The Alberta Street Public House
The Alberta Street Public House, usually just called "the pub," is the quintessential Portland dive bar, with a dirt-cheap happy hour and $1.50 Pabst Blue Ribbon on Tuesday nights. Besides having a large selection of beer, the pub offers live folk music and free weekly movie nights.
The Alberta Street Public House
1036 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 284-7665
myspace.com/albertastreetpub
The Know
The dark and dingy Know is the perfect bar to hide away in when you don't want to be seen. Famous for its screaming punk and metal shows, the Know offers liquor, pool and even a pinball machine.
The Know
2026 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 473-8729
theknowbar.com
Zilla Sake House
Classy and intimate, Zilla Sake House is a dimly lit sushi and sake bar with an astounding selection of cold and hot sake, all served traditionally. Zilla also serves specialty cocktails, plum wine and Japanese beer.
Zilla Sake House
1806 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 288-8372
zillasakehouse.com
Nest Lounge
The Nest Lounge is always a popular bar, but come summer it bursts at the seams with people crowded onto its huge outdoor patio. The Nest participates in Alberta's monthly art walk, Last Thursday, with rotating artists exhibiting on the walls.
Nest Lounge
1801 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 282-0230
myspace.com/nestlounge
Binks
Binks is a small, friendly bar with fresh juice cocktails and a killer late-night food menu. Binks has a special happy hour on Sundays, with cheap drinks and "The Simpsons" playing on the TV.
Binks
2715 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 493-4430
binksbar.com/
Bye and Bye
Though only about 2 years old, the Bye and Bye has become an Alberta favorite due to its late night vegan options, eclectic cocktails and heated bamboo-covered patio. What's not to love about a bar with a massive Evel Knievel portrait?
Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211-4533
(503) 281-0537
