An amazing place to watch a concert. It's a small venue, so there's a Good view from almost every…read moreseat and the sound is great. I will note that the seats are hard and narrow so it is not the most comfortable place for every type of body. The staff are excellent, bartenders are fast, and there are plenty of bathrooms. Try the margarita on tap - it's delicious! Whoever does the booking chooses great bands. I've seen the Indigo Girls and Team Dresch thus far.

We attended another event tonight at Revolution Hall. We had a fantastic time a lot doing with the…read morestaff. I use a Mobility chair and they are always so kind, considerate and helpful in fighting me the best accommodations possible. Their attitude is always so nice and welcoming. I really really appreciate these guys. Can't wait for my next event.

Was in town for the weekend and was looking for something to do on a Saturday night…read more The main area has billiard tables and bar seating where you can grab a bite or drinks. There was also a live music concert going on downstairs the night we stopped by, but we didn't have tickets so we just hung around the bar. Ordered some wings and a drink, which were not bad. Giving this place a 3/5 because the service wasn't too great. It was hard to get the attention of the bartenders behind the bar even though there were quite a few of them there.

I can only speak to the atmosphere, the space itself, bar service, drinks, and the quality of the…read moreacts on stage. The Jack London Revue is a basement space, inside a historic building in downtown Portland. From the first step inside, you get the feeling of walking into any hip jazz club with a Speakeasy-esque feel, from the 1940's to now... in the best of ways! It's also cozy, and intimate. The space is clean, bartenders friendly, and the quality of acts you can catch on stage is simply wonderful. 2025 #26

Affordable venue with great shows, friendly staff, amazing popcorn, and always a good time.read more

I traveled the world with a bar band, and I have performed in venues, big and small. So when I say…read morethat this is one of my favorite venues of all time, I'm comparing it to a lot of places! The showdown is a beautiful piece of Portland history. What was obviously once a country western venue, has turned eclectic, and Portland quality weird. It's old, it's worn, it's beautiful. The sound is excellent, distinct sounds from each instrument even above 90 dB so super props to the sound guy! I thought the menu was great and an exceptional value for a music venue with salty nibbles, and locally made red hot sausages, Also really delicious. Everybody there was super nice, the bartender was quick, efficient and knowledgeable. The seating is not the most comfortable in the world, but I sat there for four hours and barely moved because it was just that much fun. Can't wait to go back and see the next band I can't stop listening to.

I am writing this review not regarding to the performers, but rather to the absurd policies and…read more unwilling to accommodate concert goers who do not have a personal vehicle to store items. I traveled from Seattle to Portland by train and bus on a day trip, in order to attend the Cultura event on May 10, 2026. I bought a to-go vermicelli entree at Van Nien Temple ( https://vannienvegan.com/ ) earlier in the day. It was a Sunday and Van Nien Cafe closes down at 4pm (hours 10 - 4pm) so I planned to save the entree for my late dinner after the concert, because I did not feel hungry before going to the event. The security rejected me, telling me that 'outside food could not be brought in, you can either discard it or finish it outside' (it was not listed on your policy, and I am not the type of person that would bring outside entree to eat in a music venue). Not wanting to waste the food, I was forced to eat the entree on the street while I was not hungry. I personally feel it is quite insulting, and the venue and their security staff could have done a better job to accommodate event goers who don't have a vehicle to store the food.

I've given Crystal Ballroom multiple chances, and every time I leave wondering why I keep coming…read moreback. (I've only come back for my favorite bands) The layout of the main performance area is honestly baffling. The floor is completely flat and the stage is barely elevated, so unless you're tall or fighting your way to the very front, you're not actually seeing the show--you're just listening to it in a crowded room. At my first concert here, I genuinely couldn't even locate the stage from where I was standing. Then there's the temperature. At a recent show, the AC was kicked on a few songs in and was blasting so aggressively it felt like standing in front of an open freezer door--or just fully being outside in the 40° weather. People's hair was literally blowing around, and a good chunk of the crowd had to put their jackets back on... indoors. Not exactly the vibe. And the bar situation? Rough. Only serving their own beer might make sense at a brewery, but this is a music venue. Having any alternative--Rainier, PBR, literally anything--would be an improvement. Instead, you're stuck with their terrible, terrible beer (for context--I am a professional beer brewer of +10 years). I want to like this place because the building itself is iconic, but between the terrible sightlines, the chaotic climate control, and the lack of drink options, it's hard to justify coming back I'd recommend opting for another venue in town to see your favorite bands.

Good ambiance/aesthetics, slightly cramped dance floor featuring a small stage area, generally good…read moremusic, overall decent layout with a smattering of seating areas. Restrooms are acceptable. Drinks are maybe avg-slightly overpriced. Not sure what happened but, if you're expecting a patio or rooftop or any kind of outdoor area within the confines of the club itself, you will be displeased that they no longer exist, for whatever reason (as well as the food cart). Reentry is allowed but drinks are not allowed outside.

This place needs better bathrooms ! They smell like a high school baseball team Doug-out after a…read moredouble header. Had this establishment actually had the rare opportunity to have a real vampire patron in their mitts . The vampire would not let anyone know they are a vampire out of embarrassment due to misrepresenting the VAMP community!!! ... sticky,icky floors. lady bartender was rude and in a mood. And I don't know why everyone looks so depressed ....

My daughter has been getting into the Cure lately and so we went to see a Cure cover band called…read moreThe Lovecats. The opening band was a Depeche Mode cover band called Hiding from Love (lots of "love" in the air tonight). My daughter has been on restriction, but we took a break from it as tribute bands are my guilty pleasure. I used it as an excuse to dive deeper into both bands beforehand. I know most of the hits although not always by name. My daughter and Sarah went up front to dance at the show and we had fun. Something interesting i found out was that Personal Jesus by Depeche is not even in their top 2 songs on Spotify currently. The other two songs are hits that i've heard, and i understand Depeche Mode is not a one hit wonder, but i was shocked to find out their song Enjoy the Silence has twice as many plays as Personal Jesus. Personal Jesus in my experience has always been the stand out hit, even at the show the crowd loved that one the most. Also Personal Jesus was released first as b-side in 1989, and was later released on a studio album the following year. The other big hits on the studio album (Enjoy the Silence, Policy of Truth, and World in my Eyes) although very 80's sounding, were released in 1990, which i had forgotten. Weird, i think of them as 80's songs. Not only that, but Depeche Mode, I learned very recently, has multiple other great songs that sound like they are from the 80's but were released years or decades after the 80's ended. Last note: They have an album (at least on streaming and it's listed as a "single" even though the collection is 3 hours long) of remixes called Violator: The 12 Inch Singles, and although i generally dislike remixes there are quite a few good ones on there. Many of them could fit well in a movie score.

My boyfriend and I came here to see Margaret Cho for a Saturday night late show. Tickets were super…read moreeasy to buy online. Tbh, that's always a bonus so I can pick my seats that I want. I'm an aisle girl. I will say parking around here is kind of hit or miss. But you can find parking like we, about a few blocks away from the theater We had seat tickets up in the balcony and because it's a smaller theater it was pretty decent seats in my opinion. The actual seats themselves are old and uncomfortable. Just wanted to note that if you have problems like me. We ordered some drinks from downstairs and prices were typical theater prices. They do have a full bar and cider and beer draft. Also have bathrooms upstairs. Overall, I'll probably be back to see another show

We were able to enjoy "The Nightcap Before Christmas" menu. The drinks were delicious, the tiki…read moreholiday mugs were a great touch, and decor made it Xmas overload but comfy. Service was okay, server was friendly but I think over extended so to close out we did have to find him. If you have a chance before this is gone, go enjoy a festive nightcap.

It's been 7yrs+ since I've been and I love coming here when visiting Portland. The food is always a…read moregood base for the drinks that follow. The staff are nice and always down to meet new people. Over all I love the rustic, hole in the wall comfy vibe. Love the Annex! :)

KILLER venue. Got to experience this place by somewhat happy accident. I was visiting Portland and…read morehappened upon Stumpfest while here and got to go to 2 nights of their 3 night fest. Sound here was pretty top notch. Stood or sat all over the venue between the two nights and each spot was great for different reasons. Sitting in the chairs watching the closing band Old Man Gloom felt like I was experiencing them in an imax theater. I'd definitely fly back up to see a band here in the future.

Mississippi Studios is a venue connected to Bar Bar. It's actually my first time catching a concert…read morein Portland despite growing up here, but a lovely first experience. I didn't notice this at first, but I liked how there is a seating option above (basically a mezzanine), but my friends and I decided to stay on the floor level. We caught the Jack Van Cleaf JVC tour which I was super excited about, and his performance was perfect, definitely check his music out! It wasn't a packed show, so the room felt pretty spacious with a good amount of personal space. Staff were friendly as well, and they have a water tap and restoom inside if you need it.