Booze and babies? Taking your littles out to a bar might be an odd pairing, but most pubs in Portland are kid-friendly. Our city has some great spots to get an adult beverage and enjoy grown-up conversation, all while the kids play, nosh on tasty snacks and have fun. Cheers to that! In no particular order, here are some of our favorites:

Hopworks Urban Brewery

Located in the Creston-Kenilworth neighborhood, this brewery was designed with families in mind. (Hopworks also has a location in Vancouver and in the airport.) There’s a kid-approved menu, with mainstays like tots and chicken fingers and pizza, a dedicated play area for littles and pinball machines for older kids. While they are playing, enjoy a cold one, made from certified salmon-safe hops. Hopworks also has a solid cocktail and spirits menu.

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Deschutes Portland Public House

Families are raving about Deschutes Brewery’s new substantial children’s play area surrounded by dining tables. The play area features play kitchens, a train table, tents and more. Their kids’ menu includes classics like mac & cheese and buttered noodles, but also seared salmon and a side salad for budding foodies. Come for the play area and stay for the scratch made food and 26 beers on tap.

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The Zed

Kown as The Zed, this food hall in Lents is home to not only Zoiglhaus Brewing Company, but eight other independent restaurants, each serving kid-approved favorites like tacos, burgers and noodles. And this large beer house in outer Southeast is still as family-friendly as they come. An inviting atmosphere abounds, plus you’ll find a solid play area for kids on the pavilion — that’s closed in.

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McMenamins Kennedy School

Given its history as an old elementary school, it’s not surprising that the Kennedy School is a kid-friendly destination. (Honestly, all McMenamins locations are kid friendly!) Kennedy School has lots of options for hungry families — from grabbing a slice at their movie theater to grabbing a pint in the Cypress Room. Pro tip: While you’re there, don’t miss the Baby Blockbusters, or the relaxing soaking pool.

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Sasquatch Brewing

This Hillsdale brewpub has a creative line-up of beers and ciders plus, kid-approved bites like mac ‘n’ cheese and a jumbo soft pretzel. It’s a community hub located in a historic 1920s-era building.

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Lazy Days Brewing

Lazy Days Brewing (housed in the former Ex Novo locations in North Portland and Beaverton) offers an impressive variety of IPAs, pilsners, sours, lagers and more on tap. Whichever of the locations you visit, you’ll find friendly staff, a solid kids’ menu, like grilled cheese, and fun non-alcoholic drinks for children. Pro tip: The Portland location has a kids’ play area! You’ll want to spend all your days here, whether lazy or busy.

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Old Town Pizza & Brewing

Fun fact: Old Town Brewing Company’s downtown location is said to be one of the oldest buildings in Portland. Built on top of the Shanghai Tunnels, perhaps that’s also why the location is rumored to be haunted. The small batch beer is scary good. And the service is top-notch: They’re quick with the crayons and coloring sheets, and have great food for kids and adults alike. (Because hello, pizza.) Old Town also has a Northeast location.

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Little Beast Brewing

You’ll feel like you’ve been invited into someone’s home at Little Beast Brewing, because it’s literally located in an old Craftsman house. This small, family-run business specializes in rare craft beers brewed locally.

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Double Mountain Brewery

Come hungry and enjoy one of Double Mountain’s famous pizzas. You can even buy a pizza dough kit to bake at home on your way out. They offer a kids menu, and a large selection of beer and cider. For those not partaking, they also brew their own non-alcoholic ginger ale and root beer.

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The Sports Bra

In its short existence, The Sports Bra has become legendary. Showing only women’s sports on the screens, 100% of the time, it’s a great place to support and empower women and girls — and eat great food and drink incredible beer, cider, cocktails and mocktails, while you’re at it.

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Steeplejack Brewing Co.

Steeplejack offers a family-friendly games area at each of their four pub locations (they are in the process of further expanding in Manzanita, too) from corn hole to pinball to shuffleboard. If you’re looking for incredible ambience, visit their Broadway location inside a restored early 1900s church.

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Level Beer

All three locations of Level Beer are kid-friendly. And all three locations have pin ball machines! Each location has plenty of seating, both indoor and outdoor, making it easy to spread out and relax. Level Beer’s locations in Northeast and Buckman Kerns also have food carts, perfect for families when everyone is craving something different.

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