#258Global
Scotch Lodge
Portland, USA · Whisky-focused cocktail bar · North America
Provisional Kinda Decent 2026 1-star — Kinda Decent
provisional 2026 rating
★ Currently qualifies as Kinda Decent in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
A standout in Portland, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
A subterranean whisky-focused cocktail bar pairing a deep global bottle collection with polished drinks and a playful Pacific Northwest food menu. The corner entrance is on SE Ash.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
215 SE 9th Ave #102, Portland, OR 97214, USABuckman / SE Ash
- Style
- Whisky-focused cocktail barChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- Nightly 16:00–00:00.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Booking
- Reserve through Resy for parties up to 4; limited availability for up to 6. Slots open daily at noon for the following 7 days; walk-ins are accepted. Minors may sit at tables or the chef counter until 22:00.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Menu
- Whisky-focused cocktails and modern Pacific Northwest-inspired food.Checked 2026-10-02 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
40.6 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 82.8
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 63.9
- Serious press
- 4.2
- Social Vibes
- 64.4
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
92/ 100
Score context
Whisky-focused subterranean bar and restaurant that won the 2026 James Beard Outstanding Bar. Guests praise inventive cocktails, excellent food, warm service and moody intimate atmosphere; reservations advised as it fills up.
Guest score details
What guests like
- expertly crafted whisky cocktails and highballs
- innovative Pacific Northwest small plates
- warm attentive service
- intimate moody atmosphere
- vast whisky selection at fair prices
What to know
- can be hard to get a table without reservation
- occasionally busy after awards
Review & discussion links
Other cited sources
Crowd signal
Google 4.8★ across 834 reviews.
View on Google · Checked . Ratings and review counts can change.
Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
No recorded global awards in the scored window.
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.