In This Feature:

Best Bars to Hide Out

Whether off the beaten path, underground or out-of-state, these regional haunts are great for ladies' nights, discreet encounters or silently lurking in the shadows.

11/17/2010 By Kasey Cordell and Rachel Ritchie With Brian Barker

Best Bars to Become an Expert

Cocktail Recipes

11/17/2010 By Martin Patail

Best Bars to Score a Deal

Cocktail Recipes

11/17/2010 By Zach Dundas

Best Bars to Take a Date

Cocktail Recipes

11/17/2010 By Kasey Cordell

How to Drink Alone

Sipping solo can actually be a rewarding experience, a chance to sit back and quietly absorb the events of the day.

11/17/2010 By Kasey Cordell

How to Buy a Lady (or Gent) a Drink

Want a phone number? Start with a drink.

11/17/2010 By Alexis Rehrmann

Straight Up

Three of Portland’s bartending best serve up stories from behind the bar

11/17/2010 By Nicole Morales

Classic Drinks to Try Before You Die

According to Portland Monthly’s 2008 Bartender of the Year, Daniel Shoemaker from Teardrop Lounge

11/17/2010

Rules of the Juke

Guidelines for putting together your playlist, from a jukebox junkie

11/17/2010 By Zach Dundas

Bar Basics

Rules of engagement for pubs, clubs and lounges

11/17/2010 By Ali Moran

Best Bars to Eat Well

Cocktail Recipes

11/17/2010 By Rachel Ritchie

Best Bars to Score a Deal

Cocktail Recipes

11/17/2010 By Zach Dundas

Survey of Portland Drinking

Results from our online survey

11/16/2010