Updated 2026/09/12
The Best Bars in Portland, United States (2026)
Compare 122 bars in Portland, United States, averaging 4.51 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 419 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 74% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Kenton, Maywood Park, Lents. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.
Top picks
Chill N Fill
Neighborhood Tap Room and Food Cart Pot featuring 8 Food Carts. Chill N Fill is all ages and dog friendly.
Wedgehead
Portland's premier pinball arcade with 24 rotating pinball machines on freeplay. All you can play for only $12 every day, and serving killer food and specialty drinks. Minors allowed until 6pm.
Outrage eSports Bar
Chill hangout with brews & bar fare
Portland Beer Hub
Snug taphouse & store for local beers
The Lift Off Lounge
5216 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213
Sessionable
Small plates & 30 session beers on tap
Sidecar 11
Hip bar with a broad whiskey selection
Up North Surf Club
1229 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217
Hale Pele
Tiki bar for themed grub & kitschy decor
Arcadia - Portland, Me
Arcade bar with beers & vintage games
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Frequently asked questions
How many bars are there in Portland, United States?
We list 122 bars in Portland, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.
Which bar in Portland, United States is rated highest?
Chill N Fill currently tops our list with 4.8 stars from 396 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.
How are the bars ranked?
Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.