Hale Pele
Portland, Oregon, United States
Hale Pele is a tiki bar in Northeast Portland, opened by Blair Reynolds, who ran Hale Pele until 2016 when the failure of his second bar enterprise (Americano) forced him to sell his share in Hale Pele to Martin Cate and step away. However, Blair Reynolds has another claim to fame in the world of tiki mixology: his line of flavored syrups sold under the name B.G. Reynolds which is still thriving.
Hale Pele opened in late August 2012, in a space that had previously held a tiki bar named Thatch. At the entrance, you cross a bridge past a small water feature, and are greeted by a large, sunken bar -- this allows seated bar patrons to be at eye level with their bartender. Behind the bar are a trio of large cannibal tiki carvings, these originated at Portland's Kon-Tiki and also lived for many years at the Jasmine Tree. At the very back of Hale Pele is the elevated Chieftain's Hut, a semi-private large booth, which can be reserved in advance.
The drink menu focuses on both classic tiki drinks and new creations. The bar has a small kitchen, so food is available in addition to the drink menu.
Details
- Type
- Bar & Restaurant
- Address
- Portland, Oregon, United States
- Closed?
- No
- Links
Gallery
24 Tiki Mugs
6 Swizzle Sticks
22 Visits
The Tiki Barber – 14 July 2022
This small Portland Tiki bar has quickly become in my opinion one of the best in the country. Happy to know that I have family nearby so if I'm ever in town I have somewhere to go hang out. I was in the Pacific Northwest helping my wife's cousin build out his basement tiki bar and we visited his mom who lives in Portland, they took me to Hale Pele... little did I know I would be gifted a 10-year Hale Pele anniversary mug 3 months later
Cape FM – 19 Apr 2023
Was looking forward to visiting Hale Pele for at least 5 years before I ended up in Portland for a conference. Loved the bridge entrance and the overall decor. Met a friendly couple at the bar and the vibe was great. Had 3 drinks that were all very good. My favorite was the Polestar, the Duke was my second favorite (lemony but balanced), the Signal Fire was my least favorite (too creamy for me, but does come on fire).
Definitely a must see Tiki bar nationally. Can't wait to go back.
Trader Tom – 25 Aug 2012
I lived in Portland from 2011 to 2015 while my wife was working for LAIKA animation on The Boxtrolls project. I went to Hale Pele at least once or twice a month for a few years, starting the month it opened in 2012 and until I moved back to Los Angeles in 2015. My last visit was probably June 1st, 2015. I was about halfway through both my water bearer (cocktail list) and fire drinker (rum list) but never completed either one. Sadly, I do that at every bar that has a customer incentive drink list. I can never focus. Took me forever to pick a major in college too. I guess some people never learn! Hale Pele's unique round-the-world presentation of their rums taught me a lot and introduced me to a wider range than I might have otherwise explored from purchases at liquor stores. I heartily recommend a trip there!
tabithablanken – Date: Unknown
Visited after my hair appt. Got the delicious Hawaiian bread with guava jam and made a little more progress on my Water Bearer's card. This was when the cops came in on a Wednesday to respond to a burglary that happened on Sunday.
MoonandSixpence – 18 July 2023
BrokenBoatAnchor – Date: Unknown
Same day as the Alibi, but WAY WAY better. Loved it, several mugs, would hit again.
aloha.taboo – Date: Unknown
Tomcat – 17 Sept 2023
Papagoon – 27 June 2024
BigAlParker – 10 July 2024
Monsoon Mike – 13 Apr 2024
swizzle – 30 Apr 2024
Bali Hai Brad – 12 Apr 2017
Tiki Ernest – 18 July 2024
VikingChris – 20 June 2024
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