City Cast Portland

Portland’s got dive bars, tiki bars, cocktail bars, wine bars — the list goes on. But there’s something special about a true neighborhood bar. They’re hard to pin down but also very apparent when you’re in one. Today we’re talking with Portland Monthly associate editor Alex Frane about what defines a neighborhood bar and where to find some of Portland’s best.

Mentioned in today’s episode:

• Dots Cafe


• Radio Room


• Roscoe’s


• The Rambler


• Bar Maven


• Leisure Public House


• Side Eye


• Tulip Shop Tavern


• Pinky’s


• Starday Tavern


• Bruno’s

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