Cider Pews and Goth Nights Shape a Portland Night Out

4.7 (42)

Tue – Thu, Sun, 15:00 – 21:00; Fri, 15:00 – 23:00; Sat, 12:00 – 23:00

818 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214

Church pews, Gothic decor and 30 taps of cider, beer, wine and non-alcoholic options fill this inner Southeast taproom, with Breaking Buns by the heated patio. Inexpensive, and closed Mondays.

4.6 (1,414)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 02:30 (+1)

13 NW Sixth Avenue

Hive, a weekly goth night, sets the tone at this 21 and over Old Town venue, where cocktails come with reliable sound, earplugs at the bar and a heated side patio.

4.6 (99)

710 SE 6th Ave

Private events are now the only way into this basement speakeasy beneath Loyal Legion, where balanced, original cocktails at mid-priced rates suit a low-light, whimsical room.

4.5 (353)

Mon – Thu, 12:00 – 22:00; Fri, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 11:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 22:00

262 SE Main St

Eleven food trucks, from Indian to Mexican, circle a two-story shipping container bar with a rooftop at 2nd and Main, plus lawn games and a stage. Friday runs until 2:00 AM.

4.4 (3,269)

1510 SE 9th Ave

Headliners perform no more than 60 feet away, after an opener and feature, in shows lasting about 1 hour 40 minutes. A 2-item minimum applies in the showroom.

4.4 (927)

320 Southwest Harvey Milk Street

Downtown on Harvey Milk Street, this historic building keeps its original architecture in the rooms, with refined Mexican food and coffee at CraftPDX and a lobby lounge for downtime.