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Quaint speakeasy, cozy and small, great service, superb drinks and yummy soup. Heart of Portland's Pearl district, inside the Hotel deLuxe.
Cool, small, dark. I love that they do table service here, even when it's so tiny. Came in for happy hour for a birthday, and I would say, get there right at 4, like hard 4, as they fill up. I "know" they don't take reservations, but I did call ahead and just friendly warn, and Claudia, thank you, was so nice and gave folks a heads up. Had a fabulous time. Would recommend to anyone who likes good places, fun people and great drinks. I mean, champagne cocktails on happy hour?! Yes, however none traditional, but sell me the rhubarb one all day. My only thing, I would say it was difficult to get parking validated or use the ADA elevator, as the birthday man is having some stair challenges. Had to run up the stairs to ask to run it, maybe we just keep it open? Anyways, love! Not the bar's issue, just saying.
Ideal dark bar vibe! Perfect place for a cocktail late night. Drinks were great. Our table order a variety of drinks and none of them were really sweet. The ambience is low lighting, lounge, playing Amy Winehouse. Also they have absinthe if you're in to that! Our server was really kind and was able to give great recommendations. The space itself is pretty small.
We had stopped in, hoping for the Manhattan tasting flight. Unfortunately, it is not a menu item any longer, but one of the bartenders knew what the flight used to have. Made me a very good Manhattan. The bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable. The ambiance is dark, which takes a moment to get used to, but enjoyable once you get used to it. Will go back!
This is a small bar in the DeLux Hotel. It's so dark but they make terrific cocktails. A great place to begin an evening.
We were staying in the hotel (Hotel deLuxe) and thought we would have a cocktail before heading out on the town. We ended up falling into a wormhole and spending the whole evening here! This place is a true gem! The bar itself is a treat - great atmosphere and an awesome retro vibe. We were quickly lost in the atmosphere. Dimly lit, cozy, with jazz in the background. First off, the cocktails are top notch - especially of you like absinthe - but they nail the classics as well. I had one of the best negronis of my life here! Aside from the boozy stuff - we started slow on the menu. First were oysters - which were delicious and perfectly shucked! I love it when a kitchen gets the simple stuff right! After that we tried a mushroom toast that was also nicely prepared. By this point, we had abaondoned our idea to wander, and settled in. We followed the apps with the french style kale and white bean soup, which was delicious! An added treat was the little bit of chili crisp on top that gave it a little something extra. We followed that with the steak frites and were floored by the preparation! The steak had been marinated, was PERFECTLY cooked, and finished with rosemary salt, and a bit of a horseradish compound butter (could have had a bit more of that!). The frites were crispy and also wonderfully seasoned! A true delight! As you can tell - we were delighted and overjoyed with the quality of food and drinks here - but the service was also top notch. Our server/bartender Josh was perfectly attentive and added layers to our enjoyment with lore of the hotel as well as his attentive and informative absinthe service! This is a true gem - and I will definitely go here again the next time i am in Portland! Absolutely stellar! Well done!
A haiku review: Came here for some drinks Moody, dark and romantic A great date night spot Focaccia so thick Crisp, crunchy outside, soft in Topped with rosemary Will have to come back I want to try the absinthe Each drink was delish!!
Experience: Absinthe Tasting w/ Ted Breaux of Jade Absinthe and Lucid Absinthe. Pros: Cool experience! Driftwood hosted an Absinthe Tasting with the maker of Jade Absinthe. I got to try 4 different Absinthe and had the opportunity to learn about the origins, history, & tasting notes. Great to hear from experts in the field of bartending/liquor. The ambiance was small and intimate. Cons: none
Driftwood Room is Hotel deLuxe's cocktail bar, but has more than typical hotel bars. This small, dark space is perfect for an intimate conversation, with its dim lighting. Solid varieties of cocktails all tasted good and looked classic. They have bar foods and the bar foods complemented the drinks well. However, the bar is quite small and fills up fast. During my visit, there was one loud person at the bar and it disrupted the otherwise serene environment, which can be a downside if you're sensitive to noise and which can easily happen as the space is small. Despite this, the friendly and attentive staff ensured a pleasant experience, refilling my water so many times (thank you!!).
We had the best evening here! Like a true Portlandia (in the best way) evening, arriving early, just after 4pm. We easily found street parking directly across the street from the hotel entrance. (The Driftwood is located inside of Hotel Deluxe.) We decided to come here to have a drink before going to a concert at the Tiffany Center which is located just across the street. When we entered the very dark bar, it was immediately such a vibe, an old school, mid century lounge vibe. There was just one couple seated at the bar and one other table seated in the loungey area so we basically had our pick of seats and we chose what I consider to be the best seat in the house, at the back in the center, perfect for people watching. The mid century vibes are complete with cozy booths, wood paneling, river rocks and driftwood. It really is like stepping back in time. We ordered drinks, a Smoking Gun for the hubby and a glass of red wine for me, as well as appetizers - the olives with focaccia, shoestring potatoes and the Brussels sprouts. Everything was so good! Like this isn't bar food. This is upscale lounge/restaurant quality, gourmet food. Service was outstanding, very kind and attentive. We were just about to close our tab and head over to the concert venue, when a set of two tables walked in talking about how the concert was canceled. We were like what? What concert? Surely not the concert we were planning to attend. But oh yes, it was our concert that had been canceled. :( So we decided to stay for dinner and we ordered the steak frites and bone marrow which was incredible! The bone marrow had pickled red onion and some other fresh herb making it taste fresh & vibrant. Two nice tables sat on either side of us, each with out-of-towners, who we struck up nice conversation with. After our neighbors left, we started looking for nearby places to grab dessert, when our server came over and asked if we were interested in dessert. I said yes but it isn't on your menu, which she confirmed and then told us the offerings - cookie skillet with vanilla ice cream, apple crisp, chocolate mousse and a Marion berry cheesecake. We opted for the chocolate chip cookie and it was freshly baked but a little too salty for me. (And I'm a salty biatch,lol). Anyway, we had a really great evening. Our disappointment of the concert being canceled quickly turned into the joy of being able to enjoy the vibe, atmosphere, great food, service and the company of others. :)
I love the atmosphere here, dark, typically loud enough that no one hears what you're saying at your table. Good bar staff, always helpful and willing to explain menu items. The menu is decent for a late night stop. The menu has a special item...order the fries or as they call it Shoestring potatoes!!! They're made with a side of bacon fat hollandaise. Last time there, I order it twice within the hour. Great place to stop in for a drink and bite when you're out late.
Pro- so dark you could sneak your lover in and no one will see either of you. Cons- service: bartender more interested in keeping an eye on the server, and her him. Cocktails - the Clint Eastwood was barely cold, tasted medicinal, and was nasty as was the Spanish coffee. Beer was good though Food - $22 dollar cheeseburger and fries at Happy Hour? Okay on taste, not big enough to share Whiskey- pricing is wonky so beware of coming here for anything "allocated / special". People- Weller Special Reserve isn't special. Not is Blanton's - and 24 bucks for Blanton's? Nope Won't return unless I'm trying to to be seen by anyone in the dark and I'm having beer.
3 months ago
If you're looking for quintessential speakeasy vibes, Driftwood Room is the place! Just inside Hotel DeLuxe, it's never overly crowded, making it a great place to unwind or enjoy a date night! The cocktail menu is fantastic, and if you're curious about absinthe, this is one of the best places to try it. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable, sharing the history behind each pour and explaining the different varieties. I especially loved that many of the absinthes are named after famous poets and artists - it adds a fun touch to the experience. For dinner, I ordered the spaetzle, and it was delicious. I also love the vintage mirrors throughout the space, it makes the room feel large and grand. Whether you're stopping in for a classic cocktail, an absinthe experience or just enjoying the ambience, Driftwood Room is worth a visit if you're in downtown PDX! read more
Stayed at the Hotel deLuxe during our stay to PDX and we paid a visit to the Driftwood Room one night for late night snack and drink. We were able to get 15% off our bill since we were hotel guests, which was nice....and were billed the total of our visit on our final bill when checking out. -The Great Pepino Cocktail, gin & cucumber & a hint of lime. It was light, slightly sweet, and refreshing. -Swift Honeycrisp Cider, also light and sweet. -Shoestring Fries, the plate came out piping hot but the fries themselves were lukewarm? It took a while to get these as well since it seems they share a kitchen with Gracie's (the hotel's breakfast/brunch restaurant). I'd probably skip the food if there's a next time & stick with the drinks. Dark, intimate vibe inside with room for about ~20 people at small tables and also bar seating. read more
Cool, small, dark. I love that they do table service here, even when it's so tiny. Came in for happy hour for a birthday, and I would say, get there right at 4, like hard 4, as they fill up. I "know" they don't take reservations, but I did call ahead and just friendly warn, and Claudia, thank you, was so nice and gave folks a heads up. Had a fabulous time. Would recommend to anyone who likes good places, fun people and great drinks. I mean, champagne cocktails on happy hour?! Yes, however none traditional, but sell me the rhubarb one all day. My only thing, I would say it was difficult to get parking validated or use the ADA elevator, as the birthday man is having some stair challenges. Had to run up the stairs to ask to run it, maybe we just keep it open? Anyways, love! Not the bar's issue, just saying. read more
8 months ago
Ideal dark bar vibe! Perfect place for a cocktail late night. Drinks were great. Our table order a variety of drinks and none of them were really sweet. The ambience is low lighting, lounge, playing Amy Winehouse. Also they have absinthe if you're in to that! Our server was really kind and was able to give great recommendations. The space itself is pretty small. read more
4 months ago
We had stopped in, hoping for the Manhattan tasting flight. Unfortunately, it is not a menu item any longer, but one of the bartenders knew what the flight used to have. Made me a very good Manhattan. The bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable. The ambiance is dark, which takes a moment to get used to, but enjoyable once you get used to it. Will go back! read more
We were staying in the hotel (Hotel deLuxe) and thought we would have a cocktail before heading out on the town. We ended up falling into a wormhole and spending the whole evening here! This place is a true gem! The bar itself is a treat - great atmosphere and an awesome retro vibe. We were quickly lost in the atmosphere. Dimly lit, cozy, with jazz in the background. First off, the cocktails are top notch - especially of you like absinthe - but they nail the classics as well. I had one of the best negronis of my life here! Aside from the boozy stuff - we started slow on the menu. First were oysters - which were delicious and perfectly shucked! I love it when a kitchen gets the simple stuff right! After that we tried a mushroom toast that was also nicely prepared. By this point, we had abaondoned our idea to wander, and settled in. We followed the apps with the french style kale and white bean soup, which was delicious! An added treat was the little bit of chili crisp on top that gave it a little something extra. We followed that with the steak frites and were floored by the preparation! The steak had been marinated, was PERFECTLY cooked, and finished with rosemary salt, and a bit of a horseradish compound butter (could have had a bit more of that!). The frites were crispy and also wonderfully seasoned! A true delight! As you can tell - we were delighted and overjoyed with the quality of food and drinks here - but the service was also top notch. Our server/bartender Josh was perfectly attentive and added layers to our enjoyment with lore of the hotel as well as his attentive and informative absinthe service! This is a true gem - and I will definitely go here again the next time i am in Portland! Absolutely stellar! Well done! read more
29 days ago
A haiku review: Came here for some drinks Moody, dark and romantic A great date night spot Focaccia so thick Crisp, crunchy outside, soft in Topped with rosemary Will have to come back I want to try the absinthe Each drink was delish!! read more
2 years ago
Experience: Absinthe Tasting w/ Ted Breaux of Jade Absinthe and Lucid Absinthe. Pros: Cool experience! Driftwood hosted an Absinthe Tasting with the maker of Jade Absinthe. I got to try 4 different Absinthe and had the opportunity to learn about the origins, history, & tasting notes. Great to hear from experts in the field of bartending/liquor. The ambiance was small and intimate. Cons: none read more
1 month ago
Driftwood Room is Hotel deLuxe's cocktail bar, but has more than typical hotel bars. This small, dark space is perfect for an intimate conversation, with its dim lighting. Solid varieties of cocktails all tasted good and looked classic. They have bar foods and the bar foods complemented the drinks well. However, the bar is quite small and fills up fast. During my visit, there was one loud person at the bar and it disrupted the otherwise serene environment, which can be a downside if you're sensitive to noise and which can easily happen as the space is small. Despite this, the friendly and attentive staff ensured a pleasant experience, refilling my water so many times (thank you!!). read more
We had the best evening here! Like a true Portlandia (in the best way) evening, arriving early, just after 4pm. We easily found street parking directly across the street from the hotel entrance. (The Driftwood is located inside of Hotel Deluxe.) We decided to come here to have a drink before going to a concert at the Tiffany Center which is located just across the street. When we entered the very dark bar, it was immediately such a vibe, an old school, mid century lounge vibe. There was just one couple seated at the bar and one other table seated in the loungey area so we basically had our pick of seats and we chose what I consider to be the best seat in the house, at the back in the center, perfect for people watching. The mid century vibes are complete with cozy booths, wood paneling, river rocks and driftwood. It really is like stepping back in time. We ordered drinks, a Smoking Gun for the hubby and a glass of red wine for me, as well as appetizers - the olives with focaccia, shoestring potatoes and the Brussels sprouts. Everything was so good! Like this isn't bar food. This is upscale lounge/restaurant quality, gourmet food. Service was outstanding, very kind and attentive. We were just about to close our tab and head over to the concert venue, when a set of two tables walked in talking about how the concert was canceled. We were like what? What concert? Surely not the concert we were planning to attend. But oh yes, it was our concert that had been canceled. :( So we decided to stay for dinner and we ordered the steak frites and bone marrow which was incredible! The bone marrow had pickled red onion and some other fresh herb making it taste fresh & vibrant. Two nice tables sat on either side of us, each with out-of-towners, who we struck up nice conversation with. After our neighbors left, we started looking for nearby places to grab dessert, when our server came over and asked if we were interested in dessert. I said yes but it isn't on your menu, which she confirmed and then told us the offerings - cookie skillet with vanilla ice cream, apple crisp, chocolate mousse and a Marion berry cheesecake. We opted for the chocolate chip cookie and it was freshly baked but a little too salty for me. (And I'm a salty biatch,lol). Anyway, we had a really great evening. Our disappointment of the concert being canceled quickly turned into the joy of being able to enjoy the vibe, atmosphere, great food, service and the company of others. :) read more
3 years ago
I love the atmosphere here, dark, typically loud enough that no one hears what you're saying at your table. Good bar staff, always helpful and willing to explain menu items. The menu is decent for a late night stop. The menu has a special item...order the fries or as they call it Shoestring potatoes!!! They're made with a side of bacon fat hollandaise. Last time there, I order it twice within the hour. Great place to stop in for a drink and bite when you're out late. read more
2 years ago
Pro- so dark you could sneak your lover in and no one will see either of you. Cons- service: bartender more interested in keeping an eye on the server, and her him. Cocktails - the Clint Eastwood was barely cold, tasted medicinal, and was nasty as was the Spanish coffee. Beer was good though Food - $22 dollar cheeseburger and fries at Happy Hour? Okay on taste, not big enough to share Whiskey- pricing is wonky so beware of coming here for anything "allocated / special". People- Weller Special Reserve isn't special. Not is Blanton's - and 24 bucks for Blanton's? Nope Won't return unless I'm trying to to be seen by anyone in the dark and I'm having beer. read more
1 year ago
We were looking for a place to grab a bite to eat after getting out from seeing a play in downtown Portland. I searched Yelp to help find something close by and still open. Yes, the sidewalks roll up early here in Portland - even on a Friday and Saturday evening. With luck - Driftwood Room came up with great reviews and it was still open for another 45 minutes! Let's do this! We drove over and found parking across the street out front. The building is relatively unassuming on the outside. The bar is located inside The Hotel deluxe. It has a throw back 50s swanky vibe as you walk up the stairs into the hotel. The bar is small, but quaint and classy. I immediately was pleased and we were lucky to find an open table at the back of the bar. The setting is intimate with leather couch/ bench running through the back half of the small area. There are candles on each table and a cool decor of wood lining the walls. The service was great. We were warmly greeted and provided the menu which has a great cocktail list, full bar and bar bites. We ordered the appetizer of fries that comes to a bacon hollandaise sauce. Did I say BACON! Amazing!!! We then shared the steak and frites. Again, the steak was done extremely well, depth of flavor and quality meat. The fries were thin and crisp! I accompanied my meal with a cosmopolitan. I am so excited we found this spot and I'm already looking forward to returning and possibly also trying their happy hour. While the menu is more limited, everything I saw looked delicious! They have starters, seafood, a chicken dish and meats from steak to pork. Definitely deserving of a 5 star rating! read more
Really great find on behalf of my other half. He said that he looked up "date spots" online and this one popped up! An intimate lounge inside the lobby of Hotel DeLuxe. The place was first come first served and were happy to find ourselves a booth past the bar even on a crowded Saturday evening. Happy hour every day from 4-6pm! And ALL the food is discounted $3 each, so we kind of went a little crazy ordering 5 items from their tapas-exclusive menu. Food: Greens salad with fennel - recommend, perfectly dressed with nice, crisp greens Bone marrow - absolutely recommend, the bones were massive and the marrow was plenty Focaccia and warm olives - recommend, great for snacking Lobster bisque - do not recommend, pretty plain, lacked any character and seasoning Oysters $2 each at happy hour - recommend Drinks - we do recommend all of these Driftwood Sazerac - very spirit-forward Violet Delights - this was my personal fave, could have easily had 5 of these Vallon's Demise The Bronson read more
2 years ago
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food here, wasn't expecting much for what is primarily a bar but all the food I had were really delicious! The fresh oysters, with house vinaigrette, the best I had in Portland! Hurry before this place gets discovered by many before the waiting line starts to form! Get the blistered Brussels sprouts and steak frites! I am trying grilled prawns and marinated olives with focaccia next! read more
2 years ago
Speed of service is great! They check on you when they need to. They are quick at any requests you have. The food selections are great and they are really knowledgeable about the options on the menu. The only thing I would hold recommend is have the lights up a little brighter. It was really dark in there and hard to navigate the space. read more
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This space is so magical, the food and drinks could be awful & it wouldn't matter. However...the food and drinks are good! Disclaimer: we only had beer & wine to accompany our burgers, but the table beside said they come exclusively for the cocktails. read more
1 year ago
I love this place! Came upon it while looking for HH spots and while it takes some time for your eyes to adjust to the darkness once you walk in it's worth it. The vibes is lux, the decor is rich, the setting is intimate. The HH menu is amazing! So many things to choose from, but if there's one thing I'm gonna pick every single time it's gonna be oysters and bone marrow. Their bone marrow is perfectly made and so savory and delicious. My friend I went with seriously wanted to slurp it off the bone lol! The oysters were fresh and the bubbles complimented them great. I. Feel like this place is sorta slept on as when I ask people about it they never have been. Please save me a seat if it blows up! read more
Located in Hotel DeLuxe this small dimly lit bar is perfect for drinks with friends or a date night. I often visit here for a drink and appetizers and I'm never disappointed! The drinks are good and STRONG (old fashion), the staff is friendly and the food never disappoints. read more
5 years ago
Love love love this bar It is the sexiest little hidden dark room They have amazing food until 11 pm- raw oysters, burgers, truffle mushroom pasta dishes, lobster bisque, chicken skewers Service is amazing and drinks are made so well Highly recommended - soooo glad they reopened read more
Great food and drinks! Didn't realize we arrived a little over an hour before closing but the bartender/server was still incredibly gracious and friendly. I was super excited to see that the menu was right up my alley -- we ended up ordering the tartare, oysters, truffle spatzle, and bone marrow. Everything was so delicious and hit the spot! Drinks were also good. I'm not generally a huge fan of absinthe but the absinthe fountain presentation alone is worth trying out (I mean just look at it!) Will definitely be back if we're ever in the area! I'm excited to try a custom cocktail next time. read more
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Do they take reservations?
Hi Virlie B.! Driftwood Room is not taking reservations at this time, however, we offer seating in the lobby of Hotel deLuxe if you are not able to find a table inside the bar.
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