Pacific Standard
10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askportland12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Pacific Standard, a hotel bar, and a few praise its dim, moody or cool atmosphere. One suggests it for a first date and one who visited says the food was good. One commenter who went found it awkward and pricey and thinks it might suit hotel guests, one says it lacks dancing and pool tables, and one dislikes the name and finds it far less good than two other bars.
Address
Pacific Standard, 100 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Dim, moody atmosphere
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/MountScottRumpot in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Thinks it is an ideal bar inside a hotel.
- Recommendsu/heythatsmahbike in r/askportland · Feb 2026ambience
Likes its brooding, shadowy feel but says it lacks dancing and pool tables.
- Recommendsu/ryswoff in r/askportland · Jan 2026ambience
Strongly likes this spot for its dim, calmer atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/Macncheesesounds in r/askportland · Feb 2024ambience
Describes the atmosphere there as very cool.
- Recommendsu/perki22 in r/askportland · Jan 2026
Suggests Pacific Standard as one option for the request.
- Recommendsu/FatedAtropos in r/askportland · Jun 2024taste
Calls it their go-to; praises the bartender and reports no poor drinks so far.
- Mixedu/KeepsGoingUp in r/askportland · Feb 2024price
Went in person and found it awkward and pricey; might suit hotel guests.
- Recommendsu/orange4433 in r/askportland · Jan 2026
Agrees with the Pacific Standard suggestion.
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- Recommendsu/thecoffeetalks in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Suggests Pacific Standard for a first date.
- Recommendsu/catcat6 in r/askportland · Jan 2024variety
A commenter says the menu offers mocktails and reduced-alcohol drinks, notes alcohol content, and places it on the east side.
- Recommendsu/ryhaltswhiskey in r/askportland · Jan 2024
Says they've been there and liked the bar and its food.
- Caveatu/GenericDesigns in r/askportland · Jun 2024taste
Would like to enjoy it, but dislikes the name and finds it far less good than two rivals.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.