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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2025 · 25 MIN

Portland’s Neighborhood Bars That Feel Like Home

from City Cast Portland · host City Cast

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 Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 3rd episode: Treefort Music Fest

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 Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 3rd episode: Treefort Music Fest

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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...

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