Discreet bar in PDX

April 13, 2011 7:39 PM

PDXfilter: Can anyone suggest a bar in Portland, Oregon (far west part of downtown) for a discreet meeting?

Let's say one wanted to reduce one's chances of being seen participating in this meeting. Weekday evening around 9 p.m. Bonus: dark, booths, serves hard booze, walkable within 10 minutes from NW 23rd and Burnside. Muu Muu's is all I have so far (tall booths) but I haven't been to many places around there. Curious about Ringside Steakhouse, especially post-renovation. Still dark etc.?

posted by anonymous to Food & Drink (6 answers total)

Olive or Twist in the Pearl would suit this.

10th and lovejoy.

Bartenders are great folks, as well.
posted by BrooksCooper at 9:55 PM on April 13, 2011

The Driftwood Room (at the former The Mallory Hotel) is where I'd go for a clandestine affair.
posted by vespabelle at 11:05 PM on April 13, 2011 [1 favorite]

Tony's on 19th and west Burnside. You won't be the only person doing something sketch there.
posted by Betty_effn_White at 7:30 AM on April 14, 2011 [1 favorite]

Seconding Tony's. It's dark and the clientele is normally a handful of geriatric regulars, even when the nearby bars are busy. It's cash only, FYI.
posted by milk white peacock at 9:11 AM on April 14, 2011

Tony's, Wimpy's (super dark and danky), The Matador, Shanghai Tunnel
posted by Lutoslawski at 11:06 AM on April 14, 2011

Don't plan on hanging out at any bars near JWF tonight if you want to reduce the amount possible eyeballs. #rctid
posted by mnology at 2:05 PM on April 14, 2011