Portland’s Best Mocktails | The Official Guide to Portland

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Holy Ghost bar manager Sid Chi, seen here pouring Lyre’s Dry London Non-Alcoholic Gin, mixes a delicious mocktail.

Bars and restaurants are embracing the artistry of nonalcoholic drinks — get on the (delicious) hunt for the best mocktails in Portland.

Updated Jan. 21, 2026
3 min read

Amy Lam

Amy Lam is a writer and editor based in Portland. Read More

Mocktails, zero-proof, booze-free or nonalcoholic drinks — call them what you like — are abundant on menus across Portland. Beyond craft breweries and artisanal coffee shops, a thriving community embraces the artistry of mocktails. This wave of creativity offers an alternative to those seeking more options for traditional libations and reflects a broader cultural shift toward mindful and inclusive drinking experiences.

Holy Ghost

This Brooklyn neighborhood bar is a beloved local haunt; Holy Ghost features a fun, alcohol-free menu infused with zero-proof tequilas, gin and bitters created by bar manager Sid Chi. The mocktails are complex and flavorful and never feel like an afterthought. Must-tries include the semisweet Wistful Disposition made with zero-proof gin and tequila plus tea and spiced apple, or the Nada Margarita, a nonalcoholic spin on the tequila-centric classic that’s refreshing, citrusy and bright.

Either/Or

Hip North Williams Avenue coffee shop, bar and community gathering place Either/Or offers various rotating coffee mocktails, including a crowd-favorite, the Salty Russian. This nonalcoholic take on a White Russian is made with alcohol-free Kahlúa and coffee-based vinegar that emulates vodka. Shaken with vanilla cream and garnished with a chocolate coffee salt rim, it’s also available as the non-dairy Salty Philly. Their evening bar menu offers mocktail hits like the DB Cooper (with house-made tonic and botanical bitters), coffee flips and Coke brews. Nearby, use your mocktail caffeine boost to catch an evening show at the Portland Playhouse.

Eem

Sober restaurateur and bartender Eric Nelson co-owns, along with James Beard Award-winning chef Akkapong Earl Ninsom, several wildly popular local Thai restaurants, including Eem, which highlights “Clear Headed” cocktails on its menu. They are bright, inventive creations — highlighting ingredients like cucumber yuzu shrub, coconut cream and shoyu — and at $7 a pop as of 2026 (about half the price of Eem’s standard cocktails), the price is right and then some.

• Avalon Theatre & Electric Castle’s Wunderland

  Family-owned and -operated since the 1960s, this arcade and theater offers family-friendly fun with second-run movies, a wide variety of redemption games and more.

• Ground Kontrol

  In addition to a full complement of vintage video games and pinball machines, this two-floor adult arcade features a beer and wine bar, live music and DJs on weekends, and a steady stream of joystick-related events.

• Hopscotch Portland

  Immersive art experience Hopscotch features 14 large-scale art installations in its 23,000 square foot gallery, many of which are illuminated. You can interact with the art, create the art and even become the art.

• Mox Boarding House

  Mox Boarding House is a board game store, restaurant and bar, offering fine food and drink alongside your favorite games (and many more waiting to be discovered). Private rooms are available to rent.

• QuarterWorld

  Opened in 2016, QuarterWorld is the largest arcade bar in Portland. Split into adult- and kid-friendly sides, the old theater houses 34 machines and 64 arcade games, along with flavorful eats like bao buns, pizza and banh mi sandwiches.

Canard

Le Pigeon icon Gabriel Rucker, who has been sober since 2013, offers a nonalcoholic menu at his restaurant Canard, which features mocktails, zero-proof IPAs and even alcohol-free sparkling wine. One standout is the Paul Frank, a tempting blend of cold brew coffee, caramelized banana, Anjou pear and toasted milk powder.

The Sports Bra

For sports fans, The Sports Bra is a must-visit, if not for its amazing menu, for the fact that it’s the nation’s first sports bar to exclusively show women’s sports. Chef and owner Jenny Nguyen created a menu based on traditional sports bar fare with nods to her Vietnamese upbringing and highlighting ingredients from woman-owned businesses. Packed with vegan and gluten-free dining options, the drinks menu is equally inclusive, with great zero-proof drinks. Try the Point, Set, Match, a sweet, tangy, aromatic drink featuring The Pathfinder Hemp and Root, a fermented and distilled hemp-based spirit.

Kann and Sousòl

James Beard Award-winning chef Gregory Gourdet named his acclaimed restaurant Kann (meaning “cane” in Haitian Creole) as a tribute to his favorite childhood snack: freshly harvested sugar cane. The zero-proof cocktail menu at Kann marries classic Haitian flavors like tamarind and passion fruit with creative ingredients like salted strawberry sugar, botanicals and house-made cordials and syrups.

If you want to skip dinner (or can’t get notoriously scarce reservations), head downstairs from Kann to Sousòl for small plates and even more mocktail options. Gourdet curated a menu of zero-proof drinks to include non-drinkers like himself. Whether hankering for sweet and fresh or earthy and spicy, let the menu guide your order with its helpful taste directions.

• Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen

  Luc Lac’s menu consists of traditional dishes that were developed in Vietnam. They also have a full bar menu, including mocktails and other nonalcoholic options, all delicious and affordably priced.

• North 45 Pub

  Serving a menu of upscale pub grub, this neighborhood watering hole offers diners and drinkers a warm atmosphere and a sense of community. In addition to standard offerings, their bar menu also features several tempting, inventive mocktails.

• Takibi

  Located in Snow Peak’s U.S. headquarters, Takibi offers a gathering place where friends can reconnect and appreciate the changing of the seasons. Their drink menu is always changing too — but it always features several delicious zero-proof options.

• Tropicale

  This colorful Kerns neighborhood bar specializes in Caribbean and Latin American small plates. They also have an excellent bar program headlined by one of Portland’s best piña coladas — including a spectacular zero-proof version.

• Victoria Bar

  Victoria Bar is a one-stop shop for comfort food and cocktails, offering Southern-style classics for meat-eaters and vegans alike. Their bar menu features a robust selection of mocktails and other nonalcoholic options.

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