Scotch Lodge
16 people recommendvia r/askportland, r/PortlandOR17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Scotch Lodge, with a few praising its large whiskey selection and strong cocktails. A few advise booking ahead; one patron says it is usually packed, and another calls the space small.
Address
Scotch Lodge, 215 SE 9th Ave #102, Portland, OR 97214
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Known for
- Whiskey selection, Cocktails
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
Names Scotch Lodge as a second top pick next to the library.
- Recommendsu/satan_bong in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Calls it their current top pick among bars.
- Recommendsu/betterotto in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Calls Scotch Lodge a fantastic alternative for anyone wanting to skip the library's hoops.
- Recommendsu/Aestro17 in r/PortlandOR · Feb 2024
Lists Scotch Lodge as a really good option for drinks.
- Recommendsu/satansayssurfsup in r/askportland · Jan 2024
Lists it among bars grouped in one local area.
- Recommendsu/adanzig99 in r/askportland · Jan 2026
Suggests Scotch Lodge as an answer to the cozy-bar request.
- Recommendsu/babygirlkitsune in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Ranks it first as their top whiskey pick.
- Recommendsu/ohcapm in r/PortlandOR · Feb 2024variety
Praises the huge whiskey selection and great cocktails; small space, so reserve.
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- Recommendsu/anwgirl in r/askportland · Feb 2024wait time
Urges booking Scotch Lodge as soon as possible.
- Recommendsu/Dashtego in r/askportland · Feb 2024variety
Praises its excellent whiskey range beyond scotch and its strong cocktail list.
- Recommendsu/TiredRundownListless in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Simply names Scotch Lodge as their pick.
- Mixedu/beulahvonsnacwagon in r/askportland · Jan 2026wait time
Loves it but says it is usually packed; suggests booking ahead if possible.
- Recommendsu/dante0896 in r/askportland · Sep 2025
Names Scotch lodge as their suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Far_Restaurant_66 in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Lists it among personal favourites.
- Recommendsu/palmquac in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Lists it first among three suggestions.
- Recommendsu/AnxiousHelicopter241 in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Calls Scotch Lodge great.
- Recommendsu/FancyPantsSF in r/PortlandOR · Feb 2024
Lists Scotch Lodge among recommended spots.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.