The 3 best beer bars in Portland

22 November 2019
Portland Beer Hub

Portland Beer Hub | Photo: Chris G./Yelp

Looking to try the best beer bars in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top beer bars in Portland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

November is the top month of the year for consumer spending at bars and lounges across the Portland area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of reputation management and business health for small businesses. Daily spending at Portland-area bars and lounges grew to $2,685 for the metro area in November of last year, 45% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Flatbread Company

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First on the list is Flatbread Company. Located at 72 Commercial St., the beer bar, which offers pizza, salads and more, is the highest-rated beer bar in Portland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 566 reviews on Yelp.

2. The Great Lost Bear

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Next up is Oakdale's The Great Lost Bear, situated at 540 Forest Ave. With four stars out of 508 reviews on Yelp, the beer bar, traditional American and vegetarian spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Portland Beer Hub

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Portland Beer Hub, located at 320 Fore St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the beer bar 4.5 stars out of 18 reviews.


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