I love cocktails because each one feels unique and each one presents a chance for a human connection at a bar. There’s nothing quite like a drink mixed right in front of you by a person you can talk to. But when I already have the human connection close by and I just want to […]
Alibi Restaurant and Lounge
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100 Portland Happy Hours: North
The Alibi | 4024 N Interstate If you’ve been taking the Alibi—Portland’s first and most famous Tiki bar—for granted, then cut that shit out. After a tidy-up and menu change from its new owners, it’s just as glorious as before. And their happy hour starts at 2 frikkin’ pm! Settle in with some garlic green […]
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Brunch Better with Karaoke at The Alibi and Jazz at Perlot
I’m a famous brunch curmudgeon. I won’t go over my reasons, because you already know them. (But for one, long waits for a stupid scramble that I could make better at home for less money.) Grumble, grumble, grumble. Still, I love a brunch that offers something I can’t get from my cozy kitchen, be it […]
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Love Karaoke? Check Out Portland’s Top Singing Spots!
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 […]
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If You Want to Sing Out…
Here Are the 13 Best Places to Sing Karaoke in Portland
Here are the 13 best places to sing karaoke in Portland.
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The Cocktail Explorer’s Club
Local Drinks (and Drinkeries) You Have to Try
Break out of your cocktail comfort zone by trying these drinks.
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The Best Bars for Beer, Wine, and Cocktails in Portland
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, […]
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Same Alibi, Different Drinks
Singing Along with the Alibi Remodel
Singing along with the Alibi remodel.