The Box Social

4.6 ( 317 reviews )
Checking... 4:00 AM - 10:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
3971 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR 97227, United States
+1 503-288-1111
The Box Social, nestled in North Portland, is a charming bar that has quickly earned rave reviews from locals and visitors alike. With a cozy and intimate vibe, it’s an ideal spot for date nights or casual gatherings. Patrons praise the skill of the bartenders, like Colin B., who serve expertly crafted cocktails such as the Espresso Martini and the refreshing El Guapo. Reviewers emphasize the attentive and friendly service, noting how staff members possess impressive wine knowledge and mix drinks with genuine care. The cocktail menu is both playful and thoughtfully curated, featuring options like the French 75 and the nostalgic Brown Derby. Describing the atmosphere, many have found The Box Social to be both adorable and inviting, making it a perfect stop for a girls' day out or a pre-dinner cocktail. And don’t miss the delectable Chocolate Lava Cake; it’s a fitting sweet conclusion to a memorable evening. Overall, The Box Social captures the heart of Portland's bar scene, blending quality drinks with warm hospitality—a must-visit for anyone in the area looking to unwind.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Has great wine list
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves food
    • Serves food at bar
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Outside food allowed
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For The Box Social

Stephanie Arnet
May 26,2025
Came in and sat at the bar- Colin B. poured an excellent dirty mezcal martini for me and had great wine knowledge for my husband. The vibe was intimate and relaxed at the same time. Great spot for a date night!
Janet Stiles
May 12,2025
Definitely recommend this place if you are in town. The place is adorable, and the people are even better. We went here for a girls' day out, and we had the best service ever and some delicious drinks. You will love this place. We will definitely be back.
Richard Singh
May 3,2025
This was a very very cool spot to hangout and have a few cocktails while we waited for our dinner reservation elsewhere. They had a wonderfully curated cocktail menu and everything was mixed with care. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and kind. Thanks again guys! Excited to visit again the next time I'm in the Portland area
Charlie Te
Apr 25,2025
One of my favorite bars in North Portland area. I'm glad that they reopened. There's been a slight change to the menu but you can still order some of the old drinks from the previous menu. The drinks are fun and playful. Great vibe and service.
Olivia Pan
Apr 23,2025
Fantastic drinks with super friendly staff! Love this place! We ordered El Guapo and Cover artist, and both were super delicious. El Guapo was refreshing and rich with several layers of flavors. It was also entertaining to watch bartender making those drinks in front of us as well. We were also lucky enough to see him making a hot drink that has coffee in it. It looked yummy enough just looking at it. Would totally come back to finish rest of the drinks!
Vincent R
Apr 18,2025
This is a truly friendly and welcoming neighborhood bar that also happens to have fabulously crafted cocktails by the bartenders! I loved the smokiness of the Sazerac and the lush rye in the paper plane. It's a really chill sleek bar with a relaxing environment and a mid century flair!
Bim S
Feb 22,2025
Spontaneously came here for a couple of delicious late night happy hour drinks. A Moscow mule and a gin with grapefruit juice, they were awesome. The ambience is great for a date night. We sat at the bar and got great service. We chatted with the nice bartender who was really funny and recovering from their holiday party from the night before. I would recommend this place. We wanted to try happy hour food too but unfortunately we were so full from dinner.
Jabri Whirl
Feb 16,2025
Awesome bar with great bartenders and solid drinks. Liked to outdoor seating and many drink options.

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