To speak about Teardrop Lounge, I should probably start with this:…read more Ladies and gentlemen, I present my favorite cocktail bar. Not the best -- I'm not arrogant enough to claim that. I haven't been to every cocktail bar in Portland, and saying something is the best usually says more about your lack of experience than your conviction. But favorite? That I can stand behind. And I want to get that out of the way early, because of the amount of praise I'm about to pour on this place -- fully earned, completely intentional. The biggest crime here is that I only discovered it two weeks ago, after living in Portland for a year. It had been recommended to me countless times, and I ignored it. A mistake. A painful one. But now that I've found it, I don't plan on making that mistake again. I'm not typically an Old Fashioned drinker. In fact, I usually hate them. But somewhere between curiosity and too many episodes of Mad Men, I decided to try one anyway -- fully expecting to confirm my bias. Instead, it completely flipped me. Bright, almost citrus-forward in a way that felt unusual but entirely intentional. Balanced, smooth, just enough burn to remind you what you're drinking without overwhelming it. It was the first time I actually understood the appeal. I'm pretty sure I grew a few chest hairs that night. That alone would've been impressive. But it didn't stop there. The space is beautiful -- clean, intentional, but not cold. The staff are excellent: personable, engaged, and most importantly, authentic. Not scripted, not performative. The kind of people you actually want to talk to, and hopefully, eventually be on a first-name basis with. Now, all of that gets it close to a perfect score. But what pushes it over the edge -- what makes this place stick -- is the White Russian. One of the first drinks I ever had. My dad's drink. Not because of The Big Lebowski -- that came later -- but because it's just always been his thing. And at some point, it became mine too. Typically, when bars try to "elevate" a White Russian, they ruin it. They overthink it. Swap ingredients, tweak ratios, add unnecessary flair. And more often than not, it ends in disappointment. Teardrop does the opposite. They respect it -- but refine it. The coffee liqueur actually tastes like coffee. The heavy cream is properly integrated, not just dumped on top. The vodka -- whatever they're using -- is clean, present, and perfectly measured. There's a subtle complexity to it without losing what makes the drink what it is. It's the best White Russian I've ever had. No hesitation. I've gone back twice just to make sure it wasn't a fluke. It wasn't. If someone asked me what my death row drink would be -- this specific cocktail, from this specific bar, is in the conversation. Easily. Teardrop Lounge doesn't just make great cocktails. It reminds you why cocktails matter in the first place. And that's why it's my favorite.

We came to Teardrop Cocktail Lounge while visiting Portland and were genuinely impressed…read more The cocktails were excellent -- thoughtful, well-balanced, and clearly made by people who know what they're doing. One of the best parts was how approachable the bartenders were. We asked for custom drinks based on our preferences, and both came out perfectly tailored. Creative without being weird, and strong without being sloppy. What really stood out was the price point. For the quality of cocktails, the prices felt very reasonable compared to similar craft cocktail bars in other cities. The vibe was also great -- relaxed, cozy, and not pretentious. It felt like a place where you could come for a special drink experience without feeling like you had to "perform" or order off a rigid menu. We liked it so much we actually came back a second time during our trip. Highly recommend if you're into well-crafted cocktails, friendly bartenders, and a laid-back but elevated atmosphere.

Amazing staff and the male bartender was able to give me a tequila citrusy spicy cocktail…read moreconcoction that he made for me. Oysters were amazing and elote fries were good too! Love the setting and cozy but it can be loud here. Will be back for more drinks. They have a late night menu too!

It's labeled as a speakeasy. Hidden but accessible. However - there are less than ten tables. I…read moreestimate that they seat less than 35 people total. So show up early in the night! And also don't stay long - the menu is a few items (appetizers) and a few signature drinks. Don't be the table that camps out for 2+ hours on one round of drinks! It's a clean, upscale, intimate environment.

I wish I could visit this place all the time. I love it here (but am rarely in town)…read more Here is what you will love about it: Bartenders are fabulous! Food is world class! Interior is a chill lodge type vibe. Check it out !

We have enjoyed going here with friends. We have been a few times and always have a great time. The…read moreservice there has been consistently top notch and the drinks are fantastic. The only thing I would change is the food- it's pretty good, but nothing really stands out. They don't have one dish(es) I would typically want to order again. I do wish there were more entree options. The biggest draw is the vast selection of whiskey, bourbons and other spirits. Their cocktails are fabulous and the waiter/waitress have always been great at giving suggestions and helping guide the experience. The lounge has a great atmosphere and vibe. The member's bar is fun to go to before or after dinner. I highly recommend you check out the MWL when you are in downtown Portland.

Exceptional service by Nick! The bar was poppin but he somehow made us feel like we were the only…read morepeople in here. Music was fireee drinks were even better. I would recommend this bar to anyone exploring Portland

had to come back and update my review upon staying at the attached hotel and the service. Fortune…read morehas good food but weird seating, and weird hours. they also don't deliver to the room in the attached hotel. when we went down to eat, they made us go out the front door of the hotel and into the door of fortune, although when we wanted to go back to our room they let us walk through the lobby. it's all open. it didn't make any sense. we stayed for one drink and left. the DJ scene was NOT it. i hate to leave a bad review on a vegan place because there's so few of them and i am a vegan... but very disappointed.i came with my fiance to celebrate my birthday and didn't feel satisfied and the floor was very sticky.

*editing as I didn't realize the bar and the food vendor was separate*…read more Reeeeeally was looking forward to checking this place out. The drinks were amazing and the bar was able to make the drink I wanted, Rizz Fizz, as a mocktail which tasted excellent. Service here was top notch. Everyone treated us with kindness and we came in before the restaurant had their full menu but they were still able to accommodate us early. Despite that, the food was not a highlight of the night (review left on Hapa Barkadas Yelp page). Definitely would love to come back for another drink and to enjoy the ambiance.

Oh baby, you guys this place was delicious. We went on a Thursday night for trivia night (which…read morewas quite fun). I ordered volcano broccoli (soo good), bao bun bbq pork taco (amazing, always on the look out for good bao buns in the Portland area), Hawaiian fried chicken plate (chipotle aioli sauce ), and these sushi rice paper things I can't find the name on the menu but pic below were sooo good also. The only thing I didn't love was my drink. I ordered the hibiscus Paloma, & tbh didn't taste much like a Paloma and wouldn't get it again. The poke salad was also subpar and knowing how good the other things on the menu are wouldn't get that again either.

I've been here several times and I've never been disappointed, other than the chocolate cake being…read moresold out every time. Great drinks. Good atmosphere. I've always been able to walk in and get a table. Decent amount of food options, this is a great place to grab drinks or a light dinner. Highly recommend

Wonderful place to meet up with friends and have a few drinks and appetizers. Loved the deviled…read moreeggs!

We were able to enjoy "The Nightcap Before Christmas" menu. The drinks were delicious, the tiki…read moreholiday mugs were a great touch, and decor made it Xmas overload but comfy. Service was okay, server was friendly but I think over extended so to close out we did have to find him. If you have a chance before this is gone, go enjoy a festive nightcap.

It's been 7yrs+ since I've been and I love coming here when visiting Portland. The food is always a…read moregood base for the drinks that follow. The staff are nice and always down to meet new people. Over all I love the rustic, hole in the wall comfy vibe. Love the Annex! :)

Very great drinks, bomb. to the com. would recommend good service from the bartender!read more

Best club in the city. District is among the entertainment in Old Town. It has better prices and…read moreservice than many other clubs, or similar places and whatever. Has good drinks. The atmosphere is okay and not always full of the frat boy types and those kinds of people. A lot of good things about it. It's pretty clean and safe. This is located in the middle of a hip area so there's usually lots of security and whoever. Can get crowded. It's about $12 for the cheapest drink. That's not bad for this type of place to be honest. Has a cool mural on the outside of the building. There's usually a long wait to get in, so it's something cool to look at while in line. Cool place to get drinks and hang. It's one of those places where the hours are limited. This is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Fantastic place!! Very welcoming to all (over 21) and the bartenders make a great drink. Go here…read more!!! Chelsea is the best, closely followed by the shrimp tacos!!!

Came into River Pig to try to catch some of the UW vs UCLA game. The game was on the projector…read morescreen. About 15 minutes in the bartender came over and changed the channel to F1 racing... I looked around the bar and didn't see anyone watching racing. We went ahead and moved a few tables so that we could see the tv above the bar. No big deal. About an hour later, the bartender then turned all the TVs off and displayed the menu on a few TVs. Apparently sports watching was over. We were going to finish watching the game but decided to leave. Not sure if Tito's and Bacardi are the well drinks but they didn't ask us what we preferred and defaulted to that when we went to pay the bill which was about $10 a drink. Our server after we moved was very pleasant and attentive. I didn't catch her name but she was a younger brunette woman in a black dress. She single handedly saved the review being the only staff member in the place that seemed to be enjoying her work.

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!

The most un-Portland bar in Portland. I'd label it a faux dive bar. Sure, it looks great with all…read morethe neon glow from the street, but other than that, not much else to find joy in here. Like plethora of others in the reviews have mentioned, you are met with security that's far from friendly. My wife and I were greeted by security who held up his hand like he was holding an invisible business card. "ID" is all he said. Sure, no worries, we are in our forties. Hand it over. He then proceeds to ask us about marijuana products on our person..... WAIT, WHAT? This is the Pacific Northwest, my guy. I've seen legit bongs on curbside picnic tables at other bars (Thunderbird on Foster). But this guy wants to peruse your bags trying to find weed. I lied to this securi-nerd, and waltz'd past him. I'm a grown adult, my legal toking is none of your business. Took awhile to get two basic beers. We were met with smiles by staff, but they didn't ask us if we wanted a drink or menu. Finally someone came over and took our drink order. This was a one and done place for us. It has this fake feeling of a PACNW dive bar. It didn't feel legit. It felt put on. Noticed a large table of locals wearing "OREGUNIAN" sweatshirts, and the vibe at this place is just way off. I felt like I was on the East coast--not the West coast. Again, who asks patrons if thy have weed on them with zero explanation? Every single music venue I've been to in Portland could not give less of a crap about your weed vape, so why does this pretend dive bar? What a weird, un-Portland like vibe. The ick is real.