Blank Slate is a Montavilla neighborhood bar and hidden gem specializing in craft cocktails with creative in-house creations and classic renditions. The space features an unbeatable vinyl collection, and the seasonal small-plate menu showcases sumptuous selections from stuffed mushrooms to pigs in a blanket. Patrons rave about signature drinks like the Department of Agricole and the beloved Negroni. It holds a 2025 Pearl Recommended Bar designation and stellar reviews, making it one of Portland's better-regarded neighborhood cocktail spots.