Voysey
Cocktail bar · Buckman
710 SE 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Highlights
Creative cocktails & intimate speakeasy vibe below Loyal Legion
Creative cocktails & intimate speakeasy vibe below Loyal Legion
"A stylish, distinct addition to the original location that complements the main bar's offerings and aesthetic." - Ben Coleman
"Inner southeast’s Loyal Legion is well known for its massive tap list and estimable sausages. Looking to skip the suds for a more exciting cocktail experience? Venture below ground, down a red-lit stairway and through a doorway topped by alluring neon symbols into Voysey. The snug space is lined with ruby red from top to bottom, creating the feeling of being inside a red velvet cake (or a vampire’s lush coffin). Bold cocktails rotate frequently, though bartenders here will also mix classic drinks with aplomb. Food is limited to drinking snacks, including tinned fish, cheese plates, and bread from Little T Bakery. Voysey is wheelchair accessible via elevator." - Nathan Williams
"Voysey, the tiny subterranean art deco speakeasy that’s beneath Loyal Legion, is the type of establishment that just looks like it will serve beautiful cocktails. Sometimes judging a book by its cover pays off because, yes, the drink menu abounds with infused spirits and unusual syrups and bitters. The Dead Don’t Die blends Westward Whiskey Original with aromatic Becherovka, Palo Cortado sherry, and carrot juice. A red wine float slowly seeps into the orange beverage, creating a dreamy sunset effect. The finishing touch is a photo-worthy meringue foam topped with a tiny shovel, bearing a single maraschino cherry." - Krista Garcia
"I observed Portlanders flocking to buzzy spots like this one to try Munro’s Malpractice pop-up cocktails, which have featured daring ingredients such as feta cheese–infused sotol and a banana vinegar reduction." - Janey Wong
"Hidden under Loyal Legion, this slick subterranean bar is inspired by the architectural and design work of Charles Francis Annesley Voysey. The tiled bar and rich wallpaper play a supporting role to the cocktails, which are among the best in the city. Try the Either/or, made with Meinklang skin-contact wine and kumquat aperitif, or the Intermezzo with gin and umeshu. If drinking with a group, a large format punch is also available." - Rebecca Roland, Eater Staff
