Drink review only. The drinks were outstanding - as was our bartender. You may ask, why 3 stars…read morethen? Well. The first drink I wanted - they didn't have anymore. In fact there were 3 drinks on their menu that they were no longer serving because they were "changing their menu". A shame as this bar has been on my list to visit and not for this - most likely a 4, but really edging up to 5 stars for me. While the drink I did settle on was good - the movie star martini ($17) made with belvedere, passionfruit, vanilla, lime and a side of prosecco. I found it interesting, not supersweat, well balanced and the prosecco gave it a little acidity (i chose to drink martini, then have a sip of prosecco). I would go back if visiting Portland, but I would hope they have their full menu next time.

I came here for dinner while staying at the Kimpton hotel. It's an upscale spot. I ordered a peach…read morecocktail that was very nice. I got the braised short rib with garlic mash which was amazing. I sat at the bar and the staff and other customers were extremely friendly.

Wasn't sure what to expect when coming here, but it is actually a really chill spot…read more It's been in business since 1902 and has a lot of cool stuff inside. Even an older style photo booth. They have a great selection of beer and cocktails. The bartenders are cool. We came back another time during the week and were welcomed back. The food menu could use a little work as it is pretty basic--but has enough choices of your average bar food. We would definitely return!

This was my first time performing here, and it was a blast! The sound quality in the venue was…read moregreat and made for an awesome experience. The service was a bit hit or miss. I stood there waiting for a while and were looked at a few times, but no one acknowledged me before walking away. Food service was also on the slower side. I ordered the veggie burger, but unfortunately the patty was pretty dry, and the fries were hard, so I probably wouldn't order the food again. That said, one of the staff members who helped me was incredibly friendly and provided excellent service. The security guards were also super kind and welcoming, which definitely made the overall experience more enjoyable. I'd come back for the live music and atmosphere, but I'd skip the food next time.

Interesting place which feels like it straddles a line between a club and a restaurant. High Horse…read morewas our third or fourth stop in search of a late nite and saved us. There is a dining area just off the bar with some table seating; larger 4- and 6-top tables are closer to the right side of the bar as you enter. To the left, 2-tops transition to more open lounge seating. We shared delightful dishes from the late-night menu: the Brussels sprouts, the chicken tenders and the smash burger. I recommend all of them if those kinds of snacks are to your taste. I enjoyed a couple of good, ice - cold martinis. My beloved told our server that she couldn't find anything that quite called out to her from the sophisticated mocktails menu and asked if something sweet and cherry-flavored could be made for her. The bar delivered with an impressively balanced drink garnished with a cured cherry. "Because," as our server told us, "everyone deserves a swizzle stick." The food, drinks and service all were wonderful. For a restaurant, the thumping house music was a little oppressive. That was the club aspect of this place's identity. Still a great place to get a late night in downtown Portland.

The servers here are so very sweet and nice. The food is to die for, honestly the best food I've…read morehad in a hotel. I got the king salmon and gnocchi and highly recommend it. Can't wait to return!

Fun place to hang out with drinks if you're a Harry Potter fan or if you just like people watching…read morefrom the top level of a double-decker bus

I love Harry Potter so had to check this out! Very cool…read morespot for a quick cold and sugary drink. Definitely had a buttery , super sweet taste. Not much else to order, I saw a few drinks ; no food on the menu-the butter beer is the focus. We found a table at the top of bus , enjoyed the cool breeze and view of the neighborhood. The bartender was nice he suggested a few photo ops in the bus before we headed out. Glad to have stopped by but wouldn't stop by again. Tip- try to check out this spot during the day, not the best area. A few food trucks in the area if you want a quick bite.

Fantastic karaoke, great bartenders, I love this place? Very inviting atmosphere, even if it isn't…read morethat busy during the week. Haven't tried the food yet... but plan to!

Came in for a quick beer before a flight and the place was super chill. Bartender was friendly and…read moreattentive, lots of people just here to bet, not necessarily here to drink. Would definitely come back.

Baby back ribs - excellent! Oysters - carbajal! Better than…read morethe short ribs! Broccolini - on the oilier inside, order some plain bread to offset and you're good Server - Curren - excellent! Cocktails and wine - Portland standard, very good, no complaints, but no callouts Great ambiance and super convenient.

After a really long day of work, I was in need of something close to my hotel. Score for Bullard…read moreTavern. Lucky I had Gregg M with me to help me eat! We both started with drinks: Me: Gimme three steps. It definitely hit the spot after a long day. Onto food - we started with the Tavern Salad ($16). It hit all the notes. Greens and radishes for crunch, apples to add sweetness and blue cheese crumbles for salt. A great start to a wonderful meal. Next: Grilled albacore ($41) and roasted cauliflower ($$28). The albacore tasted good and it had with it grilled summer squash, heirloom tomato & corn, charred eggplant puree, chile oil vinaigrette. Really loved the eggplant in some ways more than the tuna. Score another for PNW freshness! The cauliflower - spicy due to the chipotle glazed with brightness from the pickled corn. Along with some grilled oyster mushrooms and coconut corn puree with scallions -it was probably my favorite dish. Had I not been so full, I might have told Gregg M we needed to order another one! Highly recommend.

Special night out with my parents and they wanted fancy old fashioned cocktails and a quiet place…read moreto sip them. We were so lucky to find Teardrop Cocktail Lounge. The front patio was a nice place to enjoy golden hour and our service was exceptional. My dad got a brandy alexander, mom got a piña colada on the rocks and later a pink lady, and I got something like a Negroni (they make Negronis but I asked the server to choose something interesting and the result was absolutely splendid). Cheers to the professionals who helped make our visit even more special.

Nice cocktail bar with quality cocktails and lively fun vibes…read more Highlights: - Nice curved bar that takes up most of the front room. Also a side room - Lots of cocktails on the menu in categorized sections (bright and crisp, rich and robust etc). Also has a 1 liner describing the cocktail as well - Vesper: went off menu with my go to and ones one of the better ones I had! 5 stars - Dream Weaver: enjoyed my first selection with pandan. 4 stars - Can make reservations which I always like to know I have spot. Thought they were only for the side room so was thrilled when we were in the main bar. - Fun music - Has a bites menu if you get hungry which I appreciate Midlights: - Bit dark to see the menu so used the handy candle nearby - Was on the top 50 best of North America bar list but in 2022 so it's been a bit Lowlights: - Doomsday Device: was in the spicy category with hot honey and peppercorn but was more of a mellow fruity cocktail to me where I didn't taste any spice - Didn't get to try any bites as we came from dinner but would have loved to try the 2 bite tostadas

We stopped into Momo after seeing a movie and realizing how late it was and that nothing else was…read moreopen for food. I'm glad we did. It's kind of a funky place. They have indoor and outdoor seating, a small food menu, and full bar. We shared a small nacho, which was still very large. The drinks were well made and the staff was prompt and friendly. I would definitely stop in there again if I'm in the area.

3.5 STARS Date:…read moreSunday, March 2nd, 2025 Time: around 11:30pm Party of: 4 By the time we got here, I was completely done drinking. The boys got me a jameson, but the hubby saw I didn't want to touch it, so one of my friends ended up drinking. From what I recall, it was a generous pour. The bar is, I'd say, divey. Feels a little gritty and dirty. From what I recall, the bar was a pretty good size. Granted it was a Sunday night, but we had no issue finding a table. In fact, there were open tables everywhere. The had a photo booth so one of my friends and I decided to take some pix. They print two which is nice. Cuz who takes photobooth pix by themselves? The filters are funny, We ended up picking a cute cat one. Convenient if staying downtown and open late on a Sunday. REVIEW #3735

I've always loved Badlands--great vibes, fun video bars, and usually a solid variety of music. The…read more$20 covers on some nights are a bit surprising, but I get it--welcome to today's economy. That said, no amount of cover charge seems to fix a recurring issue at many fun gay bars: the takeover by straight women. Both times I tried to get a drink, groups of women blatantly cut the line. Maybe the first time was an honest oversight--they might not have noticed me in my wheelchair (even though they were short and definitely should have). But twice? That feels like more than an accident. Most folks were awesome, though. Many moved aside or made space once they saw me, and the staff has been nothing but kind and attentive. Unfortunately, a few disrespectful patrons really soured the night--and as a disabled person, it makes me question how often I want to put myself in these spaces that should feel safe but too often don't.

First of all, I am straight and and ally to all! I don't discriminate against race nor sexuality…read more My friend and I went in to see the vibe, hangout and enjoy some drinks. We made friends left and right and had so much fun. My friend I was with was screaming and clapping in full cheer, I look over and the MC and DJ are giving us TERRIBLE looks. At one point they said, "if you want to be loud, go in the next room." The MC came up to my new gay friend and I and introduced themselves. And I said, "sorry about my friend, when she's excited she likes to scream." And the MC responded, "well when it's in my ear it's rude and inappropriate." Mind you the MC was like 4 ft away from my friend and I. I responded, "this is our first time in a gay bar and I don't feel welcomed anymore." Then she responded, "oh well I don't want you not to have a good time." Then walked away, and started talking shit to her DJ and friends surrounding. Then they ALL were giving me horrible dirty looks. As we were about to leave the bar the MC got on the mic and pointed to us and said, "hands up if you're a straight in this bar" and we did, and she went OFF on the mic, mind you this is now a packed bar, and starts saying how we're not respecting this bar and the people that come here. And went on to explain how much they have gone through because they are gay and growing up was hard. Then continued with, "Stick to your own straight bars!" I was so confused. We started to leave, and our new gay friend we made looks at me and goes up to the MC and asked why she was being rude. She responded, "your friends are transphobic!" And they security started to walk behind him and he grabbed me and said let's go, these people are rude. I was so UPSET I started crying, I am not PHOBIC to anyone anything! If I was I wouldn't have walked in that bar and had a great time and let alone made friends. First experience in a gay bar- I'll never go into one again. God forbid we're having fun and I stick up for my friend. I hope the MC understands how wrong she was last night. Because I'm still trying to get over this. Ruined a great night. Next time I'll make sure to avoid Badlands, god forbid I am a straight person hanging out with my gay friends..

Cute spot in The Woodlark Hotel. Loved their "for the ladies" cocktail menu, where each drink was…read morecreated for a famous / celebrity female. Also tried their olives for a lite bite and they were tasty though we wished they were served with bread.

Oh, I'm not happy about this review. The set up is amazing, so cute and hits all the notes of lux…read moreand comfort, and the service is so amazing--but the food and the drinks...? I was expecting scones, fresh pastry and maybe clotted cream (in my dreams). None of that. Everything was almost frozen or just lacking in flavor. Each bite was worse and worse. But the tea is outstanding. For 30-ish, I guess that's what you get. I love the idea, and the space and the people are tops, again, but the "tower" is not it. Late drinks, and a constant reminder that we need to leave--I would say not worth it. I wish these folks the best, but, it was so underwhelming.