New Year's Eve in Portland, OR
New Year's Eve in Portland, OR means fireworks, late-night parties, and restaurant galas. Venues like Doug Fir Lounge ($10-25), Gigantic Brewing Company ($6-12), Laurelthirst Public House (Free), McMenamins Kennedy School (Free-$10), and Migration Brewing ($6-10) host NYE events — expect $50-200 cover charges. Family-friendly countdowns typically start at 6pm in parks and museums.
Free to walk, fun to eat. The elephant ears alone justify the trip. Artists making things in real time keeps kids interested longer than you'd expect.
2 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204 · Saturdays 10am-5pm, Mar-Dec
Drink in the old detention room of a 1915 elementary school
5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211 · Mon-Wed 7am-10pm, Thu-Sun 7am-midnight
Eight garden styles across 12 acres — Kengo Kuma cultural village
611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205 · Wed-Mon 10am-6pm, closed Tuesdays; last entry 5:30pm
250-person converted church — free shows on the Bar Bar outdoor stage
3939 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227 · Show nights, check schedule
Rooftop bar with Mt. Hood views — no show ticket needed to drink up there
1300 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97214 · Show nights, check schedule
Food carts + beer hall + covered seating on Mississippi Ave
4233 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97217 · Daily 11am-1am
Restaurant open 20 hours a day — shows happen underground
830 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214 · Restaurant: 7am-late; shows check schedule
Free live music nearly every night — bluegrass, folk, jazz, and more
2958 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97232 · Mon-Wed 4pm-midnight, Thu 4pm-1am, Fri 4pm-2am, Sat 9am-2am, Sun 9am-midnight
Craft beer meets champagne lounge — a uniquely Portland combo
5224 SE 26th Ave, Portland, OR 97202 · Mon-Fri 2pm-9pm, Sat-Sun noon-9pm
Massive covered patio with string lights and fire pits — free live music and DJ nights
600 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214 · Daily 11am-2:30am
Dog-friendly patio with rotating food carts and strong IPAs
2828 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97232 · Mon-Thu 3pm-10pm, Fri noon-11pm, Sat-Sun noon-10pm
Video rental store still open + cinema museum with real movie props — peak Portland.
4320 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215 · Daily 12pm-9pm
Dive bar with the best smashed burgers and fried chicken in Portland — not a typo.
3639 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214 · Daily 11am-12am