Dirty Pretty

Moody without feeling stiff, this East Burnside cocktail bar is a good choice when you want drinks with real character in a room that still feels easy to settle into. The appeal is the balance between polish and play, with inventive cocktails that draw on culinary ideas without turning the menu into a lecture. There is a little wit in the whole place, from the look of the room to the way the drinks are conceived, but the service keeps it grounded. Come here for a bar that feels distinctive, well run, and a little more interesting than the usual night out.