Local PDX guidebook for Peter's Airbnb
Drinks & Nightlife
This section outlines a mix of low key local neighborhood bars, as well as more sceney and downtown types of bars as well. A little something for everyone and every vibe!
True local neighborhood bar - jst a few block walk from the Airbnb - great patio and jukebox. Gets a little bit busier on weekend nights. If you're looking for a short walk for a night cap this is your spot!
Wonderful patio in the summer as well and they have a shuffleboard table!
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Vendetta
4306 N Williams AveTrue local neighborhood bar - jst a few block walk from the Airbnb - great patio and jukebox. Gets a little bit busier on weekend nights. If you're looking for a short walk for a night cap this is your spot!
Wonderful patio in the summer as well and they have a shuffleboard table!
Great Portland hipster bar about 15 minute walk on NE Alberta. Nice open front and back patios - good strong drinks and great vegan food! Just a short walk away.
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Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta StGreat Portland hipster bar about 15 minute walk on NE Alberta. Nice open front and back patios - good strong drinks and great vegan food! Just a short walk away.
Great cocktail bar with a lovely patio area and solid food! Better in summer weather but ample room inside as well. About a 1/2 mile walk from the airbnb.
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Victoria Bar
4835 N Albina AveGreat cocktail bar with a lovely patio area and solid food! Better in summer weather but ample room inside as well. About a 1/2 mile walk from the airbnb.
This is just a quick bus ride, bike ride, or car ride away. Also could be about a 20 minute walk! Really great Brewery in a hidden spot called the "Dekum Triangle" that features a handful of restaurants, breweries and bars! The beer selection is solid and the blue cheese fries are a must!
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Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StThis is just a quick bus ride, bike ride, or car ride away. Also could be about a 20 minute walk! Really great Brewery in a hidden spot called the "Dekum Triangle" that features a handful of restaurants, breweries and bars! The beer selection is solid and the blue cheese fries are a must!
The sister bar of Bye & Bye, this is a staple SE Portland Hipster-esque bar that serves solid cocktails and beer. Has a small patio with a fire pit out back and also features an enclosed outdoor patio seating area. Always a slight bit crowded in the evenings - this is a good bar if you're looking for a bit more of a scene while still feeling like a normal bar.
This is in SE Portland so about a 15-20 minute drive but in an equally established dense neighborhood of Portland called Belmont. Great vegan food!
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The Sweet Hereafter
3326 SE Belmont StThe sister bar of Bye & Bye, this is a staple SE Portland Hipster-esque bar that serves solid cocktails and beer. Has a small patio with a fire pit out back and also features an enclosed outdoor patio seating area. Always a slight bit crowded in the evenings - this is a good bar if you're looking for a bit more of a scene while still feeling like a normal bar.
This is in SE Portland so about a 15-20 minute drive but in an equally established dense neighborhood of Portland called Belmont. Great vegan food!
This is a great local small venue to see indie bands and artists both local and national. If you want to see some quality music in Portland this is a great spot. About a mile walk from the airbnb. They also have awesome burgers for $5 or $6. Their patio is also large and great in winter or summer (includes a fire pit) Lots of fun people watching as well on a high density street.
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Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveThis is a great local small venue to see indie bands and artists both local and national. If you want to see some quality music in Portland this is a great spot. About a mile walk from the airbnb. They also have awesome burgers for $5 or $6. Their patio is also large and great in winter or summer (includes a fire pit) Lots of fun people watching as well on a high density street.
This is a super low-key divey hipster bar that is sorta tucked away. Beware of smoker's alley through the entrance patio, but inside is a fun, jukebox filled, small bar perfect for drinking and conversation. Did I mention it's hipster haven? Food is actually really decent!
15 minute walk!
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Red Fox
5128 N Albina AveThis is a super low-key divey hipster bar that is sorta tucked away. Beware of smoker's alley through the entrance patio, but inside is a fun, jukebox filled, small bar perfect for drinking and conversation. Did I mention it's hipster haven? Food is actually really decent!
15 minute walk!
This is an old elementary school that has been converted into a compound that contains many bars, bar areas with pool tables, games, a soaking tub, and hotel rooms as well as being a venue. This is a fun, very Portland, bar to come to both in the winter and during summer months. McMenamins are historically known for having bad service and mediocre food, but they have great tater tots and a fun ambiance. Worth checking out for an evening!
10 minute drive | 30+ minute walk
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McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveThis is an old elementary school that has been converted into a compound that contains many bars, bar areas with pool tables, games, a soaking tub, and hotel rooms as well as being a venue. This is a fun, very Portland, bar to come to both in the winter and during summer months. McMenamins are historically known for having bad service and mediocre food, but they have great tater tots and a fun ambiance. Worth checking out for an evening!
10 minute drive | 30+ minute walk
In my opinion this is Portland's best "English pub". It has a ton of awesome local beers as well as darts and other fun games.
Solid fish and chips as well. It's not far from 39th and Belmont where there are other great bars and night life. Feels like you're in London at this spot! Great on cold wintery nights and warm summer evenings.
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Horse Brass Pub
4534 SE Belmont StIn my opinion this is Portland's best "English pub". It has a ton of awesome local beers as well as darts and other fun games.
Solid fish and chips as well. It's not far from 39th and Belmont where there are other great bars and night life. Feels like you're in London at this spot! Great on cold wintery nights and warm summer evenings.
This bar is located in Montavilla neighborhood. This strip has a lot of solid neighborhood bars and restaurants. If you want a solid divey neighborhood bar with a great beer selection, pool tables, and an option to order solid sushi from the Japanese restaurant behind it - this is your spot. Again - divey, hipster, unassuming. I'd say this was more the Portland feel circa 2010. This is about a 25 minute drive but a great stop out to or back from the Columbia River Gorge or just after stop up on Mt. Tabor for a view and a mini park walk!
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Roscoe's
8105 SE Stark StThis bar is located in Montavilla neighborhood. This strip has a lot of solid neighborhood bars and restaurants. If you want a solid divey neighborhood bar with a great beer selection, pool tables, and an option to order solid sushi from the Japanese restaurant behind it - this is your spot. Again - divey, hipster, unassuming. I'd say this was more the Portland feel circa 2010. This is about a 25 minute drive but a great stop out to or back from the Columbia River Gorge or just after stop up on Mt. Tabor for a view and a mini park walk!
Great cozy hotel bar. Amazing cocktails with a slightly sceney vibe and within walking distance of lots of solid other bars/restaurants. Represents sorta "new Portland" in a good way in my humble opinion!
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Hey Love
920 E Burnside StGreat cozy hotel bar. Amazing cocktails with a slightly sceney vibe and within walking distance of lots of solid other bars/restaurants. Represents sorta "new Portland" in a good way in my humble opinion!
Great bar food and happy hour - within walking distance from the Airbnb - solid hipster NE Portland neighborhood bar with a great side patio, good cocktails and fun atmosphere. Inside has a small fireplace too so great for all seasons.
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Keys Lounge
533 NE Killingsworth StGreat bar food and happy hour - within walking distance from the Airbnb - solid hipster NE Portland neighborhood bar with a great side patio, good cocktails and fun atmosphere. Inside has a small fireplace too so great for all seasons.
A bit more Sceney but great cocktail bar in the Pearl District. Themed bar based off of songs by the indie band "The National". If you're looking for a night of bar hopping "downtown" Portland I'd include this one. Also next to a Portland classic bar adjacent called "Vault"
Pink Rabbit
232 NW 12th AveA bit more Sceney but great cocktail bar in the Pearl District. Themed bar based off of songs by the indie band "The National". If you're looking for a night of bar hopping "downtown" Portland I'd include this one. Also next to a Portland classic bar adjacent called "Vault"
Restaurant adjacent roof top bar in China town for the Hoxton Hotel. More "sceney" Portland with nice views and ambiance!
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Tope
15 NW 4th AveRestaurant adjacent roof top bar in China town for the Hoxton Hotel. More "sceney" Portland with nice views and ambiance!
Great cocktail bar in a neighborhood pocket high street!
Fancy creative cocktails and as Portland as you get!
http://www.wilderpdx.com
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Wilder
5501 NE 30th AveGreat cocktail bar in a neighborhood pocket high street!
Fancy creative cocktails and as Portland as you get!
http://www.wilderpdx.com
Great local spot on high street Mississippi St - 15 minute walk. Great cocktails - cozy back patio and upstairs restaurant! Solid higher brow bar food!
http://www.interurbanpdx.com
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Interurban
4057 N Mississippi AveGreat local spot on high street Mississippi St - 15 minute walk. Great cocktails - cozy back patio and upstairs restaurant! Solid higher brow bar food!
http://www.interurbanpdx.com
Great downtown cocktail bar - swanky, intimate, amazing drinks!
15 minute drive/uber from Airbnb to downtown
Abigail Hall
813 Southwest Alder StreetGreat downtown cocktail bar - swanky, intimate, amazing drinks!
15 minute drive/uber from Airbnb to downtown
Great local Portland bar with a cozy patio and great cocktails. Been around a long time! In SE Industrial - about 12 minute drive from Airbnb
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Produce Row Cafe
204 SE Oak StGreat local Portland bar with a cozy patio and great cocktails. Been around a long time! In SE Industrial - about 12 minute drive from Airbnb
6 minute walk from Airbnb - great local cocktail bar - ambiance, low key, low lit and great drinks!
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The Box Social
3971 N Williams Ave6 minute walk from Airbnb - great local cocktail bar - ambiance, low key, low lit and great drinks!
Newly opened - great NW restaurant with solid margaritas and chips & salsa! Just a 5 minute walk from the Airbnb.
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The Matador
4111 North Williams AvenueNewly opened - great NW restaurant with solid margaritas and chips & salsa! Just a 5 minute walk from the Airbnb.
Great hidden wine tasting bar with a back patio. Just a 12 minute walk from the Airbnb in the heart of the Alberta District.
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Les Caves: a Winery Bar
1719 Northeast Alberta StreetGreat hidden wine tasting bar with a back patio. Just a 12 minute walk from the Airbnb in the heart of the Alberta District.
Great mezcal/tequila bar towards the end of NE Alberta. Fun and chill open ambiance.
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Teote Mezcaleria
2700 NE Alberta StGreat mezcal/tequila bar towards the end of NE Alberta. Fun and chill open ambiance.
Great under the radar wine bar at the end of the alphabet district in NW Portland. Perfect spot to stop in after shopping on NW 23rd.
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Muse Winebar
2264 NW Raleigh StGreat under the radar wine bar at the end of the alphabet district in NW Portland. Perfect spot to stop in after shopping on NW 23rd.
This is a bar with frequently live music in the back. Great bar food and good beer selection. Large patio area as well. Make a night of it by having a drink here and at Bye & Bye across the street!
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Alberta Street
1036 NE Alberta StThis is a bar with frequently live music in the back. Great bar food and good beer selection. Large patio area as well. Make a night of it by having a drink here and at Bye & Bye across the street!
Staple downtown Pearl district cocktail bar - a bit more swanky and "downtown" in vibe if you're looking for quality cocktails. About a 10 minute drive from the Airbnb
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Teardrop Lounge
1015 NW Everett StStaple downtown Pearl district cocktail bar - a bit more swanky and "downtown" in vibe if you're looking for quality cocktails. About a 10 minute drive from the Airbnb
A great walkable low key live jazz, wine spot just off N. Mississippi. Super local and enjoyable!
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The 1905
830 N Shaver StA great walkable low key live jazz, wine spot just off N. Mississippi. Super local and enjoyable!
Shopping | Shopping Districts
Neighborhood, shops, and malls for your shopping needs!
This is Portland's equivalent to San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury if you will. A good mix of corporate and mom & pop shops along with eateries, coffee shops and more. Great for a half day of sightseeing, people watching, and feeling like you're in a neighborhood while also part of the downtown.
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Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd AvenueThis is Portland's equivalent to San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury if you will. A good mix of corporate and mom & pop shops along with eateries, coffee shops and more. Great for a half day of sightseeing, people watching, and feeling like you're in a neighborhood while also part of the downtown.
East side high street with plenty of mom & pop shops, pizza joints, sushi, doughnuts, breweries, bars, one of Portland's top small music venue's (Mississippi Studios) - this is a great spot to walk to from the airbnb for an afternoon, or for an evening of eating and drinking.
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North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueEast side high street with plenty of mom & pop shops, pizza joints, sushi, doughnuts, breweries, bars, one of Portland's top small music venue's (Mississippi Studios) - this is a great spot to walk to from the airbnb for an afternoon, or for an evening of eating and drinking.
Bridgeport Village | Open air high end shopping Mall
This is an open air high end shopping mall about 30 minutes south of the Airbnb - a bit in the suburbs. It's nice, elevated, and something closer to the Grove (in Los Angeles) if you're looking for some standard shopping.
No sales tax in Oregon!
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Bridgeport Village
7455 SW Bridgeport RdBridgeport Village | Open air high end shopping Mall
This is an open air high end shopping mall about 30 minutes south of the Airbnb - a bit in the suburbs. It's nice, elevated, and something closer to the Grove (in Los Angeles) if you're looking for some standard shopping.
No sales tax in Oregon!
Sightseeing
Powell's Books is the largest independent bookstore in America and it's huge. A full city block and, I believe, six stories tall? Go to each uniquely colored room and peruse for hours. Great store for purchasing books and souvenirs.
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Ciudad de libros de Powell
1005 W Burnside StPowell's Books is the largest independent bookstore in America and it's huge. A full city block and, I believe, six stories tall? Go to each uniquely colored room and peruse for hours. Great store for purchasing books and souvenirs.
This is a kitchy, eccentric mansion up in the Portland West Hills that offers a nice hour or two of great views and lush scenery of a Mansion with a lot of Portland history. Great for an afternoon. I'd couple this with going to the Rose Gardens (if in season) or a walk down NW 23rd before or after.
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Mansión Pittock
3229 NW Pittock DrThis is a kitchy, eccentric mansion up in the Portland West Hills that offers a nice hour or two of great views and lush scenery of a Mansion with a lot of Portland history. Great for an afternoon. I'd couple this with going to the Rose Gardens (if in season) or a walk down NW 23rd before or after.
This is about a 30 minute drive east of Portland - quite busy and touristy but offers an amazing view and 2.0 mile hike to the top if you want a little exercise. I always get a soft serve ice-cream from the food vendor to top it off!
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Multnomah Falls station
This is about a 30 minute drive east of Portland - quite busy and touristy but offers an amazing view and 2.0 mile hike to the top if you want a little exercise. I always get a soft serve ice-cream from the food vendor to top it off!
This is about a one hour and twenty minute drive towards the Oregon Coast. If you've never heard of Tillamook Cheese then it won't be as special, but it's still really great. They have a creamery, a tour, tons of cheese samples and curds and then you're only about another 15 minute drive from the Ocean. Make a half day out of it!
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Cheese factory station
This is about a one hour and twenty minute drive towards the Oregon Coast. If you've never heard of Tillamook Cheese then it won't be as special, but it's still really great. They have a creamery, a tour, tons of cheese samples and curds and then you're only about another 15 minute drive from the Ocean. Make a half day out of it!
This is a compound on the cusp of Troutdale and the Gorge. Great stopping spot after seeing Multnomah falls and Crown Point (for the view). This place has mini-golf, a winery, hotel, numerous fun and unique bars. It's a great place to drink, walk about, try some wine and beer...and enjoy the country-ish edge of Troutdale.
McMenamins Edgfield Winery
2126 Southwest Halsey StreetThis is a compound on the cusp of Troutdale and the Gorge. Great stopping spot after seeing Multnomah falls and Crown Point (for the view). This place has mini-golf, a winery, hotel, numerous fun and unique bars. It's a great place to drink, walk about, try some wine and beer...and enjoy the country-ish edge of Troutdale.
Breweries
One of my favorite Oregon breweries - has a great rooftop bar and solid pizza! Right across the street from the other iconic Oregon brewery Rogue Brewery. Hard to beat the one-two punch if you're looking for the great Oregon beer!
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10 Barrel Brewing Portland
1411 NW Flanders StOne of my favorite Oregon breweries - has a great rooftop bar and solid pizza! Right across the street from the other iconic Oregon brewery Rogue Brewery. Hard to beat the one-two punch if you're looking for the great Oregon beer!
This brewery is a bit more hidden, but super legit and local. Also great before going to a Trailblazer's game as it's walking distance to the Moda Center. Get's a little cozy but has a great selection of beers! Great pit stop on the way up to Mississippi St or on your way downtown.
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Ecliptic Brewing
825 N Cook StThis brewery is a bit more hidden, but super legit and local. Also great before going to a Trailblazer's game as it's walking distance to the Moda Center. Get's a little cozy but has a great selection of beers! Great pit stop on the way up to Mississippi St or on your way downtown.
Amazing local brewery with great outdoor seating and food trucks! Also near a lot of other bars and restaurants within walking distance. I'd call this a quintessential example of a Portland brewery.
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Base Camp Brewing Company
930 SE Oak StAmazing local brewery with great outdoor seating and food trucks! Also near a lot of other bars and restaurants within walking distance. I'd call this a quintessential example of a Portland brewery.
Migration has solid beer and this location has an amazing cozy patio. Feels like legit neighborhood Portland drinking.
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Migration Brewing - Glisan
2828 NE Glisan StMigration has solid beer and this location has an amazing cozy patio. Feels like legit neighborhood Portland drinking.
Great local brewery - nice patio with firepits. (Extended patio during the pandemic out in the street with nice spacing).
Off of high street Mississippi - walking distance (also close to Ecliptic Brewing if you want to make a walking beer tour out of it)
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StormBreaker Brewing
832 N Beech StGreat local brewery - nice patio with firepits. (Extended patio during the pandemic out in the street with nice spacing).
Off of high street Mississippi - walking distance (also close to Ecliptic Brewing if you want to make a walking beer tour out of it)
Great local Brewery, large open patio and really grea bar food! In SE industrial.
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Wayfinder Beer
304 SE 2nd AveGreat local Brewery, large open patio and really grea bar food! In SE industrial.
Multiple locations but this one is about a 6 minute walk from the Airbnb - great beers, lovely back patio and solid bar food!
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Migration Brewing on Williams
3947 North Williams AvenueMultiple locations but this one is about a 6 minute walk from the Airbnb - great beers, lovely back patio and solid bar food!
One of Oregon's pioneer micro-breweries and one of the best! Amazing beer and solid pub food, and directly across the street from ten barrel. Great to put on the pub crawl route!
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Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery
928 SE 9th AveOne of Oregon's pioneer micro-breweries and one of the best! Amazing beer and solid pub food, and directly across the street from ten barrel. Great to put on the pub crawl route!
Perfect, tucked away neighborhood Brewery that is great for pre-Moda center events or for just a nice walk in the neighborhood!
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Ex Novo Brewing Co.
2326 N Flint AvePerfect, tucked away neighborhood Brewery that is great for pre-Moda center events or for just a nice walk in the neighborhood!
Duality Brewing & Astral
Tucked away modern and light brewery with great food!
Grand Fir Brewing
Great beer and smash burger!
Coffee Shops
Really great coffee on par with Portland's finest. Great area to walk to. Also next to Tin Shed which is one of Portland's best neighborhood bunch spots. Grab a latte while you wait to eat at Tin Shed.
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Case Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta StReally great coffee on par with Portland's finest. Great area to walk to. Also next to Tin Shed which is one of Portland's best neighborhood bunch spots. Grab a latte while you wait to eat at Tin Shed.
Great coffee shop on the main MLK thoroughfare - good Portland coffee and better pastries!
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Bushel and Peck Bakeshop
3907 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGreat coffee shop on the main MLK thoroughfare - good Portland coffee and better pastries!
Amazing Australian Coffee spot (Only other locations are in Australia) High end coffee and huge pastries! 15-20 minute walk from the Airbnb! (Outdoor patio is great)
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Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta StAmazing Australian Coffee spot (Only other locations are in Australia) High end coffee and huge pastries! 15-20 minute walk from the Airbnb! (Outdoor patio is great)
Literally two blocks away from the Airbnb - high quality Portland coffee (open during the pandemic)!
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The Arrow Coffeehouse
4943 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdLiterally two blocks away from the Airbnb - high quality Portland coffee (open during the pandemic)!
Great staple coffee shop of Portland! On par with all the great independent shops in Portland. 20 minute walk!
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Albina Press
4637 N Albina AveGreat staple coffee shop of Portland! On par with all the great independent shops in Portland. 20 minute walk!
Great downtown boutique hotel adjacent coffee shop - great for watching folks walk by or working on your computer, or taking a break whilst walking around downtown!
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Good Coffee
4747 SE Division StGreat downtown boutique hotel adjacent coffee shop - great for watching folks walk by or working on your computer, or taking a break whilst walking around downtown!
One of the best Portland Coffee shops (this location on Alberta) 15 minute walk.
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Barista
1725 NE Alberta StOne of the best Portland Coffee shops (this location on Alberta) 15 minute walk.
Amazing Portland coffee shop and roasters - on par with Coava, Barista, Water Ave.
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Roseline Coffee
1015 SE 11th AveAmazing Portland coffee shop and roasters - on par with Coava, Barista, Water Ave.
Clean, modern coffee shop with lots of seating and great coffee! If you're looking for a place to work for a few hours, or a quick spot to sit and have a cortado - this is it!
Explore the dense and growing inner SE Industrial area while you're here. Kachka - amazing restaurant just across the way.
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Roseline Coffee
1015 SE 11th AveClean, modern coffee shop with lots of seating and great coffee! If you're looking for a place to work for a few hours, or a quick spot to sit and have a cortado - this is it!
Explore the dense and growing inner SE Industrial area while you're here. Kachka - amazing restaurant just across the way.
Newer coffee shop with a great open concept, lots of light and amazing coffee from Proud Mary, Heart and other great roasteries. Solid for a bit of work and/or a walk on this ever growing high-street on Fremont.
Prince Coffee
Newer coffee shop with a great open concept, lots of light and amazing coffee from Proud Mary, Heart and other great roasteries. Solid for a bit of work and/or a walk on this ever growing high-street on Fremont.
Great open coffee shop and nice private back patio - both are great for enjoying a cup of coffee or one of their great Grain Bowls ( I recommend the Sweet Potato Bowl). About 10 minute walk from Airbnb and great ambiance for doing some work, or having a chat and a meal.
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Poa Café
4025 N Williams AveGreat open coffee shop and nice private back patio - both are great for enjoying a cup of coffee or one of their great Grain Bowls ( I recommend the Sweet Potato Bowl). About 10 minute walk from Airbnb and great ambiance for doing some work, or having a chat and a meal.
Khao Moo Dang
Firstly - Princess Bride Themed! The whole menu, coffee names etc. As local feeling as you'll get. On a corner in one of Portland's oldest neighborhoods this spot will feel like the local spot to do some work (tables upstairs) or hang for a drink and a pastry. About a 5 minute drive from the Airbnb - upstairs space is well-lit and gret ambiance.
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Guilder
2393 NE Fremont StFirstly - Princess Bride Themed! The whole menu, coffee names etc. As local feeling as you'll get. On a corner in one of Portland's oldest neighborhoods this spot will feel like the local spot to do some work (tables upstairs) or hang for a drink and a pastry. About a 5 minute drive from the Airbnb - upstairs space is well-lit and gret ambiance.
Lunch and Dinner Restaurants
Famed Japanese Ramen shop location in Portland. Great location amidst dense area of bars, restaurants etc. Amazing Ramen across the menu. Hard to make a suggestion - try them all!
Amazing Ramen legit from Original Japanese based company. Portland's Afuri is the first location in the US!
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AFURI IZAKAYA SE PORTLAND
923 SE 7th AveAmazing Ramen legit from Original Japanese based company. Portland's Afuri is the first location in the US!
Local pizza shop with adjoining small venue for local musicians and artist. Pop in for a slice and walk Mississippi Street.
About a 15-20 minute walk from the Airbnb - and lots of great other shops/restaurants to see on N. Mississippi
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Mississippi Pizza
3552 N Mississippi AveLocal pizza shop with adjoining small venue for local musicians and artist. Pop in for a slice and walk Mississippi Street.
About a 15-20 minute walk from the Airbnb - and lots of great other shops/restaurants to see on N. Mississippi
This Korean fusion place is elevated Korean fusion food. As a Korean American - SOME of the food is a bit too on the nose (meaning I'd prefer actual legit Korean food) but some of the fusion dishes and creativity are really fun and taste amazing. Overall, definitely a great experience and quality food. Feels cozy and intimate.
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Han Oak Restaurant
511 NE 24th AveThis Korean fusion place is elevated Korean fusion food. As a Korean American - SOME of the food is a bit too on the nose (meaning I'd prefer actual legit Korean food) but some of the fusion dishes and creativity are really fun and taste amazing. Overall, definitely a great experience and quality food. Feels cozy and intimate.
Great Chinese Comfort food for dinner or takeout - just a 10 minute walk from the Airbnb.
The buns are amazing as well as the bok chop!
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XLB
4090 N Williams AveGreat Chinese Comfort food for dinner or takeout - just a 10 minute walk from the Airbnb.
The buns are amazing as well as the bok chop!
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Amazing legit Falafel and Gyros in a casual setting - 10 minute walk. Family owned and do not be afraid of stern front of house lady - just know what you want when you order :) I'd recommend those side of big wedge potatoes!
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Cedo's Falafel and Gyros
3901 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdAmazing legit Falafel and Gyros in a casual setting - 10 minute walk. Family owned and do not be afraid of stern front of house lady - just know what you want when you order :) I'd recommend those side of big wedge potatoes!
New American fried chicken wings, Cambodian-inspired flavors, and expressive rice packs from Chef Diane Lam.
https://www.preyandtell.com
Prey and Tell
3560 North Mississippi AvenueNew American fried chicken wings, Cambodian-inspired flavors, and expressive rice packs from Chef Diane Lam.
https://www.preyandtell.com
Thai BBQ & Cocktails! About 15 minute walk - great outdoor seating and really tasty Thai BBQ food. I'd recommend walking over for dinner
https://www.eempdx.com
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Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127Thai BBQ & Cocktails! About 15 minute walk - great outdoor seating and really tasty Thai BBQ food. I'd recommend walking over for dinner
https://www.eempdx.com
Some of the best Thai food you'll ever have!
20 minute walk - 5 minute drive!
https://www.exploretock.com/hatyaikillingsworth
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Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StSome of the best Thai food you'll ever have!
20 minute walk - 5 minute drive!
https://www.exploretock.com/hatyaikillingsworth
Great Ramen within walking distance. Outdoor patio as well - 15 minute walk! I recommend the Shoyu broth - clean and satisfying!
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Kayo's Ramen Bar
3808 N Williams AveGreat Ramen within walking distance. Outdoor patio as well - 15 minute walk! I recommend the Shoyu broth - clean and satisfying!
Just a 3 minute walk from the Airbnb - enjoy some local pizza and local beers (nice outdoor set up during corona).
https://www.otbrewing.com/northeast-in
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Old Town Brewing
5201 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdJust a 3 minute walk from the Airbnb - enjoy some local pizza and local beers (nice outdoor set up during corona).
https://www.otbrewing.com/northeast-in
If you're looking for a cozy neighborhood bar that has solid pub food, look no further. Across the street from Breakside Brewery, if you're looking for a quintessential neighborhood high street vibe, this is your spot!
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Firehouse Restaurant
711 NE Dekum StIf you're looking for a cozy neighborhood bar that has solid pub food, look no further. Across the street from Breakside Brewery, if you're looking for a quintessential neighborhood high street vibe, this is your spot!
All you can eat Korean BBQ in the corridor of 82nd Place - where most locals know this is the best area for Asian food - thai, korean, Chinese...
This place is more the standard Korean BBQ you might find in Ktown in LA
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K-Town Korean BBQ Restaurant
5450 SE 82nd AveAll you can eat Korean BBQ in the corridor of 82nd Place - where most locals know this is the best area for Asian food - thai, korean, Chinese...
This place is more the standard Korean BBQ you might find in Ktown in LA
Multiple locations but amazing hand made pasta in mini-sampler portions!
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Grassa
1205 SW Washington StMultiple locations but amazing hand made pasta in mini-sampler portions!
Rooted in Texas and refined in Oregon, Bullard is named after Chef Doug Adams’ hometown in Eastern Texas, a comfortable gathering place designated for equal parts delicious dining and having fun.
Fun hotel restaurant - slighty swanky and centrally located downtown - if you want that downtown feel!
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Bullard
813 SW Alder StRooted in Texas and refined in Oregon, Bullard is named after Chef Doug Adams’ hometown in Eastern Texas, a comfortable gathering place designated for equal parts delicious dining and having fun.
Fun hotel restaurant - slighty swanky and centrally located downtown - if you want that downtown feel!
Wasabi Sushi PDX (NE Sandy)
151 North Failing StreetJust a 8-10 minute walk -solid sushi near the Airbnb!
Bamboo Sushi is a local Portland favorite - dedicated to eco-friendly, sustainable sushi - and damn tasty.
Multiple locations, but this one is downtown near Powell's books
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Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveBamboo Sushi is a local Portland favorite - dedicated to eco-friendly, sustainable sushi - and damn tasty.
Multiple locations, but this one is downtown near Powell's books
Bustling hangout with pan-Asian & Dutch-Indonesian offerings, plus specialty cocktails.
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Gado Gado
1801 NE Cesar E Chavez BlvdBustling hangout with pan-Asian & Dutch-Indonesian offerings, plus specialty cocktails.
Refined Southern specialties like buttermilk-fried chicken in roomy digs offering weekend brunch.
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Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StRefined Southern specialties like buttermilk-fried chicken in roomy digs offering weekend brunch.
Two locations, the other one is one 13th on the west side near Powell's books! So good - definite must! The Best chicken and rice you'll ever have!
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Nong's Khao Man Gai
609 SE Ankeny StTwo locations, the other one is one 13th on the west side near Powell's books! So good - definite must! The Best chicken and rice you'll ever have!
Great local spot - 10 minutes walking for amazing woodfire pizza, ambiance and solid wine!
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Life of Pie Pizza
3632 N Williams AveGreat local spot - 10 minutes walking for amazing woodfire pizza, ambiance and solid wine!
Friendship Kitchen
2333 Northeast Glisan StreetAmazing Pho and Bahn Mi! Local spot in a small outdoor food hall.
Amazing local Indian food! Highly recommend!! 15 minute walk to the one on NE Alberta. Another location on SE Division!
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Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StAmazing local Indian food! Highly recommend!! 15 minute walk to the one on NE Alberta. Another location on SE Division!
Upscale amazing Peruvian Restaurant (Portland staple). 2.5 miles from the Airbnb in the Pearl district downtown.
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Andina
1314 NW Glisan StUpscale amazing Peruvian Restaurant (Portland staple). 2.5 miles from the Airbnb in the Pearl district downtown.
Scotch Lodge, when it opened in 2019, was easily one of the most exciting new bars in Portland — not just for the hard-to-find whisky selection and creative cocktails, but for its menu of truly inventive bar snacks. The menu has retained some of those standouts: a soft shell crab sandwich gets its energy from a white kimchi slaw, the mushroom fettuccine comes coated in fiore sardo and a house Fresno spice, and fried brie sticks rolled in pumpernickel crumbs will rule over any mozzarella stick you’ve ever eaten. The bar is open for indoor dining
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Scotch Lodge
215 SE 9th AveScotch Lodge, when it opened in 2019, was easily one of the most exciting new bars in Portland — not just for the hard-to-find whisky selection and creative cocktails, but for its menu of truly inventive bar snacks. The menu has retained some of those standouts: a soft shell crab sandwich gets its energy from a white kimchi slaw, the mushroom fettuccine comes coated in fiore sardo and a house Fresno spice, and fried brie sticks rolled in pumpernickel crumbs will rule over any mozzarella stick you’ve ever eaten. The bar is open for indoor dining
A Portland iconic staple restaurnt for years and years offers a tasting menu only restaurant, which was, after all, the best way to enjoy Le Pigeon in the old days.
A single menu may include “duck in a blanket” with chanterelle mushrooms, “orange chicken” made with rainier cherries, and a dessert of Rucker’s legendary foie gras profiteroles. Tasting menus are available vegetarian, as well, for indoor dining by reservation only
Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
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Le Pigeon
738 E Burnside StA Portland iconic staple restaurnt for years and years offers a tasting menu only restaurant, which was, after all, the best way to enjoy Le Pigeon in the old days.
A single menu may include “duck in a blanket” with chanterelle mushrooms, “orange chicken” made with rainier cherries, and a dessert of Rucker’s legendary foie gras profiteroles. Tasting menus are available vegetarian, as well, for indoor dining by reservation only
Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Downtown Pearl District Brewery/Eatery - good for a nice meal, some people watching and a break in between shopping at Powell's!
Tanner Creek Tavern
875 NW Everett StDowntown Pearl District Brewery/Eatery - good for a nice meal, some people watching and a break in between shopping at Powell's!
Han Oak chef's 2nd Portland restaurant - just solid takes on Korean Street food!
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Toki Restaurant
580 Southwest 12th AvenueHan Oak chef's 2nd Portland restaurant - just solid takes on Korean Street food!
Amazing pizza and ice cream with a high end twist.
Sounds like a weird combo? But it works. I assure you. Just a 15 minute walk from the Airbnb! Been written up nationally many times.
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Lovely's Fifty Fifty
4039 N Mississippi AveAmazing pizza and ice cream with a high end twist.
Sounds like a weird combo? But it works. I assure you. Just a 15 minute walk from the Airbnb! Been written up nationally many times.
About a 20 minute walk at the end of Alberta is this intimate pintxo bar. Javier and Jael Canteras have developed a reputation for straight-up goofy dishes winking at Northern Spanish staples, like a ham-and-cheese sandwich made with jamon serrano and American. Still, the traditional Spanish dishes on the menu remain true to the originals, whether it’s crispy-on-the-outside, gooey-on-the-inside croquetas de jamon, or a blackened slice of Basque cheesecake. Urdaneta is open for indoor dining with proof of vaccination, and outdoor dining for walk-ins.
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Urdaneta
3033 NE Alberta StAbout a 20 minute walk at the end of Alberta is this intimate pintxo bar. Javier and Jael Canteras have developed a reputation for straight-up goofy dishes winking at Northern Spanish staples, like a ham-and-cheese sandwich made with jamon serrano and American. Still, the traditional Spanish dishes on the menu remain true to the originals, whether it’s crispy-on-the-outside, gooey-on-the-inside croquetas de jamon, or a blackened slice of Basque cheesecake. Urdaneta is open for indoor dining with proof of vaccination, and outdoor dining for walk-ins.
GrindWitTryz
4318 Northeast Cully BoulevardIf you need an amazing sandwich for lunch - walk 10 minutes on Alberta from the Airbnb and you won't be disappointed!
Pasture PDX
If you need an amazing sandwich for lunch - walk 10 minutes on Alberta from the Airbnb and you won't be disappointed!
The Soop
Great Korean spot! Fresh microgreens from their live garden!
Zula is a great Mediterranean spot on well known NW 23rd. Great place to stop for lunch or dinner in between shopping and people watching.
Zula
Zula is a great Mediterranean spot on well known NW 23rd. Great place to stop for lunch or dinner in between shopping and people watching.
Amazing newer sandwich shop with elevated sandwiches including bahn mi, Reuben and more. About a 12 minute walk from the Airbnb!
Pasture PDX
Amazing newer sandwich shop with elevated sandwiches including bahn mi, Reuben and more. About a 12 minute walk from the Airbnb!
Great thai speciality spot! Dang specializes in the eponymous pork-and-rice dish found on the streets of Thailand.
Khao Moo Dang
Great thai speciality spot! Dang specializes in the eponymous pork-and-rice dish found on the streets of Thailand.
James Beard award winning Chef Gregory Gourdet's restaurant is getting national hype - some people are saying best restaurant in Portland - easily. I have yet to go, but I've been told by friends to add it to the Airbnb list - you'll need to make reservations in advance (maybe even before your trip).
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James Beard award winning Chef Gregory Gourdet's restaurant is getting national hype - some people are saying best restaurant in Portland - easily. I have yet to go, but I've been told by friends to add it to the Airbnb list - you'll need to make reservations in advance (maybe even before your trip).
Well known chefs whose first restaurant is Han Oak duo Peter Cho and Sun Young Park, K-Pop blasts within a warm, sleek space teeming with pale woods and hanging lanterns. True to the restaurateurs’ form, the tasting menu here is a fun, interactive tour through creative Korean fare: A rush of banchan precede beef-and-pork mandu under a toasty, crispy lace, sitting in a pool of bone broth with unending depth. Pieces of dry-aged kanpachi swim in a bright, almost pickle-y broth, dotted with yuja chojang. For the main event, ssam-style meats arrive on a platter alongside piles of greens for wrapping and a buttery, crisp purple rice — bulgogi flank and bavette lounge next to a sleeper hit hot dog speckled with gochugaru. For accompaniments, the bottle list sports a nice selection of wine, soju, and makgeolli.
Jeju Restaurant
Well known chefs whose first restaurant is Han Oak duo Peter Cho and Sun Young Park, K-Pop blasts within a warm, sleek space teeming with pale woods and hanging lanterns. True to the restaurateurs’ form, the tasting menu here is a fun, interactive tour through creative Korean fare: A rush of banchan precede beef-and-pork mandu under a toasty, crispy lace, sitting in a pool of bone broth with unending depth. Pieces of dry-aged kanpachi swim in a bright, almost pickle-y broth, dotted with yuja chojang. For the main event, ssam-style meats arrive on a platter alongside piles of greens for wrapping and a buttery, crisp purple rice — bulgogi flank and bavette lounge next to a sleeper hit hot dog speckled with gochugaru. For accompaniments, the bottle list sports a nice selection of wine, soju, and makgeolli.
Great "new italian" spot in the heart of N. Mississippi Street - about a 17 minute walk from the Airbnb - great night light around Tartuca (next to Mississippi Studios where you can enjoy a nightcap on the covered patio just next door)
Tartuca
Great "new italian" spot in the heart of N. Mississippi Street - about a 17 minute walk from the Airbnb - great night light around Tartuca (next to Mississippi Studios where you can enjoy a nightcap on the covered patio just next door)
NW Portland Vietnamese restaurant just 10 minute drive away across the river in dense NW 23rd area. 10-hour simmered beef pho and scallion and ginger-laden chicken rice are amazing! " The restaurant’s take on laksa, based on Tan’s mother’s recipe, gets its salty hit from dried shrimp in the base, sweetened with coconut and piled high with shrimp, fish cakes, and tofu. For something celebratory, spring for the Singaporean chile crab, two pounds of snow crab drenched in chile sauce." - from Eater.
Friendship Kitchen NW: Saigon to Singapore
NW Portland Vietnamese restaurant just 10 minute drive away across the river in dense NW 23rd area. 10-hour simmered beef pho and scallion and ginger-laden chicken rice are amazing! " The restaurant’s take on laksa, based on Tan’s mother’s recipe, gets its salty hit from dried shrimp in the base, sweetened with coconut and piled high with shrimp, fish cakes, and tofu. For something celebratory, spring for the Singaporean chile crab, two pounds of snow crab drenched in chile sauce." - from Eater.
Gado Gado
1801 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd