Cheerful Tortoise
Presiding over a busy intersection in what feels like the epicenter of Portland State's urban campus, it's plainly obvious the Cheerful Tortoise doesn't have t…
1939 SW 6th Ave.
Southwest Portland
503-224-3377
Southwest Portland
503-224-3377
Suki's Bar & Grill
Suki's represents the best of so many drinking worlds. Like the seediest juke joints in these United States, it's plopped under a low-rent, side-of-the-freeway…
2401 SW 4th Ave.
Southwest Portland
503-226-1181
Southwest Portland
503-226-1181
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
Cassidy's
In the age of gimmicky buzz bars, Cassidy's is suddenly that rarest of things: an unpretentious, upscale joint that welcomes all comers. While their dinners ar…
1331 SW Washington St.
Southwest Portland
503-223-0054
Southwest Portland
503-223-0054
Ringler's Pub
The ground floor of McMenamins' Crystal Ballroom may get overrun on weekends with the "woooo!" crowd, but here's a hot tip: Ringlers boasts one of the finest w…
1332 W Burnside St.
Southwest Portland
503.225.0627
Southwest Portland
503.225.0627
Produce Row Cafe
Off the beaten path in the SE industrial area. Produce Row is know for its big-ass back patio, tons of beer selections, decent grub and live music almost every…
204 SE Oak
Buckman
503.232.8355
Buckman
503.232.8355
Life of Riley
Life of Riley is something of a neighborhood anomaly, and if you're bored, a fun game is to guess what the patrons' stories are. It's easy to read the pretty w…
300 NW 10th Ave.
Northwest Portland
503-224-1680
Northwest Portland
503-224-1680
Helium Comedy Club
If you want stand-up, Helium Comedy Club is the city’s staple and is heavily considered as our town’s best comedy open mic.
1510 SE 9th
Hosford-Abernethy
888-643-8669
Hosford-Abernethy
888-643-8669
