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The best after-work drink spots in Portland, OR
Red Star Tavern is one of The best after-work drink spots in Portland, OR.

1. Red Star Tavern

503 SW Alder St (at SW 5th Ave.), Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 61 tips and reviews

amy D.amy Dubin: Nice people, big and very good happy hour menu, awesome french fries and a bit of a scene. Not a bad place for networking when it's packed, otherwise everyone's at their own table.

Rialto Poolroom Bar & Cafe is one of The best after-work drink spots in Portland, OR.

2. Rialto Poolroom Bar & Cafe

6.7
529 SW 4th Ave (at SW Alder St), Portland, OR
Pool Hall · 21 tips and reviews

amy D.amy Dubin: I recommend their happy hour (sliders are fabulous!) and it's fun to knock some balls around to blow off steam after work. It's spacious and there's big screen tvs, if you're into that sort of thing.

Back Stage Bar is one of The best after-work drink spots in Portland, OR.

3. Back Stage Bar

7.6
3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd (at SE 37th Ave), Portland, OR
Bar · 23 tips and reviews

amy D.amy Dubin: I've recommended this before, one of my favorite bars in Portland. 80 foot ceilings, pool tables, elegant bar, fast friendly service. Love.

Holman's Restaurant is one of The best after-work drink spots in Portland, OR.

4. Holman's Restaurant

8.0
15 SE 28th Ave (at E Burnside St), Portland, OR
Diner · 35 tips and reviews

amy D.amy Dubin: This venerable neighborhood joint has friendly staff, a pool table, three separate areas and if you spin the wheel and land on the right thing, your tab is free. Love the decor, I always feel at home.

Lucky Labrador Brew Pub is one of The best after-work drink spots in Portland, OR.

5. Lucky Labrador Brew Pub

7.3
915 SE Hawthorne Blvd (at SE 10th Ave), Portland, OR
Brewery · 44 tips and reviews

amy D.amy Dubin: They do have good snacks, lots of tables and usually group events going on, which are always fun to listen in on. It can get really busy, but the location and 'afterworkishness' aura works.

Henry's 12th Street Tavern is one of The best after-work drink spots in Portland, OR.

6. Henry's 12th Street Tavern

10 NW 12th Ave (at W Burnside St), Portland, OR
Gastropub · 153 tips and reviews

amy D.amy Dubin: Great location, extensive menu, nice people, massive interior with private pool table area you have to search for. Comfy, cozy and a good place to 'pre-game' given the location.

Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House is one of The best after-work drink spots in Portland, OR.

7. Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House

8.9
210 NW 11th Ave (at NW Davis St), Portland, OR
Brewery · 326 tips and reviews

amy D.amy Dubin: This is on my list because their beers are decent, it's a good central location, the food is good, there are ample tables and the staff is nice. It's not a warm n' fuzzy kinda place, but whatever.

Olympia Provisions SE is one of The best after-work drink spots in Portland, OR.

8. Olympia Provisions SE

9.2
107 SE Washington St (at SE 3rd Ave), Portland, OR
Modern European Restaurant · 113 tips and reviews

amy D.amy Dubin: High-end food and a high-end experience. This is after-work drinks and maybe dinner with colleagues and less 'shootin' the breeze' kind of place. I'd go to Produce Row for that.

Produce Row Cafe is one of The best after-work drink spots in Portland, OR.

9. Produce Row Cafe

7.6
204 SE Oak St (at SE 2nd Ave.), Portland, OR
Gastropub · Buckman · 75 tips and reviews

amy D.amy Dubin: Great Burgers, I like the decor, it's stylish but homey, the newly renovated back patio has heat lamps so they can accommodate large crowds all year. Staff is nice, full bar, great place to be seen.

Rontoms is one of The best after-work drink spots in Portland, OR.

10. Rontoms

7.7
600 E Burnside St (at SE 6th Ave), Portland, OR
Bar · 62 tips and reviews

amy D.amy Dubin: Okay happy hour menu, huge back patio, a portion of which is covered and the interior is modern and frankly, a little cold. The fireplace makes up for all that, though and the staff is efficient.

Floyd's Coffee is one of The best after-work drink spots in Portland, OR.

11. Floyd's Coffee

7.1
118 NW Couch St (at NW 3rd Ave.), Portland, OR
Coffee Shop · 26 tips and reviews