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?

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.

Cute spot with a great atmosphere and really friendly staff. I ordered a steak and fries, and while…read morethe flavors were good, the steak arrived barely warm, it seemed like it had been sitting while waiting for the fries. I didn't send it back (I hate doing that), but it was a little disappointing since everything else was so nice. I'd still come back and hope this was just an off moment, because the place itself is lovely.

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.

Such a lovely bar to have in our neighborhood. It would be a perfect place for a first date or a…read moresecond or a third... The drinks are tasty. Lighting is dimmed. The staff/owners set the bar very high. So enthusiastic and attentive!

Amazing place to get a craft cocktail and great atmosphere. Music and vibe is so spot on.read more

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.

I love Bellwether! Impeccable drinks, food & atmosphere. I can't wait to see what they do with the…read morefantastic back patio--changes are coming!

This is a popular neighborhood bar, especially the back patio when the weather is nice. Very…read morelow-key casual vibes and the food menu has a lot of options whether you want to snack and drink or have a full dinner. You order at the bar and get a number. Like I said, pretty low-key, so sometimes there's just two people at the bar, one doing the drinks and one taking orders and the line can build up. But it does seem like the kitchen is pretty quick and the people bringing out the food is super nice and helpful. For the food, I really liked the "tomato cured shrooms," which are button mushrooms marinated in a tomato sauce. If you like ketchup and mushrooms like I do, then this is a fun snack. Something about the tomato flavor gives the mushrooms a pop. The roasted radish and farro was good, but the radish was cut a bit big. I didn't want a big entree, so I got the sausage, which was decent with white bean romesco and grilled scallions. The graham panna cotta was a nice way to cool down on a warm night. I went early and sat outside, and it was getting busier when I left so the recommendation is to go early. It's nice having places like Bellwether in the neighborhood.

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.

Great Fremont spot. The back patio is perfect for a summer day. Their fresh squeezed offering is…read moresuper yummy. Want to play pool, listen to music, have a nice chat with the Bartender? It is all here! And if you are lucky Bo the sweetest dog ever will greet you as you order your beverage. A real gem of a location on Fremont.

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.

Check out the jug on this place!…read more Upscale dive bar with a retro flair, serving classic cocktails, hearty burgers (oh man, it was SO good!), a fantastic outdoor patio, stellar service, and a unique aesthetic (both exterior design and interior layout) that make The Jug a must-visit for any fan of quirky, kitschy watering holes, especially way out here in far Northeast.