Shop Overview
Straightaway Cocktails at Portland International Airport (PDX) is your go-to stop for Oregon-made craft cocktails in convenient, travel-friendly cans. The focus is on bar-quality mixed drinks made with real spirits and thoughtfully balanced flavors—perfect for bringing home a taste of Portland or upgrading your hotel-room happy hour.
The experience is designed to be quick and browseable (ideal between boarding calls), with a curated lineup that typically highlights Straightaway’s core bestsellers and seasonal drops. If you’re shopping for gifts, it’s one of the easiest “local but packable” buys in the terminal—more distinctive than standard wine-and-chocolate options, and easier to transport than glass bottles.
What to Buy
- Best-selling canned cocktails: Look for the brand’s flagship classics—crowd-pleasers that suit most palates (think citrus-forward, spirit-forward, and lightly sweet options). If you’re unsure, choose a mixed selection so there’s something for everyone.
- Seasonal or limited releases: Airport assortments often lean into what’s most popular with travelers—ask staff what’s newest or hardest to find outside Oregon.
- Gifting picks: Multi-can packs (when available) are the safest gift buy—simple to wrap, easy to split among hosts, and less fragile than bottles.
Price note: Straightaway Cocktails is not duty-free at PDX, so don’t expect duty-free liquor savings. The value is in convenience and the local craft angle—especially if you’re short on time to shop in the city.
Location & Hours
Straightaway Cocktails is located in the Main Terminal at PDX. Because PDX’s terminal areas have been evolving with the new main terminal rollout, the quickest way to pinpoint it on your day of travel is to follow main terminal retail signage or search the live map on flypdx.com.
Security access: Main terminal locations at PDX may be pre-security or post-security depending on the exact storefront placement. Confirm on the airport map or at information screens so you don’t plan a stop you can’t reach from your gate side.
Peak times: Expect the busiest periods in the early morning departure wave and late afternoon/early evening. For a calmer browse (and better staff attention), shop mid-morning or after the lunch rush.
Hours: Hours vary by terminal phase and day; check flypdx.com or on-site signage for current operating times.
Shopping Tips
- Know your carry-on rules: If you’re buying cocktails post-security, you can carry them to the gate. If you’re buying pre-security, liquids may need to go in checked baggage unless they meet TSA limits.
- Alcohol limits for your destination: If you’re connecting internationally or flying to a state/country with strict import rules, confirm allowances before you buy multiple cans.
- Ask about chill-and-go options: If the product is available cold, it’s great for immediate enjoyment at your destination. If not, choose flavors that taste good over ice once you land.
- Returns/exchanges: Policies can vary by airport retailer and alcohol rules; keep your receipt and ask at checkout what they can do for unopened product.
- Payment: Expect major credit/debit cards and mobile wallets to be accepted; cash acceptance can vary by operator.
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