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ROTR rum on the rideau Tiki Socialite Ottawa, Ont. Joined: Apr 29, 2016 Posts: 132	ROTR rum on the rideau Posted posted on Thu, Nov 23, 2017 9:01 AM Stop 2: Portland Sept. 18-21 Day 1 Travel day. 7-hour train ride watching the ocean. Not a bad way to travel. We couldn’t find accommodation close to the Hale Pele for the whole 3 nights, so we stayed at a reasonably clean motel with kitchenette very close to the Alibi Tiki Lounge (not The Palms, The Monticello) and right on the yellow Max transit line and since the Alibi opens early we headed straight there. The Alibi certainly looks its age, but not in a bad way. The cocktails were way better than I had feared. Devin, the daytime bartender, told us there had been a recent move to elevate the drinks and the food. The bar was not very busy the whole time we were there, so we could explore at will. There are video gambling machines there, but the volume is turned way down and they are off to one side. They are also the reason the bar is open early. The karaoke starts at 9:00 pm and it is very popular, so we left before that. It takes place at the far end of the bar (see pics below), so it can be avoided if need be. Devin also gave us tips where else to go in town for cocktails, food, shopping etc. After an early rise, a 7-hour train ride and a couple of hours at the Alibi it was time for the short walk back to motel. Alibi Tiki Lounge, 4024 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR Alibi Tiki Lounge Alibi Tiki Lounge Alibi Tiki Lounge - Alibi signature mug Alibi Tiki Lounge Alibi Tiki Lounge Alibi Tiki Lounge Alibi Tiki Lounge Alibi Tiki Lounge Alibi Tiki Lounge

Stop 2: Portland Sept. 18-21

Day 1 Travel day. 7-hour train ride watching the ocean. Not a bad way to travel. We couldn’t find accommodation close to the Hale Pele for the whole 3 nights, so we stayed at a reasonably clean motel with kitchenette very close to the Alibi Tiki Lounge (not The Palms, The Monticello) and right on the yellow Max transit line and since the Alibi opens early we headed straight there. The Alibi certainly looks its age, but not in a bad way. The cocktails were way better than I had feared. Devin, the daytime bartender, told us there had been a recent move to elevate the drinks and the food. The bar was not very busy the whole time we were there, so we could explore at will. There are video gambling machines there, but the volume is turned way down and they are off to one side. They are also the reason the bar is open early. The karaoke starts at 9:00 pm and it is very popular, so we left before that. It takes place at the far end of the bar (see pics below), so it can be avoided if need be. Devin also gave us tips where else to go in town for cocktails, food, shopping etc. After an early rise, a 7-hour train ride and a couple of hours at the Alibi it was time for the short walk back to motel.

Alibi Tiki Lounge, 4024 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR

Alibi Tiki Lounge

Alibi Tiki Lounge - Alibi signature mug

Alibi Tiki Lounge

Post #781786 by rum on the rideau on Thu, Nov 23, 2017 9:01 AM