Sonder is one of Portland's social listening spaces, modeled after listening bars in Japan, and…read morearound the world. They have food, a full bar, and it is a great place to meet. Sometimes they drop a DJ event. They were able to bring famous DJ François K for an evening of local DJs from 5PM to 9, then François K to 2. François K began his DJ journey in 1976 in NYC. Essentially it was a house party for well under 100 people with an international DJ at a very reasonable ticket price. Only in Portland. Only at Sonder. The door was polite and the crowd was polite. There were no unwelcome club advances. There was no overselling nonsense and readmission lines. There is an area outside to cool off and converse when the dance floor is steamy. Water in cups that are washed and reused, not landfilled. I had a nice conversation with the owner and have some suggestions for future bookings. It was fun to see a little Melbourne Shuffle break out! One of our previous CMs did some DJing and would have loved this event and the venue. It is also an update of the fern bar, with healthy plants doing well with the South facing window. There is some outdoor seating screened by a wood structure from the parking lot. Get on their socials for special events if you like.

I wanted a good cocktail, a good chair, and space, mentally and physically, for reading. I found it…read moreat Sonder. The music is great, the space not bright, but light enough to read in. I am now sitting in a nice teak-armed chair staring at the monstrous plants in the windows enjoying a Moscow mule, stuffed with fresh mint, and fresh lime juice. As I write the bartender is hand juicing oranges. For this delicious drink, made with my vodka of choice, the price was more than reasonable. Some time I'll try the slushy of the day. I am not hungry enough to try the food - even so, the menu still tempted me. There are plenty of places to sit - tables, couches, lounge chairs, bar stools. The location is almost hidden, but any map will take you there. Why hasn't it yet?

The happy hour deals are worth stopping in for. The cocktails are good and the food is good (though…read morethe salad was a little over dressed). Service is prompt and friendly-they make you feel at home. Friendly atmosphere.

They happen to make my favorite french fries and a solid burger. I was happy to go in recently and…read moreshare a burger and steak and frites so that I didn't have to decide between the two. The struggle is real because both are really great. I had a mocktail my friend had a couple of cocktails and we immediately made plans to go back. I really liked our server though I can't recall her name. All the staff were lovely actually - super down to earth and just on it. We sat outside on a lovely day and enjoyed the night air. I'll be back but I'll probably do a to-go order before you see me again. Blame it on the rain.

Came here for the retro future vibe. They did not disappoint. Their cocktail, vibe and food were…read moreall on point. I ordered the corn dog from a friend's recommendation and a chicken sandwich to boot. This was too much food for one person. The corn dog was much larger than it was pictured, the chicken sandwich was thick and juicy. I would come back again.

I had a lovely night here on a Sunday evening. It was dark and the vibes are just exactly what…read moreyou'd imagine for a lounge but this one has a neat space age twist. The drinks are everything I'd wanted on a nice night to unwind and sip a fancy cocktail, they're strong and balanced. Fries are a must with garlic and fresh parm. The service was kind and swift especially with the bar area quickly filling up. No pool tables or video poker, it's just a place to sit and be present with a friend or partner. I can't wait to go back.

Abbor Hall came highly recommended by my boyfriend's brother and his partner. The best I can…read moredescribe the feeling is the theme song to Cheers. My boyfriend's brother and his partner were treated like regulars here and the feeling was extended to me and my boyfriend. Becca was so kind and friendly. She took the time to talk to us and it felt like gabbing with a friend. It's such a welcoming environment and I can really tell she really cares about this bar. She really made this feel like a cozy experience. The drinks were incredible. I'm not much of a drinker, and the drinks didn't feel intimidating at all. I tried the bees knees off of the happy hour menu and that was light with a lemon-y taste to it. I also had the panda punch and that is probably one of my new favorites. It's so light and fruity tasting with a hint of warmth to it. I realized now that I did not get any pictures of the drinks and I'm really sad. They were both very beautifully presented. All of the drinks in the group looked fantastic. I already cannot wait to go back.

This deserves an update. My previous review all stands, but I'd give this place 6 stars if I…read morecould. I don't get to go out for cocktails all that often, but this is now my absolute first choice. Whether it's been weeks or months since our last visit, we're treated like regulars. Becca makes every visit special. She knows my favorite drinks, suggests others I haven't tried but should, and ALWAYS takes the time to explain ingredients or the story behind any given drink on the menu. A great place makes you feel like a regular, even when you're not. And everyone here does a great job of that. Finally tried the food. Pretzel was great - cheese plate also great.

Sophie and Michael are the best! Things have continued to improve since the place reopened under…read morethe name Misfits. Come in for a show, cocktail and have a great time! You won't regret it.

Bar staff was amazing. Showed up during a burlesque show. 30$ totally not worth the cover for…read moreentry. Waited unto it was done. Drinks are weak.

This space is beautifully curated, to the dried florals and with a gorgeous lit back patio! The…read moreinterior is stunning, every detail feels intentional! What a cute neighborhood find! The food is fantastic, I have come here multiple times for friends birthdays or for date night and its a fan favorite. The drinks are worth it - but the food is so savory! I love getting the tartare, deviled eggs and steak frites everytime. If it were closer to me, I'd be here weekly with the girls. One of the coolest spots in town! Check out their sister restaurant on Belmont called Bar Loon. Same vibe.

Very casual vibes with surprisingly amazing food. Everything was fresh, flavorful and perfect for…read moresharing with friends. I can't wait to return when the weather is nicer to sit on the back patio!

This place rips. DJs, hot dogs, pudding shots, pool table,…read moregreat back patio, really cool bartenders. A lot to fall in love with. Brought my pup down the other day and grabbed a pizza at the spot next door and there was a vendor's market! Nice to see a little pocket of OG Portland still doing its thing.

A very chill and fun neighborhood watering hole. But the reason for only 3 stars is the mixed bag…read moreof bartenders. Some are excellent! Some need to learn how to mix a decent cocktail... We check out who is tending bar before we'll come in for the night. Apparently, there's no training, nor 'standards', it's just whatever someone says they know how to do. "Yeah, I can open a can of beer...". With the web, these days there's NO reason to mix a bum drink!

Flew in really late to Portland and was hungry coming off the plane, so we saw the good Yelp…read morereviews for Sandy Jug and gave it a try. We grabbed some BLT sandwiches and were really happy with the quality of them. The sourdough bread was lightly toasted, the generous portion of bacon was crisp, the tomatoes and lettuce were fresh, the the sandwich had the right amount of real mayo too. The bartender was very friendly and efficient, and the food came out pretty quickly. The retro style bar had a fun vibe, low level lighting, and the music was a good mix of rock genres. Would love to come in earlier another time and try their various drink and other options too.

They serve slightly elevated bar food, better than your typical dive. The Happy Hour burger is…read moreample: two thin patties rather than one thick one. Quality bun too. And it turns out it's a vegan secret spot. The "drumsticks" were delicious, sugarcane replaces the bone. Their entry into Portland Slushie Week was one of the best. Only slight negative is the bar railing is too high, and I'm fairly tall. So the food basket is away from your body meaning you spill food on the bar. The hottie tatted bartender was very kind, she started conversation, but wasn't overly talkative.