50 Best Cocktail Bars in Portland

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

“After visiting several bars and restaurants across the country and Portland (specifically) it’s impressive to see a spot that cares deeply about the atmosphere, service and menu.

I’ve been here twice and each time have been very impressed by how hospitable the bartenders are.

Josh is a standout and clearly cares about his team and customers.

Overall, 10/10. This is the kind of spot that Portland NEEDS.“

“Such a fun little cocktail lounge in downtown Portland! Really enjoyed the vibe, dim lit, music space. Has two seperate spaces one side when ypu first walk in for walk ins and another space specifically for reservations. Reservation side was definitely not as busy but both sides were chill and cool. Only thing we didn't like and can complain about is when asked for Titos vodka for our drinks we were told they dont carry and serve Titos. For a cocktail lounge you would think they would have a big variety of alcohol choices. The drink menu was also over whelming as we weren't sure what most of the items on the menu were. All in all we enjoyed our time with friends at the Teardrop Lounge ✨️“

“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 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“This place is a Portland gem. Amazing vibes! They had fantastic drinks. Very inclusive food and the best ambiance. Cozy romantic cool vintage, and more. Very interesting drinks. Both Cafe drinks and bar beverages and I love that they were so inclusive with vegetarian options, gluten-free options, and zero proof options. Very important. I highly highly recommend.“

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

“We had a short visit, but the experience left a lasting impression. The hospitality here is truly top notch. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed and taken care of in a way that stands out. Even though we didn’t have much time to stay, the team made sure every moment counted, and that level of attention really meant a lot.

Seth was a great bartender—friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about what he does. He added to the experience in a way that felt natural and genuine, which made our time there even more enjoyable.

What impressed me most was how authentic everything felt. It wasn’t forced or overly formal, just a real sense of care and pride behind the bar. That kind of atmosphere is rare and makes you want to come back again.

We didn’t get to explore everything this time, but what we did experience was enough to know this is a place worth returning to. My husband especially loved the rum selection, which definitely stood out and gave us another reason to come back and spend more time enjoying the bar.

There’s something special about a place that can leave such a strong impression in a short visit. It speaks to the consistency and quality of the service. We’re already looking forward to coming back soon.“

“This place was excellent!
Friendly and attentive staff, but don’t bother you or make you feel rushed. We felt we really got to enjoy the experience.
Drinks I enjoyed: Them Apples and Little Talks
Food we shared: Canapé Trio, Oysters, Wild Mushrooms
Entrees: Pork Picatta, and their New Years Special; Surf & Turf.
Our server was Asher F. and he was so kind.
Will definitely go here again!“

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

“My date was very late, but the staff completely saved the experience. From the moment I arrived, they made me feel welcome, comfortable, and not at all awkward for waiting alone. Their kindness and attention turned what could’ve been a frustrating night into a genuinely nice one. Great service goes a long way—I’d definitely come back. They recommend one of their best Tepeztates and just like the ones from Oaxaca. Muchas gracias chicos.“

“Shig's menu is on point: the burger and chicken sandwich are both among the best ones in town. Mini Monday and Taco Tuesday are 5 star experiences: the sliders and crunchwrap fully slap. Sean's cocktail menu is terrific, both perennials and seasonals (the Golden Sombrero ftw). My praise to every bartender who contributes to it. Beyond the surface, the intangibles are undeniable: this is a true neighborhood joint that consistently punches above its weight, and they do the neighborhood proud.“

“I did the elixir experience at Ravens Manor and I highly recommend! The staff were extremely entertaining (shout out to Carmella and Lilith) and were accommodating! The entire bar is decorated top to bottom in the spookiest way- I truly felt like I was an evil scientist in the lab! If I ever come back to Portland, I will for sure be visiting the manor again!“

“Great live music here!!!!“

“Great place to bring a date or family member or to meet locals!“

“I frequented this place a lot over the years, it’s nice and intimate inside and a great place for a date night. We don’t usually order food but the cocktails are straight forward and well mixed. It’s not the best place in town to order a cocktail, but it is the best place in “

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“Awesome venue and great atmosphere“

“Russel makes a mean Manhattan!“

“Participated in Portland Dining Month. Food was good and had ample size servings. The area it's located in is really nice but the space is quaint and you need to make time to find parking. We sat between 2 couples and it was a little loud when everyone was speaking. Conversation came down when the food arrived. I'd recommend if you are planning dinner with another person. It's a good place for food and drinks. I suspect when the weather is better, customers can sit outside and enjoy a good meal.“

“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“

“Stopped by while exploring Portland because the vibe was superb, and hot damn, so was the banh mi! I had the soy curl banh mi; I love when restaurants make their veg banh mi more than just a sad slab of tofu. The soy curls were crispy and slightly sweet which balanced the pickles and the spicy chutney they used in place of sliced jalapeños, and the bread was fantastic. Fries were crispy, fresh, and delicious with a spicy sauce. We sat outside on a sunny day with a west coast IPA and could not ask for more.“

“Saw an ad on Instagram about this spot and boy am I so glad I saw it! This place is so beautifully decorated and immediately sets a fun, polished, welcomIng vibe. I'm a big fan of flights so was very happpy to see that at the forefront of this menu. We went for the bubbles flight - everything was delicious and I had never had a sparkling red! For the food we tried the fondue (delish), deviled eggs, and tuna tartare (definitely the star). Service was amazing as well of course can't wait to come back and also can't believe I had never explored this area before!“

“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.“

“Went there by myself last night and felt so welcomed by everyone, had a blast ☺️ great atmosphere and people.“

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

“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.“

“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 🫶🫶🫶🙏“

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

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

“Excellent service, cool place. Outdoor seating with fire pits. Tasty beers and cocktails.“

“I rented out the Bad Habit Room for our team holiday party and am so glad I did! Randi made booking and planning a breeze. Our bartender Joffrey was fun and helpful and made some fantastic cocktails (and some creative mocktails!) The appetizer platters we ordered from the catering menu were beautiful and very high quality for the price, and I appreciated that we were able to swap in some vegan options. For the main course, we ordered from Saraveza's menu, and the food was great and came out very quickly. The background music was perfect, and the pinball machines were a nice bonus! Everyone had a fantastic time, and my husband and I are already talking about what event we want to host there next.“

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

“The Cypress room is a hybrid little side room, half bar, half restaurant (and thus minor friendly), just across from the main Courtyard restaurant, specializing in light bites, desserts, brews and cocktails. Unlike Honors, Detention, and the Boiler Room, it's open *most* of the time, with no real blackout times or dates (other than the early morning), making it among the most accessible, thus it's probably the room in which I've spent the most time at the Kennedy School, other than the soaking pool.Service is usually quick and attentive; easy to do in a cozy little space like this. And as its just one piece of the McMenamins pie, the prices and quality of drinks and food are the same as you'll find elsewhere on campus. If your visit to the Kennedy School involves coming early, or bringing kids, you're probably going to find yourself in the Cypress Room at some point!

Kid-friendliness: Minor friendly (and the only "bar" on campus that is).“

“WOW! A reasonably priced fine dining experience (all vegan!🌱)!
The portions were generous!
Had the PB+J cabbage- sounds weird but is so tasty! The risotto was warm and savory and the cured carrots in it were so so good! Got both pasta dishes - the parsnip carbonara and the wheat berry sausage agnolotti- both were divine!
The lighting was warm and dim. The decor is dark and moody and beautiful.“

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

“Best drinks, friendly atmosphere, great bartenders! Especially liked sitting outside on a warm day having a drink with old friends, and making new ones. Always someone there to play pool with and “talk story”.“

“Great atmosphere, delicious food. Well have to come back soon.“

“We stumbled across this awesome place when the pizza place down the street canceled our reservation after we preordered pizza. They were kind enough to let us eat our pizza there while we ordered drinks and enjoyed the cool vibes and great music. The best part about the place was the great guys who worked there. They were very welcoming and friendly, which we appreciated as we were tired after a long trip. It made our first night in Portland extra special!“

“Visited on a weekday (Tuesday) so there was no wait and plenty of seats. Ordering system at the kiosk was straightforward, but bartender was there to help with suggestions if needed. Drink was delicious! I’ll definitely be back to try out the food menu next time.“

“This is a small dark romantic basement bar.

The food options are limited. The hot caso and chips were tasty.

The salsa and guacamole and chips were passable.

The music playing was romantic and not to loud.

The service staff where nice.

I hope to return to this bar to enjoy drinks again.“

“As we have been in Bellpine a dozen times since 2024 we see changes that happen in their menus and schedule. We had breakfast, lunch (when lunch was still served) , brunch and dinner in the past.. This time we were there for brunch. We think that it was a good idea to combine breakfast and lunch menus and serve brunch every day. The menu for brunch is bigger and has a lot of items to choose from. The only problem we noticed is that the portions are not proportional. We ordered crab sandwich last year , which more like crab roll with brioche that was fine. It is listed among "sandwiches", but the portion this time was too small for any sandwich. It reminds their dinner appetizer that is called Crab Berliner. The size of the crab sandwich cannot be the same as the appetizer. The white bread was tasty, but it was not brioche. Belgian waffle is listed with desserts, but it is more like a separate meal. On a positive note the food was well prepared and the menu items are changed in a timely manner. The city views are stunning and the dining room is very well decorated. The service was exceptional. We hope to see more positive changes in this restaurant in the future. Highly recommend it for special celebrations.“

“This is a hidden gem. Service was great. Enthusiastic and welcoming. Drinks were served swiftly and competently. Menu is conservative but still fun to explore. My club and French fries were satisfying. Was thrilled to see actual chicken meat in my sandwich and not sliced deli meat. Lots of real avocado, bacon and grilled thickly sliced sour dough made it a meal. Beet salad to start was dressed a bit heavily but delicious nonetheless.
This is a small space with only me and my 4 comrades and another party about the same size sat directly next to us. Why?
Would be nervous to see this place filled as I'd worry about hearing conversation.
My friends told me that both servings of garlic fries weren't hot. And my other friend did not get his requested avocado on his burger. Also, we were celebrating a birthday and don't think they serve dessert as none was offered.
Also, I assume you can park in motel lot for dining. If so, that's a bonus in NW!“

“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.“

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

“Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.“

“great service from the staff“