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Portland is an eclectic city. With the stickers on street signs and the different themed shops, you are sure to be entertained. I loved the colorfulness of Portland and like to think I contributed to it when I visited. The Mississippi neighborhood of Portland is residential with awesome bars and vintage stores. We had a blast walking the few blocks and dropping into different places. This post outlines 5 bars in the Mississippi neighborhood of Portland.
1. Bar Bar
It was a bucket list item to drive to Portland. The 12+ hour drive was a doozy. I was hungover, tired, sleepy and borderline dead. That is a slight dramatization but you get the point. The drive once we got into Oregon was a beautiful one and I could not wait to arrive. The first stop we made in Portland was Bar Bar.
See over 300 reviews of Bar Bar on Yelp.
We did not know that the day we arrived in Portland the state had shut down again. Damn covid. We were worried that our trip would be ruined but Portland was prepared! We sat on the patio at Bar Bar. I ordered a cheeseburger after not eating all day. To say it was the best cheeseburger I have ever gotten from a bar is not an over exaggeration. It hit the spot.
Visit Bar Bar‘s website for menus and reservations.
2. Psychic Bar
After we left Bar Bar, we were looking for another cool spot. We stumbled into Psychic Bar. I loved the gothic feel. What I can only assume used to be a residential house has been transformed into a memorable bar.
Check out why Psychic Bar has 4.5 stars on YELP.
It was a Friday afternoon at 5pm. There was no indoor seating so there was a wait for the patio. We waited about 10 minutes before being seated. A drink at the other table caught my eye. I have cocktail FOMO so I found out it was a Mangonada. A blended slushy drink with a tajin rim, I was in heaven.
Visit Psychic Bar‘s website for food and drink menus.
3. Maui’s
This place is a total dive bar. As much as I love dimly lit dive bars, it was a beautiful day in Portland so we opted to sit outside. We were reaching a tiring part in our afternoon so we enjoyed just sitting on the patio sipping on drinks.
Check out Maui’s on YELP.
4. Vendetta
We popped into Vendetta on a whim. Due to covid restrictions, there was a line to get drinks. It gave us a chance to choose our drink and check out the space. After ordering a few shots, we sat on the patio. We loved the quiet spot outside. We were able to sink into a corner and enjoy sitting outside in Portland.
Check out Vendetta on YELP or view their website for more information.
5. Shine Distillery
Located on a convenient corner, we passed Shine Distillery many times before popping in. With an indoor and outdoor seating area available, there is space for everyone. With the covid shutdowns, only outdoor seating was available. The patio provides a view for people watching and drinking a cold beer.
See why Shine Distillery has 4.5 stars on YELP.
Visit Shine Distillery‘s website for menus, reservations and more!
6. Grains of Wrath
The exterior of Grains of Wrath caught my eye many times during our trip. It reminded me of Nickelodeon meets Rick and Morty meets Portland. This place brews their own beer and serves it proudly. In addition to their homegrown brews, you have your choice in bar food.
Check out Grains of Wrath on YELP or visit their website.
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The Mississippi neighborhood has the dive bars you need in Portland. We had a blast bouncing into each of these restaurants during our trip.
Portland has so many good places to eat and drink. The more unique, the better! These bars in Portland became my favorite in the Mississippi neighborhood.
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Cheers!
