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Shanghai Tunnel

211 SW Ankeny St
Portland, OR 97204-2706
Phone: (503) 220-4001
Cool bar, bad smoke
3 Star Rating: Average

03/20/2008 Posted by plushie1

Shanghai is a really cool bar. It's different from most in Portland because it lies below street level. It has a funky vibe and low-key. Plus, drinks are cheap :-) However, the reason I cannot go back there is because of the smoke. I have barely walked in the main door upstairs, and I can already smell the cigarette smoke down below. By the time I've walked down stairs, my clothes, hair, skin is hopeless. I stopped going because of that. I realize that Oregon will be smoke-free in 2009, but it's not too early to start. Especially when competing bars in the area are smoke free, or have established and well-ventilated smoking areas that don't waft into the main bar. I look forward to visiting Shanghai again once it's smoke-free.

Pros: dive, ecclectic, downstairs, cheap beer

Cons: SMOKE SMOKE SMOKE

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Editor's Review

Historical hipster bar with an otherworldly, Oriental feel.  See the full editorial review.

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On the Menu

Nouveau Asian fare is a must--it's inexpensive and on its way to legendary. Don't pass up potstickers, which are delicious and tender. Other interesting culinary finds: coconut and lemongrass soup, various incarnations of ahi tuna, and noodle bowls.

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Bar/Club Information

Smoking

  • Yes

Atmospheres

  • Whiskey Bars
  • Smoking Permitted
  • Bars
  • Neighborhood
  • Clubs
  • Lounge
  • Outdoor Seating

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Tue-Sat 4pm-2:30am
  • Sun-Mon 8pm-2:30am

Minimum Age

  • 21

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Recognition for Shanghai Tunnel

2007 Audience Winner - Dive Bar
2006 Audience Winner - Dive Bar
2005 Audience Winner - Dive Bar

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