Portland's Best Romantic Bar

Sophisticated food, seductive cocktails and a romantic setting give Portland a reason to dress up for dinner.

Reviews:

• “Best Romantic Dinner!”
• “What a Buzz…”
• “What a memorable evening”
• “snobby & yummy”
• “Great Food and Best Bartender in Town!”

Tips: On Monday evenings, buy a bar appetizer and get a martini for $1. During happy hour Tue-Wed, 3pm-6pm and 9pm-close, get half off most bar menu items.

Carlyle

This Hawthorne bar delivers style and value, combining nicely priced eats and drinks with funky Asian-Americana decor.

Reviews:

• “Faublous Food, Great ambiance – Best kept secret!”
• “Great for relaxing date”
• “Alluring atmosphere, delicious drinks, sterling service!”
• “Best Cheese Plate on Planet”
• “Unexpected find!”

Tips: All of the wine on the list can be purchased to go, or nicely gift wrapped for a modest markup.

Sapphire Hotel or email Sapphire Hotel

Waterfront wine bar offers American varietals, mainly Pacific Northwest, by the glass, bottles and flights; light bites and Internet access available.

Reviews:

• “Great wine, helpful staff.”
• “Best Wine Bar in Town!”
• “Best Wine Bar by Far!”
• “Great View and Good Opportunity to Try New Wine”
• “Love It, Love it – Burgers & Wine!! Yum!”

Tips: Thirst also serves domestic and imported beers.

Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro or email Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro

Modern-style bar offers a wide selection of favorites and eclectic wines served with a menu of complementing food plates.

Reviews:

• “Really unique space, GREAT wine list, fun owner”
• “Best little wine bar, ever!”
• “THE Place for Oregon Pinot Noir”
• “$0 degree red wine?”
• “Great lil’ neighborhood wine joint.”

Tips: Don’t know wines? Go ahead and ask for tips from the knowledgeable staff.

Pour Wine Bar & Bistro or email Pour Wine Bar & Bistro

Deliciously dark and seductive, this downtown hot spot has set Portland’s bar scene on fire.

Reviews:

• “Never liked this place, but now I can safely say it’s somehow worse.”
• “Saturday Night Entertainment”
• “My hang”
• “Sundays are fun, other nights appear a little hardcore if you are without ear plugs”
• “Good bar, bad pizza…”

Tips: Munch on New York-style pizza by the slice, available until closing.

Dante’s

One of the smallest bars in town, with a cozy atmosphere.

Reviews:

• “Intimate Wine Bar – Thumbs Up”
• “Great late night spot”
• “Simple and Cozy”
• “cash only”

Tips: French, Italian and Spanish wines range from $25-$70 a bottle or about $7 per glass. You can get draft beer for a few dollars.

M Bar

Stylish bar and inventive comfort food is served at this warm, inviting NW 23rd spot.

Reviews:

• “Never a miss”
• “Loyal customer no more…”
• “Not worth the time nor the money”
• “Not recommended”
• “great food, no so great service”

Tips: A small customer parking lot is tucked away off Irving Street between 23rd and 24th.

Jo-Bar and Restaurant

Relaxed, European-themed wine bar with desserts, light food and cocktails.

Reviews:

• “Cute place”
• “Nice quaint place”
• “Thick Wine Glasses”
• “Were we in a different Empire Room????”
• “Definitely a new favorite! Friendly, cute, and tasty.”

Tips: A stellar happy hour lasts from 4pm to 7pm Tuesday through Saturday; a few dollars buys a wine or a small plate. Also don’t miss the $3 martinis.

The Empire Room

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