By Ron Augustine
Portland has a growing reputation for being one of the coolest cities in America, and one of the reasons is its bar scene. There are a vast array of bars around Portland, boasting different types of entertainment and drink specials nightly.
Clyde Common
Currently one of the hippest bars in Portland, Clyde Common has great food, a lively environment and tasty drinks. Try the Whiskey Ginger.
Clyde Common
1014 SW Stark St
Portland, Oregon 97205-2610
503-228-3333
http://www.clydecommon.com
Horse Brass Pub
Named an honorable mention by BeerAdvocate.com's "best beer bars in America" and one of Esquire Magazine's picks for one of Oregon's finest, Portland's most critically acclaimed bar is the Horse Brass Pub. There are over 50 beers on tap here, including imports and local brews.
Horse Brass Pub
4534 SE Belmont St
Portland, Oregon 97215-1687
503-232-2202
http://www.horsebrass.com
Jimmy Mak's
Portland isn't necessarily known for its jazz scene, but Jimmy Mak's may change that. For a chill evening of jazz and drinks, there's no better spot in Portland than what Downbeat Magazine calls "one of the world's top 100 places to hear jazz."
Jimmy Mak's
221 NW 10th Ave
Portland, Oregon 97209-3108
503-295-6542
http://www.jimmymaks.com
Skyline Tavern
According to Details (men.style.com), the best dive bar in Portland is Skyline Tavern. As far as dive bars go, it doesn't have much that sets itself apart from the scores of other dive bars in the city. But the biggest perk of Skyline is its picture perfect view.
Skyline Tavern
8031 NW Skyline Blvd
Portland, Oregon 97229-1213
503-286-4788
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About the Author:
Ron Augustine is a rookie freelance writer and producer who has worked primarily in radio and print media for Chicago Public Radio's Sound Opinions, Relevant Magazine, WMBI Chicago and the Burnside Writers Collective. He graduated Moody College in 2007 with a degree in Communications.
