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1201 Southwest 12th Avenue Portland, OR 97205 United States +1 503 225 1201 http://home.europa.com/~1201ca... bukouski@aol.com |
This dinosaur of the old Portland bar scene has evolved into a dance place for a young crowd. The live music has been replaced with DJs, and the pool table has been sacrificed for dancing. An emphasis on funk came with the latest remodel of the club, a former strip joint. Sundays are popular, featuring a three-DJ jam. In addition to beers and drinks, food items are available. Happy Hour is 3p-6p M-F. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cheap eatings |
225 Southwest Ash Street Portland, OR 97204 United States +1 503 226 0430 http://www.ashstreetsaloon.com/ |
At Ash Street Saloon you can grab a burger or an inexpensive full breakfast without resorting to fast food. Enjoy a downright cheap eight-ounce steak dinner with all the trimmings. Listen to live nightly music at this adult hangout. The crowd is as unique as the surroundings, and just as friendly. The dim lights and neon will put you in a relaxed frame of mind. Dine outdoors with your buddies when the weather is nice. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Street-side summertime |
1501 Northeast Broadway Portland, OR 97232 United States |
This cool Mexican cafe and bar is popular with locals. The food is tasty, the beer choices are numerous and it is the only full bar in the area. An enchilada/tamale combo plate with rice and beans is plenty of food. Thirsty patrons will appreciate the selection of beers in the bottle and on tap. Drink specials offer serious discounts. There is a garden-like atmosphere inside and tables on the sidewalk outside. You are likely to see a regular crowd at happy hour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Movie Theater and Bar |
3702 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard Portland, OR 97214 United States +1 503 236 9234 http://www.mcmenamins.com/inde... |
Enjoy dining, drinking and movie watching all in one 700-seat arena. Built by Universal Studios in 1927, this theater is a Portland landmark that provides a splendid view from the balcony. Enjoy your favorite slice of pizza or other goodies from the snack counter while watching new and second-run releases. All of McMenamins refreshing microbrews are available and may be enjoyed during the film. After the movie, have a seat in the pub and extend your stay. Minors are welcome at matinees and the admission prices are unbeatable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Besaw's |
2301 Northwest Savier St. Portland, OR 97210 United States +1 503 228 2619 http://www.besaws.com/ contact@besaws.com |
This little Northwest eatery actually started out as a beer parlor. In 1903, Henry Weinhard made an investment in establishing this place. In 1916, when alcohol became illegal in Oregon, the parlor stopped filling steins and started serving up food. The restaurant also was the first in Oregon to hold an alcohol license after the prohibition. Start your day with Cousin Maurice's Eggs, scrambled with brie cheese, tomatoes and scallions. Settle in for some great foods at this restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 From swing to salsa |
722 East Burnside Street Avenue Portland, OR 97214 United States +1 503 233 7855 http://www.outlawsbar.com/ outlawsbar@outlawsbar.com |
Don your dancing shoes and take a trip back to when big bands ruled the music scene. Red velvet curtains, rich wood grains, and dancers of all ages contribute to the unique atmosphere. Dance to such favorites as swing, salsa, ballroom and tango, usually with at least one live band a week gracing the stage. Attire among the more serious dancers tends to be fairly formal, but dress as you like. Lessons are available during the hour before the main dance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Taste treat |
1313 Northwest Marshall Street Portland, OR 97209 United States +1 503 241 7179 http://www.bridgeportbrew.com/ darby.schroeder@bridgeportbrewing.com |
This casual pub has been a long-time fixture of Northwest Portland. The pub is marked by stucco, ivy-dripping walls outside and warm, honey-colored wood and high ceilings inside. Enjoy one of the famous microbrews by the glass or pitcher. Wine is also available. The scrumptious pizza -- available by the slice or pie -- is on the expensive side, but is worth every penny. Select fresh toppings that include whole garlic cloves, feta cheese and pepperoncini. Children are welcome. You may want to tour the adjacent microbrewery, one of Oregon's oldest. Tours are free, as is "Science Pub", a monthly science-themed lecture/discussion series. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Suds stop |
50 Southwest Third Avenue Portland, OR 97204 United States +1 503 223 1375 |
Inside this downtown pub, you will find pitchers, pints and pizza. It is a tile-floor establishment where the bar extends from the front door to the back exit. Although there is a full bar, the free-flowing beer is best. Enjoy nearly 50 different kinds of brew on tap and in bottles. Enjoy specials on pints or try a solid slice of pizza for just USD2 on Wednesdays. The whole city seems to be visible from some of the seats. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art on the walls and in your glass |
1400, SE Morrison Ave. Portland, OR 97214 United States +1 503-235-8150 http://www.crushbar.com/ crush@crushbar.com |
Perhaps one of the best loved bars in Portland, Crush literally has something for everyone. The space is artfully divided into three rooms, with smoking allowed in the "Vice Room." Cocktails are imaginative and feature liquors you won't find anywhere else in town –several of them homemade. Often called "gay-friendly," this bar is everyone-friendly, with a helpful and knowledgeable staff. Check out the outdoor patio or explore the art-clad interiors. Regulars flock there on Tuesdays to take advantage of the all-day under $5 happy hour menus. Brunch is now served on Sundays along with their usual high-end bar fare. -Marie Richie Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Dance into the past |
1332 West Burnside Street Portland, OR 97210 United States +1 503 778 5625 http://www.mcmenamins.com/Crys... mikew@mcmenamins.com |
Great entertainers such as Marvin Gaye, James Brown and the Grateful Dead have performed in this historic ballroom that is now owned by the McMenamin brothers. One thousand patrons can fit into the ballroom and it can be reserved for private events. Three onsite bars—including a popular nightclub, Ringlers—will satiate your hunger and thirst. It is worth a visit just to behold the local landmark's ornate chandeliers, picturesque windows and 7,500-square-foot dance floor that floats on ball-bearings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Best Place To Relax |
729 Southwest 15th Avenue Hotel deLuxe Portland, OR 97205 United States +1 503 219 2094 http://www.hoteldeluxeportland... info@hoteldeluxeportland.com |
Located at the Hotel deLuxe—The Driftwood Room is a fun place to visit with a few close friends. The service here is excellent and the staff is a friendly bunch of people. Sample the many cocktail mixes at this small and cozy bar. The Driftwood Room is open to hotel guests and local folks as well. The prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is laid back. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Alternative entertainment |
110 Northwest Broadway Portland, OR 97209 United States +1 503 222 3082 |
This club is one of Portland's hottest gay and lesbian spots, but it is fun even if you are straight. Catering to alternative lifestyles, all through the week you are assured quality entertainment, including a nightly cabaret with male and female impersonators. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. The menu is short and sweet, with basics like the club sandwich, chicken-fried steak, or one of the many excellent burgers. Cash only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Reflections of good taste |
0309 Southwest Montgomery Street Portland, OR 97201 United States +1 503 220 1865 http://www.mccormickandschmick... |
This tiered restaurant exudes a fancy aura, but has a comfortable feel and waterfront views. The fine linens and luxuriously upholstered booths lend a romantic feeling, and most diners choose to dress up. The servers are friendly and accommodating. You will find such Pacific Rim favorites as seafood pasta and Northwest salmon. Try a glass of Oregon wine or a cocktail from the full bar. Wrap things up with a decadent dessert, and then sip a post-dinner beverage at the adjacent Pilsner Room, a favorite singles hangout. Mouth-watering appetizers and other items are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cultured cocktails |
1001 Southwest Broadway (The Heathman Hotel) Portland, OR 97205 United States +1 503 790 7752 / +1 503 241 4100 http://www.heathmanhotel.com/h... info@heathmanhotel.com |
Portland would not be the same without the Heathman Hotel, a downtown landmark. The hotel's restaurant and bar are equally important to Portland's culture. The lounge paintings once owned by Vanderbilt, author-autographed books in the library and Andy Warhol Endangered Species prints boost the decor from upper crust to extraordinary. The dishes weave wonderful local flavors into delightful French creations. Salads are a lunch favorite. Try the Asparagus and Bay shrimp salad, served with lemon aioli. Enjoy live jazz in the evenings Wednesday through Saturday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Experimental Nightclub |
1001, SE Morrison Street Portland, OR 97214 United States +1 503-239-7639 http://www.holocene.org/ contact@holocene.org |
In a town that is sadly lacking in good dance clubs, Holocene stands out at a place that welcomes just about anyone who wants to shake their thing on the dance floor. Known for mixing very good cocktails, it's always best to order your second one while still working on the first. The vast space is broken up in to rooms and sunken areas. Most nights have a theme, so it's always good to check first. Bands tend to be eclectic or experimental, whereas Djs crank out dance beats most nights. This is a good place to see and be seen. -Marie Richie Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun shellfish feasting |
401 Southwest 12th Avenue Portland, OR 97205 United States +1 503 226 1419 |
For more than 100 years, Jake's has been serving favorites like shellfish, steaks and cedar-plank salmon. This Portland landmark, described as a "must visit" by The Oregonian, draws locals as well as tourists. It can get crowded, so get a reservation. A little boisterous at times, it is a fun night spot and the atmosphere is the only advertising necessary. Late night menu meals are a steal at USD6. The full bar has a television. Sit street side when the rain goes away. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Welcome Irish or not |
112 Southwest Second Avenue Portland, OR 97204 United States +1 503 227 4057 http://www.kellsirish.com/port... portland@kellsirish.com |
As Irish as its namesake, this cheery downtown establishment is warm, welcoming and close to the city's heartbeat. The wood and brass tones exude an authentic yet casual tone. The full bar is accommodating, boasting one of the largest selections of malt scotches in the Northwest. Varied menu offerings include traditional Irish cuisine such as the Warm Cabbage, Apple and Irish Bacon Salad or local fare such as the Dungeness crab cakes. Check the Web site for information about the establishment's notorious St. Patrick's Day celebration. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dance the night away |
932 Southwest Third Avenue Portland, OR 97204 United States +1 503 227 6185 |
Your troubles will melt away when you escape to this lively Downtown Portland club. Start with a drink from the 30-foot, full-service antique bar. Check out the variety of items on the menu. Order the spicy Thai Chicken Wrap or the tasty Monte Cristo. The local newspaper gave the place a three-star review. After dinner, get ready to get down. The dance tunes, which vary depending on the night, include everything from 1980s hits to disco music. Ladies get in free on Wednesdays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Venerable Source of Stiff Drinks |
1967, West Burnside Street Portland, OR 97209 United States +1 503 222 5822 http://www.thematadorbar.com/ |
One of the oldest bars Portland, the Matador has recently come under new and hip management. Thankfully, the newly spiffed-up interior has had no impact on the drinks, which are still among the strongest in town. Get there before 7p on any day for $2.50 well drinks and $1 PBR pints. While it can be crowded on weekends, check out the pool tables for a single quarter any other time. There is food (by state law), but your bartender knows exactly what you came here for, serving it one glass at a time with a smile and a wink. -Marie Richie Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Diverse dancers |
311 Southwest Washington Street Portland, OR 97205 United States +1 503 223 7515 |
You will find a wide cross section of Portland's population at this cafe and club where dollar drinks, good beats and good eats draw the crowds. Large street-front windows mix with the surrounding funk and dance sounds. This Downtown Portland/City Center location attracts both the young elite and more casual creatures of the night, so anything goes here. Bar food items like sandwiches, salads and burgers are served through the late night. Disc jockeys spin both rhythm and blues mixed with top 40 hits. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Techno tunes |
31 Northwest First Avenue Portland, OR 97209 United States +1 503 224 3147 info@clubohm.com |
Known mostly for its electronic grooves, this club is the kind of place to dance until dawn. You can really work up a sweat kicking up your heels here. When you have had your fill, cool off pond-side under the stars. Shrouded in the shadow of the Burnside Bridge, the dark, almost grungy atmosphere compliments the Generation X crowd well. Although a disc jockey provides most of the entertainment, the club also hosts live bands occasionally. Bar eats are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Asian ambrosia |
214 Southwest Broadway Portland, OR 97205 United States +1 503 241 3393 http://www.saucebox.com/ info@saucebox.com |
This chic hangout serves artistic Asian food with hip entertainment. Home to the younger set, the restaurant offers dishes spiced with wasabi, lemongrass, curry and cilantro—reflecting the fresh curiosity of the clientèle. Try the tangy Tamarind-Chili Prawns, simmered in a tamarind, chili, cilantro and tomato sauce with baby corn and snow peas and served with jasmine rice. The kitchen closes at 10pm and then you are treated to a disc jockey that spins hip-hop and acid jazz. A full bar offers a variety of drinks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Portland underground |
211 Southwest Ankeny Street Portland, OR 97204 United States +1 503 220 4001 |
Mild-mannered Portland was once one of the toughest ports of the Pacific. In the 1890s, it was the shanghaiing - kidnapping a man and selling him into bondage - capital of the world. After passing out at one of the many taverns lining Portland's waterfront, prisoners were held in a series of underground tunnels. This Old Town drinking establishment was built in a remnant of one of those same tunnels. Dark walls add to the underground atmosphere. The well-stocked full bar and its ample kitchen will provide you with everything from a cocktail and Pad Thai to a burger and brew. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Cool attitude and Asian food |
317 Northwest Broadway Avenue Portland, OR 97209 United States +1 503 222 7297 |
If you like leaving all of your cares behind and letting loose, this is the place to go. A lot of the clientele are in the mid-20s age bracket, but the atmosphere is fairly sophisticated nevertheless. Most nights you will find more mature adults rubbing shoulders with the younger set. Televisions on the walls play without sound, so you can still talk and enjoy music. The full bar is backed up by delicious contemporary Asian food. Try the tasty Vietnamese-style Satays—tiger prawns with chunks of lamb. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Endless fun |
3100 Northeast Sandy Boulevard Portland, OR 97212 United States +1 503 238 0543 |
This intimate Southeast Portland lounge has whatever you are looking for in a fun environment. From pool to live music, dancing to socializing, the atmosphere is never boring. Languish in a comfy booth or on the large sofa in front of the fire. Do not forget to order a refreshing cocktail or one of the Old Lompoc ales from the full-service bar. The menu is as varied as the clientele and features such goodies as the Turkey Swiss dip and meatloaf. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A beer and a book |
711 Southwest Ankeny Street Portland, OR 97205 United States +1 503 226 2508 http://www.d2m.com/Tugwebsite/... tugboatale@webtv.net |
This downtown bar offers a different setting for microbrews. The walls are lined with books, live musical entertainment features avant-garde jazz and folk music, and the people are friendly, as they need to be since tables are often shared. The original wood bar makes this a comfortable place to have a beer or three. You will find a number of import beers and varieties brewed on-site. The vegetarian menu includes Mediterranean and Tex-Mex items. The nachos are a treat for two. Continue indulging in great Mexican food at the neighboring El Grillo. Cash only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cuisine and cues |
120 Northwest 23rd Avenue Portland, OR 97210 United States +1 503 226 6909 http://www.uptownbilliards.com/ |
This is a classy joint, from the gourmet dishes to the polished hardwood floors. The creative menu offers fresh Pacific Northwest delicacies. Try the scrumptious Uptown Crab Cakes while shooting pool. Drain one of the eight different Scotch whiskies offered, or opt for some virgin beverages. Be sure to call ahead, the club sometimes closes its door to the public. With a 200-person capacity and catering available, this is a great place to hold your next gathering. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Top Shelf Dinner Jazz |
800, NW 6th Avenue Portland, OR 97209 United States +1 503 223 0070 http://www.wilfsrestaurant.com/ |
Next to Portland's landmark train station, Wilf's is a venerable dinner jazz venue that has featured nightly performances for over 30 years along with high-end, sustainable dining. The dining room excels in creating memorable special occasion dinners. Jazz lovers will enjoy Tuesday nights with the Ron Steen Jazz Jam, starting at 7:30p. Professionals from near and far have been known to sit in Ron's world-class sessions. You'll find intimate seating and atmosphere in the jazz bar. Choose from a wide array of top shelf liquors and $3 appetizers during happy hour after 9p. -Marie Richie Review © 2007, Wcities |
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