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Driftwood Room

Driftwood Room

Cocktail Bar$$$$
Portland
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8.3/10
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    Portland Monthly
    "... screen icons like Elizabeth Taylor (crème de violette and champagne)..."(4 Tips)
    Anastasia X.
    "its classic history and Hollywood glamour."(3 Tips)
    Lisa O.
    "yummy happy hour, great cheese plate and sauted mushrooms."(11 Tips)
    Lisa B.
    "Great cocktails and probably the darkest bar in the city"(2 Tips)
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  • Christian A.
    Christian AnicieteDecember 24, 2012
    Excellent happy hour selection including the truffle fries which are absolutely to-die-for! Sip on a signature Strawberry Field champagne cocktail in one of the darkest, sensual bars in town. Cheers!
  • The Wall Street Journal
    This bar is inside the old Mallory Hotel. When it was renovated a number of years ago, they left the bar alone—except for the cheese popcorn, which I miss. An amazing in selection. Read more
  • Holly B.
    Holly BenderJuly 5, 2011
    Here's how happy hour works: order the sizzling mushrooms. eat 1/3. dump in the mac&cheese. eat. THEN order the $2 parm popcorn and toss into any sauce you have left in the pan. That's how its done!
  • TravelOregon
    TravelOregonSeptember 7, 2011
    Sip on an Elizabeth Taylor, a throat-tickling cocktail mixing champagne with crème de violette named after the late Hollywood star.
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    Bert ForsytheNovember 19, 2015
    Mushrooms amazing! Short on space so be prepared to wait, stand or chill in the hotel lobby.
  • Wendy
    WendyJune 20, 2010
    My new favorite happy hour! The Elizabeth Taylor is like a really sophisticated grape soda -- and I mean that in a good way! The bartenders are very passionate and knowledgable about their jobs!
  • Brook S.heart icon on user image
    Brook ShelleySeptember 29, 2014
    Quiet, dark, and tasty drinks. A bit off the beaten path, but worth a visit
  • Lisa B.
    Lisa BrockMay 30, 2010
    Great cocktails and probably the darkest bar in the city, so if you're looking for a clandestine location for a tryst, this is it; and if you're just look for a great bar, bring your flashlight app.
  • Fran C.heart icon on user image
    Fran CormackJuly 2, 2016
    Excellent, intimate bar, in the Hotel deLuxe. Great Old Fashioned
  • Zack J.
    Zack JeromeNovember 11, 2014
    Ask for the special Tommy Driftwood tour. If your waiter hasn't heard of it, he has. The password is "cachaca".
  • Anastasia X.
    Anastasia XJuly 20, 2013
    Reminds me of a speakeasy with its dark cedar walls and low lights. Specialty cocktails befitting its classic history and Hollywood glamour.
  • Portland Monthly
    Portland MonthlyDecember 7, 2010
    The stars here, though, are of the Hollywood ilk: the Driftwood Room’s signature cocktails draw inspiration from silver screen icons like Elizabeth Taylor (crème de violette and champagne)... Read more
  • Nicole K.heart icon on user image
    Nicole KastenMay 2, 2015
    Dark, intimate place for a unique Manhattan. Helpful staff.
  • Suzy E.heart icon on user image
    Suzy EAugust 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    come during happy hour for a delicious croque monsieur!
  • Ryan G.heart icon on user image
    Ryan GallagherJanuary 28, 2017
    Small cocktail bar. Good drinks nice bartenders.
  • Fai V.heart icon on user image
    Fai VisuthichoFebruary 24, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Late night happy hour is great! Cozy but glamorous.
  • Brent S.
    Brent SeeleyJune 13, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Quiet in the afternoon during the week. Happy Hour starts at 2 pm. For Spring 2011, HH discounts on champagne cocktails - $6.
  • Spencer C.
    Spencer CzapiewskiMarch 12, 2011
    Happy Hour prices are PHENOMENAL and the food is tasty with great portions for the price. Love it!
  • Whit B.heart icon on user image
    Whit BreedenJuly 15, 2016
    When it comes to hotel bars, this is one of the best.
  • Ashley S.heart icon on user image
    Ashley SpearsSeptember 19, 2015
    Dark and moody setting was amazing
  • Amelia M.heart icon on user image
    Amelia ManiJuly 13, 2016
    Cocktails in a sexy dark bar
  • Kevin H.
    Kevin HansenAugust 28, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The Liz Taylor rocks and so does the chicken chowder. Excellent ambience but servers weren't too attentive to us sitting in the lobby at first.
  • Carmen M.
    Carmen MyersFebruary 4, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    An Elizabeth Taylor and Gorgonzola cheesecake and HH after 2 Divine
  • Mary D.
    Mary DaggettOctober 7, 2011
    Incredible happy hour and Mike is a fantastic bartender!
  • Abby D.
    Abby DragoFebruary 23, 2013
    Try the Ginger Rogers! It's delicious :)
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    DAXJuly 25, 2019
    Seeing Stars is delicious!
  • Hailey M.
    Hailey MichelleMay 10, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Order a Sloan Ranger. It's not on the menu anymore, but it is amazing.
  • Paul S.
    Paul SorensonOctober 17, 2011
    The fries are great & bartender makes a mean Gibson !!!
  • pat s.
    pat swazeySeptember 13, 2012
    Bring your night vision goggles. It's dark!
  • Lisa O.
    Lisa OsborneNovember 21, 2010
    yummy happy hour, great cheese plate and sauted mushrooms.
  • Chris H.heart icon on user image
    Chris HoughSeptember 13, 2015
    Terribly small, super LOUD, and slow service. The pictures online make the place look huge. The few drinks I had were great, but not going back.
  • Caleb H.heart icon on user image
    Caleb HaileyOctober 16, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Mike makes the best Sazerac in the city. Hands down. Do it.
  • Kris F.
    Kris FosterApril 22, 2013
    Try living in the 80s
  • Lauren S.
    Lauren S.June 9, 2012
    Super great bar staff!
  • Rob L.
    Rob LesseeApril 6, 2013
    Hh menu looks amazing
  • Nicole M.
    Nicole MillerOctober 18, 2013
    Super small and dark.
  • Elizabeth E.
    Elizabeth ElaineNovember 3, 2013
    Bartender David is unreasonably hot
  • Jeanelle C.
    Jeanelle ColemanNovember 6, 2010
    The Bail Rathbone is a favorite. If you like spice get the Spicy Monkey
  • Celena C.
    Celena CarrJuly 30, 2011
    Happy hour 2pm to close all summer! Sweet!
  • EmAre G.
    EmAre GillisMay 13, 2011
    Try everything
  • Sotirios R.
    Sotirios RebelosMarch 26, 2010
    The Portland '85 is a great choice.
  • Doug D.
    Doug DallmannJanuary 13, 2012
    Dark and mysterious ...
  • Janessa P.
    Janessa Philemon-KerpFebruary 13, 2010
    6-9 is the only time there's NOT happy hour here.
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