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Best Bars In Portland

Portland’s bar scene claims its position as the best by embodying a perfect blend of craftsmanship, diverse offerings, and a unique cultural ambiance. Renowned for its vibrant and innovative spirits, Portland’s bars often feature a wide selection of locally distilled beverages, showcasing the city’s commitment to craft distilling and brewing. From artisanal cocktails to an extensive array of craft beers, the bars in Portland cater to a spectrum of tastes, offering a rich tapestry of flavors that mirrors the city’s diverse culinary culture. The welcoming and eclectic atmospheres found in Portland bars, often accompanied by live music or quirky themes, create a communal and spirited vibe, making each visit an immersive experience.

Bar Alder

3.9

This Pacific Northwest bar boasts hand-made cocktails artfully presented in comfortable surroundings and served by knowledgeable staff, attentive to their craft. Located inside Dossier, at the intersection of Alder & Park in downtown Portland, enjoy daily breakfast, weekday happy hour specials and delightful dinner accompanied by a curated selection of regional wines & microbrews on draught and one of Portland’s most delicious & forward-looking craft cocktail programs.

750 Alder St. Portland, OR 97205
(503) 294-9700
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Swine Restaurant, Moonshine & Whiskey Bar

4.6

Surrounded in natural reclaimed wood, white brick and elements that depict the art of moonshine, including a decommissioned moonshine still, Swine Moonshine + Whiskey Bar pays homage to the days of prohibition.

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808 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 943-5844
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Teardrop Lounge

4.6

Pioneering the cocktail renaissance since 2007, Teardrop Cocktail Lounge offers lovingly made libations in the heart of Portland’s Pearl District. From a profound respect for the classic to the adventure of unique flavor combinations, ours is a perpetual quest for the new frontier of the cocktail.

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1015 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 445-8109
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Slow Bar

4.5

Booze, Burgers, and Bad Decisions.

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533 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 230-7767
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Spirit of 77

4.3

The best place in Portland to watch live sports, we have every sports package you can imagine, plenty of space to spread out, a great local draft list, scratch recipe food, and awesome cocktails.

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500 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232
(503) 232-9977
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Rum Club

4.6

Serving excellent craft cocktails, food, and fun.

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720 SE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 265-8807
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The Basement Public House

4.4

Your friendly neighborhood watering hole since 2001. Home of the Big Ass Beer.

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1028 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 231-6068
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Bacchus Bar

4.5

In the spirit of conviviality and communion, we invite you to join us at Bacchus Bar, tucked away just off Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland’s lobby living room. Unwind in our relaxed-yet-elegant bar or head up to the Game Lounge while you indulge in innovative, award-winning cocktails or a selection of local beers and wines; all complemented by a seasonal menu of elevated bar bites.

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422 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 228-1515
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Paydirt

4.5

Dedicated drinking establishment in the Zipper building with the big big big patio, Fernet on draft, and far too many whiskeys.

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2724 Northeast Pacific Street, Portland, OR 97232
(503) 908-3217
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Bible Club

4.7

Voted Best Cocktail Lounge in Portland. Carefully collected spirits & libations.

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6716 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
(971) 279-2198
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HOME, A Bar

4.4

HOME, A Bar, located in SE Portland’s Buckman neighborhood is your place to enjoy a beer, and a cocktail and spend some time with friends. HOME, A Bar offers a full bar, craft beer, cocktails, and a full menu with vegetarian options.

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719 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 893-5233
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Bar Diane

4.8

Great drinks and good times for every occasion.

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NW 21st Ave through the gate next to Eb & Bean, Portland, OR 97210
(971) 255-1387
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Bar Alder

3.9
750 Alder St. Portland, OR 97205
(503) 294-9700
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Swine Restaurant, Moonshine & Whiskey Bar

4.6
808 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 943-5844
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Teardrop Lounge

4.6
1015 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 445-8109
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Slow Bar

4.5
533 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 230-7767
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Spirit of 77

4.3
500 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232
(503) 232-9977
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Rum Club

4.6
720 SE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 265-8807
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The Basement Public House

4.4
1028 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 231-6068
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Bacchus Bar

4.5
422 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 228-1515
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Paydirt

4.5
2724 Northeast Pacific Street, Portland, OR 97232
(503) 908-3217
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Bible Club

4.7
6716 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
(971) 279-2198
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HOME, A Bar

4.4
719 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 893-5233
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Bar Diane

4.8
NW 21st Ave through the gate next to Eb & Bean, Portland, OR 97210
(971) 255-1387
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Bar Alder

750 Alder St. Portland, OR 97205

Swine Restaurant, Moonshine & Whiskey Bar

808 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR 97205

Teardrop Lounge

1015 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209

Slow Bar

533 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Spirit of 77

500 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232

Rum Club

720 SE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97214

The Basement Public House

1028 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Bacchus Bar

422 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205

Paydirt

2724 Northeast Pacific Street, Portland, OR 97232

Bible Club

6716 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202

HOME, A Bar

719 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR 97214

Bar Diane

NW 21st Ave through the gate next to Eb & Bean, Portland, OR 97210

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