5 to Try: Classic Cocktails
By Rachel Bellacera, Citysearch Contributor
Forget the low-carb beer and go retro instead. From a classic martini to a timeless Manhattan, find the best 1950s-era cocktails in Portland.
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The Uptown Billiards Club
120 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR
Casually hip Northwest patrons swig classic vodka martinis and play billiards, reveling in the cush, old-school atmosphere. -
Brazen Bean
2075 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR
The gin gimlet gets gussied up with muddled mint for socialites and hipsters at this cigar-bar-turned-happy-hour mecca. -
Le Bistro Montage
301 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR
The super-strong sidecar is a delicious requisite at this eccentric eatery, where patrons are lively and servers are saucy. -
Holden's Bistro
524 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR
Catering to ever-cool Pearlites, this slick city boite pours a mean whiskey Manhattan. -
Sapphire Hotel
5008 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR
The cozy, funky decor delivers a warm welcome to Hawthorne locals looking for a bold bourbon old-fashioned.
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Hall Street Bar & Grill
3775 SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton, OR
A Beaverton magnet that attracts a crowd with dependably good food and a lively bar scene. -
Bluehour
250 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR
Dazzling dishes created with exotic ingredients and luxe urban decor add luster to the Pearl District's dining scene.
