Vena's Elderflower Vodka Collins (vodka, elderflower liqueur, lemon,
hops, seltzer, grapefruit bitters)=my favorite cocktail of all time. The Charred Summer (grapefruit tonic, grapefruit bitters, vodka, and seltzer) is a very close second. The staff is super knowledgable and friendly, and their drinks stiff. Highly recommend for a late afternoon/early evening libation.
Learned about the place on Chronicle. It did not disappoint! Something for everyone regardless of age. Sat at the bar with Steve, the owner, and got such a great education on bitters. Despite the 1 hour drive will be back to take a class. Already featured on CNN and soon to be featured by Google. Get in while you still can!
Loved this place! Both alcoholic and non with interesting ingredients including many types of bitters, phosphates and shrubs. It's a little retro-y hipster but in a fun way. Menu is categorized by flavor profile. Staff was super knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. We each ordered two drinks - my second was suggested by the bartender and included a beet shrub component which was surprisingly delicious. Not many seats but there are places to roost and 2 small bistro tables out front. If you try something you like, ask for the recipe - the small store sells almost everything you'd need (other than the actual alcohol), including vintage bar sets, a variety of bitters and alcohol infusion "kits". Well worth your time, even with non-drinkers. Only food seems to be truffle popcorn so don't come hungry. Looking forward to coming back and trying something new.
Love this place!!!! As if being transformed into an apothecary, they serve a array of cocktails with interesting bitters and is also available for purchase. There were some interesting glass wares on display and would like to revisit and see what gets served in them. The bartender was very knowledgeable and seem to love the craft, which made the drinking experience more exciting being able to geek out with a fellow enthusiast.
Definitely the best cocktails in town, hands down. The Smoother than a stout cocktail is amazing. Steve and the crew there make you feel welcome. They have the most selection of bitters I'v ever seen in one place.
Vena's Fizz House is a lovely place that can appeal to everyone! They have mocktails for the non drinkers, sodas for the kids, and fabulous craft cocktails for the ones who love a boozy libation or two. It also doubles as a shop where you can purchase all sorts of bitters and other items essential to your bar at home!
Worth a stop in your stay in Portland!
Great drinks and interesting things in a quirky store/bar that feels lost in time. Super friendly staff will be only too pleased to help you navigate your way through their extensive range of bitters, liqueurs, other unusual or uncommon flavorings.
One of the most incredible bars I've ever visited. They have AMAZING drinks, made with care and creativity. They really showcase what's possible with the addition of bitters to drinks! They are also happy to share any of their drink recipes, and sell an insane variety of bitters on site.
TRY THEIR VIRTUAL COCKTAIL/MOCKTAIL CLASSES!
Just did one and it was sooo much fun. I gifted a mocktail virtual class for a pregnant friend. Great idea not only during a pandemic, because it's virtual, but also for anyone who likes a delicious drink without the alcohol (I added alcohol to mine, so anyone can enjoy really).
HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Steve lead our class and he was super nice and fun!
They send all the ingredients you will need for the class to your house so it's also very convenient and no need to go out grocery shopping (again, especially during a pandemic).
Cocktails here are fantastic. We had the Maine margarita and the cucumber cooler. The cucumber cooler was especially good. We also went inside the shop and bought some bitters made by Vena. Would recommend!
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