Go to These Bars for Great Cocktails

These past few days of fake spring had a lot of us daydreaming about warmer weather and drinks on sunny patios. That’s why today on City Cast Portland, we’re bringing back a conversation about the best cocktail bars in town. Which are our all-around favorites? Which are the best date spots? Who has the most adventurous menu? And can you still get a decent drink for cheap in Portland? Host Claudia Meza and producers John Notarianni and Giulia Fiaoni share their top picks.
This episode originally aired on November 7, 2023.
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Cocktail Bars Discussed:

The Shaku Bar

Rum Club

The Garrison

Sousòl

The Emerald Room

The Lift Off Lounge

Scotch Lodge

Hey Love

Angel Face

The Houston Blacklight

Teardrop Lounge

Aalto Lounge

Wonderly

Abigail Hall

Sad Valley


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