Michael Russell

But first, the Oregon-themed restaurant with stripper poles in the bathrooms needs to pass its final city inspection.

Nominations are open until 11 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2026.

SIX FLAGS TO ANNOUNCE 2026 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS ON AUGUST 6; EARNINGS CALL STARTS AT 8 AM EDT

The gleaming distillery tasting room and visitor center closed unexpectedly just three years after opening in Southeast Portland.

Beloved neighborhood dives and award-winning cocktail bars are among the recent Portland closures as Americans increasingly turn away from drinking.

It was among Portland distilling's biggest success stories. Actor Ryan Reynolds once called it “ Disneyland for adults .” But Aviation Gin's gleaming new tasting room and visitor's center at 2075 N.W.

This isn't the first time Portland has gone through a “barmaggedon.” In 2024, Eater PDX used the term after a trio of LGBTQ+ nightlife venues called

Signs that Portland could be in the midst of a “barmaggedon” continue to mount.

Back in 2019, we wondered why Portland didn't have a signature breakfast sandwich spot along the lines of Eggslut, the sensational Los Angeles kiosk with the cheeky name.

Portland's ongoing "barmaggedon" claims another victim.