If you only hit one craft cocktail bar on your visit to Portland, make it this one…read more Wax Social is a speakeasy and vinyl listening lounge tucked inside a Best Western in the West Hills.. and I mean that in the best way possible. Super moody lighting, hundreds of framed musician photos covering every wall, warm comfortable seating, and a custom hi-fi sound system that will rearrange your expectations for what a speakeasy bar and listening lounge can be. It's a hidden gem in the most literal sense: no signage on the outside and nothing to tip you off as you enter the building. To find Wax Social you walk through the hotel lobby at 9900 SW Canyon Rd, up a staircase left of the registration desk, and look around until you find a frosted glass door marked "Listening Lounge." Open it. You'll be glad you did. Start with the cocktails. The menu is split between elevated timeless classics and original house creations, and both sections of this cocktail menu can bang. The King of Pain is rum-forward and finished with an orange coconut foam that looks as good as it tastes. The Watermelon Man showcases Japanese gin and elderflower in a refreshing and complex profile that's hard not to love. The Sweetest Taboo is a mezcal drink built around blue maize, red bell pepper, pineapple, and lime that hits that rare combination of bold and perfectly balanced. Light My Fire brings blanco tequila and Ancho Reyes together with habanero bitters for real depth. If you want to wander off-menu, they can handle that flawlessly too. Over several visits I've enjoyed a Paper Plane, Tommy's Margarita, Gimlet, Last Word, Too Soon, and others, all executed perfectly. On one visit, the guy next to me at the bar was visiting Portland from Sweden and ordered a Flip. I've been to a lot of craft cocktail bars and never heard someone order one. Clayton, one of the bartenders, didn't blink. Went right to work making a luxurious Flip from memory that the customer couldn't stop raving about. I was impressed. Clayton is also working on several rum-forward cocktails coming to the menu later this summer - I love rum drinks enough to say that sitting at the bar talking shop and the concepts he's tinkering with is worth a visit on its own. Full mocktail lineup, plus wine, bubbles, and craft beers. Now about the sound system. DJs spin all-vinyl sets of funk, soul, R&B, and deep cuts across decades on a custom hi-fi setup that sounds absolutely incredible. Even when the DJ is in full flow and the music is turned up, you can still hold an easy conversation with a group of six or eight people. I've been there with a large group in the back corner on couches and comfortable chairs and everyone kept commenting on it. The music is present and powerful and somehow never swallows the laughter and conversation happening around you. They clearly built this bar around the music. The food is a genuine surprise for a craft cocktail lounge. Think small plates/tapas in terms of dining style: you come for the drinks and next thing you know you've ordered half the menu, made a dinner of it, and somehow backed into a beautiful evening of food, drink, and music. Must-orders: ahi poke nachos, deviled eggs, braised pork gnocchi. Don't overlook the shaved asparagus and white bean salad with sherry vinaigrette, Manchego, and crispy shallots. Simple and elegant and every bit as good as the more indulgent plates. Steak bites and shrimp are worth ordering too. Bring friends so you can order more and share. Owners Sean and Travis are present most nights, greeting you at the door and checking in at your table. That care shows in everything here, including a staff that knows how to read the room. A few things worth knowing: parking is easy, the location is simple to reach from Portland or Beaverton, and the bathrooms are spotless. Open late on weekends. Whether you're planning a romantic date night in Portland, a special occasion, a group night out, or just a solo evening at the bar with someone who really knows cocktails, this is your spot. Among the best craft cocktail and listening lounge experiences in the greater Portland metro area. You've gotta check it out.

My new favorite spot! I've been here twice now with a large group, and both experiences have been…read moreamazing. Each time, I spoke with the owner to make a reservation, and the process was incredibly easy and accommodating. The food, drinks, and service were excellent on both visits. For such a small place with a tiny kitchen, they absolutely crush it! The bar was packed each time, yet everything came out beautifully and the staff handled it all so well. The atmosphere is such a vibe. there's always a great DJ, making it perfect for either a date night or a girls night out. The menu is made up of smaller plates, which makes it so much fun to order a variety of dishes and share with the table. The menu was a little different each time I visited, and honestly, there wasn't a single thing I didn't enjoy. The drinks are SO good, and everything is beautifully plated. The service deserves a special shoutout as well! We had the same server both times (woman with pixie), and she was an absolute doll. I will be back soon!

Flora is one of my favorite speakeasy-style bars in the Beaverton area. It's located above Loyal…read moreLegion, and part of the fun is the experience of getting in. You need a reservation, and when you arrive, you're taken through a hidden door and upstairs into a much darker, intimate cocktail-bar setting. Depending on your reservation, you can sit at the bar or at a table. I've been a few times now, and I really like the atmosphere. It feels completely different from Loyal Legion downstairs and has that secluded speakeasy vibe I'm looking for. They also have a great cocktail selection. On my most recent visit, I tried the Rude Boy, which was a newer drink on the menu. It had great flavor and was really well presented with the garnish. I've tried other cocktails here on previous visits and have enjoyed those as well. Definitely a place I'll continue coming back to and would recommend to anyone who enjoys craft cocktails and speakeasy-style bars.

How romantic this place. If you're looking for dimmed lights and a place you can hear yourself,…read morethis is it. Intimate and secret. If you wanna take your side chick or dude no one will know. The bartenders will keep it hush hush Enter one way get out the other way.

We've been here a couple of times now and love it! Great…read morefood (even for a non-vegan guy like me!) in a cool environment. Excellent staff- always friendly and very helpful. Definitely one of our go-to spots in downtown Beaverton.

We have some vegan friends, so we end up coming here pretty often, although its mainly as a…read morepre-amble than a full sit down situation. I don't personally drink, but my wife absolutely loves coming here for the creative cocktails. Food wise i think i've only ever had the fries, which to be fair are fantastic. love the masala topping and the aoili on top, really adds to the overall depth instead of just having plain fries. I think the best things is the vibes tho, so if you're ever looking for a chill bar to hang out in, even if you're not vegan, i'd highly recommend giving them a shot.

Asia is amazing. The bacon cheeseburger and fries is amazing. And the poor on my Makers Mark was…read moreeven better. Thank you.

The female night bartender kicks ass and handles the whole place by herself! The cheese curds were…read moreout of the world amazing

one of the few bars in the downtown beaverton area that opens for late night drinks and food!…read more while i personally am not entirely a fan of the food selection and menu that they have, the place is still a stellar choice when you are out of local options. plenty of comfy seating and tables (both indoor and outdoor), friendly bartenders, and ample selections. i wasnt feeling to hungry when i popped in, so i opted for a side caesar salad and added avocado. the avocado was superb, ripened to perfection and presented beautifully.

Went to the other Loyal Legion location a few years back and absolutely loved it! I was raving…read moreabout it for weeks after my trip because of the beer selection and smashburger quality and price. I was super excited to visit this one a few years later, and sure enough the beer selection was still amazing, and though it did cost more than last time, the food pricing was still pretty good. Unfortunately where it feel short was the food execution. The food took about 45 minutes to come out, and some of the items came a bit staggered. The corn dog spent too much time in the fryer and came out pretty crisp, not the shade you want to see your corndog. The Super smashburger we ordered didn't actually have smashburger patties, just regular, and then the Mcloyal that was ordered did have smashburger patties. So it wasn't a case of these don't seem like smashburgers, since we were able to compare the two. It was a Thursday night of a holiday weekend and it was pretty crowded, so the kitchen fell behind, not sure if it's always like that here. It's still a cool spot, they've got plenty of seating inside and out, all sorts of beers, and a full bar with a good cocktail menu. They're also kid and animal friendly, at least earlier in day/evening.

Loved this place so much that we came right back again this week!…read more Our same awesome server was working again, Alyssa, and we were so happy that she was assigned to our table. She and everyone else at this restaurant are absolutely the best. They check in on you but aren't overbearing. We felt very cared for, just like we are old friends! The food was great again - came out fast, fresh and delicious. Our message to the team and owners of Ickabod's - thank you so much for a great experience. Your kindness meant so much to us. (And the food was amazing, of course!) We will definitely be back again soon.

The outside is a bit intimidating since you can't see in but it's such a lovely place to get a bite…read moreto eat and a couple drinks! Their food is totally out of this world. I can't sing enough praise for their pretzel (and the sauce with it omg) and desserts!! The drinks are fun and well made, I fell in love with their lavender lemon drop. The waitstaff are so so lovely, they're very attentive and are always stopping by to make sure your needs are met. I cannot recommend it enough to anyone looking for a nice cozy place.

Simple layout, no putting on airs here. Elm bar and splash behind a short stack of their premium…read moreassortment and a suite of taps (beer and cider). Outside seating can be had, though with cast iron frame furniture. Nothing comfy. The regulars don't come here for plush seating or rich atmosphere. We come to enjoy the food and the staff. The soups are delightful and fresh. I especially love the Chipotle tomato and spicy corn chowder! This is tavern food with a gourmet twist! The burgers are flavorful, robust, and bursting with umami. The buns are fresh and ever so slightly sweet. Wonderful. The steak salad is an amazing lighter meal, seeded with slow roasted garlic and a gorganzola cream dressing. I once had the new York strip. It was properly cooked to request and is served with potatos fried in duck fat. For the $40 entry fee, I was sorely impressed. The waiting staff are all seasoned bartenders and servers with interesting backgrounds, cheerful demeanor, and an obvious love of engaging with the public. Everytime I visit, I leave pleased with my decision to return.

First of all i will state the ambence, service and enviroment were a 10/10…read more my waiter was amazing, attentive, warm and inviting as the place was with a resemblance to mandami, new york mayor which i found to be a postive thing, didnt catch his name tho. the wings were the negtive part of the experance, overcooked, ok as a whole tho. The stout brownie is something ill always dream about and was phenomonal as always. overall experance id give a 7/10, please for the love of the world tell your cooks to use timers for things like wings so they arnt as tough as a bone. p.s please also reopen patio area and retroduce solo dining tables so i dont feel like im preventing a 4 top from coming in.

So loving the burgers here. Patty cooked to perfection. Overall combo is irresistible…read more Consistent great food from appetizer to salad to main to dessert. They also have an almost endless selection of drinks. It's a great spot when your significant other is craving a burger, and if you're not..there are plenty of other delicious options to choose from. Service and ambiance is great. The kind of constant.

Cocktails and food are always amazing. Great date spot and we bring our 2 year old son with us. He…read moreloves the food and they allow us to customize a fish n chips , that's a smaller portion for him. We bring our family when they visit and our friends here. One of our favorite restaurants.

This is my favorite karaoke spot in Portland. All the guy's who work there are super nice, each…read moreroom i've been in is clean, the food is yummy (get the sweet potato fries) Minors are not allowed in after 11pm! Be Aware!

Don't come unless you have YouTube premium. You play the songs off your phone. Not sound proof so…read moreexpect to hear other people singing. Didn't get food but I've heard it's good. Paid $50 for an hour so keep that in mind.

Cozy, friendly little brew pub. I don't think they have their own beer but have a huge selection,…read moreand not just IPAs. Nice patio outside too when the weather's nice. Dog friendly ... I think I heard inside too? And they have treats for your furry friends. A little tucked away but glad we found this place.

Very friendly micro brewery. Beers are quite alcoholic so can only have 2. Ambiance is nice full of…read moreexecutive types of guys