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Teardrop Cocktail Lounge
4–6 pm, Mon–Fri | 1015 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209 | (503)445-8109
Count yourself among our city’s cocktail connoisseurs? Looking to impress a date? Belly up to this hot spot’s conversation-friendly curved bar for the best in craft libations and inventive small plates.
Clyde Common
3–6 pm & 10 pm to Midnight, Mon–Sun | 1014 SW Stark St, Portland, OR 97205 | (503)228-3333
Given that the bar manager, Jeffrey Morgenthaler, literally wrote the book on cocktail-mixing technique, expect playful concoctions alongside elevated gastropub fare with the much-loved option of communal dining.
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Verde Cocina
3–5:30 pm, Mon–Sun | 524 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 | (503)894-9321
Gluten-free? Paleo? Vegan? This is your spot. Be prepared to suppress your urge to drink the salsa – made fresh daily from locally sourced vegetables – straight from the bowl.
McMenamins Ringlers Annex
3–6 pm & 10 pm to Close, Mon–Sun | 1223 SW Stark St, Portland, OR 97205 | (503)384-2700
This tiny slice of Portland weird is full of surprises, including heated sidewalk seating that welcomes dogs and an intriguing staircase to a subterranean bar.
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Bluehour
4–6:30 pm, Mon–Fri & 3–6:30 pm, Sat–Sun & 9:30 to 11 pm, Mon–Sat | 250 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 | (503)226-3394
A Pearl District staple since 2000 brought to us by renowned Portland restaurateur Bruce Carey (who is also the man behind Saucebox, 23Hoyt, Clarklewis). Yum.
Andina
4–6 pm, Mon–Sun | 1314 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209 | (503)228-9535
Stop in to vibrant Bar Mestizo to sip their colorful cocktails while enjoying the festive Peruvian ambiance and deliciousness. We suggest the sacsayhuamán, made with habanero pepper vodka, to spice up your evening.
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Bamboo Sushi
4:30–6 pm, Mon–Fri | 404 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 | (503)444-7455
Clearly, Portlanders can’t get enough of the world’s first certified sustainable sushi restaurant, now with locations in every quadrant of the city. The shishito peppers are a must.
Oven and Shaker
2:30–5:30 pm, Mon–Fri & 10 to Midnight, Sun–Thu | 1134 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209 | (503)241-1600
Salami and honey? Together? On a pizza? Yes, and it’s divine. Their chef, nominated for four James Beard Awards, knows her stuff.
Photo by Erin Peterson
Photo by David L. Reamer @dlreamer
Eleni’s Philoxenia
5–7 pm, Tue–Fri, Sun | 112 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 | (503)227-2158
This beloved purveyor of Greek comfort food has delighted diners for nearly 20 years with a happy hour menu that includes their best dishes. And, of course, ouzo. Yamas!
Mediterranean Exploration Company
4–5:30 pm, Mon–Sun | 333 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 | (503)222-0906
It would appear that the peoples of Israel, North Africa, and Turkey have nailed the art of fine snacking, which you can experience for yourself without leaving the Pearl.
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