These two Portland bars were named among the best in America

Two new bars can be added to your shortlist option for after-work drinks. In the past few weeks, two national publications named two different Portland bars as some of the best in the nation. Takibi was featured in Esquire’s The Best Bars in America, 2022, and Teardrop Lounge ranked in North America’s 50 Best Bars. 

Credit: AJ Meeker

Takibi

Takibi (the Japanese word for bonfire) is a bar and restaurant developed by Snow Peak, an outdoor product, gear, and apparel company that centers itself around restorative experiences in nature. Snow Peak’s US headquarters developed Takibi to bring those outdoor values into the dining room, giving friends a gathering place to reconnect and appreciate the changing of the seasons.

Takibi serves Japanese-inspired cuisine and drinks in a beautiful and simple space decorated with warm wood materials and clean lines. The menu is inspired by seasonal cooking, with all of the dishes being prepared on a wood-burning hearth. Mixologist Jim Meehan manages the bar program and combines Japanese flavors with Pacific Northwest inspiration. The cocktails feature both local ingredients as well as ingredients directly from Japan. The unique integration of the two influences create spectacular offerings that can only be found here.

Open 7 days a week from 5 PM-9 PM.

📍2275 NW Flanders St. Portland, OR 97210

Teardrop Lounge

This is Teardrop Lounge’s 6th time getting awarded for their excellence in bartending by some of the largest publications in the nation including Esquire, Food & Wine, and Travel & Leisure.  

Established in 2007, Teardrop Cocktail Lounge claims its place among history as one of the pioneers of the cocktail renaissance. Located in the heart of the Pearl District, it offers all of the classics as well as original cocktail creations that you can’t get anywhere else. Teardrop’s comprehensive list of expertly crafted cocktails are inspired by the seasons and continually evolve to reflect the culinary ingenuity of their top bartenders. 

To help guide you to the perfect cocktail, their menu is split into different categories like “Bright & Crisp,” “Supple & Herbal,” and “Spicy & Bold.” Paired with the expert knowledge of the staff and the glossary of terms provided with the menu, you’re sure to find something that suits your taste, even if you aren’t quite sure what that is when going in. This is the perfect bar for branching out and finding a new cocktail to add to your list of staples. 

Open 7 days a week 4 PM-close. 

📍1015 NW Everett Street. Portland, Oregon