Multnomah Whiskey Library, Green Room
9 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/askportland, r/PortlandOR12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Multnomah Whiskey Library, and one patron finds it quiet and cozy despite its size. Several note it takes effort to get into the main room, where a waitlist is likely, and a couple describe the walk-in Green Room as a good fallback. A couple feel it is pricey for what it offers, and one calls it obnoxious and would rather go elsewhere.
Address
Multnomah Whiskey Library, 1124 SW Alder St, Portland, OR 97205
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/myBisL2 in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Suggests the library as a top pick, with its walk-in side room as a fallback when no booking is possible.
- Recommendsu/betterotto in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Calls the library a huge wow, though it takes effort to get in.
- Caveatu/babygirlkitsune in r/askportland · Feb 2024value
Long-time member who found the library not special for its value and service.
- Recommendsu/mmm_beer in r/PortlandOR · Feb 2025
Named in a list of nearby spots close to the hotel.
- Recommendsu/ThisDerpForSale in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Calls the Green Room good, while noting the main library is vastly better for a special night.
- Caveatu/Dashtego in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Calls the library obnoxious and says skipping its hoops leads to a better night.
- Recommendsu/Independent_Bar8254 in r/askportland · Sep 2026ambience
Notes an older crowd, mid 30s and up.
- Recommendsu/Nervous-Writing-613 in r/askportland · Jul 2025ambience
Says it's quiet and cozy despite being fairly large.
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- Recommendsu/acidic196 in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Lists the library first as a top pick.
- Recommendsu/Cronemus in r/askportland · Feb 2024wait time
Suggests it for a fancier night, noting you'd likely end up on a waitlist.
- Recommendsu/iwannacocktail in r/askportland · Dec 2024value
Says this option fits a modest budget.
- Caveatu/dolphs4 in r/askportland · Feb 2024value
Says at the library you mostly pay for the occasion rather than the drinks.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.