Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileEris Cocktail Lounge
Portland, OR · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Eris Cocktail Lounge's drink menu is a playground of inventive cocktails, organized by spirit categories and featuring creations like 'Carry On My Wayword Son' and 'Ronin Holiday'. Customers praise the bartenders' personalized recommendations, especially Tony, and note the availability of mocktails. A compact but clever program.
- What should I order?
- Start with the happy hour specials, like 'Dragon Y’All Z' or 'A - Tonic Blonde', both $8. For a more complex pour, try 'Carry On My Wayword Son' with Old Grand Dad Bonded and Sfumato Amaro, or 'Ronin Holiday' with toasted sesame Japanese whisky.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking creative, well-balanced drinks and a laid-back atmosphere. Happy hour seekers will appreciate the value, and non-drinkers can enjoy mocktails, though specific options aren't detailed.
- When should I go?
- The lounge also hosts private events for up to 45 guests, suggesting suitability for groups.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $12 to $15 during regular hours, with happy hour cocktails at $8 and house wine at $6. The 'A Bigger Boat' beer-and-shot combo is $8 during happy hour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu's structure—separated into Whiskey, Agave, Sugar Cane, Gin, and Other—reflects a thoughtful approach. The use of unusual ingredients like Sfumato Amaro, toasted sesame, and cardamom bitters, plus a 'creativity through chaos' ethos, sets the program apart.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
An extensive, creative menu with categories for Whiskey, Agave, Sugar Cane, Gin, and Other. Specific drinks like 'Carry On My Wayword Son' and 'Ronin Holiday' show a bold use of amari, sesame, and bitters.
Menu strengths
- — Creative and adventurous cocktail menu with unique ingredients.
Standout selections
- — Carry On My Wayword Son: Old Grand Dad Bonded, Sfumato Amaro, Cherry Bark Honey, Flamed Lemon Zest ($12).
- — Ronin Holiday: Toasted Sesame Japanese Whisky, Kronan, Cocchi Americano, Cardamom Bitters ($15).
Pricing: Happy hour cocktails $8; regular cocktails $12-$15.
Wine
A minimal wine program offering two box wines—Quandrum Fancy Spanish Red and Quandrum Fancy White—at a modest price. Suitable for happy hour, but not a destination for wine enthusiasts.
Standout selections
- — Quandrum Fancy Spanish Red: box wine, $6 during happy hour.
Pricing: House wine $6 during happy hour.
Beer
Beer presence is limited to a single beer-and-shot combo, 'A Bigger Boat,' featuring a tall boy of Narragansett and well whiskey. No standalone beer menu is evident.
Menu strengths
- — Beer available as part of a cocktail offering.
Standout selections
- — A Bigger Boat: Tall Boy of Narragansett and shot of well whiskey ($8).
Pricing: 'A Bigger Boat' priced at $8 during happy hour.
Nonalcoholic
The program is acknowledged but not detailed in first-party sources.
Pricing: No pricing information available.
Spirits
A diverse range of spirits—bourbon, rye, mezcal, gin, vodka, rum—is showcased in the cocktail menu. Spirit-forward drinks like 'The Tommy Dollar' and 'Allison Chains' highlight quality selections.
Standout selections
- — The Tommy Dollar: Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, Dolin Blanc, Dolin Genepy, Lemon Twist.
- — Allison Chains: Libuela Reposado, Ancho Reyes, Grapefruit, Lime, Agave, Lava Salt Rim ($14).
Pricing: Spirit-forward cocktails range from $12 to $15.
How it sits with the food
No food menu is detailed, but the cocktail program's adventurous flavors suggest pairing with bar snacks or light fare that can stand up to bold ingredients.
Inebrious does not score kitchens, food or the restaurant overall. We review the beverage program only.
Community reviews
Anyone with a free Inebrious account can rate the drinks here. Community ratings are kept entirely separate from the Inebrious editorial score above.
No community reviews yet. Be the first to write one.