Where to Watch: Election Night Parties and Drink Specials in Portland

Where to Watch: Election Night Parties and Drink Specials in Portland

On Election Day (Tuesday, November 6), Americans across the country participate in the important action of casting votes for candidates from President to local elected offices. On Election Night, Americans across the country participate in the national pastime of watching talking heads trying to keep you interested as results dribble in. What better way to pass the time than with a couple of drinks? Make sure you vote (find out where), and then afterwards head to one of these bars where you can keep abreast of the latest poll news with a brew, wine or cocktail in hand.

Bazi: After regular happy hour ends at 7 PM, special Election Night drink deals will be offered through close.

Beulahland: Election results will play on the big screens, and special deals on drinks and food will be offered.

Binks: Election results will play with sound, and drink specials depend on Ohio: if Obama is projected to win the state you’ll get $1 off any drinks $5 or less (subsidize the poor) and if it looks like Romney gets Ohio, look for $1 off any drinks over $5 (subsidize the rich).

Caffe Allora: Election Night party with results playing on two TVs with sound, plus specials on food and cocktails.

Dig A Pony: Election results will play all night, and free glasses of Champagne will be given out if Obama wins.

Grand Central Bowl: Join the Willamette Week party with results playing on the TV, games, raffles, cardboard-candidate photos and special Absolut vodka politics-themed cocktails.

The High Dive: Election coverage will be on TV, during happy hour (4–7 PM) and all night long.

Hopworks BikeBar and Hopworks Urban Brewery: Election results will be shown all evening.

Hoyt New American Tavern: Bartenders will create custom cocktails named after both candidates, which will be on special all night.

Madison’s Grill: Election results will be playing on the big screen, happy hour specials will run from 3–8 PM and special political-themed cocktails will be on offer.

Mash Tun Brew Pub: Election results will be shown on the big screen, and look for $2 house pints and $2 well drinks all day long.

Migration Brewing: Regular happy hour runs through 6 PM, Bingo starts at 7 PM and results will be playing on both TVs throughout the night.

Mississippi Studios: Happy hour will be extended through 9 PM.

North 45 Pub: Election results will be on the TVs and food and drink specials will be offered through 9 PM closing time.

Oba: Election results will play live in the lounge all evening.

On Deck: Occupy Portland will be holding an Election Night party, with featured bipartisan cocktails and happy hour specials from 3:30 PM–close.

Radio Room: Food and drink specials will be offered and election results will play on the big screen and in the lounge will sound.

Riffle NW: NPR/OPB’s election coverage will stream live on the sound system and on the projection TV and a special menu includes a $6 Election Punch from 5 PM–close.

Roscoe’s: “Vote for Your Favorite Imperial IPA” by ordering a special blind four-beer tasting flight of Russian River Pliny the Elder, Bear Republic Racer X, Green Flash Imperial IPA and Fort George Omegatex.

Saraveza and Bad Habit Room: Live results will be shown on dual screens along with a special edition of Quizaveza, starting at 7 PM. From 8–9 PM, airings of The Daily Show and Colbert Report’s election coverage will play back to back, and plenty of Coalition Brewing’s Wheat the People will be available to go around.

Seres Restaurant: Happy hour will run all night long, and there’s a special take-out Election Night dinner special of complimentary fried rice, appetizer or soup with an order of two entrees.

Slabtown: A “Pre-Riot Party & Dissident Fashion Show” kicks off at 5 PM, featuring “state-controlled alcohol,” “viewing of potentially fraudulent results” and an anarchist fashion show.

Three Degrees: One TV will be tuned to Fox News and one to MSNBC, and blue and red jello shots will be offered, along with happy hour specials all night.

Recent Articles
spacer

Feedback

How are we doing? Tell us what you like or don't like and how we can improve. We would love to hear your thoughts!

*Name:
*E-mail:
*Suggestions:
 
Behind the Bar: Liana Oster of Dante

Behind the Bar: Liana Oster of Dante

For this exciting installment of Behind the Bar, we had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Liana Oster, the head bartender at Dante in New Yo...read more ›

by The Drink Nation Jan 7, 2020
Pabst Blue Ribbon Launches Blue Ribbon Whiskey in Select US Markets

Pabst Blue Ribbon Launches Blue Ribbon Whiskey in Select US Markets

PBR has launched their own whiskey. Let's keep an open mind and see what is inside this bottle....read more ›

by Carrie Dow Sep 24, 2019
The Master Sommelier Scandal is Now the Subject of a New Investigative Series

The Master Sommelier Scandal is Now the Subject of a New Investigative Series

There's a new investigative series about one of the biggest scandals to ever hit the wine world....read more ›

by The Drink Nation Sep 13, 2019
SPONSORED
Drink Nation Store Rectangle
Using Peas to Make Gin Might Lead to More Environmentally Friendly Spirits, Studies Show

Using Peas to Make Gin Might Lead to More Environmentally Friendly Spirits, Studies Show

Scientists may have discovered a more environmentally friendly way to make one of the world's most popular spi...read more ›

by The Drink Nation Jul 23, 2019
Drink a Classic Cocktail for a Good Cause During Negroni Week, June 24-30

Drink a Classic Cocktail for a Good Cause During Negroni Week, June 24-30

Negroni Week 2019 is June 24-30, so drink this classic cocktail for a good cause....read more ›

by The Drink Nation Jun 19, 2019
What to Do if Your Uber, Lyft, or Cab Driver Ever Strays From Your Destination or Makes You Feel in Danger

What to Do if Your Uber, Lyft, or Cab Driver Ever Strays From Your Destination or Makes You Feel in Danger

If you're taking an Uber, Lyft, or cab and feel unsafe, there are steps you can take to protect yourself....read more ›

by Nina Starner Jun 19, 2019
Behind the Bar: Kat Corbo of The Study & Winner of Speed Rack 2019

Behind the Bar: Kat Corbo of The Study & Winner of Speed Rack 2019

This time on Behind the Bar, we spoke to Kat Corbo of The Study, who recently won Speed Rack 2019....read more ›

by The Drink Nation May 15, 2019
Boston Beer & Dogfish Head Have Merged in a $300 Million Deal

Boston Beer & Dogfish Head Have Merged in a $300 Million Deal

In a huge move for the American craft beer community, Boston Beer and Dogfish Head have agreed to a merger valued at $300 million dollars. ...read more ›

by The Drink Nation May 10, 2019
A New, High-End Blend of Jack Daniel's Whiskey is Now Available in the United States

A New, High-End Blend of Jack Daniel's Whiskey is Now Available in the United States

A new, high-end blend of Jack Daniel's whiskey, known as Jack Daniel's No. 27 Gold, which was previously only ...read more ›

by The Drink Nation Apr 15, 2019
Coopers' Craft Bourbon Is Now Available in 12 States With a New Barrel Reserve Expression

Coopers' Craft Bourbon Is Now Available in 12 States With a New Barrel Reserve Expression

Coopers' Craft Kentucky Straight Bourbon has debuted an entirely new label design, has expanded to more states...read more ›

by The Drink Nation Apr 3, 2019
SPONSORED
Drink Nation Home Bar Project Bottom Rectangle 2
View all Articles

Sign up to get weekly drinking news, bar reviews, events and more sent directly to your inbox!

Close