Must-see nightlife in Oregon

  • Hungry Tiger Too

    Portland

    The slightly more refined sibling of the late, lamented Hungry Tiger, this neighborhood dive bar has better-than-average food (with lots of vegan options,…

  • Migration Brewing

    Portland

    Migration is a popular neighborhood brewpub with a great casual-industrial atmosphere. Wood picnic tables outside make it easy to see and be seen, and are…

  • Departure Lounge

    Portland

    This rooftop restaurant-bar, atop the 15th floor of the Nines hotel, fills a deep downtown void: a cool bar with unforgettable views of Portland. The vibe…

  • Horse Brass Pub

    Portland

    Portland's most established English pub, cherished for its dark-wood atmosphere, excellent fish-and-chips (or try the artery-clogging scotch egg) and…

  • Times Theatre & Public House

    Northern Oregon Coast

    It's a brewery, it's a cinema and it's a pub, all in a beautifully refurbished c 1940s movie theater. When the screen's up you can see the vats brewing…

  • Moon & Sixpence

    Portland

    Topping the short list of places in Portland where you can get a proper pint of Guinness is this lovely old-fashioned pub, with good fish-and-chips,…

  • Camp 1805

    Columbia River Gorge

    The first legal rum and whiskey distillery in Hood River makes some fine vodka as well. You can see the still from the bar while you enjoy a tasting…

  • Sandy Hut

    Portland

    This venerable dive has been restored to its former casual-steakhouse glory, with a makeover that brought back some hidden 1920s-era details (light…

  • Bend Brewing Co

    Bend

    This casual pub-restaurant has a good location near the river, with a great patio for warm days. Order one of the award-winning brews, such as the hoppy…

  • White Owl Social Club

    Portland

    Well-mixed cocktails and an excellent menu (including one of Portland's most raved-about vegan burgers) draw the cool kids to this large bar, but it's the…

  • Three Creeks Brewing

    Central Oregon & the Oregon Cascades

    The place to go for handcrafted beer in Sisters. Try the Crowdpleaser IPA or the FivePine Chocolate Porter, or order a flight of tasters ($10) to wash…

  • Bar Deux

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Rowdy nightlife is nil in Newberg, but if you're after a casual tipple, saddle up to the reclaimed wood bar at this cozy, hyperlocal watering hole. The…

  • Ovation

    Portland

    Stop in for a warming Moroccan spice latte at this airy, glassed-in coffee shop, with tempting pastries and friendly staff. Other Moroccan-leaning treats…

  • Growler Guys

    Southern Oregon

    Sharing a space with a coffee shop, this branch of a small chain of beer bars gets crammed with vivacious beer nerds on weekends. The tap list is an…

  • Cascade Brewing Barrel House

    Portland

    This excellent brewery specializes in sour beers, many made from fruit – which may leave some beer fiends skeptical, but trust us and give it a try. If…

  • LaurelThirst Public House

    Portland

    Great acoustic bands and good beer spill the crowds onto the sidewalk at this dark, homey neighborhood joint. There's free live music, firmly in the…

  • Crush

    Portland

    Slip into this sexy lounge with all the pretty people, order one of the exotic cocktails and speak up – it gets loud, what with all the dancing and shows…

  • Hair of the Dog Brewing

    Portland

    HOTD brews unusual beer styles, some of which are 'bottle-conditioned,' whereby the brewing cycle is finished inside the bottle. This results in complex…

  • Noble Coffee

    Southern Oregon

    This spacious, arty place churns out some of Ashland's best organic coffee, freshly roasted and pressed, siphoned or dripped to your specifications. It's…

  • Rontoms

    Portland

    First, the downside – the food's just OK, the service is mediocre and sometimes the atmosphere feels see-and-be-seen. But if it's a nice day, the large…

  • Rogue Ales Bayfront Public House

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Don’t miss out on tasting some of the state's best-loved craft brews at the source – the Shakespeare stout is an old favorite, but there are dozens of…

  • Ristretto Roasters

    Portland

    Medium-roast, small-batch and single-origin coffee beans that result in a mellow, more subtle cup of java. The cafe features modern wood paneling, clean…

  • Prodigal Son Brewery

    Northeastern Oregon

    Pendleton's award-winning brewery is a popular place, even with families (there are two kids' rooms). It has a great atmosphere and 10 beers on tap, plus…

  • Cider Riot

    Portland

    Portland's best cider company now has its very own pub and tasting room, so you can sample Everybody Pogo, Never Give an Inch or Plastic Paddy at the…

  • Hale Pele

    Portland

    The kitschy tiki bar (aren't they all?) to come to for 'historical' tropical cocktails, all made from fresh juices, handcrafted syrups and premium spirits…

  • Steelhead Brewing Co

    Eugene

    Popular, award-winning brewpub with typical pub food on the menu, plus around 10 homemade brews including seasonal and dark beers. Try the beer sampler;…

  • Rogue House of Spirits

    Northern Oregon Coast

    One of Oregon's most beloved breweries goes for the harder stuff at this new distillery, featuring whiskeys, gins and vodkas. You can also get a…

  • Saraveza

    Portland

    Saraveza is a bottle shop and pub best known for its American craft beer, served by award-winning 'beertenders.' Choose from over 250 bottles of the stuff…

  • River Roasters

    Southern Oregon Coast

    A wonderful place for a leisurely cuppa on a sunny morning, the deck of this cafe looks out onto the Siuslaw River. There's not much in the way of food…

  • Bella Java & Bistro

    Eastern Oregon

    Get your caffeine jolt at this pleasant coffee shop, decorated with tin ceilings and a couple of sofas. There's espresso, chai, Italian sodas and fruit…

  • Sleepy Monk Coffee

    Northern Oregon Coast

    For organic, certified-fair-trade coffee, try this little coffee shop on the main street. Sit on an Adirondack chair in the tiny front yard and enjoy the…

  • Highland Stillhouse

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    This fun pub, with great outdoor seating overlooking the Willamette Falls, claims to have the largest selection of single malts in the Portland area. Huge…

  • Courier Coffee Roasters

    Portland

    Courier is a small-batch roaster with friendly baristas and a great macchiato. Exceptional pastries, too. Go for an iced drink on a hot day. It delivers…

  • Freebridge Brewing

    Columbia River Gorge

    You'll find a good selection of house brews and surprisingly good pizza in this industrial-style remodel of an old bank. Both the Thresher and Dirty IPAs…

  • Jolts & Juice

    Eastern Oregon

    Ontario's best coffee shop, with lots of character and pleasant sidewalk seating in warm weather, fills up at lunchtime with locals chatting over huge…

  • Seaside Coffee House

    Northern Oregon Coast

    For good coffee in a casual atmosphere there's this comfortable and friendly coffee shop. There's oatmeal for breakfast and grilled sandwiches for lunch…

  • Full Sail Brewpub

    Columbia River Gorge

    Hood River's landmark brewpub offers salads, sandwiches and burgers, along with great river views and decent beer. An outdoor patio is a plus on sunny…

  • 1188 Brewing Company

    Northeastern Oregon

    This small, family-run brewery also has a good food menu (mains $7 to $14) and several guest taps from breweries around the state. The name comes from the…

  • Rogue Valley Roasting Co

    Southern Oregon

    This quality coffeehouse serves up dark roasts and organic beans, along with gourmet teas and a few light snacks, from a cute bungalow. The atmosphere is…

  • Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery

    Portland

    This brewpub features 35 taps for Rogue beer and 19 taps from independent breweries. There's a patio and a solid pub-food menu, plus regular releases by…