Patios and outdoor seating areas are difficult to justify for P-town bar owners. Thanks to these top spots, we’ve got cool places to raise our glasses when the weather cooperates. Rather than just having a few tables on the sidewalk, the listings here are for place with full outdoor seating areas.
1. Hedge House
3412 SE Division StIt’s dog friendly. It’s kid-friendly. It’s where everyone in the Division/Clinton neighborhood seems to end up when the sun comes out.
2. RonToms
600 E. Burnside StreetGot a large group? This place has one of the biggest outdoor areas in the city.
3. 820
820 N Russell StreetGrab a pre-dinner drink while you wait for your table at Mint. 820 offers one of the city’s most amazing cocktail lists.
4. Doug Fir
830 E Burnside StreetWhile the Doug Fir’s fabulous interior cannot be ignored, the patio is a pleasant change of scenery.
5. New Old Lompoc
1616 NW 23rd AvenueBrought to you by the same folks who own Hedge House, the Lompoc serves up house-made brews and above-average pub fare.
6. Plan B
1305 SE Eighth AvenueThe former ACME lounge lives on in this unlikely Southeast location. The patio is nice and big here, and they’re known for inexpensive fare.
7. Produce Row
204 SE Oak StreetLocated in industrial SE Portland, Produce Row’s got live music, decent pub grub, and plenty of outdoor seating.
8. Who Song & Larry’s
4850 SW MacAdam AvenueYep, it’s a mediocre chain, but this popular after-work bar is one of the few with seating along the Willamette River.
9. Amnesia Brewing
832 N Beech StreetCome summertime, Amnesia Brewing invites you to bring a few friends for suds and burger or brats off the grill.
10. Lucky Lab
915 SE Hawthorne BlvdThough this covered patio doesn’t get much sun, it’s always filled with friendly folks and their tail-wagging companions.
