Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileUrban Steel Kitchen + Bar
Portland, OR · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Urban Steel Kitchen + Bar pours a tight cocktail list that runs from a Negroni with Amaro Nonino to a Slabtown Sling built on Burnside bourbon, pineapple, coconut, and chai. The wine list leans Pacific Northwest, with bottles from Oregon and Washington alongside French sparklers. Zero-proof options like the Mint Tabor and Stumptown Spritz get guest praise for flavor.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Slabtown Sling, a bourbon cocktail with pineapple, coconut, and chai. For a classic, the Negroni uses Amaro Nonino. If you want something lighter, the Lychee Martini blends vodka, lychee, and St-Germain. Non-drinkers should try the Mint Tabor.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate a mix of classics and originals will find familiar ground. Wine drinkers will like the Pacific Northwest focus. People seeking thoughtful non-alcoholic options will feel included, given the zero-proof cocktails and beer.
- When should I go?
- The cocktail menu is available on brunch, all-day, and room service menus, so any time works. Evenings likely suit the cocktail bar atmosphere, but the venue's multiple menus suggest flexibility.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $14–$17, wines by the glass $8–$30, bottles $28–$162, and beer $8–$9. Non-alcoholic cocktails are $16.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program covers a lot of ground: a bourbon-forward cocktail list, a wine list that emphasizes Oregon and Washington, local drafts, and zero-proof cocktails named after landmarks. The Slabtown Sling's chai and pebbles is a signature touch.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A balanced list of classics and signatures, using premium spirits like Burnside bourbon and Freeland Forest gin. The Slabtown Sling stands out with chai and pebbles. Guest feedback is positive.
Menu strengths
- — Classic and signature drinks share the menu.; Premium spirits and house-made ingredients are used.
Standout selections
- — Slabtown Sling: Burnside bourbon, pineapple, coconut, chai, pebbles ($16).
- — Negroni: Aria gin, Campari, Amaro Nonino, up ($16).
Pricing: Cocktails range from $14 to $17.
Wine
A broad bottle list spanning Oregon, Washington, California, France, Spain, and Italy, with a Pacific Northwest emphasis. Wines by the glass appear across menus. A guest praised a pinot pairing.
Menu strengths
- — Wine by the glass available on multiple menus.
Standout selections
- — Ponzi Select Pinot Gris 2021, Willamette Valley ($40).
Pricing: Bottles range from $28 to $162; glasses range from $8 to $30.
Beer
A modest beer program with local drafts (ask server) and bottled options including Boneyard IPA and Reubens Robust Porter. Includes a non-alcoholic beer. No guest feedback specific to beer.
Menu strengths
- — Offers local draft beer selections.; Includes a non-alcoholic beer option.
Standout selections
- — Boneyard IPA (bottled) $8.; Reubens Robust Porter (bottled) $8.
Pricing: Beer prices are $8 or $9.
Nonalcoholic
Thoughtful zero-proof cocktails like the Mint Tabor and Stumptown Spritz, plus N/A beer. Guests describe the mocktails as amazing and flavorful.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of non-alcoholic options including cocktails and beer.
Standout selections
- — Mint Tabor: Ritual zero proof rum, fresh mint, lime, ginger ale ($16).
- — Stumptown Spritz: Dhos bittersweet zero proof aperitif, soda, blood orange ($16).
Pricing: Non-alcoholic cocktails are $16; non-alcoholic beer is $8.
Spirits
A wide range of spirits—bourbon, vodka, gin, rum, mezcal, tequila—appears across the cocktail menu, featuring both well-known and craft brands. Signature drinks like Harvest Moon and From Bridgetown with Love show range.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of spirits used in cocktails.; Features both well-known and craft spirits.
Standout selections
- — Harvest Moon: Bahnez mezcal, apple brandy, apple cider, lime, maple ($15).
- — From Bridgetown with Love: Planteray 5 year rum, cardamom, orange ($15).
Pricing: Spirit-based cocktails range from $14 to $17.
How it sits with the food
A server-recommended pinot paired well with salmon, according to a guest. The wine list's regional depth suggests similar pairings with local seafood or Pacific Northwest fare. Cocktails like the Negroni or Old Fashioned could stand up to heartier dishes.
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