McMenamins Kennedy School

Portland

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McMenamins Kennedy School

What was once an elementary school has now become a hotel, but remnants of the old days are still to be seen. Historical paintings, photographs, and newspaper articles adorn the walls of the different facilities: there's the Detention Bar and a Courtyard Restaurant, as well as an auditorium turned into a cinema, a soaking pool, and the Concordia Brewery.

Bars & Nightlife

The city of Portland has a wide array of lounge bars and pubs, many of them catering to a specific niche: if you're a whiskey connoisseur, you can head to Scotch Lodge, while places like Stem Wine Bar will have you select from well over a hundred kinds of red, white, and rosé wine. If you enjoy adding some background music to your evenings, the Doug Fir Lounge and the Crystal Ballroom are the destinations for you.

McMenamins Kennedy School

McMenamins Kennedy School

What was once an elementary school has now become a hotel, but remnants of the old days are still to be seen. Historical paintings, photographs, and newspaper articles adorn the walls of the different facilities: there's the Detention Bar and a Courtyard Restaurant, as well as an auditorium turned into a cinema, a soaking …

Scotch Lodge

Scotch Lodge is a whiskey-focused cocktail bar that also serves Pacific Northwest-inspired small plates in an unpretentious but elegant setting. You'll have a tough time choosing from their cocktail menu, which features unique options like the Blade Runner (made with cognac, sweet vermouth, cocoa butter washed-Campari & liqueur d'orange), the Pandan Old Fashioned (featuring …

Coopers Hall

For an experience that's both unique and refreshing, visit Coopers Hall, an urban winery housed in a refurbished auto body shop that serves a rotating menu of seasonal dishes alongside a selection of wine and beer on …

Barrel Room

Crowd-pleasing events at the Barrel Room happen on Friday and Saturday evenings when their signature "dueling pianos" take place: two performers take turns entertaining guests by playing requested songs. They even host fundraising and holiday parties, mostly in the airy outdoor area, equipped with bars serving drinks and …

Expatriate

Expatriate, a renowned cocktail lounge in Portland, offers a unique selection of drinks, including Taiwanese beer and Italian white wine. Although limited, their drink menu is original and sure to please. To complement your beverage, Expatriate serves small bites like James Beard's onion and butter sandwich, as well as more substantial dishes such as …

Doug Fir Lounge

Doug Fir Lounge

At the Doug Fir Lounge, you'll be able to order a spectrum of dishes ranging from beet salad to wild boar ribs, plus the signature Fir Burger for either breakfast, lunch, or dinner while seated in a 1950s diner-inspired interior. You can then head to the basement to enjoy live music performances of varying …

Revolution Hall

Revolution Hall

Revolution Hall is a former high school auditorium turned into a lounge bar and event venue. The Roof Deck offers a sweeping view of downtown Portland, bratwurst platters, and a list of cocktails and beers. You can then head down to their Show Bar where you can watch live sports on Monday nights, or …

The Oregon Public House

The Oregon Public House

If you like the idea of having a drink and helping to sustain local businesses, make The Oregon Public House one of your stops in Portland. This self-described "philantropub" donates profits to a selection of charity organizations, so you can enjoy their appetizers, burgers, and salads together with their "Aletruism" tap beer all while …

White Owl Social Club

White Owl Social Club

The White Owl is able to meet anyone's needs for food: vegan burgers feature their signature "impossible patty," which doesn't have any meat, but there are also chicken wings and sandwiches. To complement the food, they offer a variety of house cocktails and a selection of locally brewed draft beers that change daily. …

Crystal Ballroom

Crystal Ballroom

Located in a historic building that is more than a hundred years old, the Crystal Ballroom is a music venue with grand chandeliers and murals decorating its walls, as well as a floating dance floor allowing for more bounce. The artists that are hosted here are both national and international, ranging from the more …