The Chesterfield is my new favorite hangout in Portland for a multitude of reasons… 

My dad stopped by there a few months ago and called me the next day, telling me that he’d found my place. He just knew that I’d love it! The music, cool furniture, deep red walls, gourmet food and clean bathrooms all immediately won me over.

The interior is comprised of two levels. The main level features a bar and table seating with psychedelic upholstered chairs, laser-cut white chandeliers with elk and snowflake-like motifs, while the upstairs has a circular black booth and stools overlooking the balcony. 

My focus was off, but the downstairs wall near the bar is covered from floor to ceiling with dead musicians (Tupac, Elvis, Eazy E, James Brown, etc.) and had Jesus at the head of the table. If that doesn’t get your attention, I don’t know what will! 

My favorite place to sit is the upstairs area; this black circular booth takes up most of the level and is so mod space age. How cool would a private party for you and your 10 closest friends be in here?! 

If you visit during happy hour (4 to 7 p.m. daily and all day Sunday), you save $3.00 on all of the specialty drinks. I always get the ‘Huntress,’ a cranberry + orange infused vodka served up with fresh lemon and orange. 

These red lucite stools line the balcony upstairs directly outside of the booth… 

The restrooms at the Chesterfield are unisex and the signage on the doors is amazing. Imagine my surprise when I opened the door to find a mural of stripper-esque ladies and hipsters covering the entire wall…