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.

Cozy classy and caring should be their slogan As a young…read morepunk in the neighborhood I was worried I might feel out of place in a classy place like this but the bartenders are so kind a friendly and they had Creature of the Black Lagoon playing in the background- can't go wrong there. Good music playing from the turntable, All my questions answered wo any judgment- unfortunately hard to find that in the city, drinks prices were only barely slightly above the average rate but crafted with care Love this place love these folks pls give them your money

Love it, love the ambiance, the staff, owners everything. Appetizers are good. Drinks are amazing.read 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 have a few questions for you…read more.. Do you want to visit a cozy, inviting, family-owned neighborhood bar? Do you want creative, beautiful, and delicious cocktails? Do you want amazing, thoughtful sandwiches and snack options? Well you can find all that and MORE at Arbor Hall! This is seriously my favorite bar in Portland and it is truly worth the trip, no matter how far you are. The sweet couple who owns it are so warm and welcoming, you can tell they pour their passion and genius into this place and their friends and siblings who work their are just as wonderful! Arbor Hall also has incredible seasonal drink specials (crystal clear Marg, Mure the Berrier, Amazing Ciderman, Milk punches sometimes!), as well as a crazy comprehensive spirit menu. I can't wait to go back!!

If it says on their website, they are open, you must call them anyway. Because if they changed…read moretheir hours a month ago, they won't change it on their website. I just drove across town to go to it during the hours it said on their website they were open. During their advertised happy hour. As I walked in three guys told me we're not actually open. We changed our hours a month ago.

Rontoms was one of our go-to lounge bar spots. We'd come on Sundays for the live music and always…read moreorder the steak frites. Please bring back the free music on Sundays - it was iconic! The back patio is what really makes this place a standout: bamboo and plants everywhere, such a vibe. Be sure to order at the bar, take the number and sit where you want - they'll bring out the food to your table.

Sort of an Old Faithful, this one is - for me anyway. I stop by only occasionally but I'm never…read moredisappointed. The drinks are generous, the prices reasonable and there's a pretty damn decent happy hour on offer too (though it used to be better, but then again so was everything before the pandemic). The servers are quick and attentive but not lingering l, and I totally dig the dark, moody, Rat-Pack meets industrial lounge vibe inside, which is 180 degrees from the spacious outdoor area --- which I also dig, but for very different reasons. The menu is a bit more thoughtful than the usual pub fare too --- fondue, smashed potatoes, deviled eggs, Caesar salad ---- so you can feel good about steering clear of greasy fried crap. All I'm saying is it's a reliable place to meet up with buds early on or get your party on in the later hours.

I have no idea if this bar has food - but when we came in a few Friday's ago - at 7 pm - and we…read morewere pretty much the only people there. The bartender said they need better signage but by 8 pm, the place was packed. I think this used to be a doggy day care or doggy spa. It's been open for 3 years and I never knew it was here. Too bad because I have moved from the neighborhood and this would have been a great neighborhood haunt. We just got a few rounds of beers but we stayed quite a while because they have a great vibe and video poker - which the guys in our group could not be torn away from. The decor is neon and chill but not hipster - like the rest of the places on this side of the river. They also have a billiard room. So, basically, there is just about something for everyone. I wish my new neighborhood had a bar like this that was walking distance.

Came here for a group party and was suprised how cool this spot was in its hidden corner of Powell…read more Parking is limited, so park at Target if its busy. The spot has such a neon aesthetic it feels like this should be something downtown or ritzy, but the prices are fantastic! Got a tall beer served in a chill glass and some asian flare snacks and played in their large pool table room in the back Adult Juice Boxes had to be the most unique thing about this spot. Little Hi-C sized boxes with different flavors and mini bottles poked in to mix. I went with the Lychee and Jameson combo and wow, was it delicious! Absolutely want to come back and try more combinations.

Date: Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 Time: around 4:45pm…read moreParty of: 2 which turned into 4 later *Ru Paul Sparkle Pony ($12) *Glenfiddich 12 yr ($18) *Soda Water ($2) We were meeting up one of my old friends for dinner. Since we had some time to kill, the hubby and I stopped by The Box Social to wait out the 30ish mins. I wanted something light and refreshing so got the sparkle pony. It was indeed bubbly and refreshing. Tho very light given there was vodka in it. The aesthetic of the place is very minimalistic. It was super quiet and bright when we were there. So the vibe can be a little sterile. Bartender was great. We just wanted a quick drink and he delivered. Once my friends joined us, one ordered a quick soda and we were on our way to dinner. Great if you want a very chill bar. Worth checking out for a round. REVIEW #3731

Fun cocktails. Good ambiance. My "no rain" drink was…read moreoverpowered by the watermelon flavor though Didn't try any snacks as I was waiting for a restaurant nearby. This place didn't have a wait but seemed to have filled up really fast around dinner hours

Woah. I might like Kachka Fabrika even more than the main location! I love the seafood focus since…read moreit means I eat everything on the menu. Their happy hour is insanely good - $1 oysters and $10 martinis. We also tried their oyster shooter ($2) which was good but I'll stick to just oysters by themselves. There is an upstairs that I didn't see but the downstairs around the bar is pretty small - get a reservation if you can. My friend opted for the dining month set which was really good. I got the salt cod and potato vereniki which were everything I could wish for in a dumpling - fishy, potatoey and salty. I also got their espresso month martini which was great, but I do want to try the rest of their martini menu - for $7, you can get them in mini size and try more of them! Service was friendly. They do the standard Kachka automatic gratuity but in this case it's warranted. We felt taken care of and left very happy! Now if only Kachka could do as the others have and open an output in downtown Beaverton , I'd be super happy :)

The tasting menu on Valentine's Day was phenomenal, and felt like a great deal. They include a 22%…read moreservice fee in order to provide a $25/hr minimum wage and free healthcare. I absolutely support that. My favorite dish was the trout kiev with lemon butter and dill, parsnip purée and sautéed dill and scallions. Very unique flavors. They have a non-alcoholic wine that we tried in Slovenia and it brought us back to our experience at Strelec. It's a cozy environment with an amazing bar (the lighting is unique) and an upstairs area that is more lounge-y. Worth a visit. Didn't drink any cocktails, but the menu is intimidating and varied.