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Portland, Indiana

Sip
Deeper.

Where every glass tells a story and every evening feels like coming home. Handcrafted cocktails, warm lighting, and the kind of atmosphere that makes strangers feel like regulars.

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30+ Signature Cocktails
7 Days a Week
12 Years Serving Portland
Craft cocktail in a dimly lit lounge
Bar interior with warm lighting
Local Favorite
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The Menu

Cocktails
Crafted with Intent

Every drink is built from scratch — house-infused spirits, fresh juices, and bitters made in-house. No shortcuts, no shakers full of regret.

The Meridian Old Fashioned

Signature

Bourbon, house-made demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, and a flamed orange peel. The drink that started it all.

Sand & Citrus Sour

Seasonal

Rye whiskey, fresh grapefruit, lemon, egg white, and a dash of cardamom. Silky, bright, and dangerously drinkable.

Purple Haze Fizz

New

Gin, elderflower liqueur, blue curaçao, and a splash of champagne. Floral, effervescent, and impossible to put down.

The Portland Mule

Classic

Local craft vodka, house-made ginger beer, lime, and a float of dark rum. Served in a copper mug, obviously.

Garden Martini

Vegetarian

Gin infused with cucumber and basil, dry vermouth, and a olive twist. Earthy, crisp, and unlike anything you've had before.

Midnight Espresso

After Dark

Cold brew coffee, Kahlúa, vodka, and a float of Irish cream. For the night owls who know the best hours are after midnight.

Full menu available in-house. Ask about our rotating seasonal selections and house-infused spirits.

Warm interior of Pit's Cocktail Lounge
Bartender crafting a cocktail
Our Story

Not Your
Average Dive

Pit's Cocktail Lounge opened its doors in Portland with a simple belief: that a great cocktail shouldn't require a drive to Indianapolis. What started as a one-bar setup has grown into the town's most beloved gathering place — a spot where locals come to celebrate, unwind, and feel at home.

We source locally whenever possible, make our own infusions and syrups, and treat every guest like they've walked in for the first time. The kind of place where the bartender remembers your name and your usual.

House-Made Ingredients

Every syrup, bitters, and infusion crafted in-house daily.

Community First

Supporting local farms, brewers, and the Portland community since day one.

Open Seven Days

Seven days a week because good times don't take weekends off.

The Atmosphere

Feel It
The Moment You Walk In

Cozy lounge seating area with warm lighting
The Lounge
Wooden bar counter with cocktail glasses
The Bar
Evening atmosphere with ambient lighting
Nights
Close-up of a crafted cocktail
The Details
"Some places you visit. Pit's is a place you feel — like the lights are just right, the music is just right, and everyone around you is exactly where they're supposed to be."
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Come
Say Hello

Address

214 Meridian Hts
Portland, IN 47371-2812

Hours

Mon – Thu: 4pm – 11pm
Fri – Sat: 4pm – 1am
Sunday: 2pm – 10pm

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Pit's Cocktail Lounge

214 Meridian Hts, Portland, IN 47371

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