Best Bars in Portland (2025)

Portland’s modern cocktail movement still orbits this Pearl District original, where seasonal menus and meticulous technique set the tone. Frequently highlighted by national editors and featured by Eater Portland in 2025, it remains a must for serious drinkers.

A candlelit shrine to spirits with expert tableside service and a deep library of bottles. The hall pass program confirms it’s still welcoming non‑members; praised widely and often cited by local and national outlets for its singular experience.

Tommy Klus’s subterranean bar blends rare whisky, inventive cocktails, and a chef‑driven menu that critics love. Often recommended by Portland Monthly and Eater Portland, it epitomizes the city’s cocktail‑and‑kitchen synergy in 2025.

Ricky Gomez’s Cuban cocktail bar relocated to Northwest with bright daiquiris, pressed sandwiches, and lively hospitality. Recently celebrated by local press and named a 2025 Spirited Awards finalist alongside Pacific Standard, it’s thriving in its new neighborhood.

A transportive tiki bar where thunder rumbles, volcano bowls ignite, and the rum list runs deep. Regularly cited by Eater Portland among the city’s best bars, it balances theater with well‑built classics and house originals.

A community landmark and national model dedicated to women’s sports, pouring local beers and Freeland Spirits cocktails. Featured widely in major media and expanding nationally in 2025, the original Portland location hums with game‑day camaraderie.

A neon‑lit, vegan‑friendly cocktail den with playful, high‑skill riffs that won national attention. Recognized by Esquire as one of America’s best bars, local coverage underscores its creative spirit and welcoming vibe in the Mississippi district.

Portland’s beer brain trust pairs a 1,400‑plus bottle shop with a 35‑tap café and deep community ties. Recent awards and ongoing festivals confirm its status as a Northwest essential for serious lager and ale hunters.

Kann’s subterranean sister channels pan‑Caribbean flavors into bright, technique‑driven cocktails and snacks. Lauded by Eater Portland and national guides since opening, it remains one of the city’s most reliably fun reservations for vibrant drinks.

An intimate mezcal‑forward bar from República & Co. that tells Mexico’s spirits story through elegant pours and inventive cocktails. Featured by Eater Portland among the city’s top cocktail spots, it’s a connoisseur’s stop near the Park Blocks.

A North Portland tavern with swagger and substance: dialed cocktails, a killer burger, and a locals‑first vibe. Its inclusion on The New York Times list of Portland’s 25 best restaurants underscores the bar’s outsized cultural pull.

A formative British‑style pub that helped define Portland’s beer culture, with cask ale cred and hearty fare. Long praised by national outlets like Esquire and Men’s Journal, it remains a pilgrimage for classic pints and pub atmosphere.