50 Best Bars near Milwaukie

“Love the new look (I hadn’t been in since 2022–it was much smaller), I have stopped in twice in the last week. Awesome experience both times, everyone is super friendly. Perfect spot to work, chill, date. Etc. I will definitely be back.“

“Super fun place for Friday night Karaoke (or is that still supposed to be a secret)? Love the supportive, local atmosphere
Very entertaining as most of the singers are great and everyone gets mad respect for having the balls to grab the mic & croon it out. Been twice and would go again!“

“Great food and service April is the best !“

“I love the food! The best and most friendly service you will find anywhere in the area. Always a great place to go. I only wish I had found this place sooner.“

“Great food Lisa is awesome Love them!!!!!!!!“

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

“Love this place. We've been a few times and both the drinks and desserts are so so delicious! Recommend reservations but not required. Seating is a little tight for larger parties, but I've seen them make it work. Ideal for parties of 2-3.“

“Really fun lil spot to play video games with your friends. Lots of different platforms and plenty of vintage games to choose from.

Pricing was really reasonable for the amount of fun we had. Cocktails were delicious and the food was snackable.

Highly recommend their Thai tea cocktail!“

“The food is delicious, healthy, and will fill you up, but the real prize and appeal of this spot is the sweet family who own and run it. You’re greeted with a smile, and treated with warmth and patience and a genuine kindness. Easily the most welcomed I’ve felt eating out in a very long time. It really makes a difference. You won’t be disappointed.“

“Great people, fun atmosphere“

“I came for Drag Bingo & had such a fun time! Loved the deviled eggs!!! I will return for more Drag Bingo.
There was this candle burning in the bathroom that smelled so good! I would still like to find out where they got that candle.“

“A perfect hideaway tiki bar! Looks like nothing from the outside, and then you walk into a themed dreamscape. Fantastic decor and experience that's a throwback to vintage tiki bars. Legit menu for rum enthusiasts, but the snackies were great, too.

Our server (Nathaniel, I think he said) was a proper mixologist who made helpful suggestions and was a joy to chat with and watch as he crafted drinks.

Thanks for a very fun time!“

“Cozy neighborhood vibes. Had to remind myself it is a bar. Kinda loud, but then again it is a bar. Scored low on service because there is zero table service. You have to keep getting up to order at the bar. Good burger and fries. Trout chips and dip was different but tasty. Overall good experience.“

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

“Chill vibes, amazing food,quality drinks and atmosphere that is unmatchable !“

“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“

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

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

“Such a fun, welcoming little bar! The food is absolutely delicious, the cocktails are lovingly crafted, and the HUGE game selection makes this place the best hidden gem on Main Street. Head up the stairs next to Versus and check it out for yourself!“

“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!“

“Great live music here!!!!“

“Just, do it. Come here. The vinyl nights are quite incredible, really. Think Studio Gibli, 70's nightclub, sexy in a Sadé way. Finally the music is more demanding in it's cadence, in its decibel count, than the loud portland patrons next to you. You want to whisper into someone's ear. The vibe is very peanut butter, very amber glassware, very two-people-in-a-five-person-booth. Bartenders are masters of their craft, so ask them to lead you into an experience and prepare to be pleasently surprised. Always been a favorite, and continues to be. (I'm actually from Portland. Born and raised. Trust me.)“

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

“This is mostly a beer/ale place as far as I could tell. Lots and LOTS of choices!!

I was looking for wine and found a nice Pinot Noir for a reasonable price.
They were serving my choice at the bar and was offered a taste before I bought it, very good.
I ended up ordering a full glass of the wine that i planned on buying. As I sipped my wine I had a delightful talk with the barkeeper
He knew all the small production beers that I liked from california ( my home state).
If you are on or near 23rd street Portland and looking for a comfortable, easy place to have a quality beer or wine, this is it.
To-go adult beverages are available, especially beers- there's a huge selection“

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

“My go to spot for delicious drinks and scrumptious nibbles. The vibes are always great. The servers are all amazing especially Quintin and Johnny! This place is great on summer nights sitting outside or a winter day escaping the rain. It’s always a great time at The Love Shack!“

“Great vegan food and a fantastic bar. Love the ambiance and decor, too.“

“I love this place—it's a stylish and friendly place to catch some amazing DJs. The cocktails are out of this world good, and the whole place has a vibe.“

“A fantastic Philly sports oriented bar with a cool owner and outstanding beer list. Love Lombard House!“

“Warm cozy atmosphere, friendly service, fine cocktails.“

“I came in late afternoon/early evening on July 4th. They were busier than expected and the staff absolutely crushed it. Shoutout to Chris behind the bar and John in the kitchen. Great people, great at their jobs. Never had a bad experience here and I’ve been coming in on and off for years!“

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

“I love Dream House, but am begging… Can you bring back your kale Caesar salad? It was no joke, my favorite meal in the entire city. I dream about this salad. I tell everyone about this salad. I’ve brought people visiting Portland to Dream House for it. It’s the perfect meal. The asparagus salad is great, but the Caesar salad was life-altering. Thank you 🙏“

“Gin gimlets were delicious“

“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.“

“This is my favorite place in Portland. I love the open mics, the trans community events, the potlucks, and the openness of the space. Every time I walk in, I feel welcome. The worker-owners are caring and kind people. The giraffe is definitely a fun added touch - but my favorite part of the Tap is definitely the community. This place has singlehandedly motivated me to stay in Portland.“

“a great night all around.“

“It is a fun place to hangout. Bartenders are really nice. I recommend people should go there.“

“From our nine year old: Amazing service and great mocktails! We went during the make your own Gimbap and it was absolutely amazing!!“

“I first went for some tastings at their tent in Portland Farmer's market and loved it (bonus because it is women owned and operated) . My boyfriend bought a bottle there. Then we heard they served cocktails at their distillery. A group of 8 of us went to check it out and everyone loved their drinks for both rounds. Their Chai series is wonderful.“

“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.“

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

“Immaculate vibes and delicious sandwiches.
Seriously, they’ve nailed the dark gothic / Victorian atmosphere for those feeling moody and also have beautiful outdoor seating to enjoy the weather.

The sandwiches really couldn’t be better and the extra step of chilling the beer mugs is a much appreciated touch.“

“Amazing appetizers and cocktails.“

“What's not to love about Mayfly?! Mayfly always has one of the best draft and bottle selections in the Portland area that always feels new every time I come in. Prices are excellent, staff and the owner are wonderful people, and there are plenty of great events to check out each week. Also a great selection of food vendors during the weekend. I live in Vancouver and bike here regularly because It's my favorite spot within miles.“

“Ask for Aaron :) He knows his stuff. Recommended me the mellow mood cbd tea no caffeine and it tastes so good and I can drink it at work . I love this place the vibes and the outside area and the food and drink definitely makes it a good atmosphere.“

“Such a cool bar! It had a nice ambiance and the cocktails were so unique. Our bartender was very friendly and was happy to tell me about areas in Portland when I told him my husband and I would be moving to Portland. I can't remember the names of our cocktails but they were very good! Mine had a pho wash which I was skeptical about when I ordered it but it was incredible. Highly recommend!“

“Overpriced, but the atmosphere and service are exceptional. I quite like the friendly servers and the kava selection they have is usually pretty great- the servers know what they're talking about when it comes to dosage and the effects of the stuff. Good place.“

“The Cajun fries were really good. I also had a yummy IPA.

We sat outside at the outdoor patio with our dogs and the staff was so nice. They got our dogs a bowl of water and even bit a dog treat in half themselves so they could each have a half.

We happened to be there for drag bingo which was so fun!“