Such a great find! Admittedly I could never see myself having a cocktail out of a can. I thought it was a joke. No joke: fun cocktails and tasting comes with pairing (read: snacks!) There are a few tables, a bench here and there and the bar. Not sure if there's more seating, but you can also order additional snacks and a full cocktail after the tasting! I'm a fan of the espresso martini, but honestly they were all good. Servers were really nice and chill. Didn't feel pressure to buy anything (but did anyway)! read more

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Loved our tasting experience here. They had a wonderful flight option with some nice pairings. I highly recommend getting a tasting flight here. Service was fine, no complaints. We sat outside with street views. Very chill. read more

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Really enjoyed this cool little place. Service was friendly and quick! Drinks were top notch! Thai gimlet was especially good. read more

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I love stopping by Straightaway to pick up cans and have a cocktail. They are always so helpful, kind and cheery. I use the adorable cans for gifts and people love them. They don't mess around with the alcohol content in these. You get what you paid for! We go in before every show we attend at Helium Comedy Club it's the perfect place to start your night. The only negative thing I can say is there isn't one closer to me now that Bridgeport is closed read more

Straightaway - Favorite things party based on a novel from the late 50's not completed but you get the idea! The can is adorable. - Distilleries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Stopped by Straightaway and it turned out to be a really cool spot The cocktails were well balanced and had some unique flavors The vibe is laid back but still feels a bit upscale and the staff knew their stuff Overall a solid place if you want something a little different in Portland read more

This was a dope experience for NYE 25'! Jody was a wonderful and personable teacher and mixologist.and the history was just as unique as the cocktails! Look forward to another class. :-) read more

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We lucked out coming in to snag the last few available seats. The shop is beautifully designed but on this rainy day, their outdoor seating was closed and indoor seats were limited. Their food menu was limited but tempting. The chips and olives were great. Pro tip: check in with Yelp to get a free sparkling cocktail! Our server was great. It was our first time here so she gave us the run down. Not an open bar. All drinks are premixed. Just pour so you can purchase bottles for home. They make great gifts as well. Sadly, the special flight bottles are reserved for members only. As non members we can only be special in store, not at home. Definitely worth exploring their membership. read more

Straightaway - Special flight and Paloma - a perfect start for date night. - Distilleries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

What's up: Our next stop on our distillery tour! We just came from whiskey, now we're checking out the cocktails at Straightaway! Parking: Street parking. Environment: The place was cozy and decorated for Christmas! We were welcomed as soon as we entered and the staff were really friendly. They gave us recommendations and even provided a free sample to try out. Everyone in our group found something that they liked and we even grabbed some of their bottles and canned cocktails to go. Restrooms were down the hall, to the right. What was ordered: - Lintik sample - Oregon Old Fashioned - Nitro Espresso Martini - Paper Plane - We grabbed the cans of Nitro Express Martini and a bottle of Paper Plane to go Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. We liked them so much that we came back one more time before we continued our trip...just to grab a couple more cocktails to go lol. This was a friendly place to hang out at and grab a drink. Plus, we were able to finish off our Distillery Row Passport with their help! Credit cards are accepted. read more

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Never been to this place before, but passed by it sometimes on my way home from work and the wife decided that we should do a cocktail making class together and man was that a great choice as that was the first time I've ever done anything like that. Some of the drinks are really strong but very flavorful and have a spicy kick to it but there's one soft fruity one that's a sour and man that go down dangerously smooth, and when I say dangerous, I mean you could drink a lot of those and then it'll hit you later. Great instructor as she is also a vendor for OMSI events and was very helpful and really good at teaching the class. I highly recommend booking a class if you're interested they give you about four drinks and the whole things about two hours and worth of money. read more

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The service and ambiance was above and beyond! i had tried Straightway Oregon Old Fashioned on our Alaska Airways flight to Oregon. I was not prepared for the little can to be so powerful! 80% proof even in a cup of ice it was still quite strong. However, mixed with seltzer water in ice dilutes it smoothly. While in Oregon, we decided to stop in and try a two cocktail samplers, we choose which ones to include and the ones we knew we wouldn't like. Samplers came with snacks to pair them with to have a distinct platte flavor. Our host was very informational, welcoming and had us try drinks that would surprise us as well. It was a nice and cozy enviroment, but towards the evening it started to get busy before we headed out. If there were more seating and a spacious environment I can definately see this potential spot with more clients coming in. Overall, super fun and we even solved the hidden message in the special menu that was provided. Left with some cocktails to go home with. We will definately visit again when we're back in Oregon. read more

This was our first visit to this cozy cute little corner place. I had bought some drinks and glasses from their store in Bridgeport Village Mall. The hostess was really friendly attentive and we did a little testing and bought cocktails gift boxes. Very impressed and one should go for their specialty cocktails and small bites. I loved their Negroni. And a few other samples we tried we loved each one. Great concept and product. read more

Ordered: -The sampler (Cosmo, Margarita, The Swizzle, Paper Plane, Oregon Old Fashioned) -Food pairings Pro: -Presentation of sampler + food pairings is very aesthetically pleasing -Our favorites were "The Swizzle" and the "Oregon Old Fashioned". These come in a can or bottle to give as gifts which will be perfect for this upcoming Father's day :-) -Everyone working here is so friendly and they are definitely passionate about their cocktails -Outdoor seating!!! In the shade. Perfect for dogs and larger groups since inside seating is limited. Con: -Limited indoor seating if you don't want to sit outside read more

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This review is much delayed. I have visited Straightaway's location on Southeast Hawthorne a few times, all quite a while ago now. But there are times that they pop into my brain, because their aesthetic, their customer service, and their fun flights are so memorable. So I should go back! This little shop is quite small, it could fit maybe 20 to 30 people at one time. Usually, though, when I've been, there is space to sit. There are some shelves for browsing goodies to purchase, and the counter upfront has always been staffed by someone really friendly and helpful. Their taster flights are almost like a tea service. With five samples of alcohol and matching snacks, it feels really fun. I have liked most if not all of the pre-mixed cocktails I have tried from them. I don't drink a lot of cocktails at home, so it's more fun for me to go try samples in the store than to buy a bottle for my house. read more

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The two-hour mixology class is awesome. They feature various themes (we went to the winter themed event). The "classes" are so much fun and structured such that a beginner can understand what's going on and an expert can pick up new tips. The best part is that you get to drink your creations - and the staff ensures they turn out well. Strongly recommend. read more

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The cocktail flight with the snack pairings was the highlight of this place. They have a Aperol spritz option I would like to try next time. I got their speciality cocktail (or something like that. It's the first cocktail flight option). I liked 4/5 cocktail options and enjoyed all the snacks as well. The food is also pretty solid. The brat was nothing spectacular but enjoyable. Same with the potato salad, good but nothing special. read more

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Fun tasting room and shop! There's not much seating inside, but it was not busy when we came late afternoon on a Saturday. My husband tried a flight of cocktails, and we both got free cocktails with yelp check in! The flight was fun, with lots of tasty snacks! We snagged a few canned cocktails on our way out - the Apicco Spritz and a sampler pack of various cocktails. Will recommend to friends! read more

Tried these on a whim, they are quite delightful, great coffee flavor, great alternative to a late (with booze) ;)

Had some friends visiting for my birthday and we went up to Portland to a couple different tasting spots. This place was one of my favorites! The food pairings were great and the drinks were amazing! We ended up taking some of the canned gin fizzes because they were so tasty! If you are in the area and are looking for something fun to do with a few friends I highly recommend making this one of your stops! read more

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We came on Father's Day with our daughter and she got a strawberry lemonade mocktail with a cute little umbrella. I love coming here, the people here are so nice and accommodating. My drink had a airplane shaped orange rind! They split our food up that we were sharing. Just lots of nice little touches. read more

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ICONIC!! Straightaway is such a fun and unique concept. They specialize in cocktail and Italian spritzer flights with local food pairings. HOT TIP: check in on Yelp for a free Italian Spritzer cocktail! We ordered the cocktail flight and chose the cosmo, old fashioned, swizzler, lintic, and margarita flight. They came on a cute swivel flight and were paired with local foods. The old fashioned was paired with chocolate covered hazelnut, the margarita with Juanitas chips, the cosmo with almond and ginger, the swizzler was with popcorn, lintic with the dark chocolate. It was $18 for the flight/local food pairing plus the free Italian spritzers was free with a Yelp check in!! The vibe was SO cute inside! Velvet and with marble gold touches. Super modern and classy while also being inviting. The outside has tables covered with yellow umbrella. The service was great and all the employees were extremely friendly. We had the best time and 10/10 recommend! A must visit in Portland! read more

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This is for the Bridgeport location. Our first outing in a year and was pleasantly surprised to find this spot. Delicious cocktail and spritzer shop. We had a tasting and chose the Margarita cocktail bottle. They say they are "dishonorable but electrifying " and potent - they are telling the truth. The shop is adorable and we loved the cocktail & tasty pairing concept. The cocktails are ready to drink - I need easy. I also loved the mini bottles and would have them as party favors for an event. read more

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Such a wonderful experience! All of the Accompani liquors are fantastic. You can taste and see the care put into each spirit and vermouth. While visiting I also had a jalapeño cheddar Dapper Dog and it was quality. You can't go wrong with any of their aperitifs but do yourself a favor and level up your bar with their sweet vermouth, it will bring your Boulevardier and Manhattans to the next level! If you don't find yourself drinking it all straight before making your cocktails. All staff was beyond helpful and super knowledgeable. 5 stars all the way! read more

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Straightaway has by far one of the best products on the market. I enjoy every sip and you can really taste the quality in the ingredients. I'm so happy that I was introduced to this brand On my way back from Costa Rica on the plane. Keep up the great work! read more

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Super cute cocktail bar, with in-house pre-made (quite strong) cocktails! Servers were super friendly, knowledgeable, and fun! Would definitely go back again for a class. read more

Straightaway - A mix of some of their top drinks paired with cute little treats - marg was a favorite - Distilleries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

JUST GO!!! My bf and I have standing date night twice a week and always looking for new things to try. We took their holiday cocktail mixology class and had so much fun! Not only do u get to have shots of the cocktail between making your own but the staff was so fun, energetic, and upbeat. It's a small group setting and you get to share tables w other people. Great if ur a social butterfly like me! We loved it so much we're signing up for another class w friends and we even joined their sipper club! I also wanna give a shout out cause the class we wanted was previously sold out but they had a cancellation and called me to let me book it before releasing it to the public. Top tier service all around and such a great experience. I'm so bummed we didn't take picts cause we were having too much fun! read more

I've been here a couple times now and I love their amazing cocktails! If you read the ingredients, they use a lot of local, high-quality ingredients (ie Jacobson salt and Ranger chocolate). They also serve small snacks from local businesses (the Furikaki snack mix is so addicting!) and artisan hot dogs. The staff are all very friendly and frequently offer samples if you're unsure on what to order. I highly recommend trying the boozy hot chocolate flight, it was perfect on a cold, rainy evening! read more

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Ducked inside here to get out of the rain and found ourselves enjoying a flight that came with little nibble food pairings and a couple of spritzers. Couldn't leave without a handful of their little mini cocktails and some swag. Fun place to kill some time! read more

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Unexpected spot while exploring inner SE; They only do mixed drinks and have a collection of mixers and premixed items you can buy in-store, or you can get a tasting sampler of different sets that they have, which includes some accompanied snacks to complement what you're having. Overall, I think it Looks better than we liked any of the individual drinks. The drinks were light and fairly flavorful but not sugary, so it's nice for a drink or two while hanging outside at the park or something but I don't think I'd have more than a couple. The tasting menu is a more appropriate way to enjoy their drinks than just having the spritzes solely. They "blew up" on Instagram as our server told us, it's clearly that it's about how they look than anything else, but service was good and it's a really nice place in a good location so understandable but I don't think it'll be replacing my go-to's anytime soon. read more

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Cute little place with a unique vibe. Small but very nice. We did the cocktail sprits. They serve these with a pairing of food. See pictures for visual. Everything was excellent and a nice change of pace. read more

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Very aesthetically pleasing cocktail spot. We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon with a larger group and we're able to get seated easily. The staff was all super friendly and gave us a few tastes to understand their style. I got a spritz flight which I enjoyed, nice to get to try all of the different options. The last word and Fiore spritz's were my favorite. The group also got the black and white tea vodka sodas which were really good. A lot of refreshing options. Would recommend for a date spot or a afternoon cocktail. read more

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Such a fantastic find!! I stumbled upon Straightaway when we were servicing our car and enjoyed a wonderful 45 minutes here. The ambiance is just amazing. The decor is very posh and I love everything about it. I ordered the flight ($16). Each cocktail pairs with a snack. The coasters also depict the origin of the drink and have a cool backstory. Very creative and original. The drinks are very spirit forward -- so beware. My favorite was the Lintik, which is also their signature drink. I bought a bottle and can't wait to share with my friends. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Great little place with fantastic employees eager to guide your cocktail journey. All drinks are pre-made but amazing! read more

Straightaway - The shifty, so good! - Distilleries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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For being a cozy space, they had a sizeable menu with lots of great drink options and a decent amount of food. A great place to get some cocktails, don't miss the flights. It can get a little loud though. Staff are helpful. read more

This cute little tasting room across the street from Helium Comedy Club is worth a visit. You can choose from their options of full size cocktails, cocktail flights, Accompani (aperitif and vermouth) flights, and spritz flights. They even have a non alcoholic option and carry some light snacks. We went with an Accompani flight, which was served with seltzer on the side to mix in. Their coffee liqueur, made with Stumptown, was by far our favorite - it was so deep and rich and smooth. A perfect sweet sipper on its own or mixed into a White Russian! I also enjoyed the Blue Doris and Flora Green. The staff were super friendly and walked us through all the options. They also had their own cocktail mixing tips which I appreciated. I left here with several bottles and a pack of canned cocktails to go - be prepared to walk out with a much lighter wallet. read more

Amazing cocktails, great hot dog, incredible service. You can't go wrong with stopping by Straightaway! read more

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I can't believe this place doesn't have more reviews! Went here on a Saturday during a holiday weekend and it had a steady flow of people--but it's SO good this place should be way busier. The staff were sweet and attentive, the cocktails were yummy, and the snacks that came with each item in our pairing were much appreciated! As someone who's done some good food + pairings, having food paired with cocktails at Straightaway was so fun and well done! Love that everything is locally sourced (even the ceramics!) but the Lintik and Swizzle were standouts for me, while my partner enjoyed the Margarita and the Cosmo. read more

Straightaway - Flight with (clockwise from bottom) lintik, cosmo, margarita, swizzle, and paper plane - Distilleries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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It's so warm and cool. The perfect description of Straightaway Cocktails lounge on Hawthorne. I want this lounge to be my living room. At a recent craft show I sampled several of Straitaways cocktails and took home a bag full. Today I ventured into their recently opened space and had a sampler. Once again, taking home more goodies. Walked in and was immediately served their signature drink the Lintik. A lemon gin drink that melts the day away. Then explored the variety of amaros, spritzers and cocktails on display. We got a sampler of 5 for $18 that included olives, potato chips and chocolate. These amaros knock your socks off and the chips were a perfect palate cleanser. My personal favorites: Last Word Spritz, Paper Plane and Marigold. I'm not a gin fan (sorry, not sorry) and their gin cocktails were amazing. Excellent service, great products, beautiful space. I'll be back soon to try the rest of the menu. read more

Straightaway - Sampler! 5 beverages plus snacks for $18 - Distilleries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I really enjoyed visiting their Hawthorne tasting room. From the aesthetic to the customer service to their drinks, we had a really great experience. Going through the cocktail flight and each drink's paired snack was so fun (and ignited a newfound love of The Cracker King's crackers). Plus the spiked hot chocolate was to die for! We'll definitely be back. read more

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I always have lots of fun when I come for tastings here. All of their drinks are super tasty, and I appreciate all of the tasting snack pairings they offer. My favorites are spritzer with the iris-flavored liqueur and the Lintik. Super fun place to do tasters and look forward to coming back once they're open for folks to come in-person! read more

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We came here for a quick tasting of their pre-made cocktails and were greatly impressed with tee quality of them. This was my second time here and wanted my friends to try them out as they were skeptical about the quality of the drinks. We ordered the sampler and everyone was satisfied with the drinks. Its nice that it also ones with snack pairings to help balance out the flavors. They also have a new maple bourbon old fashioned that's on a limited release. Overall, the service was great and my friends had a great experience. read more

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