Closing Report

The Portland Restaurant and Bar Closures That Hurt the Most

A beloved neighborhood bar, celebrated dumpling shop, award-winning bakery, and other spots we lost last year.

01/08/2026 By Alex Frane

Zero Proof

Portland’s Best Bars for Nonalcoholic Tippling

Where to find creative mocktails, fauxgronis, and NA spritzes.

01/07/2026 By Alex Frane

Year in Review

The Portland Restaurant Openings That Defined 2025

The past year saw the arrival of cool new bistros, comfort food spots, and a whole bunch of Italian eateries.

12/30/2025 By Alex Frane

Hit List

Portland’s Most Iconic Dishes

The Korean pork shoulder sandwiches, wonton nachos, foie gras profiteroles, and other culinary stars.

12/30/2025 By Alex Frane, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, and Matthew Trueherz

Sing a Song

6 Very Different Karaoke Experiences Around Portland

Book a private room, share the spotlight with a stripper, or jam out with a real, live band.

12/26/2025 By Katherine Chew Hamilton and Margaret Seiler

Best Bars

Portland's Quintessential Dive Bars

Where to visit for cheap drinks, late nights, and the glow of video poker machines.

11/21/2025 By Alex Frane

hit list

The Best Bars in Portland

Sultry whiskey dens, charming neighborhood joints, and all of our other favorite drinking spots in town.

11/18/2025 By Alex Frane and Portland Monthly Staff

Closing Report

A Beloved Division Street Bar Has Served Its Last Cocktail and Handpie

The Richmond Bar, Cider Bite, Grand Amari, and Doc Marie’s join the list of 2025 closures.

11/17/2025 By Alex Frane

Dining Picks

A Boxed and Bagged Guide to Portland’s Top Takeout Restaurants

Where to find the best spots for takeaway in Portland, beyond pizza boxes and oyster pails.

10/24/2025 By Alex Frane and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Closing Report

Portland’s Best Vegan Burger Shop Has Served Its Last Meal

Gnarly’s, Assembly Brewing Annex, and Hit the Spot Burger have all shuttered.

10/09/2025 By Alex Frane

Openings

Slabtown’s Next Cocktail Bar Is—You Guessed It—Italian

Hey Luigi, from chef Gabriel Pascuzzi, proves Portland’s growing Italian scene can’t be stopped.

10/08/2025 By Alex Frane

Game Time

A Major League Guide to Portland’s Best Sports Bars

The top spots to catch the big game with a basket of nachos and pitcher of beer.

09/15/2025 By Alex Frane

Big Brains

Your Ultimate Portland Bar Trivia Guide

Where to get your brain workout (almost) every night of the week.

09/09/2025 By Margaret Seiler

Bar Closures

(Almost) Last Call for a Wildly Innovative Cocktail Bar, and Other Closures

By the end of the year, Deadshot will join Backyard Social and Slow Bar in watering hole heaven.

09/05/2025 By Alex Frane

Dining Picks

The Best Burgers in Portland

Smashburgers, tavern burgers, sliders, and veggie and vegan burgers at our favorite carts and restaurants in the city.

08/13/2025 By Alex Frane, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, and Matthew Trueherz

Bar Openings

A Vancouver Bar Gets a Makeover from a Legendary Chicago Bartender

The Violet Hour’s Toby Maloney has revamped the historic Elbow Room.

07/30/2025 By Rachel Pinsky

brain freeze

Our Favorite Boozy Slushies for Summer Sipping

Turn up the party with these grown-up answers to the seasonal Slurpee.

07/24/2025 By Alex Frane and Portland Monthly Staff

Dining Alfresco

The Best Rooftop Patios in Portland

The city’s best views for when a simple patio won’t do.

07/09/2025 By Alex Frane

Dining Alfresco

Portland’s Top Restaurant Patios

Portland has plenty of beautiful, sunny spots to eat outside. These are the places where the food matches the vibes.

06/25/2025 By Portland Monthly Staff

Queer Bars

Portland’s Best LGBTQ+ Bars, Clubs, and Parties

Historic gay bars, iconic drag revues, and roving lesbian dance parties, these are the top spots to celebrate Pride in Portland.

06/09/2025 By Andrew Jankowski and Portland Monthly Staff