Backcountry Wine
Available for Private Rentals
Your Event,
Our Space
Backcountry's intimate wine bar is available for private gatherings — corporate offsites, celebrations, dinners, and tastings — in Portland's Central Eastside.
The Space
Built in 1914.
Reimagined for gatherings.
Tucked inside Portland's historic Ford Building, this boutique venue is a rare find — where character, warmth, and professional hospitality come together. Built in 1914 as the Model-T Factory, the building's rich history provides a unique backdrop for gatherings that feel intimate and memorable.
This space was created by Jack Cranley, owner of Backcountry Wine and someone with a deep love of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. He built this venue to bring together intimate gatherings, thoughtful hospitality, and a refined wine experience — each event shaped to feel personal, unhurried, and true to Portland's creative roots.
Whether you're planning a corporate offsite, a wedding, a rehearsal dinner, or a private party, this venue is designed to make your event effortless, personal, and unforgettable.
The Ford Building
Ford Model-T Factory · 1914
A look inside
The room, the bar, the details.
Gatherings
Come together, stay a while.
Birthdays, engagements, offsites, tastings, and creative nights — whatever brings you in, the space is designed to feel easy, warm, and welcoming.
Backcountry Event Space
Portland · Central Eastside
Event Types
Pretty much anything you need.
- Anniversary Parties
- Baby & Bridal Showers
- Birthday Celebrations
- Corporate Offsites
- Engagement Parties
- Holiday Parties
- Networking Events
- Private Receptions
- Product Launches
- Rehearsal Dinners
- Team Retreats & Meetings
Pricing & Details
Portland’s Boutique — Event Space.
Host corporate gatherings, dinners, tastings, celebrations, and private events in a warm, wine-forward space in Portland's Central Eastside.
Rental Information
The essentials.
- Available Saturday–Thursday · 9 AM – 10 PM
- Friday nights reserved for public tasting room service
- Maximum capacity: 60 guests
- Communal long-table seating for up to 32
- Bartender / attendant included with every rental
- Outside catering and food permitted
- Wine, beer, cider, and non-alcoholic service available
Included with every rental
Amenities.
- Loft-style ceilings & natural light
- Seating for up to 60 guests
- Large communal dining table
- Lounge seating area
- Hi-Fi sound system & DJ booth
- 72" HDTV for presentations
- Connected art gallery corridor & overflow area
- Friendly on-site staff
- Convenient MAX Line & FX2 access
Pricing Options
Two ways to book.
SAT – THU
Hourly Rental
4-hour minimum
Ideal for:
- Corporate offsites
- Team dinners
- Tastings
- Birthdays
- Rehearsal dinners
- Creative workshops
Up to 7 hours
Full-Day Buyout
All-inclusive day rate
Best for:
- Company gatherings
- Larger celebrations
- All-day workshops
- Multi-part events
Happy to help
Have Questions or Checking Availability?
Tell us a little about your event and we'll get back to you within a day.
OUR SERVICE MISSION
Stop in. Stay a while.
We'd love to pour you a glass.
Regular Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday – Thursday
- 12pm – 6pm
- Friday
- 12pm – 9pm
- Saturday
- 12pm – 9pm
- Sunday
- 12pm – 6pm
Hours can shift week to week for private events.
Please check the event calendar below to confirm we're open the day you're planning to visit.
Hours · This Week
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Open
12pm–6pm
Wednesday
Open
12pm–6pm
Thursday
Open
12pm–6pm
Friday
Open
12pm–9pm
Saturday
Open
12pm–9pm
Sunday
Open
12pm–6pm
Get in touch
Reach out anytime.
Important Notes
Entrance on Division between 10th & 11th
(not the Ford Building front entrance).
Lots of free street parking nearby,
Additional paid lots within 1-3 blocks if needed.