Cougar Bars in Portland, Oregon

As the "Cougar Manifesto" explains on CougarDate.com, cougars are "women in their forties who smoke, drink and go to clubs to pick up young men in their twenties." With tongue-firmly-in-cheek, the manifesto continues, explaining that cougars are typically divorced and may have children (cubs), but are financially well off. Cougars-in-training, or women in their thirties, are "pumas," whereas women in their twenties are "cougar cubs." (See Reference 1.) There are numerous establishments in Portland, Oregon, that are considered Cougar Bars (or Cougar Dens). (See Reference 1 and 3.)

Henry's 12th Street Tavern is a Los Angeles-type singles bar and restaurant that comes highly recommended as a cougar den by Sneaky Sunday: Best Cougar Bars. "Henry's is a good singles scene with a substantive beer selection as well as a great happy hour," the website states. A room upstairs features several pool tables. (See Reference 2.) In case you'd like to simply absorb the atmosphere, Henry's Tavern has over 100 beers and hard ciders on tap, most of them made in local breweries. (See Reference 4.) Henry's 12th Street Tavern 10 NW 12th Avenue Portland, OR 97209 503-227-5320 henrystavern.com

Sneaky Sunday recommends The Portland City Grill as another place to find area cougars. With a great view of downtown Portland and the Cascade Mountains to the east, "highly potent signature cocktails, superb happy hour menu, and piano man, you will find many options available," the reviewer states. (See Reference 2.) Dinner fare features USDA prime steaks, and fresh Hawaiian, Pacific Coast and Alaskan seafood prepared in a variety of cuisines. (See Reference 5.) The Portland City Grill 111 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 3000 Portland, OR 97204 503-450-0030 portlandcitygrill.com

CougarBars.com put Hubers Restaurant on its list of Oregon Cougar Dens. The establishment's specialty is year-round traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner, but it also serves up Certified Angus beef, fresh seafood, specialty salads and a variety of pasta dishes. Hubers' signature drink is Spanish Coffee, prepared with great fanfare right at your table. (See Resource 1.) Hubers Restaurant 411 SW 3rd Avenue Portland, OR 97204 503-228-5686 hubers.com

Doug Fir Restaurant also made CougarBars.com's list of renowned Oregon Cougar Dens. With a full menu, regularly scheduled entertainment and a hopping lounge, the establishment is sure to please. (See Resource 2.) Doug Fir Restaurant 830 E Burnside Street Portland, OR 97214 503-231-9663 dougfirlounge.com