Where to Get Drunk with Your Dog in Portland
After a long day at work, the last thing many pup owners want to do is to head out to happy hour after their four-legged friends have been alone all day. Y’all I have some GOOD NEWS because Portland has not forgotten about the pooches!
There are laid-back breweries, trendy bars, sunny patios, and fab eateries ALL over Portland that welcome you and your furry friends so you can imbibe (mostly) guilt-free with your pup by your side.
Click here to view a map with the complete list of where to get drunk with your dog in Portland (yep, you’ll want to bookmark this epic map!), and take a moment to check out just a few of this map’s highlights:
Beer Enthusiasts, Gather!
There is no shortage of breweries in Portland. If we ever run out of water, PDX will still have beer. Here are just a handful of dog-friendly breweries in Portland:
View this post on Instagram
Proper Pint Taproom
Located at 5965 SE 52nd Ave, Portland, OR 97206
What to expect:
- Extensive selection of beers + ciders on tap
- Open until midnight every day (!)
- Pick up the retro red phone in the taproom for a direct line to Chicago-style Bridge City Pizza
View this post on Instagram
Mayfly
Located at 8350 N Fenwick Ave Portland, Oregon
What to expect:
- TONS of beers on tap (+ a huge selection of cans and bottles, too)
- Guests are free to bring their own food or order delivery
- Oh, and “dogs of Mayfly” Instagram account… of couuuuurse!
View this post on Instagram
Baerlic Brewing
Taproom & Brewery located at 2235 SE 11th Ave in Southeast Portland
Beergarden & Food Pod located at 6035 NE Halsey in Rose City Park
What to expect:
- Minors allowed at both places until 9pm
- 10 food trucks available at the beer garden; bring your own food to the taproom
View this post on Instagram
StormBreaker Brewing
Located at 832 N. Beech St. Portland, OR 97227
Located at 8409 N Lombard St. Portland, OR 97203
What to expect:
- The St. Johns location has a heated patio… and axe throwing!
- Both locations have food (in addition to TONS of beer) with gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options
View this post on Instagram
Level Beer
Northeast Beer Garden & Brewery at 5211 NE 148th Avenue Portland, OR 97230
Multnomah Village Taproom at 7840 SW Capitol Hwy Portland, OR 97219
What to expect:
- The Northeast location has food carts—check the schedule here
- Host your event at the Northeast location
View this post on Instagram
Migration Brewing
Glisan Pub at 2828 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97232
Gresham Pub at 18188 NE Wilkes Rd, Portland, OR 97230
What to expect:
- Gresham Pub has pizza and calzones
- Glisan Pub offers an amazing happy hour with $15 pitchers (& lots of comfort food bites like nachos!)
Birdie Time Pub
Located at 925 SE Main St Portland, OR 97214
What to expect:
- TONS of beer on tap (like.. A LOT to choose from) plus cider, kombucha, and wine
- 15+ large TVs
- 9-hole mini golf (the course is cute + clever)
- Team building + party packages available!
Craving Cocktails
In the mood for a fancy cocktail? These Portland bars mix up some impressive concoctions, and it is *really* hard to beat a nice buzz while you pet your dog. Here are just a few of the places on the map where you’ve got a large selection of cocktails to choose from:
View this post on Instagram
Rontoms
Located at 600 East Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97214
What to expect:
- Extensive $9 cocktail list (plus lots of beer + wine options)
- Dark and moody atmosphere
- Large food menu to choose from
- Live music
View this post on Instagram
Tin Shed
Located at 1438 NE Alberta Street Portland, OR 97211
What to expect:
- Huge outdoor area perfect for doggies! (We hear they’ll even give you a bed for your dog?!)
- Hearty human food AND a dog menu
- This iconic spot has been featured on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives, Good Food America, and more.
View this post on Instagram
Victoria
Located at 4835 N Albina Ave Portland, OR 97217
What to expect:
- Impressive/extensive cocktail list (+ beer/wine)
- Several vegan and gluten-free items on the menu
- Great happy hour offerings
River Pig Saloon
Located at 529 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
What to expect:
- Mouthwatering cocktail menu (all $9)
- Laid-back bar vibe (the “saloon” part of the name does not disappoint)
Laid-Back Dive Vibes
These Portland pubs, taverns, and hole-in-the-walls serve up casual charm and a good time for all. Here’s what you can look forward to:
View this post on Instagram
The Garrison
Located at 8773 N Lombard St Portland, OR 97203
What to expect:
- Classic cocktails like Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, and Negronis
- Beers on tap
- Cozy dark vibe + garage doors that open to the patio on nicer days
Advice Booth
Meet your local Portland guide, Lauren Goché (left)!
Located at 5426 N Gay Ave Portland, Oregon 97217
What to expect:
- Low-key/no frills interior but coziness in abundance!
- Large patio with picnic tables + firefly lights
View this post on Instagram
Satellite Tavern
Located at 5101 N Interstate Ave Portland, OR 97217
What to expect:
- Cocktails + boilermakers
- The ultimate Bloody Mary… “Satellite’s Bitchin Bloody: cucumber vodka, house bloody mix, lime, lemon, celery stick, blue cheese stuffed olives, pickled okra, grilled bacon, little smokies.” Well ok then.
Remember, for the complete list (it’s a handy map!) of where to drink with you dog in Portland, click here!
And keep reading about awesome Portland things right here on our blog.
Who + What to Follow Online When You Move to Portland
Being new in town can feel a little disorienting at first—you have all kinds of things to figure out… like your new favorite bar, where to work on your laptop, and where the heck you can get brunch without having to wait forever. You know, the important things.
But figuring out who to follow online is a big step, too. Getting plugged into PDX’s online scene is the perfect way to start your move to Portland—you can start following Portlanders before you even officially move here and start to learn the lingo and happenings around town! Here are a few people/accounts to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter:
Walkway in Kenton posted by Jon Kraft in the “Hidden Portland for the Curious” Facebook group
Hidden Portland for the Curious
This public Facebook group is kind of a catch-all for “all things Portland,” and it’s generally a very positive “feel good” space where people mainly share photos of cool art, buildings, scenes, etc. around Portland.
Partners in Diversity
This nonprofit “works with companies to help recruit and retain professionals of color in the Portland and Southwest Washington region,” and not only do they keep an up-to-date job board, but they also provide educational opportunities for all types of professionals in the Portland area.
Follow along on Facebook to get to know this organization better (and figure out if you or your employer might be able to benefit from its services), and earn even more on their website here.
Oregon Humanities
This incredible organization covers a wide breadth of topics and offers all kinds of events and programs; their main mission is to “to bring people together across difference.” Follow Oregon Humanities on Facebook for notifications about new events, links to latest articles on the website, and all of their new creations which range from essays and audio recordings to photographs and films. They also put a special emphasis on exploring “the thoughts, perspectives, and experiences of Oregonians, especially those who have been ignored, generalized, or oppressed.”
Hit the “like” button, but also check out the website to learn even more. (You might even find yourself wanting to contribute an article or something else!)
View this post on Instagram
Bridgeliner
This one is *super* popular with Portlanders, and it’s a mix of Portland news, events, and other lighthearted content. Their main gig is their newsletter that they send out every morning, and this is a newsletter that you’ll actually *want* to receive. “We’ll always be on the lookout for ways to connect you with your city and your community.” Love ya, Bridgeliner!
But I digress—follow these guys on Instagram. You’ll find an inside look at Portland culture there with lots of great pics and cute illustrations. They also have an active Facebook page.
Hobbstheartist
Meet Hobbs, self-described “Dope Teen” plus artist and dancer. Hobbs the Artist is a sort of Renaissance guy—he has an urban lifestyle line called City Troll, he’s a student at Steps PDX Dance Academy, he’s a visual artist, a musician… and more. You can learn more about Hobbs here, but follow him on Instagram to follow along with his artistic adventures.
View this post on Instagram
Sweetheartstjohns
This Instagram account is brimming with pretty pictures and creations from Anna Henricks. Anna owns and operates Sweetheart Bakery, and her Instagram is filled with gorgeous cakes decorated with stunning floral arrangements.
View this post on Instagram
Makegoodchoices
Alex Simon is the lady behind this rad Insta + Etsy shop, and in her bio she describes herself as a “ceramic artist, sparkle queen, jewnicorn, queer femme, and rhinestoner.” Heck yes! This artsy Portlander’s feed is filled with her fabulous creations, behind-the-scenes pics, her doggy and more!
View this post on Instagram
Che.che.luna
This NSFW (well, depends where you work) account is the Insta home of Che Che Luna, host of “sensual dance workshops for your sexual liberation,” and they also offer 1:1 pleasure coaching and holistic sex ed courses. Get inspired and check it out!
View this post on Instagram
Stripper Writer
Elle Stanger is a “certified sex educator-writer-parent-sworker” (also also a Portlander) and one of the hosts of Strange Bedfellows, a podcast about “Sex. Politics. Friends.” Follow @stripperwritter for sex positivity and a behind-the-scenes look at Elle Stanger’s life and career.
@Alex_zee
Alex Zielinski is a news editor at Portland Mercury (hey, while you’re at it, follow Portland Mercy on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram), and you’ll find her reporting most frequently on housing, cops, civil rights, and city hall. Twitter’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but it can be a great way to communicate more directly with reporters, local politicians/community leaders, etc.
Keep reading about awesome Portland things right here on our blog.