Blockhouse and Pomarius Nursery were the gorgeous green setting for our wedding. It is beautiful…read moreand a photographer's dream. Our guests loved the unique and intimate space. Only quirk is that there may likely be a train going by during your ceremony, like it did during ours. But honestly, it added to the charm of the day. The staff is easy to work with, and their list of preferred vendors is comprehensive.

Attended a wedding in this Nursery and it was an amazing venue. Fabulous party space. And you have…read moreflowers and plants already around you in abundance.

I find it so unbelievable this venue allows events here to blast their music until 10:30pm-11:30pm…read more I live two blocks away and with our windows closed and a movie on, we can STILL hear Brittney spears and the cha cha mf slide every single weekend until all hours of the night. (It's 10:30pm on Sunday and it's blasting through our apt right now, plus all the peoples yelling/partying). There needs to be a noise curfew, or some sort of regulation for the people who rent this space out. It's not fair to the rest of the community and surrounding neighborhoods.

We got married at Castaway in September of 2023 and we LOVED having our wedding here. It was…read moreactually the only venue we toured because we thought it was perfect the moment we saw it. The space is minimal and industrial which is what we liked. The plants provided by the venue bring the space to life so well. Honestly, you need minimal decorations for it to be wedding ready. Having the outdoor space for cocktail hour, food trucks, beer pong, etc. was incredible. We had about 175 guests, so we really enjoyed the flow and space for our guests to get fresh air if needed. The Castaway team was helpful, responsive, and so great to work with! Highly recommend for weddings, events, etc. Thank you Castaway team!

The Porsche Studio is a unique space in PDX that houses shopping, an art gallery, a coffee shop,…read moreand of course some Porsches. To get here, street parking will be your best option and there is a lot of it around the area. Inside, they have a really spacious setup with a good amount of things to check out. I pulled up with some homies and we walked around after ordering our drinks. I got the Matcha Latte and it was solid with no complaints. All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming here. Definitely stop by to check them out if you are ever in the area!

I recently came here for a corporate event; the staff was incredibly friendly and their coffee and…read morebar skills are truly on point! It is a great venue with a lot of Porsche history on display and plenty of branded merchandise available to buy. We had lunch and happy hour snacks catered in, and everything was very tasty. The real reason to attend, however, is heading upstairs to the Drivers Lounge; they have four racing sim rigs wired up for some intense heads-up racing! They also have two golf simulators if that's more your jam. I would definitely be back for an event in the future should I get the opportunity; it's a unique and high-energy space for any group gathering.

What a lovely spot for brunch! My partner and I stopped in here while walking up and down 23rd and…read more21st. The interior is attractive and very modern, and there is a large covered and heated patio if you prefer to sit outside (we did). The service was a little bit slow, but not egregious and the server was very friendly. The menu is not extensive, but it has good variety and everything on it looked excellent. All of their ingredients seem high-quality, and they have a number of gluten-free and vegetarian offerings. I ended up getting the eggs benedict, which came with a little salad. The salad was fresh, not wilted, and came with a light vinaigrette. The eggs benedict was absolutely stellar-- perfectly poached eggs, creamy hollandaise, and grilled halloumi to give some well-received brine to the bite, all atop an english muffin. For the price point and the quality, the portions are good. My one wish was that I could have subbed my salad for some of their potatoes! My partner got the pork belly hash, and thought that the potatoes were cooked perfectly-- crispy and well-seasoned. He did notice that there were only a few pieces of pork in the dish, but we chalked this up to the ingredient quality. We ended up staying for Happy Hour, which was fun! We got the fries with garlic aioli (so good!) and I ordered their daily cocktail special, a margarita. They gave me a good, heavy, pour, which is always appreciated. Great brunch spot if you want to go somewhere a little chic.

Woah, it's been a while since I've been out for brunch because brunch foods are kind of bland to me…read more- but Bar West really nailed it with their food and cocktails. We got the Benedicts - one with ham and one with halloumi. Both were great and I just loved the colorful greens salad on the side. The tart dressing paired so well with the rich bechamel sauce and yolky eggs. For drinks, we got one of the espresso martini month specials - the tiramisutini. It was a more unique take on the espresso martini and I loved the slightly tangy mascarpone cream on top. It's definitely in my top 3 of the month. We also tried their delicious west coffee cocktail, served hot with some delicious oat whipped cream. Service was great and friendly. It was pretty busy the entire time we were here on a Sunday. We had reservations which may or may not have been needed but it seemed like a good idea. The bar is very cute. Overall I would definitely come back for another brunch or in the evening for drinks and dinner/snack!

Pure Space is just what it sounds like. It is a giant,…read moretwo-story event space in which to host events. I attended a company event here, and had no concerns or complaints with the venue. It is big, clean, spacious, sturdy, etc. There is also lots of street parking and parking lots nearby.

They've been BLASTING music way past the noise ordinance for hours now, with no regard for the…read moreneighborhood around them. I've seen other reviews both here and on google and apparently it's an on-going problem. I live high up in my building a block away from this place and my apartment windows are shaking the music is so loud. I've made multiple noise complaints and every time I ask what's going on, the officers say "they turn down the music, wait for us to leave, and then turn it back up." Completely disrespectful to the residential buildings around them. This is like the 2nd or 3rd time I've been forced to go to bed past 1.30 AM because of Pure Space. I get that it's an event space and whatever but maybe soundproof your building better so this doesn't happen? Like what is even wrong with management.

I had my wedding reception at The De Soto in August of 2010. Arrangements and catering for this…read morevenue are through The Art of Catering. I have reviewed them (5 stars) separately. This review is strictly on the De Soto venue itself. It was a lovely space. Large enough for our 100 guests plus a 4-person gypsy jazz band and a dancing area. The terrace has a wood deck. There are trellis' and plants in big pots. White chairs and sunbrellas are available for use. The terrace was looking good already and then was transformed into a magical place by my florist, Adria Sparhawk of Lavish. The rooftop is about 4 floors up. It has a nice view of trees in the north park blocks as well as some of downtown Portland. Looking to the west, you have to look over AC equipment on the roof in order to see the trees. Adria came up with a great solution to that eyesore - she made gates out of willow and decorated them with vines and ribbon and placed these along the western railing. Problem solved! We had temps in the 90s. The roof was very hot with the sun beating down until it set over the west hills around 7 pm. After that, the temperature was perfect. If it is going to be a hot day, I recommend renting tents to add shade. We rented one 20x20 foot tent to cover the eldest and youngest. It looked fine and we could have used an additional one. There is no indoor space. Keep that in mind. The bathrooms are on the bottom floor so your guests will be up and down the elevator but that didn't seem to be a problem for anyone. The roof is wheelchair accessible. The entrance to the rooftop is on a pleasant block that has nice character. I'm taking a star off because of the AC eyesore, lack of indoor space and location of the bathrooms. Of all the rooftops and outdoor spaces I explored in Portland proper, the De Soto was the only one that met all my requirements. Still, I give 5 stars only if it's perfect!

From the owner: The DeSoto Rooftop is uniquely located in the Park Blocks surrounded by downtown Portland's…read moreskyrises and lush trees. It has that perfect New York City vibe with exposed brick, skylights and greenery. The perfect setting for your next event.

We had our wedding reception at the Eleanor on New Years Eve...and it was so wonderful! The place…read moreis beautiful and simple...lights of beautiful lighting so you don't have to do a ton of decorating. The owners were really wonderful and very accommodating...we feel lucky to have found them!

From the owner: We are an urban venue that is nearly 5,000 square feet and an open floor plan. The client can make…read morethis event space into their very own work of art.

I went in as a solo person for a first visit... and was mostly impressed. The decor is lively,…read moreservice was above average and the atmosphere was pleasant. This is an area with a lot of competition, so they mostly rise to the occasion. The space itself is modern and clean. The most unique feature is the two salt pillars in the bar area. I was told that I could lick them during/after certain drinks, but elected to pass on that unique invitation. Maybe next time? I ordered the two taco special that came with a fresh beer on tap. The beer was good (as expected) and the taco portion was adequate. However, the food came out at room temperature, so I recommend that the cooks work to find ways to deliver the food items in a way that preserves the temperature prior to having it served. It's possible that this was a one off, but it took away from the experience a bit for me. Parking is an ongoing challenge since it's NW Portland and very few businesses have their own dedicated lot. The drink menu was appealing and their liquor options were impressive. I definitely plan to try again and see if my food experience is a bit more elevated on a second stop. Hopefully I won't be solo next time!

What an amazing vibe of a cute bar. Last night was my first visit and I just had an espressomartini…read more& a lovelllyyyyyy fruity white wine. The employees were amazing and checked in frequently. Such a cute first date bar. I live in the area, so I will definitely be back! OH - they also have phenomenal music. Literally every song has been in playlists! Drinks were amazing!

Went to a wedding here. Absolutely perfect, parking not too sure about availability. Large enough…read moreto hold large parties. Downstairs perfect for cocktails and top floor for getting ready for the event.

This is an event planner's dream venue. Centrally located in Portland next to the Rose Quarter, the…read moreLeftbank Annex boasts a versatile interior, built on sustainable architecture, flexible and adaptable amenities, and a modern contemporary space that fits the bill for just about any kind of event; be it a corporate function or wedding reception. Having attended a few corporate shindigs and a wedding reception here, I have seen the transformation come alive in so many different ways. The main floor of the annex is so beautiful during the day time with the natural sunlight (complete with window shades in case it's too much), and the acoustics are perfect for any additional musical entertainment. The staff here is top notch: professional and courteous to inquiring planners and guests alike. It is also remarkably multi-level. There is a downstairs, basement like level for smaller functions as well as the main floor that can be partitioned to whatever flow / layout. The mezzanine level provides a nice view of the room and the high ceilings certainly don't hurt. Another thing worth boasting is the ventilation system, which is crucial whenever there are going to be hundreds of bodies in any single room. Assuming there are no events happening at the Rose Garden, the East/West lots are usually available for people looking to park their cars. There is no street parking for several blocks, so it's important to be aware of this before coming. Anytime I'm invited to the Leftbank Annex, I won't think twice. I definitely plan on being in attendance.