The 8 Best Bars in Portland, Oregon Right Now
Briefly

Portland has a rich history as a drinking town, dating back to the 19th century with timber industry roots. In recent decades, its cultural scene has flourished with music, coffee, and food carts gaining national recognition. The city’s bars offer unique atmospheres, from low ABV drinks at Daydream to the neo-dive feel of Side Eye, catering to locals and visitors alike. Each establishment showcases a blend of trendiness and classic bar culture, emphasizing community and good company in a cozy environment.
Portland’s drinking roots date back to timber times at the turn of the 19th century, when it was a major hub for extractive resource industries from throughout the Pacific Northwest.
In recent years, Portland's resources have turned cultural: its music, coffee, and food cart scenes have been widely exported, attracting ambitious young chefs from around the world.
Daydream is an alluring little hideout on SE Clinton, where there's always a live DJ and the drinks skewer trendily low ABV.
Sometimes what you want is just a bar. Side Eye is exactly that: a dim, dark neo-dive with good music and stiff drinks.
Read at Bon Appetit
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