Here are Portland's best cocktail bars:

Too Soon — Tell the bartender what you like and they'll build a custom drink from a 1,000+ cocktail Rolodex; nominated Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar (West Coast) at Tales of the Cocktail 2025.

Holy Ghost — Agave-forward program with a ~400-bottle tequila and mezcal collection, plus thoughtful low-ABV options; shared building with food vendors so you can bring snacks into the room.

Bible Club — Prohibition-era speakeasy in a 1922 Craftsman house with a 24-carat-gold-leaf bar; vintage cocktail menu and surprisingly welcoming vibe.

Hale Pele — Among the most serious tiki programs on the West Coast, with Polynesian-inspired cocktails, rum flights, and a volcano-themed room with thunder-and-lightning effects.

Aalto Lounge — Mid-century modern Belmont spot with a spirit-forward, classics-leaning list; $3/$5/$7 happy hour 5–7pm daily and all day Sunday.

The 1905 — Pizzeria and jazz club with handcrafted cocktails and live jazz nightly; deep ties to Portland's jazz scene since 2016.

Angel Face — Moody, pink-lit intimate bar on NE 28th with inventive, beautifully crafted drinks.

Bye and Bye — Fully vegan cocktail bar on Alberta with a laid-back patio and creative plant-based drinks.