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Beulahland Coffee & Alehouse is one of Portland.

1. Beulahland Coffee & Alehouse

8.5
116 NE 28th Ave (at NE Couch St), Portland, OR
Bar · 48 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: There are Portland bars, and then there's this one. On one of my favorite circuits in a great corner of town. If there isn't a Blazers, Timbers or big Euro soccer game on, it's just the most well-curated bartender mixes available.
Cascade Brewing Barrel House is one of Portland.

2. Cascade Brewing Barrel House

939 SE Belmont St (at SE 10th Ave), Portland, OR
Brewery · 158 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: Art Larrance's house of sours. Always a must.
Hair of the Dog Brewery & Tasting Room is one of Portland.

3. Hair of the Dog Brewery & Tasting Room

61 SE Yamhill St (at SE Water Ave), Portland, OR
Brewery · 89 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: Pay your respects for Fred Eckhardt and try a Blue Dot IPA that was hazy before haze was a thing.
The Commons Brewery is one of Portland.

4. The Commons Brewery

630 SE Belmont St (at SE 7th Ave), Portland, OR
Brewery · 34 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: Last of the big three in this neighborhood. Well worth your time.
Sassy's Bar and Grill is one of Portland.

5. Sassy's Bar and Grill

8.0
927 SE Morrison St (at 10th St), Portland, OR
Strip Club · 22 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: It is what it says it is, but the dancers don't hassle you, the tap list is extensive and $2 happy hour is roughly all day.
Tidbit Food Farm and Garden is one of Portland.

6. Tidbit Food Farm and Garden

SE Division (28th Place), Portland, OR
Food Truck · 6 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: Kind of a training-wheels guide to food carts around here, but well worth your time.
Ex Novo Brewing is one of Portland.

7. Ex Novo Brewing

2326 N Flint Ave (at NE Russell St), Portland, OR
Brewery · 29 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: Not a bad little launching point for the neighborhood, and it's basically a nonprofit.
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade is one of Portland.

8. Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade

8.9
511 NW Couch St (btwn NW 5th & NW 6th Ave), Portland, OR
Arcade · 178 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: Our barcade that recently expanded. One of my favorite places on earth.
Darcelle's XV Showplace is one of Portland.

9. Darcelle's XV Showplace

6.7
208 NW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR
Gay Bar · 10 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: Best drag show in town, and that's saying a lot given that there are about four others within walking distance.
The Roxy is one of Portland.

10. The Roxy

1121 SW Stark St (at SW 12th Ave), Portland, OR
Diner · 44 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: Diner. Neon Jesus. Jukebox. Run by one of our town's longest-tenured drag queens. Skip Blue Star, the Ankeny Carts and Kenny and Zuke's. Just go here.
Kask is one of Portland.

11. Kask

1215 SW Alder St (at 12th St), Portland, OR
Cocktail Bar · 44 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: Favorite cocktail bar on that side of the river. Try the $5 punch.
Higgins Restaurant & Bar is one of Portland.

12. Higgins Restaurant & Bar

8.8
1239 SW Broadway (at SW Jefferson St), Portland, OR
French Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: Quality old-man bar, but also a mainstay restaurant. Stay on the bar side, order the burger.
Everyday Music is one of Portland.

13. Everyday Music

7.9
1313 W Burnside St, Portland, OR
Record Store · 11 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: The vinyl section alone is massive.
SMUT is one of Portland.

14. SMUT

7.2
7 SE 28th Ave, Portland, OR
Record Store · 4 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: It says record shop, and it is (kinda), but the vintage porn and knick knacks are worth your time.
Escape From New York Pizza is one of Portland.

15. Escape From New York Pizza

7.6
622 NW 23rd Ave (btwn NW Hoyt & Irving St), Portland, OR
Pizzeria · 34 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: My East Coast biased first choice for pizza. It's on 23rd, which looks like it was transplanted from the northeast, but this spot is legit.
Bread and Ink Cafe is one of Portland.

16. Bread and Ink Cafe

7.6
3610 SE Hawthorne Blvd (at SE 36th Ave), Portland, OR
Breakfast Spot · 29 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: Somebody is going to point you to Hawthorne. It's inevitable. This is a place where you can eat without a wait, get a beer cheaply and not get hassled.
Bare Bones Bar is one of Portland.

17. Bare Bones Bar

6.9
2900 SE Belmont St (at 29th Ave), Portland, OR
Bar · 9 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: Again, just a great little dive bar on Belmont that won't be packed and will launch you into the rest of the neighborhood.
Horse Brass Pub is one of Portland.

18. Horse Brass Pub

8.6
4534 SE Belmont St (at SE 45th Ave), Portland, OR
Pub · 76 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: Lots of taprooms in this town, but this is Don Younger's classic. Dark, filled with fried food and featuring a formidable list of regular and guest taps.
Saraveza is one of Portland.

19. Saraveza

9.0
1004 N Killingsworth St (at N Michigan Ave), Portland, OR
Pub · 47 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: It's the taproom that I'd want to make my regular bar. Like eight taps, pasties, Wisconsin games on the one screen, lots of bottles, animal heads.
My Father's Place is one of Portland.

20. My Father's Place

7.5
523 SE Grand Ave (at SE Washington St), Portland, OR
Dive Bar · 34 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: Elliot Smith drank here, but you'll fare better.
Ava Gene's is one of Portland.

21. Ava Gene's

8.8
3377 SE Division St (at SE 34th Ave), Portland, OR
Italian Restaurant · 69 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: Italian, but done correctly. It's on a whole strip of Division with XICO, Roman Candle and a bunch of other hits, but this is great for a special night out.
Laurelhurst Theater & Pub is one of Portland.

22. Laurelhurst Theater & Pub

9.1
2735 E Burnside St (at NE 28th Ave), Portland, OR
Indie Movie Theater · 43 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: $4 movies, $3 before five. Beer, pizza and a whole lot of neon.
Interstate Lanes is one of Portland.

23. Interstate Lanes

6049 N Interstate, Portland, OR
Bowling Alley · 7 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: Get here while you can. Vintage bowling alley that's giving up the ghost by May.
The Alibi Restaurant & Lounge is one of Portland.

24. The Alibi Restaurant & Lounge

7.7
4024 N Interstate Ave (at Shaver St), Portland, OR
Karaoke Bar · 39 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: Karaoke and Tiki Drinks. Highly recommended.
McMenamins White Eagle Saloon & Hotel is one of Portland.

25. McMenamins White Eagle Saloon & Hotel

8.1
836 N Russell St (at N Albina Ave), Portland, OR
Hotel · 25 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: If you're on a budget and need a place to stay near Widmer, Ecliptic, Labrewtory, StormChaser and a whole lot of other breweries, I recommend it with the caveat that you only go to bed after the band is done.
Mary's Club is one of Portland.

26. Mary's Club

7.5
129 SW Broadway (Burnside), Portland, OR
Strip Club · 12 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: Somebody will point you toward Bailey's. They should have pointed you toward tugboat and this place. Come for the do-it-yourself approach to strip-club DJing, stay for the great Mexican food right next door.
Portland Japanese Garden is one of Portland.

27. Portland Japanese Garden

9.1
611 SW Kingston Ave (at SW Fairview Blvd), Portland, OR
Garden · 127 tips and reviews
Jason Notte
Jason Notte: Just reopened after a huge remodel. Puts you up near the arboretum and Forest Park as well.