Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing speakeasy hidden in a nondescript house. I highly recommend but there will be a wait, so give them your number, head to a nearby pub for a little pre-funk, and come back when your table is read. I can't recommend Bible Club enough
58 locals recommend
Bible Club PDX
6716 SE 16th AveAmazing speakeasy hidden in a nondescript house. I highly recommend but there will be a wait, so give them your number, head to a nearby pub for a little pre-funk, and come back when your table is read. I can't recommend Bible Club enough
Wonderful bottle shop with great food and a healthy selection of beer and wine
31 locals recommend
The Portland Bottle Shop
7960 SE 13th AveWonderful bottle shop with great food and a healthy selection of beer and wine
Cosmo Lounge
6707 SE Milwaukie AveDive bar with some special paintings on felt.
Sellwood Public House
8132 SE 13th AveGreat old bar
Gino's
8051 SE 13th AveClassic spot with awesome food and a beautiful old bar
Moreland Ale House
7995 SE Milwaukie AveSome of the nicest bartenders you'll ever meet
Penguin Pub & Eatery
8117 SE 17th AveDive bar with horrid karaoke...I can't recommend this place enough
Laurelwood Public House & Brewery
5115 NE Sandy BlvdPerfect beer
Double Mountain Taproom
4336 SE Woodstock BlvdEPIC beer. Can't go wrong.
Kay's Bar
6903 SE Milwaukie AveThe place to go wait for your table at Bible Club PDX
Relish
6637 SE Milwaukie AveThe Muddy Rudder Public House
8105 SE 7th AveGreat bar with good music most nights
Parks & Nature
Solid bird watching. There is a family of bald eagles that's moved in.
111 locals recommend
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
10830 Southeast Oaks Park WaySolid bird watching. There is a family of bald eagles that's moved in.
Sellwood Riverfront Park
1221 SE Oaks Park WayLaunching point for SUPs
One of the many access points for the Springwater Corridor Trail connecting to downtown Portland
91 locals recommend
Springwater Corridor Trail
8738 SE 19th AveOne of the many access points for the Springwater Corridor Trail connecting to downtown Portland
Pretty much forgotten park but a nice place to go for a city hike. The trails are essentially unmarked, same with any parking, so you could get lost, but no worries, just aim downhill and you'll find the river eventually.
6 locals recommend
River View Natural Area
Pretty much forgotten park but a nice place to go for a city hike. The trails are essentially unmarked, same with any parking, so you could get lost, but no worries, just aim downhill and you'll find the river eventually.
Pretty sweet state park within the confines of Portland.
137 locals recommend
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
11321 SW Terwilliger BlvdPretty sweet state park within the confines of Portland.
Shopping
Sellwood Cycle Repair
7953 SE 13th AveAwesome bike shop
Sellwood Antique Mall
7875 SE 13th AveAntiques for antiquing people
Stars Antique Mall
7030 SE Milwaukie AveMore antiques
Columbia Factory Store
1323 SE Tacoma StAwesome outdoor stuff
Essentials
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StOrganic grocer with good prices
Arts & Culture
OMSI After Dark is a great time for adults...but then again, the entire museum is great for both adults and kids at all times. Tickets for After Dark sell out fast, so book online.
646 locals recommend
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveOMSI After Dark is a great time for adults...but then again, the entire museum is great for both adults and kids at all times. Tickets for After Dark sell out fast, so book online.
I haven't a clue what's going on here, but I've seen it when I go running and I'm curious. And a bit creeped out.
10 locals recommend
Portland Puppet Museum
906 SE Umatilla StI haven't a clue what's going on here, but I've seen it when I go running and I'm curious. And a bit creeped out.
Aladdin Theater
3017 SE Milwaukie AveOld school music venue
Food Scene
Massive and amazing suhi. There will be a line but it's worth it. Don't miss it when your name is called or you'll go back to waiting in line longer.
95 locals recommend
Saburos | Sushi House Restaurant
1667 SE Bybee BlvdMassive and amazing suhi. There will be a line but it's worth it. Don't miss it when your name is called or you'll go back to waiting in line longer.
Blue Kangaroo Coffee Roasters
7901 SE 13th AveSimple, delicious coffee
Grand Central Bakery - Sellwood cafe
7987 SE 13th AveIf you love bread products, go here.
Reverend's BBQ
7712 SE 13th AveGreat BBQ
Hurry Back Ice Cream
Southeast Lexington StreetIce cream food cart
a Cena Ristorante
7742 SE 13th AveWonderful Italian spot
Thai Lahnna LLC
7937 SE 13th AveTHAI FOOD!!!!
Opa Pizzaria
8000 SE 13th AveGreat pizza
Tea Chai Té
734 NW 23rd AveTea house in a caboose
Entertainment & Activities
Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park WayRoller rink for roller derby (and other rollerskate stuff). It's a step to the past for sure.
9 locals recommend
Rose City Rollers
7805 SE Oaks Park WayRoller rink for roller derby (and other rollerskate stuff). It's a step to the past for sure.
Moreland Theater
6712 SE Milwaukie AveBeautiful old school movie house