Craft Spirits
Powered by a collective of Southeast Portland spirit makers, Portland's craft distilling era is coming of age.
Not to be outdone by the city’s famous craft beer scene, craft cocktails (along with their makers) are a vibrant culture of their own. Experience exciting new flavors at distilleries and cocktail bars throughout Portland or attend one of the city’s many annual cocktail events. Read on for our guide to Portland’s craft cocktail scene, then head to our events calendar to help you plan your next trip.
Cocktail Specials and Events
Get a taste of Portland's distilling scene with these events and happy hours.
Celebrate Negroni Week in Portland
Each June, do good while sipping delicious drinks during Portland's Negroni Week, when proceeds benefit dozens of charities.
Portland Charity Cocktail
The Portland Charity Cocktail is one of many ways visitors can have a positive impact on the community during their stay.
Happy Hours in Portland
Portland's Happy Hour Guidebook details over 500 locations, so if you sense it's five-o-clock somewhere, the city almost certainly has you covered. Here are some favorites.
Local Distilleries
Seasonal Cocktails
Taste the ingredients of the season through these locally crafted beverages.
6 Only-In-Portland Fall Drinks
Stay cozy with creative autumnal beverages like spicy drinking chocolate, gingerbread chai and S’mores Stout from Portland restaurants, bars and cafés.
8 Only-In-Portland Summer Drinks
Treat yourself to boozy milkshakes, build-your-own bubble tea and other quintessentially Portland bevvies with our insider’s guide to the city’s best summer drinks.
Portland’s Top 10 Winter Drinks
Portland’s award-winning brewers and mixologists help you beat winter's chill with beverages featuring seasonal flavors like eggnog and apple cider.
Favorite Cocktail Bars
From underground speakeasies to wood cabin-inspired bars, these watering holes are local faves.
Bars and Cocktail Spots
Enjoy the community feel and creative cocktails at these local businesses.
Upcoming Craft Spirits Events
Raise a glass to these festivities dedicated to cocktails and spirits.
The Portland Mercury's Highball
The Portland Mercury teams up with dozens of the finest bars and restaurants in Portland to bring you the Portland Highball, a one-of-a-kind boozetacular. At each of Highball’s locations, you’ll find specially crafted cocktails. Even better? Each of these fantastic cocktails will be available all day (not just during happy hour!) and cost you a…
PDX Tequila & Taco Festival
Spring welcomes the annual PDX Tequila & Tacos Festival! This event brings together the region’s top taco talent to compete for the fan favorite, “Best Taco in PDX.” Pair your tacos with a wide range of agave spirits and tropical margaritas, and don’t forget to bring cans, boxes or jars of non-perishable foods or make…
TOAST: The Original Artisan Spirits Tasting
The Oregon Distillers Guild and the American Craft Spirits Association presents a craft spirits tasting event held at the Oregon Convention Center Ballroom. Bid on gift baskets from local craft distilleries and vendors during the silent auction. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Oregon Food Bank. All are welcome for an evening…
Cider Rite of Spring
Cider Rite of Spring is a celebration of the blossoming Northwest Cider industry — an annual cider tasting event welcoming the return of spring, featuring over 100 unique ciders served by over 30 different cidermakers.
Negroni Week
Each June, do good while sipping delicious drinks during Portland’s Negroni Week, when proceeds benefit dozens of charities.
Bloody Mary Festival
The Bloody Mary Festival scours Portland for the craftiest and most delicious Bloody Marys. Your ticket includes over two hours enjoying Portland’s most creative and innovative Bloody Marys, created by the finest restaurants, bars and bottled mix companies, along with yummy food and drink tastes from local artisans. Also, you’ll get one vote for the…