Virginia Cafe
A steady, reliable stalwart that's been around for almost a century, the well-loved, well-trafficked VC is within easy walking distance of the Schnitz, the Kel…
820 SW 10th Ave.
Southwest Portland
503-227-0033
Southwest Portland
503-227-0033
Lardo
Rick Gencarelli's ballsy and unapologetic food is, for the most part, a genuine pleasure. His smoked coppa Cubano ($9) tops their best-of list. With the house'…
1205 SW Washington St
Southwest Portland
Southwest Portland
Portland City Grill
While this high-flying restaurant bar on the 30th floor of Big Pink may appear too classy for your station in life, trust me, it’s not. The view is amazing, th…
111 SW 5th Ave, Floor 30
Southwest Portland
503-450-0030
Southwest Portland
503-450-0030
Valentines
Valentine's is like going down to your cool friend's basement, where he's set up his own little bar. "Check this out!" he says. "It's ginger bourbon! Yeah? Try…
232 SW Ankeny
Southwest Portland
503-248-1600
Southwest Portland
503-248-1600
XV
A standout in an area of downtown where you can literally stumble out of one bar, directly into another. Dimly lit, loungey and uber-hip, without being pretent…
15 SW 2nd Ave.
Southwest Portland
503-790-9090
Southwest Portland
503-790-9090
Bridgetown Beerhouse
A great little beer retailer that sells local favorites, foreign rarities, and keeps a healthy stock of new releases on hand. You can else buy and drink in the…
915 N Shaver
North Portland
503-477-8763
North Portland
503-477-8763
The Fish & Chip Shop
This little Fish and Chip Shop is all that its name implies, serving authentic British staples like mushy peas and Scotch eggs alongside... Oh yes, Fish and Ch…
1218 N Killingsworth
Overlook
503-232-3344
Overlook
503-232-3344
George's Corner Tavern
A stiff drink, a juicy burger, a back patio, and (yes, indeed!) jell-o shots. A cheap, though authentic, dive bar full of locals, George's is located right nea…
5501 N Interstate
Overlook
503-289-0307
Overlook
503-289-0307
The Old Gold
Former Mercury Music Editor Ezra Caraeff has opened a bar that he describes as "just a comfortable neighborhood bar." Not to worry neighbors, there will be no …
2105 N Killingsworth
Overlook
503-894-8937
Overlook
503-894-8937
