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Tanner Springs Park is located in the Pearl District. There are plenty of good spots to eat, drink, and shop by the park

Pearl District

The chic Pearl District features galleries and cultural institutions, as well as stylish shops and acclaimed eateries.

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Tanner Springs Park is located in the Pearl District. There are plenty of good spots to eat, drink, and shop by the park

In the Pearl, loading docks and cobblestone streets hint at this former warehouse district’s past, while stylish bars and gleaming lofts point toward the future. Read on for our favorite things to do and see in Northwest Portland’s Pearl District.

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Where to Stay in the Pearl

A stay amid the condos and galleries of the Pearl District puts you in the heart of the city, with easy access to shopping, dining and cultural offerings, along with proximity to downtown, Old Town Chinatown and Northwest Portland.

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Find a great sampling of the city's cultural offerings, including fine dining, art and nature, while staying in Northwest Portland's Pearl District and Old Town Chinatown.

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Where to Eat and Drink in the Pearl District

Sip an espresso from Barista or La Perlita. If you’re looking for less caffeine find your way to Tea Bar for a matcha latte. Nuvrei has beautiful French-style pastries, and if you’re looking for a sunny lunch spot with outdoor seating, Lovejoy Bakers, offers a wide array of freshly baked bread and creative sandwiches. At Andina enjoy live Latin-inspired music at the adjoining Bar Mestizo before dining on cebiche, tamales, empanadas and other Novo-Andean tapas dishes at this celebrated Peruvian restaurant. Other Pearl favorites are Khao San serving authentic Thai food served in a Thai street-setting, pizza and Northern Italy style pasta dishes are on the menu at Montesacro Pinseria PDX, Break Bread serves up Portland-style subs on local breads, and get your fill of sustainably source fish at Yama Sushi and Sake Bar. And for dessert, try Cool Moon Ice Cream.

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Pearl District Bars and Breweries

From the Brewery Blocks sample some beers and bars in this chic neighborhood.

  • Deschutes Brewery & Public House

    This pub’s distinct Northwest style brings a taste of Central Oregon to the heart of Portland, and its 18 taps feature Deschutes Brewery staples and seasonal favorites, as well as a selection of experimental beers developed and brewed on-site.

  • 10 Barrel Brewing

    In addition to 10 Barrel’s most popular beers, the Portland pub offers seasonal and limited-release brews only available at this location to round out its 20 taps. Elevated pub fare is served in an industrial-chic environment and on the rooftop deck.

  • Teardrop Lounge

    The bartenders at Teardrop Lounge are dedicated to reviving and celebrating the classic era of mixed drinks. They serve truly handcrafted cocktails, creating tonic water, specialty liqueurs, bitters and tinctures in house.

  • Back Pedal Brewing

    Vault Martini offers a modern comfortable martini bar atmosphere with a hint of Tsarist Russia. Come and sit by the fireplace, or at the eighteen foot ice-glass bar and enjoy a martini or cocktail. 44 takes on the classic martini.

  • Low Brow Lounge

    Longstanding neighborhood bar in the Pearl District, serving beer, wine and liquor alongside a menu of pub fare.

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Discover the neighborhoods best food, drink and things to do and see.

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Pearl District Dining

Acclaimed restaurants, brewpubs and neighborhood eateries occupy loading docks and sleek new buildings in this former industrial zone.

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Pearl District Activities

The Pearl District offers arts-lovers myriad options — but beer aficionados and playful tots are covered, too.

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Pearl District Shopping

The walkable Pearl District houses national retailers and local favorites, from a vast independent bookstore to stylish boutiques.

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Art Galleries in the Pearl District

This neighborhood is home to a huge arts community and First Thursday, a bustling monthly art walk.

  • Froelick Gallery

    Since 1995, Froelick Gallery has exhibited and represented contemporary artists with strong and independent voices. Their works comprise many media and encompass many genres, and their careers range from emerging to established.

  • Augen Gallery

    Founded in 1979, this Pearl District gallery showcases artwork by nationally and internationally known contemporary artists and printmakers.

  • Upfor Gallery

    Founded in 2013 by Theo Downes-Le Guin, Upfor presents emerging and established artists working in digital and other mediums. The 1,700-square-foot gallery offers a versatile exhibition and performance space in the Pearl District.

  • Adams & Ollman

    This art gallery specializes in work by self-taught, 20th-century American artists and contemporary artists whose practices reflect an intuitive influence.

  • Blue Sky Gallery / Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts

    Founded as the Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts in 1975, Blue Sky is a venue for local photography. The organization has expanded its offerings over the last 35 years to include national and international artists.

Things To Do in the Pearl District

The Pearl District was once the art mecca of Portland, though you can find incredible artists and makers all over Portland these days, the Pearl still boasts some of the best galleries and a time-old tradition, First Thursday Street Gallery, when the galleries open their doors after hours and local artists flock to the streets to showcase their work.

Portland Center Stage at the Armory brings classic and contemporary theater in a beautifully transformed former armory, featuring a large stage and a smaller black box stage in the lower level. True to its origins, Portland Center Stage started as a mostly classical theater company, now commissioning its own plays from leading national playwrights and bringing the best new work to town from around the country.

Find Powell’s City of Books and Oblation Paper & Press, among blocks of big brand stores for all your shopping needs from sports and outdoor wear to shoes, dresses and jeans.

Neighborhoods, Tours & Itineraries

Powell’s City of Books

Covering an entire city block, Powell’s has grown into a Portland landmark and the world's largest new and used bookstore — and its location is now at the heart of the city, bridging the Pearl District, downtown and the West End.

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Nearby Neighborhoods

The central Pearl District is immediately adjacent to some of Portland's most popular neighborhoods.

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Downtown

Portland’s compact, walkable downtown offers easy access to great food, green spaces, cultural offerings and tax-free shopping. Browse the city’s most diverse mix of retail brands, see a show and grab a bite at a food cart or fine restaurant.

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Old Town Chinatown

Today, Portland’s original downtown is a bustling entertainment district, home to Portland's famous Saturday Market, Chinatown Museum and Lan Su Chinese Garden.

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Northwest / Nob Hill

Old Portland charm lives through the repurposed Victorian homes, now boutiques and restaurants which line the streets of Portland's Northwest district with sophisticated shopping, dining, an urban forest and breathtaking views of the city.