Looking to try the best lounges in town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable lounges in Portland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Mississippi Pizza Pub & Atlantis Lounge
First up is Boise's Mississippi Pizza Pub & Atlantis Lounge, situated at 3552 N. Mississippi Ave. With four stars out of 428 reviews on Yelp, the lounge and music venue, which offers pizza and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
"In the late 90s, when Mississippi Avenue was home to just a handful of struggling businesses, visionary entrepreneurs Philip and Stephanie Stanton saw the potential few others could," the business explains in the history section of its Yelp profile. "They had an idea for a neighborhood pizza pub that would be based on three guiding principles: great pizza, family-friendly live music, and above all, serving the local community. In 2001 that dream became a reality."
The pizza place offers gluten-free options and has live music, plus a family dining lounge.
2. The Slingshot Lounge
The Slingshot Lounge, a lounge in Creston-Kenilworth, is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 264 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5532 S.E. Center St. to see for yourself.
Yelper Matthew W., who reviewed The Slingshot Lounge on Jan. 9, wrote, "This place rocks. We're regulars. The staff is great and friendly. They have my favorite cocktails of just about any spot in Portland. Great food with surprising amount of range for a bar."
Flo R. noted, "Ok, so I don't go to bars often. But this place is pretty legit. It's nice and spacious. They have two pool tables, a photo booth, a few pinball machines and a couple of other arcade games."
3. Paymaster Lounge
Over in Northwest, check out Paymaster Lounge, which has earned four stars out of 213 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the lounge by heading over to 1020 N.W. 17th Ave.
Yelper Jules T., who reviewed Paymaster Lounge on Dec. 18 wrote, "My only complaint about Paymaster is that it's not in my neighborhood. Because, seriously, this is the perfect neighborhood bar. The bartenders are super nice and efficient, the menu is not fancy but everything we tasted was awesome bar food, I love that there is (covered) outdoor seating (though I wish I could bring my dog!) with a pool table and two separate indoor spaces - with things like games, pinball machines, a photo booth and all the cool kids having drinks. "
4. The Goodfoot
And then there's The Goodfoot, a Kerns favorite with four stars out of 202 reviews. Stop by 2845 S.E. Stark St. to hit up the music venue, lounge and New American spot next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget.
"The Goodfoot opened in 2001," the business states in the history section of its Yelp profile. "Since then, the bar has been host to countless art shows, musicians and customers. Supporting local art, artists, musicians, microbreweries is what we do."
The restaurant has microbrews, cocktails and food, plus pool and local art shows.
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