Pretty sure they make the best espresso martini in Oregon. Maybe the best anywhere. The toasted…read moremarshmallow is a great touch

What a cute spot! The staff was attentive and friendly. Really good cocktails. Great locationread more

I asked my 3 year old what he got at Holy Ghost and he replied "blood juice"…read more I didn't realize it was so holy here! 5 stars will be back. (My kid got blood orange juice. I love this minor friendly neighborhood watering hole)

This is a really fun spot with a wide variety of cocktails and mocktails available! I appreciated…read morethat the mocktails had actual names; it's so annoying having to order a "nojito" or "mockarita". I tried the Wounded Path which was pretty good. A few friends tried the Gin Fizz which they enjoyed, and it was a cool novelty cocktail. The outdoor seating is nice, and it's heated, which is great for these chilly early spring nights. There's a pizza place attached - Pan Con Queso - and a Korean fried chicken place right next door, both of which will deliver your order right to your table inside Holy Ghost! Pretty slow service (always a line at the bar) but otherwise really cool spot. Would love to check out Drag Bingo here!

I loved every moment here. The decorations are done just right! The drinks were delicious. I think…read morethey did a great job!

Not a huge fan. I know the "Miracle" pop-up is popular and a new fad but...I am not a fan of…read moreoverpriced drinks in a tiny Christmas cup that I had to wait for. We tried to explain to the hostess we just wanted a drink and would be quick--she told us, 'Nope, sorry, the 45-minute wait is mandatory fun time, no matter what!' We reluctantly decided to join the waiting masses for our sentence of 45 minutes. The ambience was festive enough, with enough Christmas lights to signal aliens. We were eventually offered a seat at the bar and ordered the Nog cocktail for a jolly $14. It took us less than 5 minutes to drink it. The 'Nog must have been batched and ready to go; it was served quicker than I can open a present on Christmas morning, lacklustre and maybe 6 oz of liquid disappointment. For all the hype, I was hoping for more...maybe a sprinkle of nutmeg, or perhaps an appearance from Santa himself to justify the price and the wait time. ‍

TLDR: this is probably the best cocktail bar I have ever been to…read more I used to live a few blocks from here way back when I lived in Portland. Back then, there was an amazing business in here called The Cardinal Room (?). I loved it, they had a romantic cozy ambiance and incredible chicken sandwiches. While the food is gone, the unique, romantic ambience is back and the drinks here are next level. It's a cocktail bar that has amazingly crafted drinks but ZERO pretension about them. In fact, the service here is incredible. Friendly, fun, and frequent. They were very good at just making random creations based solely on flavors you like. But even if you are ordering on-menu, there is something here for everyone and none of the drinks are boring. I plan on coming back here every time I'm in Portland and...I WISH I still lived a couple blocks from here!

The colorful lighting here truly feel like a little dopamine boost. So fun, lively, and a great…read moreplace to end your night. The night we came in, it was super packed - limited seats already, but we were able to find a table in 15 mins. The food is fine, we got the crudo - but with so many amazing restaurants nearby, I'd eat somewhere else first and then swing by here for their cocktails! Which comes in just the cutest mugs! Great for a photo op.

Dare I say it? Someday might be my second favorite spot to get seafood in Portland, right behind…read moreJacquelines - which if you know the cult following on Jacquelines in Portland, that is saying something. The ambiance is downright whimsical! Great wine selection, gorgeous floral installations, and one of those spaces where you immediately want to settle in with a book in hand. But let's talk about the crudo. I still think about that crudo. Bright, lemony, silky olive oil - simple but done so well. We even asked our waitress if we can keep the leftover olive oil to use it with the bread we ordered lol The oysters were also fantastic. They were barbecued, which isn't something you see every day. A little drier than a raw oyster, but still full of flavor. Limited seating so be sure to call ahead of time for a reservation if need be. This feels like the kind of place you celebrate something special, and honestly, I would not mind spending a birthday here at all! Worth it. btw the alleyway walking up to this place is so charming.

what a kewt and quaint little spot!…read more the excel when it comes to building a nice vibrant, space for both indoor and outdoor dining. you can tell straight away that each of their cocktail drinks are thoughtfully curated and crafted - it goes without mentioning, that the staff can provide great recommendations if you feel torn between the options like we were. all in all, it was a great experience - and i can find myself coming back again whenever i'm in the hawthorne area!

Eris is my favorite, and I think, the best, cocktail bar in Portland. Tony is an amazing bartender,…read morethe drinks are balanced and tasty and often surprising, he's tremendously knowledgeable, and the vibe here is friendly, with no TVs and delicious decor. It feels very comfortable, and I've made a lot of friends there among other regulars. Definitely check it out - great for dates, for conversation, and just for a nerdy good time.

Such a great bar with a great owner! Went for the first time and loved it. The space is awesome and…read morethe outdoor patio was great. Drink menu has a variety of cocktails with awesome ingredients that reflect real knowledge and care. Tony, the owner, sat down and talked us through our options, focusing on our likes and preferences and then chatted with us a bit later about the history of the space and the meaning behind the name. It was an ideal experience and I can't wait to go back!

This is one of those places that you really want to gatekeep because once everyone finds out how…read morecool it is the charm wears off. It's a downstairs bar with art deco and speakeasy vibes. Picture dark moody lighting with gold and green accents and pinkish colored curtains at the booths. If I lived closer this would be my go to spot. They have a full bar so you can get pretty much whatever you want. They have a few speciality cocktails but most of them were made with gin, not my fav. The drinks during happy hour were really reasonable and the food was priced similar to other restaurants in the area. I had a ham and cheese panini with the pilsner and both were pretty good. The bartender was really nice and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. Also jello shots for $2. Can't go wrong there!

Mame is a relaxed, understated place to enjoy drinks, quality food, and time with friends. For me,…read morethe standout was goat cheese, rolled in black pepper, served with olive oil, garlic, sliced baguette, and olives. It's one of those things that's going to interfere with exploring other things on the menu. Finding elegant comfort food in a low key basement space is delightful. Mame has become my new recommendation for where to meet.

Hell, yeah! This is an awesome little spot that makes killer pozole, and has fun bands. Featuring a…read morebeautiful double sided bar which maximizes the space. Bring your earplugs, though, but you'll have a good time!

I didn't eat there but a food truck next door was highly recommended…read moreplus,he would bring your order over.Service was very good and Betty the Bartender was very efficient and polite.Ambiance was comfy with a lot of EMO and stickers.Live music was fantastic!