2NW5
Old Town Chinatown, Portland
Bar in Portland, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
2NW5 is a flexible central Portland bar pick for late-week drinks, especially when location matters more than a documented food program, named cocktail list, or clear price signal. Use it as a nightcap or bar-hop stop rather than the main reason for the evening; cross-shop more defined Portland options if the group needs food, entertainment, or a clearer occasion fit.
About 2NW5
2NW5 in Portland operates Thursday through Saturday from 6 PM to 12 AM and is closed Sunday through Wednesday. The dress code is smart casual. Beyond those planning details, public-facing specifics such as cuisine, chef, awards, price range, menu format, or house specialties are not available, so treat it as a flexible evening venue rather than a fully defined destination.
The decision point is clarity. If the group needs certainty around what will be served, how much the night will cost, or whether a particular food or beverage focus is available, confirm directly with the venue before going. 2NW5 is easier to fit into a Portland night when the schedule and dress code are the main facts you need.
Use it as a Portland evening stop, not the whole plan
Its hours make 2NW5 a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday evening option in Portland. If the night needs more defined structure, scan the full Portland bars guide first, then compare it with another nearby option such as Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar, Darcelle XV Showplace, or Dan & Louis Oyster Bar depending on the kind of night you want.
For travelers building a broader Portland weekend, use 2NW5 as one flexible pin rather than the only anchor. Use the Portland restaurants guide for dinner planning, check current venue details directly before relying on any menu, pricing, seating, or service information.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose 2NW5 if the group is comfortable with a Portland venue where the available details include the limited weekly schedule and smart-casual dress code. Cross-shop if you need a clearly documented dining format, a known menu, a specific budget, or a more explicitly defined occasion before arriving.
For a more activity-led night, compare 2NW5 with Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar. For a performance-focused plan, consider Darcelle XV Showplace. Dan & Louis Oyster Bar is another Portland option to compare before committing.
Portland planning research can get noisy fast, so keep the comparison focused on what is known. For 2NW5, the planning facts are simple: Portland location, smart-casual dress, Thursday-to-Saturday evening hours from 6 PM to 12 AM.
Planning details
- Location
- 2 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
- Website
- thehoxton.com/portland/2nw5-basement-bar
- Phone
- (503) 770-0500
Venue details
Ambiance
Low-lit, candlelit basement with a secretive, intimate speakeasy atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Speakeasy
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- R+b, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop
Signature Pours
- pink pickletini
- Slippery Wet
- Basil Bramble
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Tope, Notable alternative
- Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar, Notable alternative
- SUSHI ICHIBAN, Notable alternative
- Darcelle XV Showplace, Notable alternative
- Dan & Louis Oyster Bar, Notable alternative
Bar context
Compared with Tope, 2NW5 is the less defined choice: useful if the group wants a central bar stop, weaker if the night needs a clear point of view before committing. Tope is the cleaner cross-shop for readers who want a more intentional destination feel rather than a flexible late-week fallback.
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar is better when the group needs built-in activity and less pressure on conversation. Darcelle XV Showplace is the stronger occasion pick when entertainment is the plan. 2NW5 makes more sense for drinkers who want a simpler bar stop without committing the night to games or a show.
For food-led planning, SUSHI ICHIBAN and Dan & Louis Oyster Bar are easier to evaluate before going because the category is clear. Choose 2NW5 when the group is not trying to solve dinner; choose one of those peers when the meal matters as much as the drinks.
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Compare 2NW5
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2NW5 | Portland | No published awards |
| Tope | Portland | No published awards |
| Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar | Portland | No published awards |
| SUSHI ICHIBAN | Portland | No published awards |
| Darcelle XV Showplace | Portland | No published awards |
| Dan & Louis Oyster Bar | Portland | No published awards |
How 2NW5 Portland compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at 2NW5?
Details about the crowd are not available. The schedule is Thursday through Saturday, 6 PM to 12 AM, which makes 2NW5 an evening-only Portland option on those days.
Is 2NW5 good for groups?
It may work for a group that is comfortable with limited available details and a Thursday-to-Saturday schedule. Confirm directly with the venue for party-size, seating, reservation, or service details before planning around it.
Is the food good at 2NW5?
Details on cuisine, menu, chef, or specialty dishes are not available, so do not choose 2NW5 on the assumption that it serves a particular kind of food. If dinner is the priority, compare it with a Portland option whose current details are clearer before you commit.
Is 2NW5 good for a date?
It can be considered for a casual Portland evening if the Thursday-to-Saturday hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. If you want a date built around a specific menu, price point, or service style, confirm those details directly or choose a venue with more published information.
Do I need a reservation at 2NW5?
Reservation requirements are not specified. Since 2NW5 operates only Thursday through Saturday from 6 PM to 12 AM, check directly with the venue if timing matters.
Is 2NW5 open late?
2NW5 is open until 12 AM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. It is closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday.
