Losing Albina from Christina Belasco on Vimeo. An arson fire closed the original restaurant in 2013, and it never reopened. Hemphill has mixed feelings about the transition. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 14 Atwaters (1990s) 37th floor of US Bank Building. White Owl Social Club is a bar, restaurant, music venue and event space in Portlands Central Eastside. Portland, a town of friendly people and progressive ideologies is famous for its relaxing vibe and of course, beer. 13 The Jazz de'Opus (1970s-2003) NW 3rd and Couch. A visit to this place will leave your inner jazz-loving spirit refreshed and satisfied. With street art and contemporary art galleries all over the town, it is a place of authentic artistic expressions, too. [7] Upon taking ownership, Touhouliotis re-conceived the location as a nightclub that would offer live music. Managed by the Leroy Vinegar Institute of Jazz at PSU and booked by jazz pianist and professor Darrell Grant, LVs was a former motel restaurant that gave PSU students a nearby lab to interact with touring as well as local artists, Darroch says. In the 80s, the Kennedy School was just an abandoned school building and it would be another decade before the McMenamins team would renovate the school and turn it into a beer-drinking destination. Long before tiki bars became retro-cool, this downtown restaurant was mixing stiff Polynesian drinks and serving puu puu platters to students from nearby Portland State University. 1. The Encore, which opened in 1950 and is seen here in 1953, was remarkably beautiful, with a large chandelier and elaborately framed mirrors. Live out your wildest fantasies and experience sexual freedom when you visit this exciting club in Portland. To say Portland has changed a lot in the past 30 years is a bit of an understatement. The Harbor Club, which was located at the corner of Southwest First Avenue and Yamhill Street from 1948 to 1964, was one of the more-colorful drinking establishments when the waterfront area was still a place where U.S. Navy ships regularly docked. If you lived here in the 80s, you may remember these things about our city before it made this change. Though they didnt have live music, Slaughters was a place with a jukebox that was very influential to a number of jazz musicians, who first heard recordings that inspired them, Dietsche says. this list of 12 more favorite watering holes, Another round: 12 more long-lost bars readers wish were still around, Tight jeans, strong drinks and disco queens: A visual history of Portland nightclubs. Portland has changed considerably in the last 40 years with growing infrastructure, a changing skyline, and suburban sprawl. Postscript: After sharing this initial list of long-gone bars, we heard from readers about their favorite places. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Celebrate all things Irish, including beer, food and live music, at these beloved Portland pubs on St. Patrick's Day, or any time of year. They are shown with Jobie Rucker at the bass, Sidney Porter at piano and Earl Carnett at drums. The show also features all request programs like stand-up comedy, music, band set performances, and a few naughty bits here and there. Many readers mentioned this basement club as a favorite watering hole they wish was still around. At the end of last year, after almost 50 years in business, Embers Night Club opened its doors for the last time to a line that stretched from their entrance on NW Broadway all the way to SW Stark. First opened in 1928, it served chop suey, chow mein and lo mein when they were considered exotic. This Southern-inspired bar in the St. Johns neighborhood serves up decadent snacks and unique (often bourbon-based) cocktails. After suffering a series of strokes, owner Steve Suss became incapacitated and unable to speak or write. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Northwest Portland's trendy Slabtown neighborhood boasts walkable streets, plentiful shopping, coffee, restaurants and art galleries -everything you need can be found in this lively, friendly neighborhood. McClendons was really a huge club in the Williams district that took over after [TK TK], Dietsche says. The large Mayfair operation included the Mayfair Lanes bowling alley. But the bar went out with a bang. You can now find these trees for sale in City Home's showrooms. At its height in the mid 90s, Embers was pumping out drag shows seven nights a week. In the distance of this 1959 photo is the old Oregon Journal building, which was later torn down. Some of Portlands most destination-worthy bars just happen to be attached to some of the coolest hotels in town. The Portland International Raceway was going strong in the 70s, but . It was rebuilt after a fire in the early 20th century, and continued operating under various names -- Erickson's Saloon, Erickson's Cafe and Erickson's Working Man's Club -- until 1980. The building was torn down in 2011 as Lower Burnside became more gentrified, and was replaced by the larger Trio Club, where karaoke continues, but without the cool, gritty vibe. In May of 1970 students from Portland State University and other Portlanders took to the streets to protest the war and the killing of students at Kent State University. In the post-Prohibition era, neighborhood bars sprouted up throughout the city. For a happy hour with vintage style, step into Clydes Prime Rib. Meanwhile, Helium Comedy Club is all about the punchlines,drawing everyone from touring, a-list professionals to emerging local talent to its stage. Among reader suggestions for beloved closed bars and taverns were some that The Oregonian never took images of (or at least none that made it into our digital archive of historic photos). Portland offers a variety of unique, excellent home-brewed beers. This design, modeled after the Port Mann Bridge in Vancouver BC ended up costing almost six times more than the Marquam Bridge. Satyricon was a nightclub in the Old Town neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, United States that operated from 1984 to 2010. Journalist Zach Dundas on the club's location in the 1980s[7], Satyricon opened in March 1984,[a] and attracted a wide array of musical groups, as the club's booking agent made "no stylistic or hierarchical" distinction among the musical acts. In the 1950s, Pago Pago and its adjoining Turf Club came under the scrutiny of police during a crackdown of secret gambling dens. Because we serve liquor in a relaxed atmosphere and wear abbreviated costumes, they sometimes assume were pushovers, an easy mark for the man out on the town. Touhouliotis reshaped the tavern into a nightclub, and named it after the 1969 Federico Fellini film of the same name. And by the late '90s, the turn of the millennium, my energy wasn't there. Open to all adults (18+), this night club is a proud supporter and welcomes the LGBTQ community to its nightlife haven. A former firehouse, it changed hands and was known as Remos, and then, in the early 2000s, resurfaced as a jazz club called Touch.. The Ambassador Restaurant and Lounge meanwhile, embraces everything that a Chinese food restaurant-cum-karaoke bar should be and raises the bar with a light-up stage and a fog machine. Portland's cocktail culture exploded in the 1990s, and there was no place better to see how creative mixed drinks could be than this Northwest Portland martini lounge, where the air was always thick with cigar smoke (this was before Oregon's Indoor Clean Air Act took effect). 14. Its success was also due to music policy and management by [the late] owner Jim Makarounis, and the internationally known club was famed for hosting drummer Mel Browns groups three nights a week. Owners Huston Davis and Jeff Jenness created special house drinks, like the Pomegranate Red Martini and Pear-Sage Margaritas, many of them crafted with homemade fruit infusions ladled out of super-sized apothecary jars. In 1978, Mike and Rose-Marie Barbeau-Quinn opened this quirky downtown restaurant and wine bar, which became a hit with the symphony crowd, drawn by the blaring opera on the sound system and the dependable roasted game hen and the smoked pork chop. This Southwest Portland bar started out as a stagecoach stop in the 1870s, and was a popular suburban pit-stop until its closing a few years ago. Badlands, a gay dance club chainbased out of the Bay Area, purchased the building Embers was housed in and offered new jobs to all the Embers staff. Tight jeans, strong drinks and disco queens: A visual history of Portland nightclubs. Film flashback: 31 movie theaters from Portland's golden age. The bombing is still a mystery today as the culprits are still unknown. York was born in Russia during the age of the Czars, and came to North America in 1909 to work as a tailor. Satyricon became a prominent music venue in the city, and hosted various local and touring punk and alternative rock bands throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Tom McCall Waterfront Park is located there. Trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire playing Jimmy Mak's in 2014. This fantastic jazz club combines the classic feel of its historic building location with a modern mix of new school sounds and vibes. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Although the neighborhood's a bit down-at-heel, the club is a beacon of gentility and an unparralled post-hippie hangout.". Film flashback: 31 movie theaters from Portland's golden age. Address: 32 NW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97209, United States Dixie Tavern Website 6. "The sad part about Embers disappearing is that its the last of the old school gay bars in Portland. . Upon closing in 1984, owner Larry Hilaire recalled notable events that had happened here, including how a woman had given birth under a stairway. For over 50 years, this unique showplace has been entertaining and dishing out a different kind of amusement for people in the city. But many of the suggestions were classic drinking spots that were a part of old Portland. A Hot Lips Pizza opened there the next year. Long before lower East Burnside Street became a district of hot bars and nightclubs, it featured this hot-spot for acoustic music. With an exclusive male strippers show at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, you would be glad you visited this showplace. Part 3: The Mid 80s. This was a mini-chain of Irish restaurants and pubs that had five locations in the Portland area during the 1980s. The public was dissatisfied with the way the Marquam Bridge looked, so the Portland Art Commission helped design the new Fremont Bridge. Portlander's went to the disco, and adult bookstores and strip clubs sprouted up across the city, prompting the Oregonian to call Portland 'The pornography capital of the West Coast.' The 1970's were also a time of physical change, as Portland began to turn into the city we know today. Serving tropical drinks and piles of Hawaiian food, The Alibi Tiki Lounge will make you feel like youre on an island vacation just long enough to belt out some Elvis in front of the packed house. Sanctuary Club hosts a wide variety of several sex-themed parties with even private rooms provided. Cover Band & 80s Band from Poulsbo, WA (154 miles from Portland, OR) Soul Siren is the Northwest's Premier Party Band. In his weekend best pulled together from Material Objects, 25-year-old Sid Tripp locks the door of his Exchange Street apartment at the Old Port Arms and heads down to see what the rest of Portland has been doing since Friday. The old brick building was home to one of the city's best after-work bars, and the kitchen in recent years produced impressive American fare, like giant prawns with bacon and avocado, a remarkable veggie burger, and chocolate souffl. Biddy McGraw's, a Northeast Irish pub that's now home to The O'Neill Public House. It was the center of nightlife in Portland for adventurous and creative souls. Portland offers a wide range of arcades, from family-friendly game rooms to dive bars and adults-only bar arcades. Voicebox can accommodate up to 20 members of your entourage with pay-by-the-hourprivate suites at its Northwest and Central Eastside locations. But in the 1960s, became known for connections to Portlands gambling underworld. Just make a booking and have pure fun and entertainment. [21] The club is also notable for being the place where Love first crossed paths with her future husband, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. Located in a building that had served as a horse stable in the early 1900s, the club's owner, George Touhouliotis, founded Satyricon after acquiring a tavern that had operated in the building. They were a sacred space for him then: You walk in and theres a couple hundred people just like you, he said. Friday offers New Noise, which is an Indie and Electro Theme. In a 2010 interview, she claimed she met Cobain there in 1988 at a Dharma Bums concert where she was reading spoken word poetry,[22] although other accounts state that the two met in January 1989 or 1990[23] when Nirvana was playing at the club,[24] and that they playfully wrestled in front of a jukebox that night. If we missed one of your favorites from days gone by, tell us what made it special in the comments. 8 The Jazz Quarry (mid-1970s to late 80s), Southwest Jefferson Street between 11th and 12th avenues, Southeast Woodstock Boulevard and 52nd Avenue; Southeast Holgate Boulevard and 39th Avenue. 2023 | That Oregon Life LLC | All rights reserved. First opened as The Mural Room in 1947, the club became the Jazz Quarry in the late 1970s, and featured regular performances by many local musicians, including local singer Lloyd Fletcher, seen here in 1984 in front of a mural of jazz legend Charlie Parker. The downtown restaurant space that has been home to Higgins Restaurant for decades was called The Broadway Inn in the 1950s and 60s, and featured murals by acclaimed Oregon painter Louis Bunce. They deserve to be remembered for all the good times. The owner of the bar, John Johnny Boston Runstein, was celebrated for raising money for charity. Sign up for monthly emails full of local travel inspiration and fun trip ideas. Recording its popular public radio program in front of Portland audiences, Live Wire stitches together sketch comedy, music, and confessionals in a variety show format. Tuck in to a belly-warming bowl of pho and other Vietnamese dishes at this downtown Portland eatery, which stays open until 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Located in a basement space, it offered a menu of sandwiches by day, and live music at night. Terrika St. James performances wereall about sex, drugs and alcohol. And if you want to have a full experience of the fantastic nightlife of the city, visit any one of the above-listed nightclubs in Portland, Oregon and have the time of your life. You will certainly remember one of our most colorful mayors, Bud Clark, who was in office from 1985 through 1992. Having been home to many talents making waves all around the country, Darcelle XV gives you a chance to experience a one-of-a-kind display of glitz, pageantry, and luxurious cross-dressing by a talented bunch of guys-cum-ladies. Thanks to a large African-American working community fostered by the Kaiser Shipyards, the Central Eastsideand North Williams Avenue in particularhosted a cluster of live jazz venues, juke joints and record stores. Near Christmas, Billy Rancher and the Unreal Gods, having signed a contract with Clive Davis and Arista Records- amidst much hoopla and snickering from local wags (who either proclaimed Portland to be the next Liverpool or an absolute pawn to the whims . Because it was located across East Burnside from Doug Fir Lounge, it became a popular spot with musicians, who came here after gigs to unwind over strong drinks and inexpensive bites. After a 3-year hiatus during the pandemic, its back to keep going strong, promoting Vintage Jazz Music and Dance. Opening every day when the clock strikes 3 in the afternoon, this club is a sanctuary for fun seekers, party lovers, and people just looking to drink and dance. A popular independent music venue, Holocene also hosts Gaycation, one of the citys longest-standing dance parties. And, yes, artistic greatness. Unsubscribe in one click. In the 1970s, this downtown nightclub billed itself as "Portland's Original Environmental Tavern." [14] In 2013, after its demolition, a documentary about the club, Satyricon: Madness and Glory, was released. Curtis Salgado and Tom Grant played here regularly, and national acts were known to drop by when they were in town. The space would later be rechristened Wanigan Lounge, and the drinks continued flowing until 2004, when the Greenwood Inn was closed and torn down. That led tothis list of 12 more favorite watering holes people wish were still around. Touch Restaurant & Bar has been in the space since 1995, but closed last year. Karaoke is a popular way to keep the good times going, and from dive bars to private boxes, there are no bad places to sing only bad singers. The Oregonian took note of the diverse musical offerings: "A French guitarist one night gives way to traditional Irish or Spanish music the next. Over the decades, neighborhood regulars came to the bar, with its wood paneling and smoke-stained ceiling. CC Slaughters CC Slaughters in Old Town has been a gay-bar standby since the early '80s, drawing in people from the entire Pacific Northwest region with its LGBTQ events. Every day from 3 to 6 p.m., find $9 prime rib French dips, $7 Louisiana-style hot wings, and a $9 lounge burger with fries alongside Old Fashions and martinis. Y.G.B. From small rock cafes to loud hip-hop-themed nightclubs, the city has a thriving and exciting nightlife. If you grew up in the 80s, you certainly don't remember the Oregon Convention Center being there. Jazz Quarry closed in 1987, and the building was demolished a few years ago to make room for a high-rise apartment building. Spark Lounge - Portland's cool new nightclub where you can dance with Live DJ's Textile Trends: Find the Perfect Blanket Type for Your Space, A Buyers Guide: Cozy and Luxurious Bedroom Sets, Decorating with Houseplants: 10 Tips You Need-to-Know, Dorm Room Decorating: How to Bring Your Personal Style to College, 7 New Kitchen Color Schemes That Complement Dark Cabinets, How to Decorate Your Space Sustainably with Artisan Pieces. Longest running 80's night in PDX playing the best in B-Sides, Alternative & Dark 80s since 2004. Salim is a lover of adventure and creativity. A portion of net proceeds for the St. Patricks event will be donated directly to the Childrens Cancer Association. In the late 80s, patrons of Embers salvaged two of the Gargoyle faces from the rubble of Portlands Orpheum Theater demolition to display in Embers show bar. The club was the subject of a 2013 documentary titled Satyricon: Madness and Glory. . This Southwest 14th Avenue tavern was a neighborhood favorite in the 1950s and 60s, and featured a modern design that distinguished it from other buildings. This workingman's bar located downtown at Southwest Second Avenue and Alder Street opened in the 1890s and continued until the 1980s. All Rights Reserved. See our privacy policy for more information on how we use your data. Collage by Grant Butler, The Oregonian/OregonLive, By Grant Butler, The Oregonian/OregonLive. Plus there were a lot of bachelorette parties, James said with a laugh, pointing out that this wasnt a bad thing at all If there wasn't a gay guy to dance with, there was always a nice straight woman to dance with!. Take a break from the real world with the help of these themed bars in Portland, where the ambiance is just as important as the menu. Shake Bar - a vibrant neon-colored bar with a hip-hop focus Shake Bar is one of the best nightclubs in Portland to get down to a night of hip-hop. Soul Siren is a hit at clubs, casinos, festivals, private parties, and weddings. . Instead of Fellini, dolled-up rockers and living ghosts from Old Town's street scene jostled around a gyros counter oh-so-accurately named Eat or Die. Portland has had plenty of bars that have come and gone over the years. Co-owners Sam Usher, seen here in 1959, and Jack Urman remodeled and expanded the restaurant, which featured two bars and a dance floor. But Nirvana was obviously playing. Young, Gifted and Brown Fosters Community Through Dance in Portland. A venue for music, arts, and even hosting, this club comes alive at night with all manner of parties and club night activities happening every night. College students across the country walked out of classes and protested the deaths of four students at Kent State after 28 National Guard soldiers fired 67 rounds into the crowd. OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. In 1993, a second location opened in Southwest Portland, and the chef was Ross Pullen, formerly of Belinda's. Ruby Bryan, who owned the tavern in 1982, led a campaign to get drivers to slow down on Killingsworth after several patrons had near-misses with cars. Now, it's time that we enter the inner sanctum, the stage area. People came here for the bar, which was a popular after-work drinking spot, that became on of the citys best places to hear live jazz and blues later in the evening. 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