How many bars and pubs are there within 1 km of Downtown?
57 bars and pubs within 1 km of Downtown, 18.1 per km². 40 already have 100 or more reviews. A new bar needs better than the 4.4★ average and a clear reason to choose it.
Downtown, Portland · scanned 13 October 2026 · the most crowded of 8 areas mapped in Portland
Within 1 km
57
bars and pubs
Per km²
18.1
high competition
With 10+ reviews
51
enough to judge a rating
Established
40
100 or more reviews
Average rating
4.4★
places with 10+ reviews
Median reviews
366
per bar
Every bar in the circle
Measured within 1 km of the centre: LOW under 5, MODERATE 5–15, HIGH 15–40, INTENSE over 40 places per km².
Rating spread
How the 57 bars and pubs here are rated. Places with fewer than 10 reviews are counted apart.
- 4.5 and up27 (47%)
- 4.0 to 4.420 (35%)
- 3.5 to 3.94 (7%)
- Below 3.50 (0%)
- Under 10 reviews6 (11%)
Top rated
Highest rating among places with at least 50 reviews.
| Name | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel & Rose | 4.9★ | 125 | 450 m |
| BIZU | 4.9★ | 85 | 690 m |
| Silk Road | 4.8★ | 425 | 970 m |
| Treebeerd's Taphouse | 4.8★ | 366 | 400 m |
| Honorable Mention | 4.8★ | 122 | 330 m |
| Ikon Lounge Portland | 4.8★ | 66 | 400 m |
| Multnomah Whiskey Library | 4.7★ | 2,078 | 400 m |
| Raven's Manor | 4.7★ | 1,658 | 580 m |
| District Nightclub | 4.7★ | 815 | 630 m |
| Beer O'Clock | 4.7★ | 374 | 490 m |
Most reviewed
The places customers here write about most.
| Name | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar | 4.5★ | 6,531 | 650 m |
| Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House | 4.5★ | 4,785 | 670 m |
| 10 Barrel Brewing Portland | 4.4★ | 2,492 | 910 m |
| Multnomah Whiskey Library | 4.7★ | 2,078 | 400 m |
| Punch Bowl Social | 4.2★ | 1,831 | 270 m |
Chains
No brand has two or more outlets within 1 km of Downtown.
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Questions
How many bars and pubs are there in Downtown?
57 within 1 km of the centre of Downtown, Portland, counted on 13 October 2026. That is 18.1 per km², which we rate high competition. It is the most crowded of the 8 Portland areas we mapped.
Is Downtown a good place to open a bar?
HIGH competition: 57 bars and pubs within 1 km of Downtown, 18.1 per km². 40 already have 100 or more reviews. A new bar needs better than the 4.4★ average and a clear reason to choose it. The numbers here are for the area centre; a free scan shows every competitor on a map around your exact address.
What is the average rating of bars and pubs in Downtown?
4.4 out of 5, across the 51 with at least 10 reviews. 27 are rated 4.5 or higher. The typical bar here has 366 reviews.
Which bars and pubs in Downtown are rated highest?
Among places with at least 50 reviews: Rachel & Rose (4.9, 125 reviews), BIZU (4.9, 85 reviews), Silk Road (4.8, 425 reviews).
How was this counted?
We scanned a 1 km circle around the centre of Downtown on 13 October 2026 and counted every bar on the map inside it. Places missing from the map or opened since are not counted, so treat the numbers as a floor. Average rating only counts places with 10 or more reviews.