What a magical night for my nephew & his new wife. This venue was awesome from parking to RR to…read morechoices to beauty to ease to staff. Absolutely first class!!

My husband and I found Red Barn online in November/December of 2019. We were aiming for an outdoor…read moreFall wedding, and the property for Red Barn was absolutely beautiful from the accommodations, the scenery of the surrounding forest, to the water, the gardens, and of course, the barn itself. We reached out and scheduled a visit with the coordinator. The day of the visit we arrived, the coordinator had forgotten, but said we could walk around the site. It was no big deal, the day was kind of gray, but we could get a sense of what the property was, so we decided to go forward. We did have another meeting, and signed the contract for September 13th. A couple months later, Covid hit, and we were in limbo about the wedding and evolving government regulations. However, we kept informed of the changes and adapted as needed, they were flexible and we were comfortable moving forward together. So far, pretty good experience, you might be wondering why the low rating, but the turn happened a month leading up to the date. All of our vendors were booked and deposits all made. We had paid Red Barn ~$4500. The first issue was that the in-house catering was no longer available, but we weren't made aware of the fact. We frantically searched for another catering, and were fortunate enough to find Cheryl's on 12th. So, again, no big deal really, just momentary panic. Mon Sept 7th, however, issues started escalating. The huge Riverside fire was choking half the state, and with an outside venue, we were getting extremely concerned that this was becoming an impossibility. Thur Sept 10th, the venue was in level 3 evacuation, our house was in level 2. Family was in the process of arriving from out of state, or traveling from around Oregon. We reach out and they say that maybe we can reschedule, or just see how things turn out. Our vendors started calling. The catering would not travel to Oregon City, nor would the bartender, the florist, the baker, or the DJ. None of the vendors were willing to put their employees' health at risk to fulfill the business, and neither were we. So we changed venues to SE Portland. One indoors with heavy ventilation. We made it work, our vendors could still do business in a nice area, and our guests didn't spend a lot of money and time making it out to our wedding for nothing. We had heard nothing from Red Barn after the text mentioned above. Here's where things soured greatly: My husband reached out to Red Barn a few days after the wedding asking for a refund, and offered to pay ~$540 for their time of the meetings. There was a lot of back and forth. After months of negotiation, they said they would give back 50%, but with small payments over a period of time. That negotiation fell through, and Red Barn said they would only give back the deposit ($500). My husband is a realtor and at the time had a client in Tillamook. He spent over 40 hours working with the client, found them a house, got it under contract, and in the end, the clients backed out. He was entitled to his commission (around $5500), but he didn't want to put his clients in a bad position, understood that it is part of business, and moved on. He relayed this to Red Barn, and they stated they were much like realtors in that they do all this work in preparation for a wedding, so they are entitled to the money. Their communication was often condescending, talking about how lenient they were being with us, how generous they had been with their offers in the negotiation (i.e. "we don't generally offer this, but...") What they were particularly insistent upon, was that the wedding could've been held at their venue. That there was no reason for us to even cancel in the first place (but, as they stated numerous times, "it was your right to make a different decision"), despite the repeated response that literally no vendors were going to be there. We weren't going to put our guests, our vendors, or their employees in that situation. The air quality was at the most hazardous level, and still in evacuation. Over a year later, they responded with, "we even purchased a powerful air filter, the air in the barn was better than our own house." Knowledge we were never offered at any point. However, this is a barn. With wedding traffic, of guests, vendors, employees, no insulation, slim walls, it would be impossible. Our vendors would not be in attendance, and everyone would be subjected to some of the highest levels of air pollutants with its proximity to the fires. In difficult times, we are presented with people's true character. The venue is lovely, the coordinator was nice enough, and we never actually met the owners. The odds of another pandemic and wildfires happening to sabotage your wedding day are indeed nearly zero, but going through it ourselves, we discovered that the owners of Red Barn have one priority above all else, where our vendors' owners did not: Profit over people. And apathy for an incredibly challenging situation.

Cheap drinks, good food, slot machines and a pool?! Heaven. Go grab your membership yesterday.read more

I came here for the Swashbuckler's Ball - basically pirate prom. An unexpectedly great event space…read more Ample parking, easy to navigate which is saying something - I have a cane and appreciate not having to "go through it" when entering or exiting a space. There are listed up sections which worked great for their vendors. The layout works quite well for flow.

I think I'm convinced that this place would be a great venue for my upcoming wedding. We met with…read moreLaura back in the fall to get a tour of the facility and between my fiance and I we both agreed that this venue would be perfect for our wedding. The grounds are beautiful with multiple selections for where you can have the wedding itself. The rooms for the bride and groom are spacious and decorated tastefully. The best part of the whole deal is two things: 1. Laura has a lot of great connections you can work with that has quite a bit of rapport with her so that makes it a lot easier trying to find all the little things to complete your wedding. 2. It is a few dollars to cough up at once and she did work with us to split up the payments so that did help us out a lot. If you're in the market for a wedding venue I do encourage everyone to give this place a shot. Price, Product, and the service is great. You will not be disappointed with this place.

The Troutdale House was the perfect choice for my kiddo and their bride. The owners, Laura and…read moreMartin, were warm and welcoming, and went above and beyond to make our wedding happen in what was an unprecedented winter weather event. Casey, the event manager, was great at running our rehearsal, given our last minute changes to the ceremony spot. They have so many included options for you to choose from if you're on a budget, and while we didn't use many of them, they were a welcome option!

Food~Date/Game Night traditional buffalo wings were good but, (it could have been cooked a lil…read moreharder), truffle Parmesan fries (not good and, the cheese it just an after thought) switched to tater tots so much better (piping hot soft in the inside and, crispy on the outside) 3 each of the Hennessy Passion so very good (highly recommend). Service~Jackie was our waitress super sweet and attentive (she knew when to bring another round). Continue to check on us and, made sure everything tasted good. On Sunday's open until 11:30pm Games .$25 per game and $11 per shoe rental but it was well worth. Ambiance~Very clean and, all the staff was great. Arcade/Tap house to the right when you walk in. We met, talked, laughed, and cheered for a group of people on both sides of us. My husband and I made a bet who would win I almost sweep him under the rug but, I'll take 3-1 (I am trying to figure out what I want;) Plenty of parking. I would highly recommend this bowling alley it's been a few years but, it's just as fun and good vibes as I remembered it to be.

3.5 stars for just the arcade - it's clean, organized, and full of enough bright lights to attract…read moreanyone passing by. Lots of "prize" games but very pricey & of course, the kids we brought wanted to win the big stuff like a brand new Nintendo Switch or PS5. Unfortunately one kid walked away with nothing (as a mom, totally expected that to happen. These games don't allow winners.) but my son spent probably 20+ dollars on a stuffed animal so I guess for him, it wasn't a total bust. The parking lot was pretty full, and I learned walking in that there was a bowling league there. Busy lanes! I can't speak to the food but did get a Bloody Mary which was decent enough. It's a sketchy area, if you aren't Portland-familiar. Don't leave valuables out in the open, blah, blah, blah. You know how the rest goes.

Beautiful venue! Horribly shady owners. Bit late on my review, but my now wife and I were set to…read moreget married here back in 2020. A few months before the set date came the pandemic and the venue shut down for a while, unfortunately unable to fulfill our scheduled day. Long story short, the owners unnecessarily had a lawyer tell us we would not receive the deposit back for the day (not that we had asked). So just warning anyone considering this place, the owners will turn real shady on you if something doesn't go quite right.

My cousin had an outdoor wedding here in 2010/11, if not mistaken, great place. So it had been…read moreyears since I'd been. This past Sunday, posting this, Festa Italiana held their annual event that had been halted a few years, but if not mistaken it had been here the year prior? Can't remember. It definitely wasn't anything to be compared to the events that were held at Pioneer Courthouse Square back in the old days before Covid hit... But given that it's been a few years since they've held the event and then a lot of the people who helped out before, catering, musicians, etc. weren't able to help or make it this year we must take that into consideration. It was an experiment so to say being here at the lodge to see how it works and of course after a trial the next year always becomes better and better as it goes on. He gave it an Italian outdoorsy feel.

A friend invited me to join her for Enchanted Spellbound Sunday Brunch & Crafts that was held at…read morethe Rae Loft venue. It's a pretty cool event space. We had to wait out in the hall for a bit while they finished setting up. I wandered around checking things out, which was fun. The craft experience was crafting glass ornaments using materials with intention, which was fun. I really appreciated that the brunch items had many vegan items. Even the coffee station had the small individual cream from Silk. Bagels with Kite Hill cream cheese, hummus, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers and other veggies. Vegan croissants. There was a bar where they had mimosas and other beverages. I enjoyed the experience and look forward to future events!

We hosted a monthly game night in this space and it was an absolute hit! This venue is a dream. The…read morestaff is warm and professional, the space is gorgeous, and the location is convenient. I would tell anyone who will listen that this versatile event space is a must-see!

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.

Charming, historic building overlooking the Willamette River. The garden is well suited to an…read moreengagement or wedding event. There is a surprising amount of available street parking. Within walking distance of a light rail station.

We got married here September 8, 2018, and I am so glad that we chose this venue. Originally, I had…read moremy eye on a few other venues that were more expensive and didn't have any amenities included. We chose this venue due to the beautiful backyard, indoor option for food prep, bathrooms, and a rain plan B, and the included perks (DIY flexibility, tables, chairs, dishes, glasses, AND they wash the dishes for you after the event!) I wanted a low-stress, low-cost, beautiful and intimate wedding, and we had that. Our wedding had 60 people, and we held the ceremony and reception in the backyard. I rented chairs and a pallet bar because they chairs that they have, while free, look a bit like cafeteria chairs. The chair rental was my one splurge. The venue needed minimal decorations to make the space beautiful- the landscaping and arbor make for a beautiful backdrop. We used vendors/friends with businesses for: flowers, video, photo, chairs, ceremony musicians, and sound equipment. We went the DIY route for decorations, food (a friend coordinated cheese/meat trays), drinks (had a friend who has an OLCC license), and everything else. We were nervous about the trains down below, and while we heard them a few times, it was not a big deal at all. There is plenty of street parking and we walked over to the park for bridal party photos, which was nice. The couple who manage the venue are kind, quick to respond, and volunteers, so not available at all times of the day, like at other venues. That wasn't a problem for us. We emailed when we had questions, drove by when we needed a refresher, and visited during open house hours on Thursday evenings when we needed to visualize things. The venue rental is for 6 hours, with a fee for each additional hour, but that is my only complaint. I think if it's booked for the day, it would be nice to not have to worry about timing as much. A 7-8 hour rental feels reasonable to me, and would avoid stress of spending more money to ensure enough time to set/clean up. We were able to have a beautiful wedding that we could afford. I think their materials and website could be updated to reflect how great of a venue it is, but then it would probably get more competitive, and I was grateful to not have to worry about that.