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In a press release from June 5, owners of the Fixin’ To, Bart and Marli Blasengame, announced an operational pivot for the much loved St. Johns bar and live music venue: The sizable backroom of the bar would no longer be hosting concerts. This comes after the owners initially put the business and building up […]
Nightlife is central to LGBTQ+ history and experiences. Whether you’re visiting or new to Portland, here’s an in-depth guide on where to plan your epic queer outing—from the theater to the club to the party to the morning after. Check out the Things to Do calendar at portlandmercury.com for upcoming dates and times. Bars, Strip […]
The Alibi Billed as “Portland’s original Tiki bar,” the Alibi is like the adult version of the Rainforest Café, with lush tropical flora, fountains, and potent cocktails with names like “Miami Vice” and “Shark Attack.” The back of the bar is where the magic happens, but beware—this is one of the busiest karaoke joints I’ve […]
Keep your cocktail-related resolutions in 2018 at some of the new hit bars of 2017.
A holiday guide to Portland’s hotel ba’rs.
Welcome, traveler. Let’s toast your arrival with an alcoholic drink, which Portlanders love even more than coffee or weed. In the spirit of assimilation, here’s a visitor’s guide to drinking in Portland: BEER The Commons Brewery, 630 SE Belmont & Upright Brewing, 240 N Broadway If you’re not just here for our famously hoppy suds, […]
The Solo Club: At least NW Portland’s re-renewal offers good food and drinks.
Some bar owners say they could be snuffed out.
In pursuit of Portland’s classic jukeboxes.
Learn life lessons with libations.
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