Rum Club
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Rum Club

Portland, Oregon

Photo: Blake Coleman

A dimly lit cocktail bar with an encyclopedic rum collection and bartenders who can navigate it blindfolded. The space is intimate — low ceilings, candlelight, a handful of stools — and the cocktails are built with a precision that belies the casual neighborhood bar exterior. Don't be fooled by the unassuming facade. This is one of the best bars in Portland, full stop.

Insider tip

Ask the bartender to build you a daiquiri with something unusual. They'll reach for a bottle you've never heard of and it'll be the best daiquiri of your life.

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