10 Happy Hours Not to Miss in Portland

PORTLAND, OR - Perhaps it would be more appropriate to call this city Po(u)rtland. Check out this list of places with happy hour drink specials in the area and pick a few that might appeal to you and your friends. Whether you're craving a cranberry & vodka with locally grown berries on a breezy outdoor terrace, or a pitcher of Budweiser with your best buddies, there's a happy hour special in Portland that makes sense for your life and budget.

• Aalto Lounge, home of the $2 happy hour from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. every day of the week, takes the top spot in this roundup. Whether you're in the mood for a grilled cheese served with tomato soup (also $2) or a fresh, unique cocktail like the Belmont Jewel (Bourbon, lemon, pomegranate juice, and orange blossom water, served over ice), this patio lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink and a snack on a tight budget.

Address: 3356 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214

• Saucebox is quite possibly the trendiest place on this list. With happy hour specials running Tuesday-Friday, from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. They serve a Cocktail of the Day, as well as several other specialty cocktails for $5, select wine by the glass for $5, White Deer Sake $5, bottles of cold beer for $3 and various snacks ranging in price from $2-6. Saucebox has a long and storied history in Portland and remains a classic happy hour spot among locals.

Address: 214 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205

• Interurban is a hip happy hour alternative for those who've grown weary of the loud and crowded sports bars that are popular after-work spots in Portland. Their happy hour specials run from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Sunday from 10:00 p.m. to close. Interurban severs 20 ounce mugs of beer for $4, wine by the glass for $5, standard cocktails (i.e. a Whiskey & Ginger) for $5 and select Irish whiskeys for $3.

Address: 4057 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227

• Bluehour boasts a modern-classic aesthetic, with high ceilings and hand crafted cocktails. Their 'Happy Bluehour' specials run Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on the weekend, Saturday and Sunday, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. They have six dollar signature cocktails, like 'The GiGi' (a bucket of bubbles & a shot of whiskey) or the 'New York Sour' (whiskey, lemon, red wine).

Address: 250 NW 13th Avenue, at Everett Street | Pearl District Portland OR 97209

• The Pope House Bourbon Lounge runs its happy hour specials all day Monday, and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the other six days. They've got dollar-off pints, $6 cocktails with mid-shelf liquors and $4 mix & mash options (Evan Williams, Ezra Brooks and Jim Beam are a few possible options). You can grab a $5 cup of macaroni or $7 pork sliders to pair with your drink as well.

Address: 2075 N.W. Glisan St. , Portland OR 97209

• Clyde Common takes an industrial, stainless-steel, pragmatic approach to happy hour. They run their specials from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday and offer $4 draft beer and $6 house wine (red or white). Clyde Common is best known for the affordable appetizer specials they offer alongside of their cheap cocktails. Plus, they have vegan and vegetarian options.

Address: 1014 SW Stark St, Portland, OR 97205

• Belmont Station is notorious among beer lovers in Portland for the wide variety of ales they offer. Instead of a traditional 'Happy Hour' however, they host something called 'Biercafe' which runs from Monday through Friday from Noon to 11:00 p.m., Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Taste an entire flight of new craft beers and get the best bang for your buck at Belmont Station.

Address: 4500 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR 97215

• Bailey's Taproom is stocked with a rotating tap list of 26 different ales. Another pour house without a traditional happy hour set up, Bailey's prices are "definitely the lowest this side of the river," said Nick Rivers, tech manager for Bailey's Taproom. You can check out the list of beers that Bailey's has on tap now, here.

Address: 213 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205

• Portland City Grill is a family-friendly, contemporary American restaurant in Portland with happy-hour specials worth checking out. City Grill runs their happy hour specials Monday-Saturday, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. to close, and Sunday from noon to close. We're talking bottles of wine for $26, a can of Coors Lite for $4.75, maybe you're in the mood for a Pretty Pink Margarita? Not a problem. $7.50, flat. Traveling with a vegan? Not to worry. Portland City Grill has vegan, vegetarian and gluten free appetizers at affordable prices, like their Asian spring rolls, only $5.95.

Address: 111 SW 5th Ave (at SW Pine St), Portland, OR 97204

• Ringside Steakhouse prides itself on its 'ever-evolving' menu and extensive wine list. While their mixed drink specials might be lacking compared to other places in this round up, Ringside more than makes up for it with an extensive, affordable selection of happy hour appetizers. How affordable? We're talking about a cheseeburger for $3.95. Pair that with a hefty pour of your favorite Pinot (don't worry, they'll have it) and you're set for the night.

Address: 2165 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97210

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