The Best Artistic Bars in Portland

A quirky schoolhouse turned pub—McMenamins Kennedy School houses multiple hidden bars inside a historic elementary school, where vintage classrooms, beer brews, pizza, soaking tubs, and art collide in one unforgettable campus vibe.

Escape to Hale Pele—Portland’s volcanic tiki hideaway where flaming tiki mugs, exotic cocktails, and jungle-lush decor transport you to paradise. Sink into the Chieftain's Hut and let the tropical storms begin.

Anchored by a teardrop‑shaped bar in Portland’s Pearl District, Teardrop Lounge is a cocktail mecca where inventive menus, house‑made tonics, and an urbane, moody atmosphere converge—crafting drinks that feel like liquid art.