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The Top Five Places to Drink in Portland This Week

Portland’s best new (and notable) bars.

Xica Cantina Is the Casual Cousin of a Southeast Division Favorite, Serving Margaritas, Mezcal and, Yes, Gummy Bear Nachos

Atmospherically, Xica is more suited as a date spot than a rowdy hang, with Catholic prayer candles at each table and bossa nova on the stereo. Other than margs, drinking snacks and a handful of more substantial meals, the focus of the menu is mezcal, served as single pours, flights or in cocktails, including the smoky Oaxaca old-fashioned ($13).

The Top Five Places to Drink in Portland This Week

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The Top Five Places to Drink in Portland This Week

Your weekly Buzz List.

Hi-Top Tavern Continues the Coolification of Beaumont Village

On the heels of Wonderly—a low-key cocktail hang courtesy of the owners of Southeast Belmont’s Aalto Lounge—comes Hi-Top Tavern, the latest enterprise from the bar group behind Paydirt, Tough Luck and Old Gold. And while it’s unlikely to emerge as the favorite of anyone who frequents any of those places, there’s plenty to like regardless.

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Try as Old Portland Might, There’s Little to Complain About at Tulip Shop Tavern

Aside from the black-light mural and the crackle of peanut shells underfoot, the most noticeable upgrade is the revamped beer menu.

The Pop-Up from Acclaimed Danish Brewery Mikkeller Is the Talk of Portland Beer. But the Brews Don’t Live up to the Hype.

We all know Portland has one of the best beer scenes in the country, if not the world. Even for a renowned global brand, if you’re going to come here, you need to bring your A game. And what we’re getting from Mikkeller is a C-plus.

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Whatever Your Drink of Choice, Alter Ego Cider’s New Taphouse Will Make You Feel Welcome

Cider houses with beer bar sensibilities are on the rise, and the brand-new taproom from Alter Ego is a welcome addition to the scene.

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