Driftwood Room

"This midcentury cocktail lounge tucked inside the Hotel Deluxe, with its low ceilings and curvy bar, is a nice locale for a romantic weekend. The bar itself specializes in Champagne cocktails, as well as a lengthy Manhattan menu. Driftwood Room’s absinthe fountain service is a particularly showy special occasion treat, alongside smoked salmon rillette or roasted bone marrow." - Katrina Yentch, Thom Hilton, Brooke Jackson-Glidden

"A dark, stylish bar in the Hotel Deluxe, the wood-paneled Driftwood Room is an elegant place for an evening date. It’s also the place to go for a Champagne cocktail — the bar offers a number of variations, including the classic, with bitters and sugar, as well as original takes like the Portland ‘85, named for the release date of the Clear Creek Pear Brandy that goes into it. The elegant drinks fit the vibe well, and are a smart call for an anniversary dinner or celebration." - Alex Frane

"The best hotel bars have an air of mystery to them, as though anyone from anywhere might walk through the lounge doors at the clink of a glass. So it goes at the Driftwood Room at Hotel DeLuxe, a Portland cocktail destination for decades now aging gracefully, oozing classic bar vibes out of every dimly lit pore of its tiny being. Here you will find menu subsections dedicated to the art of the Manhattan, Champagne cocktail riffs made with obscure Eastern European liquors, suited bar staff offering a friendly ear and a ready pour, and an absinthe fountain, in case that’s where your evening happens to be headed. In a world of bland corporate pints and airplane bottles at the Days Inn, the Driftwood Room dares to look back to yesteryear, when staying at a hotel was an event, a treat, something to get dressed up for and indulge in. There is a class and grace to this place, an uncommon dignity, that makes it among the city’s very finest hotel bars." - Jordan Michelman

"The overwhelming midcentury vibes at this bar in the Hotel Deluxe are paired with wide selections of Manhattans and Champagne cocktails, not to mention the bar’s ritzy absinthe fountain service. Those hoping to grab a bite with their drinks can choose from snacks like lobster bisque and roasted bone marrow with garlic bread." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Thom Hilton

"This hotel bar in downtown Portland feels like a place that would be frequented by Don Draper, low-lit with a sexy banquette and compelling midcentury aesthetic. The bar is well-stocked, but really, you come here to drink a Manhattan, a Champagne cocktail, or absinthe — the menu is stacked with options for all three. Driftwood’s food menu is limited, but visitors can stay true to theme and opt for steak frites or lobster bisque." - Carrie Uffindell, Eater Staff