Driftwood Room

The Driftwood Room is a Portland landmark craft cocktail bar housed within Hotel deLuxe at 729 SW 15th Avenue, serving discerning cocktail enthusiasts since 1954. The venue features distinctive retro decor with cushioned banquette seating, alligator and shark skin railing, moody wall sconces, and namesake driftwood affixed to a purple back bar, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. Bartenders are known for cocktail expertise and seasonal suggestions showcasing Portland's local spirits, with notable menu expansions including seven varieties of absinthe and corresponding absinthe cocktails. The bar maintains Mon-Fri hours from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM and offers lobby seating at Hotel deLuxe when the bar is at capacity, establishing it as a vanguard destination in Portland's craft cocktail scene that blends historic charm with contemporary mixology.