Must-see nightlife in Oregon

  • Pioneer Saloon & Restaurant

    Eastern Oregon

    This historic Old West saloon, built in the 1880s, has a great atmosphere, with cattle brands and barbed-wire on the walls and an antique carved-wooden…

  • 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…

  • Full City Coffee Roasters

    Eugene

    Good downtown coffee shop that roasts its beans daily and offers a great selection of pastry treats. There's plenty of space as well as a couple of tables…

  • Snug Harbor Bar & Grill

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Slide into this cute and friendly local hangout for various modes of entertainment, including (but not limited to) occasional live music, and karaoke…

  • Red Horse Coffee Traders

    Wallowa Mountains

    Organic beans are roasted on-site at this small coffeehouse. There are also smoothies, exotic teas and light meals from wraps to soup. Nice outside…

  • Palate: A Coffee Bar

    Bend

    This cute and cozy hangout in a woodsy little bungalow serves impeccable espresso made with beans from Stumptown and Coava. Good place to nestle in with a…

  • GoodBean Coffee

    Southern Oregon

    This is a casual, trendy coffee shop with brick walls and sidewalk tables. Gourmet beans and bagels and panini sandwiches are available.

  • 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.

  • Thump Coffee

    Bend

    Some of Bend's best coffee can be found at this elegant little coffee shop downtown, which roasts its own beans.

  • Upright Brewing

    Portland

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

  • Rogue Brewery

    Northern Oregon Coast

    This riverside pub inhabits a former tuna cannery and serves up the usual line of excellent Rogue beers.

  • Stein Distillery

    Wallowa Mountains

    If you like whiskey, vodka or rum, check out the beautiful tasting room of family-run Stein Distillery.

  • Glacier 45 Distillery

    Northeastern Oregon

    A spiffy, modern tasting room and distillery offering bourbon whiskey, gin and a handful of vodkas.

  • Kainos Coffee

    Columbia River Gorge

    Truly good, fresh roasted coffee is served at this modern cafe with bright 1980s-style decor.

  • Rogue Coffee Roasters

    Southern Oregon

    Organic, shade-grown and fair-trade coffees, along with gourmet teas and a few pastries.

  • 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…

  • Sedition Brewery

    Columbia River Gorge

    Decent beers brewed on the premises are served up alongside basic bar food in this very cool remodel of a late 19th-century ice house. The Hoghead Red is…

  • Strictly Organic

    Bend

    This busy and efficient coffee shop in the neo-industrial Old Mill district serves great espresso drinks and enormous pastries. There's a second location…

  • Public Domain Coffee

    Portland

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