Always a good time at TV! Xoxo“

“The service was wonderful! Friendly, attentive, and great communication! We had cocktails, apps, and desserts! The Fantasia was delicious!!! The yucca fries and corn empanada were very tasty. The desserts were both unique and very delicious! Perfect for date night or fun night out with friends! We will definitely be coming back!“

“One of the few places open during my Tuesday Date Nights. An amazing casual default when my girlfriend and I want to go out on a random whim. The drinks are delicious and reasonably priced given the quality. The staff is welcoming and the atmosphere is the right blend of cozy and lively. Perfect place to go on a cold night to grab a comforting drink and have engaging conversations with your company of choice“

“Absolutely a wonderful time whether casual or just fun and a quick drink! Very nice staff and food was amazing! Matt, the bartender was very helpful!! Great Paninis and desserts and soup!! I will be back for sure!!!!“

“Always a great experience at Hale Pele. Great atmosphere. Delicious Tiki Drinks. If you arrive and there's a line, don't get discouraged, as the seats tend to become avaliable relatively quickly. We didn't eat, we just had a drink and left a out was the end of the night. Can't say how good the food is.“

“Had a very special time with our group of five. Adam made the whole experience easy and fun!“

“Nice outdoor patio with plenty of seating. Great neighborhood vibe!“

“We’ve enjoyed some celebrations at this beautiful space! The menu works for all and their drinks are so well done!“

“Great live music here!!!!“

“As a visitor from South Carolina (aka Trumpistan), I am thrilled to know places like this establishment actually exist. We have no such refuges in my region. It’s so refreshing to mingle with people who value good drinks, good politics, and good society.
Thank you thank you for making my visit to Portland memorable.
Thank you for supporting and defending your community so well.
Thank you for just being good humans.
Solidarity!“

“Much bigger inside than you would think. So happy there is live music. Regulars make you feel welcome.“

“dog friendly inside and out. great selection of beer and hot sauces. reasonably priced and a great staff and atmosphere“

“Great beer great ambience, fantastic service, and a friendly atmosphere so, you can’t go wrong. Loved our night out at this taphouse!“

“This may be one of my new favorite bars in Portland. Well made cocktails. Had the foreign panache and then ordered a Vesper off menu. Very well balanced on both. The decor, music, vibe, all perfect. Well done! I miss 24th and Meatballs but this is a welcome replacement!“

“where to start, we are big good truck goers. A family of 5. makes it great when everyone can get what they want. This place is beautiful, they had a handful of trucks (more coming) but the options were definitely a mix. Something for everyone for sure. The Cuban food truck is a 10/10 highly recommend! The Cuban sandwich was the best sandwich ive had in a long time. Do yourself a favor and give it a try. My husband and kids had burgers, corn dogs, and chicken strips. The burgers were huge. super great flavor, (adding lamb burgers to the menu soon) super excited to come back to try those. Lets talk drinks, I like a good spicy cocktail, however most "full bars" offer Tabasco to spice up my drink. I hate that. I prefer a spicy tequila or a muddled jalepeno. This place has bitters. This was hands down the best spicy margarita (the house margarita with spicy bitters) that I have had since I've been out here. They have have a changing station in the bathroom. a pinball room, and a kids toys section. For families like us, little kids, picky eater, the FULL bar. This is by far the best food truck place we have went to.“

“Didn’t try the food, so five stars there. Selection is very good, well curated but oddly laid out. If I had to nitpick I’d say there’s a lot of filler in between islands of quality. Prices are very reasonable. Went here on a gift card, would I go back with real money? I think so.“

“Great addition to the South Waterfront.“

“Great place to hang with friends and delicious beverages!“

“Fun time. A bit of a wait, so go early.“

“Gin gimlets were delicious“

“Fun atmosphere and good drinks!“

“I make a stop at the Bye & Bye every time I’m in town! Once a year, but totally worth it!!“

“We rented out this space for our All Star Accounting Professionals Inc. Year-End Celebration. The entire process was seamless. Our questions were answered timely & in detail. The day of the celebration, we walked into the space that was so inviting, cozy, and elegant. Flowers on the tables, candles lit, and fireplace going. Connor, our bartender. went above & beyond helping us load, move tables, take off candles & flowers to use our own decorations, share lighters & chalk, and even helped some with loading our car. We were so impressed we might just book this place again next year!“

“F'n amazing people and amazing beer!“

“The food was a symphony of flavors everything is made in house by the woman who owns the place Yes her and her husband own it it's a mom and pops in all their all their customers are their children The drinks are delicious The best thing is that habanero honey You have to have it on any of the food“

“Friendly folks ~ awesome food carts ~ nice drinks!“

“Great people to work and drink with!“

“Comfortable booths, tiki cocktails, fun karaoke on Saturday night.“

“Go for the Vibe.

My friend and I enjoyed our visit to this bar.
It has a fun and welcoming vibe.

The bar decor is eclectic and a bit traditional dive bar.

The bath rooms were clean.

Don't expect much from the food. The food is bar food, not great, not bad. Nothing special. My battered fish was slightly on the burned side. The bar tender gavee half off the over priced fish.“

“One of my all time favorite bars“

“Jade does a great job! 🙂👍“

“What a neat vibey spot! Ambience was so cool - great music, dim lighting, well packed spot! Came here for drinks on Friday night and their menu is great - a mix of classics and their own take on things. I shared some of their small plates and they were tasty. Overall though the ambience (and service) is definitely what you come here for + the drinks 😉“

“We loved this cider place the ciders we’re all really good“

“Have only been blessed with food from here twice, recently with some tomato soup and bread someone dropped off at camp which was really good and about 5 or 6 years ago one of the ladies there hooked me up with an elk burger that was incredible. Makes me happy that I spend time cleaning up the area after all the folks that toss the fast food trash out the door before driving home

Parking: Can be a little tricky as the parking for most businesses in the area is side street parallel. There's a large lot next door for McDonald's but they've been known to tow people, part of the lot is out in front of over and out but I'm not sure if that's McDonald's as well. There is a lot at 81st and Washington at Milwaukee lumber where it's ok to park after 5pm up to around 630am and one across 81st at atc autobody but watch for broken glass in that one esp near Dumpsters“

“What a fun first time I had with my partner for his birthday last night! Shout out to Hannah for creating a friendly fun inclusive atmosphere! Also super cool patio. They are dog friendly as well to v good bois“

“Solid four star experience. Went in the middle of the day for a burger and wasn't disappointed. Burger was presented nicely, had a nice taste, bun was good, fresh fixings, and melted cheese.

Also got their fried pickle spears. Those were damn good.

Bartender was attentive, friendly, and did her job just fine.

I did enjoy the ambiance and will return to play some pinball and shuffleboard.“

“The Montavilla Mic returns on April 8th.“

“a great night all around.“

“This place is something special. First time I've ever felt like really spending time in a bar. I don't go to bars and I don't write reviews. The 13th Moon has me doing both. Anybody that had a negative experience, earned one.“