The Best Bars in Portland, Oregon | Eater Portland

"In the early days of this Southwest Alder whiskey club, it was one of the city’s most exclusive bars, with non-members clamoring to spend the $25 on a “hall pass” for a reservation. Over the years, the bar has opened itself up to the public more and more, for events like derby parties and lantern festivals. The Library and its more casual, easier walk-in of a bar, the Green Room, remain destinations for whiskey nerds and cocktail aficionados, where bartenders clarify drinks and transform classics into a slushy. It’s not all gimmicks, though: These drinks are creative, balanced, and smart, without losing their sense of deliciousness." - Rebecca Roland