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Driftwood Room

729 SW 15th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
Phone: (503) 223-6311
Driftwood Room
Best of Citysearch:
Hotel Bar 2007, Hotel Bar 2007, Hotel Bar 2005
Hours:
Mon-Sat 11:30am-12am, Sun 1pm-9pm

Editorial Review for Driftwood Room – by Citysearch Editors

In Short
Located in the retro Hotel DeLuxe, this clubby bar has remained relatively unchanged since the mid-20th century. Formerly the hotel's solarium, the bar is now dark and cozy--a swell choice for intimate conversation. For those who seek anonymity, it can be found among the traveling businessmen and holiday-makers who lodge at the hotel. Driftwood offers lunch, a bistro menu for dinner, and light fare until closing. Brunch and light bites are served on Sundays.

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User Reviews for Driftwood Room

4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/22/2007 Posted by tropicana2323

We came here one early evening to catch happy hour. I was surprised at the food portion for the menu! It is well worth it! The drinks arn't too bad either, they pour decently. Although I must agree with the review before about the music issue. They need to make it not feel like an old man's bar, because it really isn't but sometimes it feels that way. But that is something that could easily be fixed. The atmosphere is cozy, it is a lot smaller than I expected but thats one of the unique things about it. I would reccomend it to someone who wants to spend it with some close friends or a date.

Pros: Great Food

Cons: Bad Music

3 Star Rating: Average

01/06/2007 Posted by poonslang

This bar isn't a bad bar. It just lacks a couple of things. Better music for one. This one detail failed makes me slightly annoyed. Even "cocktail" Music should be well considered and not just a steady dribble of crooner b sides. The edge between ironic and slaphappyy senile is razor thin already. Another reason this bar completely sucs is the help. I only say HELP because they need some here at The Driftwood Room. Not that there isn't plenty of suitable candidates paired in corners mocking the payers or pestering them about the Hapless Hour menu. Maybe the management of the former Mallory Hotel should rethink the required Glengarry Glennross screenings. Like I say this isn't a horrible bar. But I just started drinking again ( odd years ON! baby) and this dump grew fat and lazy and geriatric in my absence. I don't need singing bartenders but I need you to express that serving me is your pleasure and you will so fully prove this that it shames my wallet into apologizing for this drunken mess sitting on it; so undeserving. Speaking of wallet you better bring a couple if you plan on even catching a buzz. Nothing Special Beer: 5$. Give me a freakin break. And there isnt any wireless to email your buddes with. Maybe Drift somewhere else.

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Editor's Review

The grace of a bygone era distilled into one classy little bar.  See the full editorial review.

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Bar/Club Information

Smoking

  • Yes

Atmospheres

  • Lounge
  • Clubs
  • Hotel Bars
  • Romantic
  • After Work
  • Bars
  • Smoking Permitted

Parking

  • Street
  • Valet

Hours

  • Mon-Sat 11:30am-12am
  • Sun 1pm-9pm

Payment Types

  • Discover
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Cash
  • MasterCard
  • Diners Club

Recognition for Driftwood Room

2007 Editorial Winner - Hotel Bar
2007 Audience Winner - Hotel Bar
2005 Audience Winner - Hotel Bar

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