50 Best Cocktail Bars near Milwaukie

“Really enjoyed our night at Decibel Lounge. The food was on point - the deviled eggs with pork belly were excellent, and the brisket tacos and banh mi were both great.

We were there on a Tuesday night and sat on the patio. Service was super attentive without being over the top. Our server was exceptional, really listened to what we liked and made some great custom suggestions. Very professional and just genuinely good at their job and the kind of place you enjoy supporting and spending money at.

The music was great and that sound system is killer. You can tell they put some thought into making this a place where the food, music and service matter.

My only regret is that I don’t live closer, because I’d definitely be back soon. But I will be back for sure🥃

Keep it up!“

“One of the chillest Foxy's around! Good vibes, awesome workers, great prices on drinks and smokes. If you need a more relaxed night than what most pubs can offer, then this is your spot. They have an awesome lounge area that is hardly ever used so it's always an awesome choice. Definitely give them a look cause they are so much more than what you expect a gambling den to be.“

“It was my first time experiencing Silk Road, and I had reasonably elevated hopes, and I was not disappointed at all. I came in shortly after they opened as a solo diner at the bar. The staff was engaging and knowledgeable and just fun to be around. The first drink I had was the special called “sour senate” and it was balanced, damn tasty and refreshing. The salt and pepper calamari was in of the more flavorful squid dishes I’ve had in a minute. I finished off with some General Tso’s chicken and a more boozy drink called “trust the next drink” which as a great finish to a day off wandering around Portland. I will absolutely be coming back soon.“

“Great vibes to share a drink and have a conversation.“

“Great date night! We celebrated our first wedding anniversary here last night and every single thing we ordered was excellent. The wine/bubbles list is impressive also.“

“Teardrop Lounge in the Pearl District was a great spot to experience true mixology. The drinks are exceptionally well-crafted, creative, and packed with complex, vibrant flavors. Their menu is organized by flavor profile, making it easy to find a drink tailored to your taste.

The service can slow down a bit when the place fills up on busy weekend nights, but the quality of the cocktails can help make up for the wait.“

“Honestly pretty much the only bar I go to in Portland any more. It's just perfect in every way. Great music. Incredible bartenders. Best cocktails, but also a shot ski! Also the happy hour!

Edit: I forgot the food. Don't miss the board with the daily specials they're so good.

Why aren't you here right now?“

“Fun spot. With decent drinks. Good for a stop.“

“Too Soon is a much-needed addition to the Portland scene. The perfect place to relax with friends or even actually meet somebody new worth meeting. Looking forward to checking out their awesome menu! Plus the bartenders can make anything and everything ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Such a beautiful bar with a wonderful atmosphere. If you want a good drink and a good time just go, you will feel at home. The employees love and care about you.

A lot of fun community driven events take place here and there are so many opportunities for you to find community especially if you are from out of town. I’ve made friends here and have only lived here a year.

Bring your friends, bring your family, bring really good vibes and stories and be ready for a good time if you go to Dear Sandy“

“Its intimate speakeasy-style atmosphere creates the perfect setting to slow down and enjoy a great evening. Every cocktail is thoughtfully crafted, with creative flavors and beautiful presentation.

Don't leave without trying the arancini they were the perfect pairing with our drinks. While every cocktail we tasted was excellent, the Curry Favor completely exceeded our expectations with its unique flavors and perfect balance.

If you're looking for unforgettable cocktails, delicious bites, and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay a little longer, Fools and Horses is definitely worth a visit. 🍹✨“

“Absolutely amazing tasty food! We had the tacos and instantly fell in love. I could cry with how good it was. The hosts and staff were so friendly and accommodating all around great atmosphere and learning their story made it all the more heart opening. Thank you so much 🫶🫶🫶🙏“

“Me and my lady had a great experience here. Vegan jackfruit “spam” sammy was delicious, fries hot and crispy, and my partner enjoyed her rockfish and chips. We each had a mocktail that exceeded our expectations. Later tried the slushie special that was sooo good and refreshing I’ve dreamed about it ever since. Bartenders were friendly efficient and professional. Good vibes all around.“

“Warning! Feral's delicious food may convert you to veganism. My husband and I are not vegan, or even vegetarian, but we have dined at Feral three times in the past couple of months. We used to walk right past, not realizing that plant-based cuisine could truly be as or more flavorful and satisfying than dishes using animal products. I also like that they change up their menu, which will encourage us to keep coming back to see what they are up to. The folks in the kitchen really know what they are doing; I wish they would publish a cookbook! Some outstanding dishes we have tried: focaccia with tomatoes (best we have had) summer squash fettucini, cavatelli with eggplant, little gem salad, cucumber tostada, and a ravioli type dish with a yummy French green sauce. The cocktails and service are also great. I highly recommend Feral to all hungry diners, vegan or not.“

“Unbelievable amazing food lobster pad Thai was unreal Annie was a great server“

“I’ll start with saying Neal and Deandre were great. I’ve done 18 years in hospitality and they were genuine and wonderful. I had never been to Portland before but when I found this establishment, I knew I had to go; I was not disappointed. The Beelzebub was Neal’s creation and it was so much fun. My other favorite was the Pazuzu. The descriptions and execution of every item were spot on. Whenever I end up in Portland I will absolutely go here the evening I arrive.“

“The Elk frybread is amazing. Looking forward to come here again.“

“Delicious & immaculately presented, robust drink menu and Tapas done right 😋“

“Everything taste good, and Mhee Klug on the lunch menu was the highlights! Bote that the lunch menu is smaller than dinner. Out door seating was great for lunch time in May, the indoor had strong kitchen fume smell although decoration was cute.“

“Great live music here!!!!“

“The food, the cocktails are great along with the staff. Give it a try you won’t be disappointed.“

“Definitely enjoyed it. Looking forward to going back.“

“Amazing cocktails, decor and bartenders.“

“Amazing food and service! Love love this place!!!“

“This place is great, Tony is a master of his craft. The food is delicious, definitely try the Whiskey battered onion rings. The Resting Whitch Face and the Quickie Minaj and the best! Thanks Tony!!!“

“What a wonderful little place. First off, the cocktails were some of the best we've had. Really imaganitive, fun, and most importantly tasty. The food was also very good. Some of the best calamari I've had. Tender and lightly breaded with some fantastic dipping sauces. The pizza was also top notch. Never in my life have I eaten a pizza crust first but the pizza dough here was so good I'd have eaten it with no toppings and would have been happy. The service was also outstanding. Very knowledgeable and helpful service who was not afraid to to spend a little time to talk to us and explain everything we had questions about. They also showed such pride in the menu and drinks. We will be back for sure!“

“Bar Comala is just as fantastic as sister restaurant Comedor Lilia! We drive across from Seattle to Portland to dine here atleast couple times a year if not more! We're also fans of their other sister restaurant Republica and their coffee shop! Full marks to this establishment for wowing us year after year with their innovative cocktails, food, and impeccable service!“

“☺️ Husband took me here for date night last weekend and it was a lovely time. Our server was so helpful and friendly, the food was tasty and we had plenty of time to chat and enjoy each other's company. Thank you!“

“We wanted to try here again, it had been a few years since we'd been. It made it for happy hour and got a couple of the cocktails-a rum negroni and an Old Fashioned type bourbon drink. Both were excellent. We got some food including the shrimp cocktail and a burger and fries. The food was also fantastic. Our server was super friendly and helpful. We very much enjoyed our experience here and will be back soon.“

“Awesome venue and great atmosphere“

“Sunrice is inside of Roxy hotel. Pleasant ambiance of the lobby tucked behind the hotel front desk for hotel guests and food court eaters.

Excellent Philippine food. Reasonable prices. The cook and helper Kent and Jason were very nice and greeted everyone with friendly smile.“

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

“My husband and I ate at Palomar Recently and really enjoyed the ambiance The service and the food. We will make it a point to go again soon and I really look forward to it.“

“I make it a point to visit Canard Burnside on all of my trips to Portland! The unique flavors and presentations on their menu keep me coming back for more. Had the roasted beets last night for the first time and the flavor was out of this world.“

“Me and my adult kids had a great meet up and dinner at Urban Steel Kitchen. I didn’t know what to expect but it was very tidy had plenty of room and the cuisine was high quality—the chefs did a great job!! I had the steelhead, kiddo had the steak sandwich and other kiddo had pesto pasta. We split appetizer of fried cauliflower and cake and brownie desserts. I highly recommend each of the dishes we got. All the food was super fresh and served when ready at the right temperatures. Grace was our server and she was so sweet!! The environment wasn’t super loud—I appreciate that now that my dad has hearing aids so I pay attention to this detail.“

“Very friendly and accommodating staff from the hostess, who seated us to the servers. The happy hour menu is quite delicious and many items to choose from including delicious cocktails! I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend!!“

“😍 delicious at best !!!“

“One of our go-tos in Portland for a good time with good mocktails and a delicious soy-curl-filled vegetarian bowl or Banh mi. It's a bit loud to sit inside but outside has several lovely eating areas to be with one person or several. Highly recommend.“

“Ordered the yogurt kebab and it was presented beautifully, and tasted even better than it looked. Service was top-notch, and I also loved the decor of the restaurant.

Ended the meal off with an amazing Kunefe that honestly rivaled some of the best Kunefe/Kunafa that I’ve had from Levantine establishments. Added bonus is that the entire menu was halal! (per the waiter)

Cannot recommend enough; a must-visit if you’re in Portland!“

“Russel makes a mean Manhattan!“

“Love this place! Food is delicious and I like to get their skillet breakfasts. Clean and everyone is very friendly!“

“What a great spot to hang out. Food and drinks are fabulous. Paydirt is dark and sexy with a huge selection behind the bar. Bartenders are friendly. Sitting outside is fun when the weather is right. Choice of food is awesome. Mexican, fried chicken, pizza, pho, it’s all good. Parking is street and we were a block away but not too far.“

“I had a fantastic experience here. The Vietnamese food was delicious (especially the peppery spring roll) but the service I received from Davey made it really outstanding. He curated a really well chosen wine flight & his wine and food recommendations were superb. He even took the time to wish me safe travels at the end of his shift. Grateful thanks to Davey & can 100% recommend to any wine & Asian food lovers!“

“Does your grandma have a secret? Portland OR’s does. This grandma spices things with with Vietnamese style fare and cocktails. Super small and quaint little place that is really fun for a group of 2 or 3 people. Prices are high for the drink quality imo, but I would definitely recommend - 4/5“

“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.“

“Excellent food, comfortable atmosphere. We really enjoyed our dinner and the flavors were marvelous!“

“Wildfire and apple cider is so good. Had to buy a case.“

“Awesome tortas! They use great quality ingredients, the way they prepare their chicken is delicious.“

“This was the first visit, but there will be many, many more! We showed up and were told there’d be about a 10 min wait - which was fine! About 30 seconds later though, we had a seat and were looking at the menus! Service was excellent and kind. The food was so, so good! The portions were more than generous and the coffee was good! Can’t wait for our next visit!“

“February 8th, 2026 menu & service was absolutely divine! Start to finish service and all staff present were absolutely charming and very attentive. Presentation was beautiful, the atmosphere felt very warm, cozy and inviting. Plates were absolutely stunning in all ways. The textures in each dish were just so perfect, exciting and unique. The flavors complimented each other so well and each course was perfectly balanced, flowing nicely into the next. Everything was absolutely perfect, the thrill of enjoying such technical yet plant based preperations genuinly brings tears of joy. Thank you so for so perfectly encapsulating the possibilities of plant based foods! 💚💚 We were happy to hear about the recipes staying and going from the menu, we couldn't agree more with the choices. The Kombucha pairings were magical. Meadowland was perfect. The respect payed to plants here, the absolutely mind blowing creativity that leaves you craving more, makes Astera stand out as a historical evolution for plant based flavor, technical creativity, creation, service and passion in the plant based realm in the U.S. Astera is heaven on earth. I cannot express enough gratitude for such a wonderful little spot, thank you for such tasty snacks!! We will be back very soon, hoping to experience the seasons with you!“