I am obsessed with this team and this space. Portland, wake up! We have another amazing wine…read moremerchant with indoor seating for tasting. And, most of the team are incredible sommeliers with a few currently training to become master somms! What a resource for us! David and Marissa are very welcoming. From the moment we stepped into the space on Tuesday to participate in the blind tastings, they consistently taught us new information and led us perfectly through the journey of identifying wines. I also really enjoyed their energies, and Marissa matched our sass and zest for life very well. C&U normally have flights available at all hours when open, but, Tuesdays are special. Blind tastings are only hosted then, so, make your way down to learn something and to taste new wine. You can select either one red flight, one white flight, or both for a total of six wines to taste. We decided to do the six wines, so one red and one white blind flight. There are extensive resources to help you with this experience, and I would highly recommend water and snacks to balance the palette. Seating is not abundant, so, I would recommend arriving early if you want to guarantee a spot. I hope that they offer outdoor seating come summer. My only critique of this place would be that their hours could be longer or pushed to open later for more time in evenings for guests. 7pm closures are tough for most of us professionals. C&U also offers special events and courses to expand your experience. I will definitely be coming on Friday this week for the special German wine release that David told me about. Thank you, I cannot wait to come here often.

Perfect wine shop!…read more Service - The service is extraordinary. The knowledge of the staff, which are trained somms, is unmatched at any shop we've been to. It is obvious that the people who work here have passion in spades for wine and sharing it with people. For anyone who is new to discovering wines of the world this makes your journey so much more fun. We've never gotten a bad recommendation from the staff because they listen to what you like and then push you a little outside your norm, if willing, to really expand your experience. Price - The prices are fair, this isn't Costco wine so don't expect $12 bottles to reign supreme but they are usually within a buck or two of other local wine shops with larger footprints. With that said though, there is a wide range of prices that should help any budget find quality wine. Atmosphere - The atmosphere is great. They keep it cool to protect the wines and it is reminiscent of walking into a very fancy wine cellar. They are large enough to not feel cramped but small enough to keep that intimate feel. Quality wine glasses and seating areas make it very pleasant to stay for a bit and enjoy the experience. Selection - Selection is wonderful, they don't have as many bottles as a Total Wine or the like, but everything in the shop is thoughtfully curated. I don't think I would hesitate to grab any bottle as it would be a good example of the wine in that region. They have wines from around the world, so it is like taking a trip around the globe where you can stop anywhere you like. Experience - The overall experience at Cru and Domaine is special, from the warm welcome of familiar faces to just sitting and popping open a bottle (no corkage fee for wine purchased in the shop) and enjoying it while chatting with the staff and hearing all about what makes that wine so excellent. They also have a nice selection of Coravin Pours (wines they tap using a Coravin System to keep them perfectly fresh). Some of these pours are pricey wines you can try by the ounce because you may not want to spring for the whole bottle. Summary/ TLDR - There is no single reason that keeps us going back time and again, it's all the reasons, and all the reasons added up make this a PDX gem and a special place to enjoy wine with friends.

theyre helpful and kind there, i like this spot a lot. they…read morehave nice selection of sake.

This is a surprising location because from the outside it's very unassuming. It looks like a very…read moreaverage store. When you walk in though, there is a large selection of high-quality wine, cocktails, and spirits. I was impressed by the large selection of additive free tequilas and the great variety of whiskey. In my short visit, a number of staff asked if I needed any help, they were very friendly.

This small winery offers great service and a warm, inviting ambiance. The staff is friendly,…read moreattentive, and happy to guide you through their wines without making you feel rushed. The shop has a cozy, relaxed atmosphere that makes it perfect for a casual tasting. Parking was very easy to find, which made the visit smooth and stress-free. Overall, it's a charming spot.

The wine, staff, owner, Spanish Plate were all first rate. So good and an amazing value, we will…read moredefinitely be back and tell all our wine and food loving friends. We walk everywhere and have tried many wine bars in Portland and have yet to be super impressed by any until Blackbird. The wine/food "flowcharts" on the chalkboards are very helpful and really a nice touch. Thank you to the owner and staff of Blackbird...We'll Done!

Hipcooks Portland absolutely knocked it out of the park with Indian Food Night! Lead chef Lacy and…read moreassistant Annie created an experience that was equal parts informative, fun, and unbelievably delicious. From learning techniques and spices to understanding the "why" behind the dishes, the class struck a perfect balance between hands‑on cooking and approachable instruction. Every dish we made was incredibly tasty, and the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and full of great energy. It truly felt like a community‑building event, not just a cooking class. My wife and I had a fantastic time and left inspired (and very well fed). We will definitely be back for future classes. Highly recommend Hipcooks Portland--and huge kudos to Lacy and Annie for such a memorable night!

Great instructors. Nice hands on experience. I needed much help in knife skills & left having…read moresome confidence. Combined veggies & spices in ways that melded w/ lotsa zing & pizazz. Fun atmosphere. Mediterranean Diet class. Plan to take a Greek class & when offered Moroccan class.

Enjoyed ourselves here on a Friday afternoon. Wine was good and priced right. We ordered the feta…read moredip and a charcuterie board which we all devoured after a morning visiting the falls. Would have liked a little more service during our visit. Maybe clearing our table or asking if we needed anything, I guess a connection was missing. At one point we asked for suggestions in town and was told someone would be over and they never came. Overall, we had a good experience and purchased 3 bottles of wine that we had tried.

We stopped into Seven Bridges while visiting Portland for the first time…read more Although we were a little disappointed at first because we thought we would be going to the the winery in the photo, and instead it was a Tasting Room in the city. (We probably should have read more into that). The worker who helped us was so kind and knowledgeable and really made the experience great for us. We ended up taking a bottle home on the plane with us!

Sarah was super knowledgeable and a great host! Great experience! 2024 Pinot was wonderful!…read more Large selection of great wines, reds, whites and sparkling. A favorite stop when we are staying downtown!

Food and Wine- 4.5/5 Service - 5/5…read moreAmbiance - 5/5 I absolutely loved the service here. We came around 3pm on a Saturday and it was pretty slow so our service was quick and more intimate. We loved the red and white wine offerings in their flights. My only slight critiques were the flight options and seating. I was wishing there were more white wine flights offered. Their seating was a little limited for bigger parties downstairs so we went upstairs. This place is also so conveniently located. We went to the waterfront area for the Saturday market and took a short 10-15 min walk here afterwards.

Hosted a bridal shower here and Ryan was a more than gracious host. Contacted him several months…read moreago about having a group in the space, he was quick and easy to communicate with, allowing us to "reserve" the front room for our get together. On the day I got there, Ryan offered the back room which is normally rented at a fee, which was very kind. As a business owner, I know the dance that comes with not wanting to turn away customers, but trying not to overextend so he was very nice to do that. That said, we tried to clean up after ourselves and had a great time. Highly recommend if you have an event, shower, etc. Thanks again, Ryan!

Great little spot to meet with friends and grab a glass of wine before heading to dinner! Plenty of…read morespace to sit - and there's a larger event space in the back. A good variety of red and white wines

Such a great find! Admittedly I could never see myself having a cocktail out of a can. I thought it…read morewas 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)!

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