Must-see nightlife in Portland

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Bar of the Gods

    Portland

    An old-school Portland rocker hangout, BOG (as it's called) is dark and mellow and completely unpretentious. Drinks are cheap, servers are friendly, and…

  • Stumptown Coffee Roasters

    Portland

    Stumptown was the first micro roaster to put Portland on the coffee map, and this small, narrow space is where it all started.

  • Upright Brewing

    Portland

    This basement brewery has an intimate tasting room for sampling French and Belgian farmhouse-inspired ales.

  • Exterior of Laurelwood Brewing Co. brewery

    Laurelwood Brewing Co

    Portland

    The rare brewpub that's actively kid-friendly, Laurelwood makes an excellent line of beers, especially the Free Range Red and the IRA. There's a small…

  • Silverado

    Old Town-Chinatown

    Expect almost nightly stripper shows at this club catering to men. It's a mixed crowd with cheap drinks, potential groping and muscled dancers – bring…

  • Bailey's Taproom

    Portland

    This popular, non-intimidating place has a rotating selection of 26 eclectic beers and ciders from Oregon and beyond. It's a fun place to try something…

  • Church

    Portland

    At this pretty, wood-lined craft cocktail bar, you can repent for what you're about to do by stepping into the 'confessional' (a photo booth). Afterwards…

  • Hobo's

    Old Town-Chinatown

    Past the old historic storefront here is a classy gay-centric restaurant–piano bar. It's a quiet, relaxed place and good for a romantic dinner or drink;…

  • Sterling Coffee Roasters

    Portland

    Elegant coffee shop roasting complex with flavorful beans. The menu is simple, with great cappuccinos and espressos by knowledgeable baristas.

  • Sip

    Portland

    Try fresh organic and vegan juices, smoothies and milkshakes at Sip, a juice bar that's run out of a cute, stationary vintage camper van.

  • CC Slaughters

    Old Town-Chinatown

    This popular, long-running nightclub boasts a big, loud dance floor and good DJs. When you tire of shaking your bootie, head into the relaxed Rainbow Room…

  • Public Domain Coffee

    Portland

    A swanky downtown outlet with shiny high-end espresso machines, owned by long-time indie roasters Coffee Bean International.

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