Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
Some neighborhood and farther afield options for tasty drinks and interesting spaces.
Tasty club sandwich, go for it on Rye. Friendly staff, back patio in season.
39 locals recommend
Mock Crest Tavern
3435 N Lombard StTasty club sandwich, go for it on Rye. Friendly staff, back patio in season.
Oldest bar and restaurant in Portland. Excellent food and cocktails. Suggest the bar side. The Spanish Coffee is the signature drink. Good happy hour food prices.
46 locals recommend
Huber's Cafe
411 SW 3rd AveOldest bar and restaurant in Portland. Excellent food and cocktails. Suggest the bar side. The Spanish Coffee is the signature drink. Good happy hour food prices.
Part of the local McMenamin's chain. Good beer in very eclectic environment.
98 locals recommend
McMenamins St. Johns Theater & Pub
8203 N Ivanhoe StPart of the local McMenamin's chain. Good beer in very eclectic environment.
The Alibi Tiki Lounge
4024 N Interstate AveOriginal Tiki Lounge.
Old school tavern since way back when, tasty inexpensive food options also.
17 locals recommend
Nite Hawk
6423 N Interstate AveOld school tavern since way back when, tasty inexpensive food options also.
Sidecarpdx
3955 N Mississippi AveGreat cozy bar with an amazing whisky selection and tasty nosh.
The Old Gold
2105 N Killingsworth StFine whiskey selection in the neighborhood
Tasty drinks in a fun fresh space, nice outdoor areas and tasty nibbles including vegetarian options
39 locals recommend
Keys Lounge
533 NE Killingsworth StTasty drinks in a fun fresh space, nice outdoor areas and tasty nibbles including vegetarian options
Cozy cocktail bar with great food and nibbles. Not to miss it the oysters on the half shell
16 locals recommend
Jo Bar & Rotisserie
715 NW 23rd AveCozy cocktail bar with great food and nibbles. Not to miss it the oysters on the half shell
Urban German Wursthaus
6635 N Baltimore AveTasty German pub food, beer choices and wine
Palomar
959 SE Division StTasty craft cocktails and food with a cuban bent. Cool space also.
Well done drinks and appetizers. Excellent preparation and friendly staff.
13 locals recommend
Tiny Bubble Room
2025 N Lombard StWell done drinks and appetizers. Excellent preparation and friendly staff.
Swift and Union
8103 N Denver AveGood cocktails, beers, and food. In the fun Kenton neighborhood.
Essentials
Local chain. Excellent selection including prepared foods, beer and wine.
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveLocal chain. Excellent selection including prepared foods, beer and wine.
Great local grocery for gourmet coffee, pastries, hot and cold fold and groceries.
109 locals recommend
Green Zebra Grocery
3011 N Lombard StGreat local grocery for gourmet coffee, pastries, hot and cold fold and groceries.
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveGreat Gourmet Grocery. Towards St Johns
Mock Crest Grocery
3715 N Lombard StClosest store to the bnb space.
Safeway
1030 SW Jefferson StIn the Pearl but a really nice store. Parking up on 3rd floor.
Kenton Liquor Store
8221 N Denver AveClosest state liquor store. Friendly and close by.
Rich's Cigar Store
820 SW Alder StEmporium of tobacco newspapers and magazines. Very helpful.
Getting Around- Transit/Cab
Nearby train stops for transit (called MAX). Reliable Cab service. Rent a bike.
N Lombard TC MAX Station
Yellow train to downtown Portland.
Rosa Parks MAX Station
Yellow Train line to downtown Portland
Kenton/N Denver Ave station
Train stop near Kenton Neighborhood
Local bike rental site. More are nearby. Check website for available bikes.
50 locals recommend
BIKETOWN
Local bike rental site. More are nearby. Check website for available bikes.
If you need a old line cab company this is the one to call. Prompt reliable.
7 locals recommend
Radio Cab
1613 NW Kearney StIf you need a old line cab company this is the one to call. Prompt reliable.
Neighborhoods
Established tree lined neighborhood close into Portland. Near Alberta Arts/Mississippi. Close to Addidas and University of Portland. Very walkable and bike.
9 locals recommend
Arbor Lodge
Established tree lined neighborhood close into Portland. Near Alberta Arts/Mississippi. Close to Addidas and University of Portland. Very walkable and bike.
Kenton
Close by neighborhood with shops/restaurants/liquor store etc.
Saint Johns
Close by neighborhood for shops/services/and pubs.
Many shops, restaurants and pubs in a walkable neighborhood. Has a street fair.
205 locals recommend
Alberta Arts District
Many shops, restaurants and pubs in a walkable neighborhood. Has a street fair.
North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueGreat food and drinks, live music too.
Overlook
Near the Adidas HQ.
Local University
University of Portland
5000 N Willamette BlvdLocal Private University.
Points of Interest
adidas
450 NW 257th AveAdidas North American Headquarters
A whole block of books. Not to be missed and no tax to Oregon buyers
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StA whole block of books. Not to be missed and no tax to Oregon buyers
Columbia Park
Nearby park if you need some green space.
Alberta Park
1905 NE Killingsworth StLocal park, has a pool and also the Rose Test Garden.
Beautiful Japanese garden near Washington Park and also the Zoo.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveBeautiful Japanese garden near Washington Park and also the Zoo.
Sightseeing
Travel Portland
100 SW BroadwayVisitors center with lots of info on Portland attractions
Multnomah Falls station
Tallest waterfall in Oregon in the scenic Columbia Gorge
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StFormal Chinese garden in downtown Portland
Park west of downtown with many scenic points of interest including hiking trails.
326 locals recommend
Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdPark west of downtown with many scenic points of interest including hiking trails.
Forest Park
Urban forest park on the west side.
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrWonderful historic house, grounds and view of the city.