Fantastic music spot. Really enjoyed watching Electric 6 here and the energy of the crowd. Great service

Came here to watch a "chinga la migra" fundraiser that was being hosted here to help immigrant families. And I had a great time! Enjoyed the energy of the place and enjoyed all the areas I was able to see performers perform on! My favorite part is the size of the venue I feel like it's not too big but not too small and a really cool weekend vibe. This was my first time here but i definitely would come back ! read more

Dante's - Pizza slut! - Music Venues Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is one of my favorite venues in town. I end up coming here for punk shows. The venue is small and the stage is not too high off the ground. This is great if you want to get up close to the band you are watching. There are two bars inside which makes grabbing a drink between sets easy. The bartenders are always quick and friendly. read more

This place is great during the evenings! It has a cozy-divey feel to it and I think it was a lot of fun to visit. Their bar doesn't have a lot of tap choices but it's nice that there's two bars to choose from inside. The bartenders were wonderful to work with and kept up with the volume of orders very well. The staff were welcoming and friendly enough. They did well at remembering who came and left which was surprising with how many people were there. Also the pizza is incredible, though a bit pricey for a slice at $6. read more

No one should be surprised that a rock n roll club experienced in the harsh light of day is a completely different animal than its usual nighttime persona. Sure, you still get a surly bouncer, sticky floors, an even surlier bartender, and darker-than-your-basement-crawl-space lighting. It's all good though; that's just part of the formula, and I appreciate Dante's for staying true to the rock roll spirit, which is why I usually shuffle in at night to see shows. But this afternoon, I just wanted to get out of the hot afternoon swelter, and their cold draft beer was just the ticket...even if I was chugging it in a dark, empty space with just five other people. I didn't hang around for long afterward -- hearing three minutes of the open mic comedy deal they had going was more than enough -- and those harsh ammonia cleaner fumes were starting to hit me. I guess I don't rock out as hard as I used to. To be clear, this isn't a review of Dante's as a music venue, but rather as a place to grab a brew in the afternoon. It's a much better rock club than it is a pub. It's also a shame I wasn't hungrier, else I'd have grabbed a greasy slice from the in-house Pizza Slut window. Their NY-style slices are usually pretty solid -- or at least they are at 11pm before the next band goes on... Parking can be a bear around here and the Rescue Mission is right across the street, so ya know. read more

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I haven't even been to a show at Dante's yet, but their vibe, employees, & street accessible slices are worth a shout out! If you're here on four wheels vs two, they've got you. Boasting a large parking lot to accommodate their live shows, this venue is well prepared. I imagine a live show would boost them even higher. Stay tuned! read more

Dante's - Slice - Music Venues Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I was at the Mickey Avalon show Saturday, and it was only a good experience because of him and how nice the bartenders were. It had been 100° during the day, and it was absolutely sweltering inside the venue. I was actively sweating while standing and ordering a drink. There was no mitigating of any kind of the heat inside, I spoke to multiple people who felt the same, many who had also complained, and I was still charged $3 for water. There was also no soap in the women's restroom, and one of the toilets was repeatedly flushing all night. I left the concert early because it was so uncomfortable and the facilities were so poor. This was their response. They can keep their filthy women's bathrooms all to themselves. read more

Dante's - Embarrassing response from the business. - Music Venues Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Had a vodka cranberry and it tasted dirty. Something was definitely off. I spoke to others around me and they agreed. The workers were very dismissive about the issue. Do not recommend. read more

Ended up there on a Friday night the energy of the place was amazing with the live bands ,the lighting , the interior brick work . Help really set the stage and feel of this place did have any drinks have had the pizza which is always good service was amazing. Really recommend checking this place out and the live bands. read more

4 pm female bartender was so rude, crazy , screaming at people for absolutely no reason. We had to leave. The bartender before the shift change was amazing. Will never come back. read more

Dante's - Nasty bartender - Music Venues Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It cost 15$ for 1 well drink and 1 can of PBR, bathroom had no tp or soap, 2 stars only bcs the pizza guy was cool

The band rocked and the complete vibe of the place is underground and sick I would recommend going I don't know if it was just me the female bartender didn't like but she kicked me and my girlfriend out after having 4 drinks and said I was to drunk when all we did was sit at our table clap and cheer at the appropriate times ... so to me I felt very disrespected when I had purchased tickets to see this band The pizza is good read more

First off security was rude af tried to turn us away before we could show our tickets and told us the food line is down the street! When they actually let us in it was great got to see my friend's favorite band on her birthday but the bathroom was pretty gross smelled of vomit, beer and old urine! After the concert before leaving we decided to hit up that pizza window outside and the pizza was hard and not fresh literally tastes like it had been sitting under a light all day then warmed up. Seconds after giving us the pizza as me and my friend were literally the only ones in the line while I was putting cheese and stuff on my pizza that the employee provided us to put on the pizza he rudely told us to leave. Vibes for the most part were ok but the service sucked!Definitely won't be back! The attitudes of some of the employees definitely ruined it for us. read more

Nice intimate venue to see bands. Depending in the night, there are 2 bars open, sometimes a single bar. There is a pizza place at the corner that serves the club and outside. Fair prices for food and drink. The staff has always been cool to me. Has a similar feel to clubs in Hollywood, CA's sunset strip. read more

Dante's - After set photo of Proven @ Dante's - Music Venues Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Been here a handful of times for friends performances. A coworker had a show this time so I went to check him out. Drinks are strong, but a bit overpriced. I got an AMF, it was $16, tipped $3 so total $19 for an AMF. She was friendly and busy. The tall bald security guy is a major hottie. I should've gave him my number lolz. Cover charge this night was $13 I think? I'm not a fan of cover charge but I am all for supporting a friend and local bar/businesses that have been around a long time. The vibe is chill, rocker-sheik, loud, fun, and lots of space to move around when it's not a packed house. They have a pizza window, it's your average pizza. read more

The quality of pizza is good I enjoyed that the band that also played I enjoyed that too. But the over all service from the bard tender who worked there her attitude was so rude even when tipped well and cut me off and kicked me out after 4 drinks so unfortunately I would honestly rate this bar a 0 because of her But after talking to the manager I could change my opinion because over all its a pretty sick spot to hangout and get some drinks at read more

Excellent pizza very cute window service, easy! I recommend to try all meat combination!! one of the favorites!!! read more

Dante's - Music Venues Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Yummy smelling pizza, live music, and friendly staff. Came here on fourth of July and had a blast, felt safe too.

The best place to see a show in Portland!! Great drinks, pizza, and all around good "rock and roll" vibes from Staff. I am definitely a regular after my experience! read more

If I had to guess which of the classic circles of Hell is embodied most by Dante's, lust would be the most obvious choice. Events such as the Sinferno Cabaret, Karaoke from Hell, and several other sultry, sexy shindigs throughout the year make it pretty obvious which sin is this club's guilty pleasure. Not to mention the enticingly named "Pizza Slut" window (available inside and streetside), which serves up a hot slice of surprisingly decent pizza for a few bucks. I've come to Dante's to see various (mostly heavy metal) shows for more than a decade, and despite its diminutive size, this club has a lot going for it. Any venue where you can lean directly onto the stage (or be thrown onto it, as has happened to me before), without any barrier between you and the band, is a huge plus for me. Often packed to the gills, somehow there's always room for a mosh pit. Most importantly, though, is the fact that the sound quality has never been an issue here. Even when dialed up to 11, vocals come through clear, solos resound and reverberate, and even the most vigorous drummer fails to overwhelm the melody. I'm not sure if that boils down to the acoustics of the building or the talent of the sound engineers, but it's a welcome change from most other venues. They understand, revere and cherish rock and metal here. They get it. Drinks are overpriced and on the small-ish side, but not nearly as watered down as the Roseland or the Hawthorne. Frequently there is a cover, as live entertainment is the draw here, so be prepared to fork over a few bucks to get in. Come prepared; their ATM is frequently busted or out of cash, as are most others in the immediate area. Once you're in, though, be prepared to have your face melted off by sick shredding, salubrious shots, singing sirens and sexy succubi shaking it on stage. If Hell had been this much fun, Virgil would never have left. read more

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The last time I went to Dante's I showed up with a small group. They made us all pay a cover charge at the door. About five minutes later they said they were closing so we have to leave. I asked for my cover charge back and the guy working said he couldn't help me because the guy in charge was no longer there. I asked where he is and the guy said "he's in the basement counting his money." Haven't been back since. read more

A friend invited me to Karaoke From Hell on Monday night at Dante's. Where instead of a track there is a live band. The backing band was fantastic! The bartender seemed more like a bouncer than a bartender, but he mixed good drinks. Got their pizza and it was pretty dang good. read more

Dante's Inferno is a fiery dive into the depths of hole in the wall hell... which is exactly what they're going for. Drinks are not flashy and get you drunk. You can pay for a gooey slice of pepperoni at Pizza Slut to soak up some of that booze, and they frequently have some sort of live music or act going on. I think Dante's would want me to give them a one star to preserve their vibe, but I'm sticking with four. Come by for the hellish service. read more

Went there to get IMO the best cheese pizza in town. First time that I went inside and was absolut surprised - the bar and location is really cool and much cleaner then I expected. But as said the pizza is always a hit. Hot, delicious and fair priced. read more

If I could zero stars I would!! Not a place you want to be at if you want to have a good time! Bartenders are super rude and give a lot of attitude even when tipped well read more

I was walking by and loved the "keep Portland weird" outside and so we went inside for a beer. The bartender was super friendly and let me try the drafts. They did not have much of a selection on tap but I was happy with what they did have! The inside is kinda cool, all black with red lights. Went during the day so it was a little slower but it was nice. I'd like to come back to see some music. read more

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My adult daughter and me occasionally go to downtown Portland on Saturdays and we will play 20 dollars at Dante's lottery machines (we won big there once). Well, we will never go back there again. Last Saturday we went there and the misogyny from the bartender (Eric) was so aggreges, we will never return. Here is what happened...We asked for chardonnay or champagne and he said they didn't have any. We didn't complain, we just asked, well do you have cider? It was a hot day and he heard my daughter say to me "it's hot in here" (it was an over 100 degree day). That set him off and he unleashed on us. I will tell this story to everyone I know and tell them to never go to Dante's. Please vote blue in November because t rump is giving license to many to do this sort of thing. I don't know why I am identified as being from San Francisco (never lived there). I was born and raised and currently live in Portland, OR. read more

We came in this afternoon, hungry, after attempting to go to several other restaurants that are closed on Tuesdays. I was a little nervous how we would be received in an empty bar, midday, that obviously specializes in rowdy nighttime rock shows. They couldn't have been nicer. Everyone we encountered, including Elvis, a local celebrity, was so welcoming to us. Elvis described Dante's as being like Cheers, my dad commented that it's like Cheers with better music. We bought some pizza from a literal hole in the wall connected to the bar, the service was fast and friendly. The pizza was affordable and the slices were huge, it was exactly what we were hoping for. We will be back again, next time at night, to see a show. read more

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Pro : I can bring drugs in here, but if security sees you using it, they will take it from you. Shows!!! Quick bar service Con : your loud dirty bar, parking hell. Here for a burlesque show. Drink were cheap and strong. The bathroom is about as clean as the patrons. Would rideshare here and out. read more

Ok peeps.... it's Dantes!!!! A Portland land mark in the concert scene!! I've been coming here forever! Small intimate venue...rockin drinks and they get some great bands here for a very very affordable price. If you are hangry you can get a super sized slice of Portland greatest late night pizza for a great price! And NO there is no gluten free options for that crust. So be rebellious eat non-gluten to confirm that you're actually gluten intolerant since maybe you haven't checked in awhile. :-) If you hang out outside... You may even get to have a chat with Elvis! That's right... Elvis are used to be from Saturday market is here and plays on Fridays. They also have a great karaoke night with a live band if you're into that. Be young, be happy, be free.... attend a local concert at a Portland landmark! read more

New Review: We go way back almost two decades. I've seen countless great shows in you. 15 years ago I would've given 5 stars, one of my favorite venues in the country. 10 years ago it would've slipped to 4 stars. 5 years ago 3 stars, but last night I wanted to give it 2 stars. After having cars broken in too many times, having to worry about being attacked yet again downtown, after shows that start way too late for working folks, after only accepting cash (in an area where you don't want to be walking around with cash), after having an ATM that charges you 3$ when you just need 10$, it was the faulty ATM with numerous glitches that finally broke me. For five minutes I tried about 15 times to get cash out, each time with a new different error. Probably because beer has been spilt on it countless times. So I gave up and then walked out for good, or at least it felt that way at the time (although who knows maybe I'll go back one day)... In that moment I gave you 2 stars, when really you haven't changed all that much. It's Portland that has changed. So Portland I give you 2 stars, compared to the 5 I gave you in the 2000's. Dante's I'll give you 4... Previous Review: The King Kahn and BBQ Show I think this was the last show we saw before COVID - 1/16/20. Though I prefer King Kahn with the Shrines (a much larger band and one of the best live shows I've ever seen) I still very much enjoy these guys. I think it's the third time I've seen them in almost 15 years. Kahn is a prolific and consistent garage rock songwriter that plays sloppy guitar. He's the John Belushi of his genre. This time he had two dancers dressed as skunks and along with that one girl jumped on stage from the audience and stripped, which we found out later was not planned,  so it was a pretty good night overall... read more

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Unfriendly female bartender was aggressive and offensive Saturday night and we won't be back. Management should fix that before she chases off all of their business. Picture worth a thousand words. Where are all of my party people? Obviously not here! read more

Dante's - Music Venues Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Pizza by the slice. Looked better than it tasted. Pizza sits under a hot lamp waiting for purchase. Bit greasy for my taste. Pizza didn't reheat well read more

The bartender on staff Sept. 1 was awesome. I don't remember the name, but was super helpful for places to get food, drink, and other enter in the area. The actual establishment feels like a place you'd find a punk hangout spot in a cheesy 80s film (in a good way). Lot's of 80s punk and 90s grunge. Stickers behind the bar kick that vibe into high gear, and IT HAS GARGOYLES above the second bar over by Pizza Slut (which is also awesome. I went on two different nights, though I left Sinferno Cabaret early before the show; I did catch karaoke from hell the next night, and it was awesome. read more

YOU HAVE 1 JOB!!! JUST 1! Bar Maiden: "I don't want to get a new keg....so you can either wait 20 -40 minutes or go somewhere else. I know I'm being an a**hole." 3 in our party to enjoy band & Pizza Slut...ended up leaving due to the above statement. We were hella early too! 3 groups at the bar... if you can't do your job, give it to someone who will! What's even sadder, is your lack of professionalism scr*ws bands/entertainers. read more

What can I say, if you like rock clubs, Dante's really satisfies. It's loud, dark, well managed, with great acts coming through all the time. Sunday's - Sinferno Cabaret, Monday's - Karaoke From Hell, all the rock you could want every weekend. Video poker in the side bar, 3 bathrooms, 2 bars, killer pizza from the Pizza Slut window, and a smoking patio up front, of course! read more

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I'm from Hollywood and love this vibe. Reminds me of a great old Hollywood clubs, and the "good old days" when music venues were cool and low key, but still with a lively mix of people. Drinks were good. Bathrooms dingy with a line, so don't try to hold it. It'll be awhile! Did not eat the pizza, but heard it was great. Only complaint was the drink line was sooooo long. Maybe more Bartenders needed? But really really liked the venue and will be back for more shows! read more

Don't come here if you only want to drink or eat some Costco size pizza slices: a place like this, you bring positive energy, you will surely get it back! Great music and performance scene for late nights out if you catch the right people, lots of local attraction, plus a smoke shop and chevron for other addictive necessities for those of us with vices and virtue among the streets. That being said, it really is still one of my favorite places to go for some quick drinks and really, really affordable pizza (unless you're sick of cheese). read more

Rating an awesome venue is so hard to do. I mean the musicians rock and the sound is good and the liquor is good but sometimes bartenders can be assholes especially in Portland. OK here's my story about getting kicked out Dante's. I was there for the Jerry Joseph run and was having so much fun dancing, seeing people, hiding weed in weird spots, and getting my drink on. They have pizza so I got a veggie slice and a meat slice and put them on top of each other. it was good and delicious and salty just what I needed to soak up the booze. I'm dancing going back-and-forth to my pizza like I do. I have ADD and I eat standing up dancing and I paid 20 bucks for the slices with the tip. Anyway I guess I was gone too long and the bartender threw it out. I said "where is my pizza?" She said "I threw out that nasty thing". "Nasty thing?" I thought they sold it to me- cost me 20 freaking dollars! No worries I'll eat out of a garbage can I'm humble. But the bartender wouldn't talk to me. I tried to touch her hand and tell her it was OK and just grab it out of the garbage can for me since it was probably on the top anyway. I wanted my pizza! so anyway I waited for to leave from behind the bar and then I went behind the bar looking for the trashcan to get my pizza. I didn't spot it and didn't touch anything but the nice bouncer spotted me and showed me the way out. That bartender was a bitch or maybe she was just having a really bad day. She should not waste food. I wanted that food. I kind of wonder if she ate it... I still wanted those two slices stuck together. There was another nice guy who worked there who told me I should just buy another piece but I didn't want another piece because that was the perfect two slices stuck together gooey deliciousness I craved and I wouldn't have been hung over the next day if I had eaten it. The funny thing is as the bouncer is showing me the way out I see the garbage can is not even behind the bar but at the end of the bar. I could've gotten it the whole time if she had just told me where the garbage can was and I wouldn't have gotten thrown out. Doh! It was the last song anyway. Jerry Joseph rocks! The place is fun and you should go but I wish I didn't tip that bartender so well because the bitch threw out my pizza! Next time I'll tip security because he was cooler than the bartender. read more

Review for PIZZA SLUT A small metal window w slices on the other side Pizza was the best I had in Portland and Seattle Downside is you can't get a few seconds into eating or ordering without constant panhandling and zombie like stares, waiting.. grows old real fast read more