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!“

“This is a great restaurant. It is very clean and welcoming. The staff was so sweet and the food was delicious. I really appreciate how hospitable they were inviting me into their culture. The portion size is good, the ingredients are of the best quality, and price was very reasonable. I will definitely return for another meal.“

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

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

“Finally was able to try Bellwether Bar at the weekend and adored it. Lovely atmosphere, excellent food, cozy setting. It can be pretty packed so would recommend having a spot nearby to chill at if you have to wait for tables to open up.

Note that it's an order-at-the-bar-only kinda place with a queue that can get pretty long. Generally not a fan of places that have a single order-taking point, especially if you're only drinking a few rounds. Bellwether is well worth the friction of that process but would do well to come up with an alternative that would work for them and their size/capabilities. If you're with friends or on a date, you can be in line for 10-20 minutes, which isn't great.“

“This place is truly incredible. It has every generation from Atari to Nintendo Switch 2, from every major manufacturer, TurboGrafx-16 included. The library is extensive and the energy is palpable. They handle all the game-switching for you; all you do is play, eat, and drink. The prices are more than reasonable and the quality of food & drinks far exceeded my expectations. Whether is a quick stop, or you would like to spend the most of the night here, Retro Game Bar will satisfy completely in all aspects.“

“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!!!!“

“While Tomorrow’s Verse has a great reputation for welcoming musicians of all genres, they are also popular for live streaming Phish concert runs on a big screen…. and they provide wireless silent disco headphones ! Great rotating tap list and a limited menu of good quality bar snacks. Excellent pizza and salad orders are possible too, from neighbor Red Sauce Pizza. I keep returning for the chill environment for remote work in the afternoons and the friendly regulars watching the latest playoff game at the bar monitor. Try it out on a Tuesday eve when they have an popular bluegrass picking circle. It’s a great place to make new friends.“

“Best Pina Colada in town food is amazing nice staff outdoor dinning only super fun atmosphere“

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

“We stopped by this charming neighborhood spot for a quick drink and a game of Scrabble, and it did not disappoint. I ordered the S Class, a pretty and pink gin drink and holy heck, it hit me like a ton of bricks—in the best way. My friend ordered something with tajin (always a solid choice), to similar effect. The drinks fueled us through a competitive start to our Scrabble game, loosening and freeing our cognitive functions. We didn’t finish our game there, but we did finish those drinks with ease. Yum! Strongly recommend for powerful and delicious drinks, and a darling vibe.“

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

“There are a lot of hard working people keeping this a safe place to engage with others. Expect tea, coffee, drafts, and good company. 👍👍👍

The new porch is great to hang out on and the back porch is also nice and cozy. There is a library upstairs that has some great literature.“

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

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

“Recently had my second foray into Hale Pele. Overall, a fantastic experience that is better than nearly every tiki bar I have had to pleasure of haunting. However, the quality of the drinks were a step below my first visit (2024). We tried 15 drinks between the five of us. The Corn n' Oil in particular was a big miss. It looked and tasted like a glass full of ice and 1/2 ounce of bitters. There was no rum, certainly not an aged Bajan rum. I inquired with the waitress, and got nowhere. The wait between drinks and the frequency of visits by staff was also considerably longer than last time. Our fellow patrons, however, were wonderful as always.“

“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.“

“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!“

“These guys nail it! Delicious food, and perfect service. We had a date night and it was so good in every way! We’ll be going back sometime soon for sure. I’m not sure which one is better. The food or the service because both of them were fantastic. Our server was there at just the right times with all the finesse that I wish every server would have.“

“Great hh pizza! Crust is a Lil puffy a Lil crispy a Lil stretchy.
I had the papermaker pale. Wow! Well poured, gold colored beauty, tastes like a beer dream, lightly piney on top, then a smoothly carbonated descent to hopville.. brilliant!
They treat you right at the Rudder, so close to the Willamette it probably barely stayed dry in ancient days. But they dont get you muddy. Kick back be patient they will row out to you.
Tune into the vibe here. Becalmed.“

“Jade does a great job! 🙂👍“

“Gin gimlets were delicious“

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

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

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

“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!“

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

“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“

“Great people to work and drink with!“

“We love this place. The staff is amazing, even if you are new to wine but you have an idea of what you would like to taste, from something sweet, bubbly or heavy and dry. They know what to recommend and they are spot on. Jazz nights are amazing. This place is small and cozy and welcoming.“

“This place is fabulous. THEY HAVE TABLE SERVICE! Every staffer I interacted with was charming and lovely. I got up to pay my check at the bar and they said, oh I'll bring it right over to you! The drinks were perfect and delicious. Their seasonal spritz was a revelation. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Went here for a friend's going away party & fell in love with the vibe. Owner is so awesome. Patio is fully enclosed & wonderfully appointed. I even saw a shelf that held board games anyone could play. (We didn't cause we were spending time visiting, but I totally will next time! ) looking forward to my next visit.“

“F'n amazing people and amazing beer!“

“EVERYTHING! Everything you hear about this place is true. The fried chicken, the fried pickles, the atmosphere, the vibe, and the pool table… it’s all true and absolutely amazing.
Yes the wait for food is long but the outstanding all-hat wearing bartender-cook-server-super host, made it all the experience it is. Here’s to you, Kay!!!
When, not if you visit, but when you visit Portland, Reel M In is definitely on your list of local bars to visit and definitely on your list of fried chicken to enjoy.
My next road trip through Portland will stop at Reel M In and visit with Kay, the absolute best.
And if you’re a local, you already know.“

“Great vibes and an excellent happy hour from 5-7pm. All of the cocktails were delicious and very affordable. The grilled cheese and tomato soup combo were great on a gloomy day, with the soup being slightly on the salty side, but still a great dish.
Inside is pretty dark, but the back patio was a nice space to hang out while still light out.“

“Great vibes here. Good service, good food, good music. Happy hour from 3-6 and after 10pm everyday except Tuesdays when it's happy hour all day. There's plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. The BLT with sweet potato fries was very large and they did not skimp on the bacon. The thai chicken thighs and gochujang maac and cheese are also worth a try.“

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

“Great live music here!!!!“

“Fun atmosphere and good drinks!“

“Great addition to the South Waterfront.“

“Been coming here for 4 years now. I always get the chicken burger w/ fries, always tastes great!! Beer and service have also always been great! Been both in the daytime and at night, always a chill crowd of people, from younger 20's to older folk.“

“I got into kava this week, i don't like weed and I don't like alcohol. I can't bear to stand the residual effects afterwards. So I had been looking for something for a while that could offer some sort of anti anxiety properties. And so far, my kava journey has been nothing but positive. You can go here and buy thirty two ounce growlers for thirty three dollars. It's a very positive vibe environment as well. And I appreciate the staff, does that work there.“

“The Montavilla Mic returns on April 8th.“

“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“

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

“Some of the best and most delicious cocktails in Portland can be found at this fantastic and quaint neighborhood restaurant. The service was fast and friendly...and the outdoor space is a perfect (and safe) place to enjoy a Portland summer. We will be back!!“