The Pearl District in Portland, Oregon is a bustling neighborhood full of restaurants, shops and cultural attractions, such as the Museum of Contemporary Craft, the Art Institute of Portland and the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art. There is a large selection of art galleries in the district as well. Visitors to the district will have no trouble finding a bar that suits their mood. Several brewpubs, lounges and bistros exist all within the easy-to-walk Pearl District.
Opened in the Pearl District in 2008, the Deschutes Brewery & Public House is known for having a large selection of beer. The pub's design is of a Scottish public house mixed with a northwestern flair, giving the establishment a casual, social atmosphere. The pub brews its own Deschutes staple beers year-round, as well as some seasonal brews. Signature beers include the Mirror Pond Pale Ale and the Black Butte Porter. In all, the bar features 18 taps, which include a mix of seasonal and experimental beers. The pub's kitchen prepares pub fare classics such as clams, a cheese plate, burgers, pub pizzas and brewery specialties.
Deschutes Brewery & Public House
210 NW 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
503-296-4906
deschutesbrewery.com
The dazzling and sophisticated Candy Ultra Lounge and Bistro Bar has large, leather booths that come with touch screen monitors. Guests can also enjoy cocktails at intimate tables or the elongated bar. The drink menu includes a selection of popular and specialty beers, some wine choices and various champagnes, like Dom Perignon and Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin. Non-alcoholic drinks include a variety of milkshakes, juices, soda coffee and teas. Candy prepares pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and a large selection of salads. The bar hosts several events during the week, such as speed dating, live acoustic music concerts and DJ entertainment.
Candy Ultra Lounge and Bistro Bar
904 NW Couch Street
Portland, OR 97209
503-227-0651
candyportland.com
Henry's 12th Street Tavern is an American bar and grill with more than 100 beers and hard ciders on tap. Most of what is on tap comes from local breweries. Some highlights from the extensive beer list include fruit ales, like the Vertigo Brewing Apricot Cream Ale, pilsners, like the German Bitburger, and India pale ales such as the locally brewed Bridgeport. Some European specialty beers are also available, like the Spaten Optimator from Munich and the St. Bernardus Abt 12 from Belgium. The tavern creates a lively atmosphere with its exposed brick walls, high ceilings and flat-screen televisions. A lounge can be found in the back with pool tables, video games and full-bar. The tavern also features a large menu that includes pasta dishes, burgers, wok specialties and brick oven baked bread.
Henry's 12th Street Tavern
10 NW 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
503-227-5320
henrystavern.com
