Palomar

"Entering Palomar is like stepping off the streets of Portland and into Havana, or maybe Miami. Bright pink and turquoise paint fills the space; there's leafy wallpaper on the upper level. You'll hear the sound of blenders whipping up batches of daiquiris and piña coladas, and slushy machines tossing colorful drinks around on the back bar. It's a great place to knock back some sweet (but not too sweet) cocktails with friends and forget about the omnipresent Portland rain. If you're not in the market for a blended beverage, bartenders are happy to make something to suit your taste, with the wide variety of rum on hand." - Alexander Frane