Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
Warm, inviting place with great food and happy hour.
http://thesapphirehotel.com/
161 residents recomanen
Sapphire Hotel Bar
5008 SE Hawthorne BlvdWarm, inviting place with great food and happy hour.
http://thesapphirehotel.com/
Tanker Bar
$1 PBR. Great place when Blazers or Timbers game is aired.
Great selection of beers. Don't let the mall-type feel fool ya. Great poutine if that's your gig.
70 residents recomanen
Hawthorne Theatre
1507 SE 39th AveGreat selection of beers. Don't let the mall-type feel fool ya. Great poutine if that's your gig.
The dean of all Portland Beer bars. Over 50 taps. Fish and chips rule.
82 residents recomanen
Horse Brass Pub
4534 SE Belmont StThe dean of all Portland Beer bars. Over 50 taps. Fish and chips rule.
Great outdoor patio, fireplace, and cornhole. Normally have free live music.
91 residents recomanen
Landmark Saloon
4847 SE Division StGreat outdoor patio, fireplace, and cornhole. Normally have free live music.
The Woodsman Tavern
4537 SE Division StStumptown but with food. Great spot on the spendy side.
Not only great beer but food can match the excellence of the beer.
44 residents recomanen
Hair of the Dog Brewing Company
61 SE Yamhill StNot only great beer but food can match the excellence of the beer.
One of the best Happy Hours in Portland. 3p-6p daily. $2 craft beers and a great menu (some vegan).
79 residents recomanen
White Owl Social Club
1305 SE 8th AveOne of the best Happy Hours in Portland. 3p-6p daily. $2 craft beers and a great menu (some vegan).
This place is a must for Sunday evenings--free music and an amazing patio.
98 residents recomanen
Rontoms
600 E Burnside StThis place is a must for Sunday evenings--free music and an amazing patio.
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StAnother nice venue for music and outdoor seating.
One of my favorite venues for live music. They are spot on for booking and atmosphere.
436 residents recomanen
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveOne of my favorite venues for live music. They are spot on for booking and atmosphere.
If you get tired of all the NW beers offered in Portland and want to try some Belgian ales then this is the place. Very warm and cozy spot.
16 residents recomanen
Thirsty Monk Portland
If you get tired of all the NW beers offered in Portland and want to try some Belgian ales then this is the place. Very warm and cozy spot.
This is my local dive bar. $2.50 daily drink specials. Free pool. What you see is what you get. Check out the killer "pitcher of beer surfing" painting by the pool table.
7 residents recomanen
The Modern Man
This is my local dive bar. $2.50 daily drink specials. Free pool. What you see is what you get. Check out the killer "pitcher of beer surfing" painting by the pool table.
Whiskey Soda Lounge
3131 SE Division StAwesome drunk sister to pok-pok. Always warm.
Blue Velvet meets ET with panoramic murals of Portland and Mt. Hood supported by black lights. One of the original dive bars of Portland. It received too much of a face lift for my liking.
38 residents recomanen
Space Room & Genie's
4800 SE Hawthorne BlvdBlue Velvet meets ET with panoramic murals of Portland and Mt. Hood supported by black lights. One of the original dive bars of Portland. It received too much of a face lift for my liking.
Favorite dive bar #2 for me. Cheap beers. Stiff drinks. No attitude. Pinball. Pool. Shuffle board.
Watertrough Saloon
4815 SE Hawthorne BlvdFavorite dive bar #2 for me. Cheap beers. Stiff drinks. No attitude. Pinball. Pool. Shuffle board.
Another vital bar that is an integral piece to the "Barmuda Triangle". Happy Hour has 75 cent PBRs. Pool. Pinball. Dark and dank.
23 residents recomanen
Bar of the Gods
4801 SE Hawthorne BlvdAnother vital bar that is an integral piece to the "Barmuda Triangle". Happy Hour has 75 cent PBRs. Pool. Pinball. Dark and dank.
Serves Gluten Free Fries and Fish. They cook their fries in rice oil. Eat guilt free. One of the few fish joints that serve sustainable fish.
13 residents recomanen
Hawthorne Fish House
4343 SE Hawthorne BlvdServes Gluten Free Fries and Fish. They cook their fries in rice oil. Eat guilt free. One of the few fish joints that serve sustainable fish.
APEX
1216 SE Division StAmazing variety of 50 beers on tap.
The BeerMongers
2415 SE Division StGreat bottle selection and some good taps. Laid back spot.
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
115 NW 5th AveAWESOME ARCADE AND ADULT BEVERAGES.
Awesome Eastern European food. Any football (other) game on and they'll have it playing. It reaches standing room only during the big matches.
4-4-2 Soccer Bar
1739 SE Hawthorne BlvdAwesome Eastern European food. Any football (other) game on and they'll have it playing. It reaches standing room only during the big matches.
Happy Hour until 8. Homey, loungey vibe. Outside seating for those splendid sunny days in Portland.
66 residents recomanen
Gold Dust Meridian
3267 SE Hawthorne BlvdHappy Hour until 8. Homey, loungey vibe. Outside seating for those splendid sunny days in Portland.
Another sunny patio that has Pacific NW comfort food. Also one of the few places that offer whisk(e)y and beer pairings.
20 residents recomanen
Produce Row Cafe
204 SE Oak StAnother sunny patio that has Pacific NW comfort food. Also one of the few places that offer whisk(e)y and beer pairings.
Food Scene
Awesome french pressed coffee. Very nice staff without the baristanista attitude.
197 residents recomanen
Albina Press
4637 N Albina AveAwesome french pressed coffee. Very nice staff without the baristanista attitude.
Very good and healthy Mexican food. Don't let the line scare you as the service is quick.
318 residents recomanen
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardVery good and healthy Mexican food. Don't let the line scare you as the service is quick.
Great spot for 2nd run movies, live comedy, and a great happy hour 3p-6p.
351 residents recomanen
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat spot for 2nd run movies, live comedy, and a great happy hour 3p-6p.
For the meat eater or not. Get the truflle oiled fries!
57 residents recomanen
Little Big Burger - Division
3810 SE Division StFor the meat eater or not. Get the truflle oiled fries!
Boke Bowl
1028 SE Water AveGreat bowls of food and atmosphere.
Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StForward thinking Italian comfort food from the owner of Stumptown.
Awesome french bakery with an option for sit-down breakfast/lunch.
385 residents recomanen
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdAwesome french bakery with an option for sit-down breakfast/lunch.
Dwaraka Indian Cuisine
3962 SE Hawthorne BlvdOne of the best lunch buffets offered anywhere.
When I do cross the river, it's normally for this brewery. Exceptional beers and a quality happy hour make it worth the trip.
142 residents recomanen
Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House
210 NW 11th AveWhen I do cross the river, it's normally for this brewery. Exceptional beers and a quality happy hour make it worth the trip.
Bar Dobre
3962 SE Hawthorne BlvdQuality Polish food for your pierogi fix.
Worth the wait. Everything on the menu is worth it. Cross the street to Whiskey Soda Lounge for some amazing mixers.
460 residents recomanen
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StWorth the wait. Everything on the menu is worth it. Cross the street to Whiskey Soda Lounge for some amazing mixers.
Little T American Baker
2600 SE Division StFresh bakery with a modern design.
One of the original food carts. Inexpensive but doesn't taste like it, all menu items are dialed.
33 residents recomanen
Los Gorditos
4937 SE Division StOne of the original food carts. Inexpensive but doesn't taste like it, all menu items are dialed.
Their crinkle cut fries take me back to my younger days of reckless abandon. Open for lunch through the wee hours of the morning (3 am). Ping-pong table in the back for those rare sunny days.
11 residents recomanen
Zach's Shack
4611 SE Hawthorne BlvdTheir crinkle cut fries take me back to my younger days of reckless abandon. Open for lunch through the wee hours of the morning (3 am). Ping-pong table in the back for those rare sunny days.
No frills deli that offer Boar's Head meats on Dave's Killer Bread. Not sure what more you would need in life. Buy a sammie and wash it down with a cheap beer at Angelo's. This. Is. The. Life.
17 residents recomanen
East Side Deli on Hawthorne
4626 SE Hawthorne BlvdNo frills deli that offer Boar's Head meats on Dave's Killer Bread. Not sure what more you would need in life. Buy a sammie and wash it down with a cheap beer at Angelo's. This. Is. The. Life.
People rave about their pizza, Bourdain featured it on his Portland/Seattle episode. I've tried it and would try again if I didn't have to wait in line for so long.
221 residents recomanen
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdPeople rave about their pizza, Bourdain featured it on his Portland/Seattle episode. I've tried it and would try again if I didn't have to wait in line for so long.
Cup & Saucer Cafe
3566 SE Hawthorne BlvdKiller breakfast joint.
If you want to DYI Pancakes at a restaurant, then this is the place for you. Modern design, campy idea of having a built-in griddle on tables.
73 residents recomanen
Slappy Cakes
4246 SE Belmont StIf you want to DYI Pancakes at a restaurant, then this is the place for you. Modern design, campy idea of having a built-in griddle on tables.
Simply delicious. Connected to Pastaworks. An ideal place if you like wine.
24 residents recomanen
Pastaworks at Providore Fine Foods
2340 NE Sandy BlvdSimply delicious. Connected to Pastaworks. An ideal place if you like wine.
Traditional, basic Asian cuisine with decor that matches.
14 residents recomanen
Thanh Thao Restaurant
4005 SE Hawthorne BlvdTraditional, basic Asian cuisine with decor that matches.
Thai Dish
4604 SE Hawthorne BlvdConsistently good Thai food.
Pho Van
1919 SE 82nd AveQuality portions and price. Thai/Vietnamese inspired.
Killer sandwiches in a food cart court. Highly recommended if you like fries in your sandwich.
Big-Ass Sandwiches
Killer sandwiches in a food cart court. Highly recommended if you like fries in your sandwich.
Essentials
Whole Foods but for the local Portlander. Smaller store with an awesome selection of anything great.
1022 residents recomanen
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveWhole Foods but for the local Portlander. Smaller store with an awesome selection of anything great.
A very high end boutique store that makes their own pasta and a quality charcuterie.
24 residents recomanen
Pastaworks at Providore Fine Foods
2340 NE Sandy BlvdA very high end boutique store that makes their own pasta and a quality charcuterie.
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdOne-stop shopping in Fred Meyer's first LEED certified store.
Shopping
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StThe mothership
Great food and one of the best live music venues for up and comers.
25 residents recomanen
Bunk Bar Water
1028 SE Water AveGreat food and one of the best live music venues for up and comers.
Jackpot Records
3574 SE Hawthorne BlvdOne of the few remaining Independent record stores.
Exiled Records
4628 SE Hawthorne BlvdIndependent record store with a very diverse range of vinyl to choose from.
Everything Else
Dormant volcano with a great view of the city on one side and Mt. Hood on the other.
420 residents recomanen
Mount Tabor
Dormant volcano with a great view of the city on one side and Mt. Hood on the other.
Individual vendors in a huge building ranging from clothing to bric-a-brac. Great place to get lost in and/or wander in wonder.
61 residents recomanen
House of Vintage
3315 SE Hawthorne BlvdIndividual vendors in a huge building ranging from clothing to bric-a-brac. Great place to get lost in and/or wander in wonder.
Since Oregon has some stupid laws and this is one of them--You can't buy liquor in grocery stores. Great selection and staff are always helpful with no attitude.
7 residents recomanen
Hawthorne Liquor Store
4638 SE Hawthorne BlvdSince Oregon has some stupid laws and this is one of them--You can't buy liquor in grocery stores. Great selection and staff are always helpful with no attitude.
Simple chicken and rice dish that comes with a light soup. Inexpensive and just the right portions.
126 residents recomanen
Nong's Khao Man Gai
609 SE Ankeny StSimple chicken and rice dish that comes with a light soup. Inexpensive and just the right portions.
Arts & Culture
Multnomah County Library - Belmont
1038 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez BlvdCute little library.
1913 movie house that is being restored to it's natural state. Mainly a live music venue with a smaller lounge and a larger theater-like space.
http://www.thetabor.com/
Mt. Tabor Theater
4811 SE Hawthorne Blvd1913 movie house that is being restored to it's natural state. Mainly a live music venue with a smaller lounge and a larger theater-like space.
http://www.thetabor.com/