You'll find wine bars, brewpub-theaters, and so much more in Portland. These suggestions should help you sift through your nightlife options.
 

Idea #1: Take a tour of some of Portland's 30-plus craft breweries. Include the oldest one, BridgePort Brewpub & Bakery (1313 NW Marshall St), established in 1984; the first all-organic brewery in Oregon, Roots Organic Brewing (1520 SE 7th Ave); the most dog-friendly brewery, the Lucky Labrador Brew Pub (915 SE Hawthorne Blvd); and the largest craft brewery in Oregon, Widmer Brothers Brewing (929 N Russell St). The Widmers serve great German sausage, along with great beer, at their Gasthaus.

#2: Drop in on a martini bar during Happy Hour. At Vault Martini Bar (226 NW 12th Ave), inventive cocktails are just $4 from 4 to 7 pm. Their best-selling martini is the Habanero, made with pineapple- and habanero-infused vodka.

What the dickens would Olive or Twist (925 NW 11th Ave, 503-546-2900) serve but classic martinis? They offer about 15 classics but feature the Pearl Martini: white chocolate liqueur and Stoli vanilla vodka with a white chocolate rim. Later, dig some live jazz at a local club. You can't go wrong with Jimmy Mak's (221 NW 10th Ave).

#3: Check out the wine bar scene. It's hot in the Pearl District, at Vino Paradiso Wine Bar & Bistro (417 NW 10th Ave) and Yoshida's Fine Art Gallery, Wine Bar & Bistro (206 NW 10th Ave). Ask to try one of Oregon's famed Pinot Noirs.

Another great wine bar scene is along 28th Avenue on either side of East Burnside Street. Try Noble Rot (2724 SE Ankeny St), where popular chef Leather Storrs serves up some tasty cuisine, such as an onion tart and black cod with fennel confiti. Navarre (10 NE 28th Ave, 503-232-3555) and Wine Down on 28th Avenue (126 NE 28th Ave, 503-236-9463) are both known for having an extensive wine list and eclectic menu options. And while you're in the neighborhood, you can drink beer and watch movies at the Laurelhurst Theater & Pub (2735 E Burnside St).