Comments on: Newly Single, New Neighborhood In PDX. Best Places?

Question: Newly Single, New Neighborhood In PDX. Best Places?

Mr Ected — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:37:31 -0800

New Neighborhood in Portland OR! New to me, anyway. I could use some help! I now live downtown. What bars, pubs, etc, are great for a casual first date? I'm in my late 30s if that helps.

And as a secondary question, are there any great spots for actually meeting women?

By: treblemaker

treblemaker — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:42:26 -0800

It would help to know what places you liked in your old neighborhood(s) and why.

By: efalk

efalk — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:46:28 -0800

Yes, where in Portland.

By: Mr Ected

Mr Ected — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:01:04 -0800

The funny thing is, I wrote that in my question but intentionally deleted it before posting because I thought I should make an effort to discover places I wouldn't normally pick. I was in an LTR and we went to the same places over and over. The new old Lompoc in NW (RIP!), the Blue Moon, the Laurelwood (at times when there were less likely to be kids). But I'm totally open to places that aren't like those at all. I'm new to downtown. Let's say I have a first date and we're meeting for drinks. I know about the Virginia and the Market St. Pub. Where else should I check out?

By: Mr Ected

Mr Ected — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:04:19 -0800

I feel silly even posting this question since I'm not new to Portland, but I never really went on dates downtown. I have a date next week and I kind of froze when she asked where I wanted to meet up. That's when I realized I really need to make an effort to find places that are good for the whole meet for a drink and get to know you thing.

By: Specklet

Specklet — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:40:54 -0800

Central, right around the corner from Voodoo Doughnuts, is great. My friends and I called it the secret bar, and used to go there for amazing cocktails. It can be a bit noisy, but would be great for a first first date.

By: source.decay

source.decay — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:06:38 -0800

The Driftwood is mine and my husband's favourite bar. It is inside the Hotel DeLuxe and is great. They have really good food specials, drinks are great, and the bartenders are fantastic. It is casual and classy. I love it.

By: rabbitbookworm

rabbitbookworm — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:45:38 -0800

I like Valentines, and they often have music. Clyde Common can get pretty busy but they have really good food in addition to drinks.

By: furnace.heart

furnace.heart — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:44:32 -0800

2nding Valentines. Also, i have had several nice dates at Veritable Quandary; the evenings there are a bit quieter than the lunchtime zone.

By: Mr Ected

Mr Ected — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:01:45 -0800

I can't believe I didn't think of the VQ. The booths in the front are really great. I wish they had more of them. I love tall booths. I like a feeling of having a bit of privacy, especially on a first date.