50 Best Bars near Milwaukie

“I absolutely love this place! I've been eyeballing this place for quite some time as I work pretty close by. Today I was working on a Saturday, getting Christmas presents ready for families and children enrolled in our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, soni decided to pop in and grab a bite and a beer. First off, the appearance and ambience of this bar is AWESOME. Then there's the service, which is great. Lastly, the food was excellent. Bar food can be hot or miss, but this place has a nice menu with selections that include burgers, sandwiches, chicken wings and some other tasty options. I opted for the wings with sweet potato fries and a sweet chili dipping sauce and man, or was pretty flippin' tasty! I washed my food down with a local hazy beer, on tap, and thanked the bartender for the excellent experience. Overall grade: A+++“

“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.“

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

“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 and service April is the best !“

“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“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“This little wine bar is an absolute gem! They have an incredible selection for both tasting and purchase. I tried my very first bubbly red here, and it was delightful. The servers were warm, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to help us find wines we’d love. The space itself is inviting, with beautiful art that makes you want to linger just a little longer. Highly recommend for wine lovers and anyone looking for a cozy, memorable spot in Portland.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Love 23rd Avenue Bottle Shop! I always come here to shop for gifts because of the great selection. Whether it's wine, beer, spirits, or the cool McMenamins stuff (coffee, apparel, barware,etc.), this place has it all as a one-stop gift shop. I also live that they have good volume so that when I buy something as a gift, I am also able to buy the same item for myself to try it out (i.e., whiskey, beers, etc.). Lastly, the prices are very reasonable, the ambience is way cool, and the staff are always very nice and helpful. A+++!“

“Diego made my experience. Been so long since I’ve been to a bar in fopo with the full customer service experience! I was having a bad day and he turned it around. I never leave reviews but had to because of him! He’s fast, efficient, and still found time to sling me some of the best drinks I’ve had in Portland and cheer me up with his kindness!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“Popped in here on a whim to grab a drink. Ended up staying a lot longer than anticipated because everything was fantastic. My girlfriend had the seasonal cocktail flight which she loved (she especially loved the cute glasses and wonderful presentation). I tried two different cocktails which were unique and delicious. One was the pistachio sour which was excellent, and the other was the bourbon casserole which was just as good. The service was spot on, the vibes were immaculate, and I will be back. Don't miss out!“

“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!“

“I cannot say enough good things about love shack. The servers are always incredible, always great to chat with. The menu is creative and has a variety of many different things. The ribeye skewers and oysters live in my head rent free. We celebrated my birthday there this past week and they made it extra special.

I believe Johnny was the name of our server, and he was the best! I made a note on our reservation about how we knew we wanted oysters and he had 2 dozen ready for us when we got there. 10/10 as always, thank you Love Shack!“

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

“Best Mezcal selection in the country! Their Mezcal wall is so impressive. Dan and Brendon are artists at cocktail making. Delicious cocktails. They are super nice and we learned a lot about Mezcal. The Brussels sprouts Caesar is amazing! Whatever sauce is in it should be bottled. The tacos melt in your mouth. So delicious. The atmosphere is dark, moody, toasty. Great on a fall/winter night!“

“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!“

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

“Nice place for a beer and a burger while watching soccer“

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

“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.“

“Gin gimlets were delicious“

“Great place to watch all the San Francisco 49’er games!!! One of the 2 viewing sites for Niner Empire Beaverton. Great beers and pub grub“

“Goodbar should be Greatbar. Laurie, the owner, is delightful. There need to be more Laurie's in the world. Their namesake burger hit the spot, their fries are delicious, and their fried pickle spears are a perfect late night treat. We will definitely be back.“

“F'n amazing people and amazing beer!“

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

“Go here and get the best (huge) wedge salad of your life. With the fried chicken add-on. So good! Staff are super friendly, efficient, and the drinks are unique. Hubby also enjoyed his burger and fries a lot. Not much indoor seating, but lots of outdoor fires and spots to hang out with a beverage and our time eating dinner up at the bar was also very enjoyable.“

“I know, nobody is perfect BUT our experience was perfect in every way. From our greeting at the bar as we arrived to our exit. The burger and fries were perfect as was the beer on tap. If we had not stopped at another place earlier for Burger Week, we would have stayed longer and drank more. Sad Valley is our new favorite place in the neighborhood. Such an original & creative theme for a bar. Love the decor, the original art is spot on. You either get it or you don't. Sadly I did not have a fabulous cocktail, but looking forward to it on my return.“

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

“Low Tide Lounge has the kind of laid-back atmosphere that makes you want to stay a while. The empanadas and nachos were delicious, the micheladas were on point—and best of all, the jukebox and pool table are both free.

What more could you want???“

“Great people to work and drink with!“

“Extremely well curated tap list featuring Oregon legends, west coast collabs and new upcoming brewers and cider makers. The rotating cider list is especially great. The owner and staff are knowledgeable and super friendly. It truly is an exceptional neighborhood spot and it was sorely needed.“

“Beautiful space, excellent cocktails, great music! The owner served up some delicious cocktails for me and wine for my date. We enjoyed our conversation while a good selection of classic rock played in the background. Comfortable seating inside, a few tables outside. The food smelled amazing so I'll definitely be eating next time I come by.“

“Great food and atmosphere❤️“