The Best Drinks Date Spots in Portland
Pick a side of the river and a pace that suits both of you. Portland offers central cafés and dining rooms as well as wooded parks; these are separate date ideas, not a route to finish in one outing.
Start with one place for a drink and leave the rest of the evening open. These five bars and lounges offer different settings for that first conversation. Check the current menu, music schedule and any reservation or entry requirements on the venue website, especially if you want a quieter evening.
This selection includes Teardrop Lounge, Rum Club, Too Soon, Eris Cocktail Lounge and Hey Love. Use the map and practical details below to pick the one that fits your date.
Teardrop Lounge
A Northwest Everett Street cocktail lounge. Start with one drink together and decide on the rest of the evening as you go. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Rum Club
A rum-focused cocktail bar on Southeast Sandy Boulevard. A useful choice when a drinks-first plan sounds more comfortable than a full dinner. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Too Soon
A Portland cocktail bar with a published menu. Make this your first stop rather than committing to a whole night of venue-hopping. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Eris Cocktail Lounge
A Portland cocktail lounge. Check the current drinks list together, especially if one of you wants an alcohol-free option. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Hey Love
A cocktail lounge with a garden-like setting and community events. Pick a meeting time that gives you room to settle in and talk. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
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