Openings

Paniolo in the Pearl: Fools and Horses Slings Hawaiian Cowboy Fare

The people behind Pink Rabbit open a slightly grown-up, but equally hip spot next door.

10/06/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Bars

First Look: Basquiat and Pink Velour in Kann’s Basement

Decorated with Basquiat and pink velour, the subterranean sibling of chef Gregory Gourdet’s ode to Haiti is a pan-Caribbean party.

09/29/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Hotel Openings

Woodlark Hotel Now Open, Just in Time for Kolaches and Winter Cocktails

Woodlark is two hotels in one, plus a downtown outpost of Good Coffee, a history-heavy cocktail bar, and—finally!—Doug Adams's Texas-style meat palace, Bullard.

12/12/2018 By Ramona DeNies

Sneak Peek

At Soon-to-Open Pink Rabbit, the Cocktail Menu Is Literally Song Lyrics by the National

Star barista Billy Wilson and GQ-lauded mixologist Tyler Stevens bonded over rock music and album art. Their new Pearl District project? Just add booze.

12/11/2018 By Ramona DeNies

New Bars

Cocktail Pop-Up Deadshot Now Has Permanent Digs and a Posse of Bartenders

Before, Adam Robinson's Mondays-only bar night was Holdfast's sidepiece. Now, the industry hangout stirs up sweet trouble seven days a week in SE Portland's former Associated space.

05/24/2018 By Ramona DeNies

Restaurant Openings

Say ‘Aloha’ to N Mississippi’s New Vegan Tiki Bar

Seattle’s No Bones Beach Club brings taro fries and jackfruit nachos to Portland.

01/25/2017 By Tuck Woodstock

WHAT'S NEXT

The Bars of Summer 2016

It’s shaping up to be an epic year for fun-loving drinkers. We’ve got the goods on five spots opening soon.

04/22/2016 By Marty Patail, Kelly Clarke, and Benjamin Tepler

DRINK HERE NOW

Can Loyal Legion Really Be Called a Beer Hall?

Our man from Munich explores the new 99-tap drinking establishment in Southeast Portland.

09/21/2015 By Marty Patail

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

How to Eat Your Way Through Portland's Newest Food Court, the Zipper

We chowed down inside NE Sandy’s new micro-restaurant complex. The consensus? Go for the falafel, stay for the whiskey.

09/15/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

THE GRAPEVINE

5 Great New Portland Wine Bars

From chic downtown haunts to suburban surprises, the city is yours for the sipping.

08/24/2015 By Tamara Belgard

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Bit House Saloon is Shaking Up Portland's Best Summer Cocktails

A new Central Eastside watering hole crafts stellar, fancy-free cocktails.

08/21/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

OPENINGS

Inside Victoria Bar, Now Open on Albina

A new craft cocktail bar brings Cajun grub and Princess Bride cocktails to NoPo.

08/04/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

BEER BULLETIN

Inside Portland's New First National Taphouse

The second location of the Eugene-based Irish pub brings a bit of Oregon history (and hundreds of local and international beers and ciders) to the PSU district.

10/01/2014 By Anna Loh

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Jackknife Bar Opens at Sentinel Hotel

Jackknife, the much-anticipated hotel lobby bar at Sentinel, opened its historic doors earlier this week with classic and contemporary cocktails.

04/29/2014 By Brooke Bass

OPENING WATCH

Lightbar Lights Up on SE Morrison

A tasty answer to S.A.D.: Full-spectrum lighting fixtures that mimic natural sunlight served alongside craft cocktails and healthy snacks.

06/20/2013 By Allison Jones

BEER BULLETIN

Portland's Newest Beer Spots

A cutting-edge growler filling station and a nonprofit pub crown the latest eastside drinking developments.

05/17/2013 By Branden Andersen

INTERVIEW

5 Questions with Portland Cidermaker Nat West

The man behind Reverend Nat's Hard Cider opens up about his new Northeast Portland cidery and tasting room, set to debut in March.

02/04/2013 By Allison Jones

INTRODUCING

Introducing Tannery Bar

Skin & Bones is reborn as a cozy cocktail joint.

01/23/2013 By Benjamin Tepler

OPENING WEEK

Bar Dobre Debuts on SE Hawthorne

Stan and Kimberly Pratnicki's cozy new Polish-esque neighborhood hangout offers thoughtful comfort food and cocktails set to warm you up this winter.

11/19/2012 By Allison Jones

OPENING WATCH

New Menu Details for Kenny & Zuke's Deli Bar

The North Portland outpost of the Kenny & Zuke's pastrami-powered empire is opening on September 12th, and we've got the scoop on the brunch and booze menus.

09/07/2012 By Allison Jones

Portland Monthly

Bar Openings

Paniolo in the Pearl: Fools and Horses Slings Hawaiian Cowboy Fare

First Look: Basquiat and Pink Velour in Kann’s Basement

Woodlark Hotel Now Open, Just in Time for Kolaches and Winter Cocktails

At Soon-to-Open Pink Rabbit, the Cocktail Menu Is Literally Song Lyrics by the National

Cocktail Pop-Up Deadshot Now Has Permanent Digs and a Posse of Bartenders

Say ‘Aloha’ to N Mississippi’s New Vegan Tiki Bar

The Bars of Summer 2016

Can Loyal Legion Really Be Called a Beer Hall?

How to Eat Your Way Through Portland's Newest Food Court, the Zipper

5 Great New Portland Wine Bars

Bit House Saloon is Shaking Up Portland's Best Summer Cocktails

Inside Victoria Bar, Now Open on Albina

Inside Portland's New First National Taphouse

Jackknife Bar Opens at Sentinel Hotel

Lightbar Lights Up on SE Morrison

Portland's Newest Beer Spots

5 Questions with Portland Cidermaker Nat West

Introducing Tannery Bar

Bar Dobre Debuts on SE Hawthorne

New Menu Details for Kenny & Zuke's Deli Bar