Darrin Quillen: Bartenders wear a tie, so are probably better dressed than me when I go in, but they don't make a big deal of it. The best happy hour food menu/value in Portland. Old school drink wizards.
111 SW 5th Ave Fl 30 (at SW Pine St), Portland, OR
Steakhouse · 170 tips and reviews
Darrin Quillen: High on the fancy factor, as well as, well...height. The place to take an out of town guest to see the city. Spectacular at night. Great happy hour to boot.
Darrin Quillen: To get a more authentic English pub, you need to book a flight. Not a fish eater, but those who've had it swear by the fish & chips here. Amazing beer selection, served in proper pints.
426 SW Washington St (btwn SW 4th & SW 5th Ave), Portland, OR
Music Venue · 68 tips and reviews
Darrin Quillen: It is what it is: an OLD bar, est. in 1902. Don't let all the motorcycles hanging from the ceiling fool you, the service is consistently friendly and the drinks well made. People's prices too!
Darrin Quillen: Fraternity boy crowd, but they have solid drinks, cool atmosphere and ping pong tables! The outside area is a great place on a sunny -or- rainy day.
1014 SW Stark St (btw SW 10th & 11th Ave.), Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 220 tips and reviews
Darrin Quillen: It is the only bar where I've told the bartender to make me a drink without ordering anything specific. He asked me what kind of liquor I like and a few minutes later I was drinking gin perfection.