Place provided such a welcome, just the vibe from the moment you walk in. I was greeted by the bartender, she was super dope! Great seating options inside, outside in the front and outside on the side with a fireplace. Garage door type of window on the side, so you can sit at the bar top and still be outside! I tried to take pictures of the outside and inside but didn't want to spook people by taking pictures of them lol. There's also a smoking section with ashtrays right in the front! I came on a Thursday at 5:30pm, street parking, but plenty, and the place wasn't busy, but there were a couple handfuls of people inside, and of all ages! I didn't order food, as I came here with a friend to grab a drink before dinner. I ordered the Kyoto Mojito, and it was so good! read more

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It's a large bar with good seating for larger parties. Well decorated. Indoor and outdoor seating. Food menu is good for a bar. Sometimes they have musicians play. Street parking. Order at the bar. read more

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This place is literally one of coolest lounges in the city. Delicious food, ridiculously good cocktails, and fantastic entertainment. Keys is a vibe that I could go to every night if I could. The service is so kind and friendly. Go, enjoy yourself, and thank me later with a mock tail! read more

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What a neat vibey spot! Ambience was so cool - great music, dim lighting, well packed spot! Came here for drinks on Friday night and their menu is great - a mix of classics and their own take on things. I shared some of their small plates and they were tasty. Overall though the ambience (and service) is definitely what you come here for + the drinks read more

Keys Lounge - Vinyl DJ - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Such a cool space to hang out! Love the lighting and the vibe, especially the music played by the live DJ on vinyl. Sound system is awesome. They have a terrific indoor and outdoor space. Greatly enjoyed the Shattered Manhattan and the Shrimp Cocktail. Service was great! Just found another of my favorite spots in PDX! read more

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Date: Sunday, March 2nd, 2024 Time: around 7:45pm Party of: 3 *Macallan 12 ($16.50) *MARTINI BEZZERA ($13) *SHATTERED MANHATTAN ($15) *Oban 14 ($20) *MULE VARIATION ($13) After dinner with an old friend, my group of three wanted to continue drinking. (We were on vacation, so why not?!) Since we were parting ways, I asked my friend and his girl (they live in Portland) where to go. They suggested Keys. Luckily they drove to dinner so they dropped us off as it doesn't seem like there are other restaurants or bars around this spot. The place is kinda charming and eclectic. If memory serves, there's a corner that resembled a living room with cozy chairs, records, etc. It wasn't too busy, so we easily grabbed a table inside. There is an outdoor area with a fireplace. We contemplated going out there, but it was cold, so I wanted to stay inside. Cocktails here are good. Spirits pricing is about the same as home. Allt he drinks were nicely balanced, not too sweet. The manhattan was nice and spirit forward, the espresso martini wasn't too sweet, and mule refreshing and tart. I enjoyed them all. A cozy spot to grab some drinks. Tho their tables are a lil dirty / sticky. Took a away from the enjoyment a little. Still a solid place for cocktails. REVIEW #3733 read more

Keys Lounge - Macallan 12 ($16.50), MARTINI BEZZERA ($13), SHATTERED MANHATTAN ($15) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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If only we lived closer - we'd be proud regulars! For a midweek or weekend date night or cool friend hangout, Keys has clearly thought of everything from the customer experience perspective! Interior design is both gorgeous, retro, special and casual all at once. We missed the happy hour, but loved our lobster special ($25!), fabulous Mac and cheese with bechemel sauce, and Brussels sprouts. Very reasonably priced - including their specialty cocktails! Servers and staff were delightful! Complete with a live vinyl record DJ...unreal!:) Only feedback: a little less salt on the food please:) read more

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Best place so far for live music on a Saturday night! Drinks are ok, ambiance isn't s cool. I remember when this place was a key shop so the nostalgia for the old neighborhood always comes back. Food is cool works for the evening vibe. Bartenders are always attentive and if you come regularly will remember you and know what you drink! Fun place to relax listen to live music. read more

I've had this place bookmarked on my Yelp for awhile now and finally made some time to swing by today since I had the day off. This bar has a really cool, dark, and moody ambiance that sets the tone for a laid-back night out. Decor was cute and unique. Records displayed on one wall to the right of the bar. The bartop is lined with tons of gold keys, which adds a fun touch. We originally sat in a booth near the bar but ended up grabbing seats by the fire when 2 customers left, which made it such a cozy spot to hang out. The drinks were refreshing and well made. There's a very small happy hour menu, with happy hour offered during the week and all day on Tuesdays, which is a nice bonus. They also run a lobster roll special on Wednesdays, which I was told by the bartender that most times they sell out. On certain nights, they host live music and live DJs, giving the place a lively but intimate neighborhood vibe. Street parking is available, though limited. A sweet neighborhood cat even wandered in and joined us for a bit. She was super cuddly and added to the charm of the night. Overall, a great spot for good drinks, cool vibes, and a relaxed evening. Will be stopping in again soon! read more

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Tuesday nights from 7-8 there's a tight jazz quartet band, with an open mic improv jazz session to follow and the talent pool is many and deep. Great bar food, ambience, clientele. All ages. read more

The live music is fantastic! It's so nice to have a place to enjoy excellent live jazz without a cover fee! Plus the bar staff are kind and friendly. The drinks are regularly updated and the mocktails are not to be ignored! A wide variety of cbd and thc sodas are available for those of us who don't want alcohol! read more

Recently visited while attending friends birthday gathering and was sooo DOPE!! Nice space great decor cool staff and DOPE music and vibes!!! Highly recommended and definitely don't sleep on small but delicious bites menu!! read more

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I used to love this place. The last few visits left a bad taste and I probably won't return. I chose this spot to be part of my birthday celebration evening because of the live jazz on Saturdays. They stuffed our small party in the very back, as far away from everything and everyone as possible. There were other tables open. The server person at the bar was extremely rude, and was very reluctant to take food and drink orders. I remained polite, but was still made to feel very unwelcome. The server forgot my friend's salad, so she asked him about it. After an audible sigh, he went to the back and came back like 20 minutes later to correct his mistake. We thanked him, but all we got in return was him basically throwing the salad on the table and walking away without saying a word. I love the vibe in this bar, and the food and drinks are decent, but the service can kiss my ass. There are many other places to patronize, which I will be doing from now on. read more

Every dish was amazing. Highly recommend this place for casual outing! Service was attentive and quick. read more

Keys Lounge - Shisito peppers, Brussels sprouts, classic mac n cheese, Thai chicken bites, Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I wish we never came here. Worst place we've been to! Super racist and did not care about us at all. Nothing like the posts! We went out of our way to drive all the way there and the servers were VERY RUDE! Definitely think they don't care about brown people. My boyfriend is white and even he felt that way! Do NOT SUPPORT this place!! read more

Keys Lounge - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Really cool place! It was bigger than we expected, and lots of places to sit. The place felt very clean and cozy. We didn't have any of the food, but the drinks were good! We will be coming back. read more

The inside of the lounge absolutely is not a reflection of the outside. It is definitely a vibe, even the outside seating. It has a laid back vintage feel and really is uber casual. The bartender, don't know their/ or her name was chill and friendly. They/or she was very helpful and gave great service. The food was elevated compared to many other late night lounges or bars. The dishes were actually carefully crafted and you could really taste the flavors of lemon in the brussel sprouts and the cheese sauce in the mac was smackin, oh and usually I do not like breadcrumb topping but it was cheesy, crunchy goodness. My only gripe is the overpriced mocktail , $9 for a swallow and mostly ice; the flavor however was on point; it had cucumber and lime. read more

Keys Lounge - Mac n Mac and Cheese, Vegan Caesar Salad, Roasted brussel sprouts. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Super cute space with a lot of seating available and decorations for admire. Nice experience listening to jazz on Saturday night and chatting with the bartender. Drink is delicious, cheesecake was eh alright. read more

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Stopped in here on a random Wednesday. I don't know if they're always this busy or just had a rush. Bartender made eye contact to acknowledge us right away. Very friendly and assisted us with our selection despite being busy, took the time didn't act rushed. The food was tasty and arrived quickly. 5/5 on service for the great attitudes. I give a 4/5 on the food for options. The dark moody ambiance was fantastic. Def will be back. read more

Keys Lounge offers a cozy, vintage vibe with great ambiance and delicious, expertly crafted drinks. read more

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we returned for dinner last night with a friend and sat inside...i had a pint of rainier, and so did my partner, a glass...our friend had a glass of white wine...next we shared the happy hr small salad and portobello mushroom sandwich, plus the veggie burger....our friend had deviled eggs, and a burger.....we love coming here for the food, the relaxed atmosphere, and the music...it was cold outside, and the coziness/warmth inside was great.....the staff is superb too....thx so much.... read more

This is still one of my favorite bars to go to in North Portland. The atmosphere is inviting and you know you will have a great time. If you are hungry, get some snacks. The kitchen is pretty quick at getting out food. The bartenders are pretty cool and know their stuff. read more

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Funky atmosphere and a nice menu and good free music twice a week. Unfortunately the overpriced lobster roll was disgusting- the worst I've ever had. I couldn't even eat it. $25 out the window. The manager wasn't interested in my feedback at all. Kinda doubt he's ever had a good one. read more

Great atmosphere, chill vibe and excellent cocktails. This is a good place for groups. They have a great happy hour with lots of happy hour food choices and deals on cocktails. Highly recommend and will definitely return. read more

The Asian female bartender with the crappy tattoos is very rude & racist ! She always has a terrible attitude and poor customer service as I have encountered on multiple occasions ! I won't be returning ! Her behavior was completely unacceptable and uncalled for. read more

Cool, laid back vibes. Very nice staff and great food! Ambiance and the record DJ was so cool to hear old school records playing. I loved it and will be back. read more

This bar was awesome. There's a free parking garage across the street which is so convenient! Came here on a Friday night with a group of 9 and we were able to grab a couple of tables easily. There was a DJ spinning some chill music which added to the vibe. The ambiance is definitely mid-century modern. Service was not particularly warm, but they were quick and efficient. I didn't order food but others in my group had no complaints! The cocktail menu is extensive, but executed well each time. I was impressed with each new drink I tried. I will def be back. read more

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This place has such an inviting vibe. I cannot wait to be able to sit inside their swanky lounge. Last night was the second time for take out and each time I found myself talking with the super friendly staff, looking around at all of the cool stuff they have for decor, and genuinely felt myself at ease. Their patio area is spacious and appropriate for COVID. They also have heaters. We have tried the dates, steak bites, chicken sandwich, salads, and classic burger. I'd get all of them again. Great flavors. Cooked perfectly. Can't wait to get another burger! The fries have been mushy and we only have a 4 minute commute. Food flavor. Not sure I'll get them for take out again. They have a great cocktail menu! Lots to choose from! Check it out if you are close by! read more

The visual and music vibe in this place is enough to make me want to return. Add in the great drinks, veggie/vegan food options, and a fantastic patio and I'm super in love. I have been to Key's Lounge several times and have never been disappointed. I was recently here yesterday to try their brunch. I ordered a faux chicken fried steak (Personality Crisis). It is a vegan dish but I added an over easy egg on top. They use a breaded mpossible patty for the "steak". The meal was super tasty and I was excited to be able to see what a "chicken fried steak" is all about. If you haven't tried this place before, do yourself a favor and go! read more

Keys Lounge - Personality Crisis (vegetarian "chicken fried steak"). Without the egg this is vegan. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Cozy atmosphere with DJ playing tunes, and not too loud which is nice! Good boozy cocktails and solid NW pub fare. Looking fwd to visiting again. read more

Short bartender with beard and chest tattoo was hitting on me and my friends all night and made us extremely uncomfortable. We used to go each week for jazz. Maybe not anymore. read more

Food and cocktails are amazing! Plus, who doesn't love the mid-century vibe and decor. A local favorite to meet up with friends. Highly recommend this spot. read more

Brought my Mom here on a Thursday afternoon. We just had lunch and we're looking to get a cocktail. This place was on my list to check out. Love the first impression when you walk in. Felt homey with 60s vibes. Plus a hint of tiki. You can walk strait up to the bar and order. It was not busy and super chill. We ordered a couple cocktails and sat down. The drinks where spot on!Classy and delicious. There are a few booths and some small tables. I wouldn't say it's great for large groups unless you don't mind being outside. But inside would be nice for a small group. Or better with a couple friends or even by yourself. It feels that comfortable here. The patio outside is spacious and has cool retro fire places. Music is playing but not too loud. Would like to come back when they have someone spinning records. read more

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I've been to the Keys many times. Every time has been quiet the experience. In the best way. I come here often with friends and have had many dates here. The cocktails are solid! The staff is always so friendly and the atmosphere is the exact thing I look for in Portland. They have also some great food. The patio seating is where it is at if you can snag a seat. They also allow dogs on the patio!! They have outdoor fires that just give it a really cozy feel. Also, on the plus side they have a DJ! I wouldn't hesitate if you are looking for a cute place to impress you date. Come and enjoy amazing drinks, great food, and amazing people. read more

Keys Lounge - Spanish coffee - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Key's Lounge, I'm so happy I discovered you! Where have you been all my life? What a gem! Went last night for the first time and I am already planning on coming back with a group of friends. You order drinks and food at the bar, part of the new trend that provides no table service; I am not a fan. But the bartender was extremely polite and genuinely friendly, both when taking and delivering our order and when I closed out the tab, that I quickly got over it. The 70s vibe definitely speaks to me, both in terms of my childhood memories and I just plain like the retro feel. Inside, the walls are wood with open wooden beamed ceilings, a large bookcase taking up one entire wall with Carter and '76 banners, indicating the error. The tufted leather booths and bar seats are red adding ambiance to the ddimly lit lounge feel. As much as I like the inside, it's the outdoor patio with it's many features that had me at hello: - Love the illuminanated TPs in shades of blue and green giving the outside space a unique and colorful backdrop - The fireplace is perfect on a chilly evening - Lots of tables and chairs for intimate conversations or groups - Stylish bar along the "garage" wall with bar stools and overhead party lights. Totally cool spot to hang - Dog friendly Can't comment on the food since we ate at Bella's Craving next door in the Piedmont Cart Pod; we were at Keys for drinks. We didn't choose any craft cocktails, just beer and wine. Will definitely come back for the early or late happy hour and just to enjoy drinks and conversation in the cool space. A winner! read more

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Clean and refreshing cocktail recommendations from Keanu. Comfortable and fun spot with music and DJ on Thursday through Sunday? Only has snacks, daily special flavor popcorn was spicy pepper medley, it was quite yummy. Crushed pebble ice, rare and my favorite of all times for all beverages. read more

Keys Lounge - Disco in moscow, legitly refreshing! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Drinks were yummy! But I was really there for the jazz music on Saturday night. Really liked the music and the overall vibe of the place. Vinyls behind the band is a great touch. Will be going back! read more

I had a wonderful experience planning a company holiday party at Keys Lounge. We reserved the back room at Keys for about 20-25 people an it couldn't have been more perfect. The atmosphere was amazing, and the food and drinks were really great. They had a wonderful little walk up window just for the back room which made it really easy for everyone to order what they wanted at their own pace. The service was excellent and the cocktails were outstanding! I also loved the popcorn options!! They were responsive and easy to work with and would recommend for anyone having a medium-small gathering. read more

This is the second time I have been in. Very friendly staff that seem to genuinely care how your day is. Fantastic brussels sprouts and good drink selection. Music is mellow and perfect for the setting. read more

70s Vibe, 50s & 60s music, vinyl, framed paintings on the walls, red leather stools, yellow tinted lighting, small fireplaces, nice patio. This place is a total throwback to my youth. Well, maybe not all of it, but you walk in and you feel like you're in an old yellowed photograph from your parent's family albums. Even many of the drinks are classic cocktails from the time period. Daiquiri, Tom Collins, Whiskey Sour, Old Fashioned. Cheap drinks and cheap eats during happy hour, which is twice a day. The seasoned fries and the steak bites are both worth the effort, the burger looked impressive as well and other than the line for the bar, which has a tenancy to wax and wane, there's plenty of room to spread out. Our group took over four tables and we never felt crowded. I'm thinking that not a lot of people still know about this place, especially since Alberta is not far away and there are many more options. But I'd easily come back here to hang out, especially for the music and to try some more of the food. They do get DJs in as well, unfortunately not for us that night. Enjoy. read more

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