Attended a wedding in this Nursery and it was an amazing venue. Fabulous party space. And you have…read moreflowers and plants already around you in abundance.

Blockhouse and Pomarius Nursery were the gorgeous green setting for our wedding. It is beautiful…read moreand a photographer's dream. Our guests loved the unique and intimate space. Only quirk is that there may likely be a train going by during your ceremony, like it did during ours. But honestly, it added to the charm of the day. The staff is easy to work with, and their list of preferred vendors is comprehensive.

Oregon is a forest wonderland, so it's no surprise we have this world-class museum and exhibition…read morespace dedicated to our trees. The permanent exhibits are informative and well-presented. Similar with the non-permanent exhibits that feature specific forest-related topics. Worth the price of admission. Veterans admitted free of charge.

World forestry center, is small but magical. The staff who…read morechecked me in were incredible. I had two small children and they told me where we could explore and that it's very much a hands on museum. They had one exhibit that was for the eyes and not the hands but was explained where it was (and that there were signs) There's lots of wonder and education here. You find yourself diving into fun activities while enriching yourself with education. If you're looking for a rainy day activity, a less crowded activity, or a very underrated activity I truly recommend here!

What a lovely spot for brunch! My partner and I stopped in here while walking up and down 23rd and…read more21st. The interior is attractive and very modern, and there is a large covered and heated patio if you prefer to sit outside (we did). The service was a little bit slow, but not egregious and the server was very friendly. The menu is not extensive, but it has good variety and everything on it looked excellent. All of their ingredients seem high-quality, and they have a number of gluten-free and vegetarian offerings. I ended up getting the eggs benedict, which came with a little salad. The salad was fresh, not wilted, and came with a light vinaigrette. The eggs benedict was absolutely stellar-- perfectly poached eggs, creamy hollandaise, and grilled halloumi to give some well-received brine to the bite, all atop an english muffin. For the price point and the quality, the portions are good. My one wish was that I could have subbed my salad for some of their potatoes! My partner got the pork belly hash, and thought that the potatoes were cooked perfectly-- crispy and well-seasoned. He did notice that there were only a few pieces of pork in the dish, but we chalked this up to the ingredient quality. We ended up staying for Happy Hour, which was fun! We got the fries with garlic aioli (so good!) and I ordered their daily cocktail special, a margarita. They gave me a good, heavy, pour, which is always appreciated. Great brunch spot if you want to go somewhere a little chic.

Woah, it's been a while since I've been out for brunch because brunch foods are kind of bland to me…read more- but Bar West really nailed it with their food and cocktails. We got the Benedicts - one with ham and one with halloumi. Both were great and I just loved the colorful greens salad on the side. The tart dressing paired so well with the rich bechamel sauce and yolky eggs. For drinks, we got one of the espresso martini month specials - the tiramisutini. It was a more unique take on the espresso martini and I loved the slightly tangy mascarpone cream on top. It's definitely in my top 3 of the month. We also tried their delicious west coffee cocktail, served hot with some delicious oat whipped cream. Service was great and friendly. It was pretty busy the entire time we were here on a Sunday. We had reservations which may or may not have been needed but it seemed like a good idea. The bar is very cute. Overall I would definitely come back for another brunch or in the evening for drinks and dinner/snack!

The Porsche Studio is a unique space in PDX that houses shopping, an art gallery, a coffee shop,…read moreand of course some Porsches. To get here, street parking will be your best option and there is a lot of it around the area. Inside, they have a really spacious setup with a good amount of things to check out. I pulled up with some homies and we walked around after ordering our drinks. I got the Matcha Latte and it was solid with no complaints. All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming here. Definitely stop by to check them out if you are ever in the area!

I recently came here for a corporate event; the staff was incredibly friendly and their coffee and…read morebar skills are truly on point! It is a great venue with a lot of Porsche history on display and plenty of branded merchandise available to buy. We had lunch and happy hour snacks catered in, and everything was very tasty. The real reason to attend, however, is heading upstairs to the Drivers Lounge; they have four racing sim rigs wired up for some intense heads-up racing! They also have two golf simulators if that's more your jam. I would definitely be back for an event in the future should I get the opportunity; it's a unique and high-energy space for any group gathering.

I find it so unbelievable this venue allows events here to blast their music until 10:30pm-11:30pm…read more I live two blocks away and with our windows closed and a movie on, we can STILL hear Brittney spears and the cha cha mf slide every single weekend until all hours of the night. (It's 10:30pm on Sunday and it's blasting through our apt right now, plus all the peoples yelling/partying). There needs to be a noise curfew, or some sort of regulation for the people who rent this space out. It's not fair to the rest of the community and surrounding neighborhoods.

We got married at Castaway in September of 2023 and we LOVED having our wedding here. It was…read moreactually the only venue we toured because we thought it was perfect the moment we saw it. The space is minimal and industrial which is what we liked. The plants provided by the venue bring the space to life so well. Honestly, you need minimal decorations for it to be wedding ready. Having the outdoor space for cocktail hour, food trucks, beer pong, etc. was incredible. We had about 175 guests, so we really enjoyed the flow and space for our guests to get fresh air if needed. The Castaway team was helpful, responsive, and so great to work with! Highly recommend for weddings, events, etc. Thank you Castaway team!

Really solid cocktail bar! I loved my espresso martini and Hugo spritz I got…read more Ambiance was great. Perfect lighting balance at night. Ended up walking in on a night where they had a jazz band playing which was great. Bartenders were really nice. Good amount of seating. Street parking only.

We came here for New Year celebration and paid the premium for the table. The service is superb…read more Food and drinks are good. Food is Asian. But for the price we paid for the table, it came with nothing for count down, no champagne, no New Year party favors. There wasn't even any New Year decorations. Hard to find parking in this area. May have to park in a paid parking lot.

Friendly staff. Amazing wine selections. I love that they support the small boutique vineyards of…read moreOregon.

From the owner: Situated in a home built in the 1890s, the 1000 square foot Cellar 503 tasting room evokes a…read morevintage industrial aesthetic, with elements designed by local craftsmen. Furnishings include reclaimed hardwood tables, a Chesterfield sofa, a hand-tufted area rug, linen drapes and farmhouse lighting. Historic photographs of pastoral Oregon, cork wallpaper and a custom mural painted by a local artist behind the reclaimed wood and copper bar provide a focal point. And for those luxurious Portland sunny days, we have an equally as large outdoor patio space with ample seating and a small covered, heated patio. While we are more than happy to share our love of wine from boutique producers throughout Oregon with a private tasting, you're also welcome to use our space to for your events that don't require stemmed glassware. Whether you're looking for a place to hold a meeting, throw a birthday party or host a wine tasting, we can help. From simple space rental to full service event planning, we can do it all.

I went in as a solo person for a first visit... and was mostly impressed. The decor is lively,…read moreservice was above average and the atmosphere was pleasant. This is an area with a lot of competition, so they mostly rise to the occasion. The space itself is modern and clean. The most unique feature is the two salt pillars in the bar area. I was told that I could lick them during/after certain drinks, but elected to pass on that unique invitation. Maybe next time? I ordered the two taco special that came with a fresh beer on tap. The beer was good (as expected) and the taco portion was adequate. However, the food came out at room temperature, so I recommend that the cooks work to find ways to deliver the food items in a way that preserves the temperature prior to having it served. It's possible that this was a one off, but it took away from the experience a bit for me. Parking is an ongoing challenge since it's NW Portland and very few businesses have their own dedicated lot. The drink menu was appealing and their liquor options were impressive. I definitely plan to try again and see if my food experience is a bit more elevated on a second stop. Hopefully I won't be solo next time!

What an amazing vibe of a cute bar. Last night was my first visit and I just had an espressomartini…read more& a lovelllyyyyyy fruity white wine. The employees were amazing and checked in frequently. Such a cute first date bar. I live in the area, so I will definitely be back! OH - they also have phenomenal music. Literally every song has been in playlists! Drinks were amazing!

Hosted a bridal shower here and Ryan was a more than gracious host. Contacted him several months…read moreago about having a group in the space, he was quick and easy to communicate with, allowing us to "reserve" the front room for our get together. On the day I got there, Ryan offered the back room which is normally rented at a fee, which was very kind. As a business owner, I know the dance that comes with not wanting to turn away customers, but trying not to overextend so he was very nice to do that. That said, we tried to clean up after ourselves and had a great time. Highly recommend if you have an event, shower, etc. Thanks again, Ryan!

Great little spot to meet with friends and grab a glass of wine before heading to dinner! Plenty of…read morespace to sit - and there's a larger event space in the back. A good variety of red and white wines