For a club that claims to be 80’s and 90’s and it being my first visit....what a let down. If my over priced drinks weren’t so strong (some a little to strong) then my score would be lower. Decor wise there is a couple pictures on the wall relating towards the Era if 80’s-90’s, music wise as we were outside the music sounded like what I was expecting but maybe 20mins after we got in it turned to awful rap music no from this era/decade that no one had even heard of.After paying the $10 cover fee we stayed and danced, even though the club was full of creeps who kept trying to make advances towards people in are group. Bouncers were good about breaking fights up or getting the people out but unless you manage to snag a booth then expect to be outside on the patio if you don’t want to be body against body in the club because they will let it get very packed.

Jamie is who you want for drinks on the weekends.

Ayyyee yoyoyoyoyo this place pretty lit!!! u guys so come around at 11pm and it gets a little wild

Jones is ALWAYS a fun time. The music is always great, be it current hits or classics, but they never fail to inject my night with a bit of 90s nostalgia.Of course, like with any popular club the line up at the bar can be crazy. But what I really care for is the ample floor space to shake what my momma gave me.There is a cover. And from my understanding a dress code, nothing crazy. I think They just don’t care for flip flops.

Update: I was once again stopped from entering because of a Mariners baseball hat. Can we please fix this issue and educated the Jones nightclub staff on Sports geography!I was wearing a nice Mariners hat and the bouncer said local attire only. The Mariners are the LOCAL team as they are the only MLB team in the Pacific Northwest. Great experience at the club, but the bouncers need to take a course on regional sports and geography.

Emiley was awesome bartender,even thought she is busy she is able to beget my drink or order anytime

I was really exciting to spend my birthday at Jones and got a VIP table. Service was ok.. my main issues was the Dj. I usually don’t ever ask for request of a song but my friend and I went up to the DJ to request one song and he literally took his hand to shoo us away :/ felt that was kinda rude..

Ridiculously long line OUTSIDE in the rain/cold. Interesting crowd... good if you like some throwback music. Not necessarily a good fit for all ages as recommended by friends. Long waits for drinks and super crowded inside.It was a Saturday night, so crowded was expected.Women’s bathroom was well directed by attendant, BUT the ventilation was awful and there was no door to the restroom... pretty awkward. They need renovation.Otherwise, all is well. Still a fun spot to go, maybe on a less crowded night when you don’t have to wait in line for an hour.

I was amazed that they were playing 80s music and all the young-ins knew the songs and were dancing. I guess we went on a good night. There were about 6 of us and we got one of the booths available. Drinks were a bit pricey, but it is a club in Portland, so I wouldnt expect anything less. There was a DJ and lots of people there. Not really my scene but the music the night we went was worth it.

The worse place I ever been, the girl who charged the cover is super rude, she started screaming at me and told me to leave the club, with that kind of employees what can you expect. There’re better places than this in Portland with better service and employees. Believe me, do not come to this place.

This place literally changed my life.It’s so good that we decided to change “Jones” from a noun to a verb, e.g “are we Jonesing on Friday? Duh..”

Veterans listen! I liked this club because of the music that they play and that they let vets in for free. Everything changed when I simply used the bathroom. While using the urinal I saw an array of medicines and cologne available on the counter. I saw some antacid tabs and decided to have one. I finished, washed my hands and as I was exiting some big guy that was sitting in the corner stood up and blocked me from the exit. He said, How much are those antacids you just took?. I said, A dollar at the dollar store. He said, This aint the dollar store, you better pay me for those antacids. I took a step back and said, what. He immediately said, Security to the bathroom in a portable radio. Three security guards showed up within seconds. He verbatim told them the story exactly as it happened. They looked at me and said, So you either pay the man or we escort you out of the club. They wanted me to pay for a single antacid tab that was on the counter with no signs or inkling that it would cost me any money. I said Im not paying for a single antacid tab from a box that cost a dollar and is on the counter of a club I paid to be at. They said, sorry thats how it works here, and escorted me out of the bathroom. My girlfriend was out there waiting and they escorted both of us out to the street. Once we got to the street I spoke with the bouncer and explained that I didnt do anything but say what to the guy in the bathroom and he said, sorry, I dont make the rules then walked away. This is completely crazy to charge someone access to a club then kick them out because they dont immediately pay for things that openly look free of charge on the counter in the bathroom with no signs that indicate otherwise. A complete scam and should not be legal.

Rude, Discriminating, and such a joke of a clubFirst time coming here and it was very disappointing.First off, the BATHROOM ATTENDANT SUCKED. Lotions, perfume, and candy were displayed all around the bathroom sink. Went to grab a PIECE OF GUM, when all of a sudden the bathroom attendant swats away my hand saying “NOTHING IS FOR FREE HERE”I thought to myself, “Is she serious?”She was very rude and it’s obvious she wasnt trained to do her job as simple as that.Why have it openly displayed? I paid to be in this club, didn’t even get good bartender service and now your trying to scam me into giving you more money?The style this club is trying to be does not FIT WITH YOUR CUSTOMER BASE.DO NOT COME HERE.

Worst club in all of Portland. If you like early twenty somethings yelling and practically puking on each other, all to the tune of sir mix a lot on a very poorly tuned sound system, this is your place. I was attending a birthday party that decided to go here as a stop along the way. We waited over 40 min in line all to immediately run to the patio where I tried to get drinks for my party all to have a bartender with an attitude tell me as a 33 year old completely sober man that I could only order one drink at a time. Just awful. Pick anywhere else

Its packed to the brim with people over the weekend but hardly worth the wait. If you have that rowdy friend that needs social attention maybe this is a good place for them but not really my cup of tea.Only giving it three stars because I will likely never go back unless someone drags me in there.

I have been back to Jones a few times recently and feel the need to update my review. If you are going to call yourself an 80s & 90s dance club and have plenty of ambiance and decor to reinforce this idea you should be playing music from the 80s and 90s.The last two visits I have made to Jones have had a little music from the 80s and 90s decades with more and more current music seeming to take over. I really used to love coming here to get my dance on because the music was great and I knew what I was going to get after paying my cover fee. I now feel pretty reluctant to frequent this place anymore and it makes me sad.

One of the best experiences at a bar ever. I was an 80s kid. Loved the music and the theme at Jones. Staff were great once inside. Doorman had a lot to handle with how busy the street is. The crowd the night we went was younger, but everyone seemed to be loving the DJ. Drinks were on par with any other club on that street.

Waited 50 minutes to get into here and got turned away for no plain white tees for santa con.

Great music and nice looking venue, but the crowd it attracts can often be the opposite. Several poor experiences of people who have had one too many drinks running into others haphazardly on the dance floor or friends whove been groped by men prowling through the crowds.

This place is alright... was debating on 3 or 4 stars... it’s set up for a younger crowd, but I guess anyone can come. It’s got a 90’s theme with the decor, drinks, and music (think Tang, cassettes, and Fugees). I mean... the DJ was just okay when we went. It wasn’t a threatening nightclub, though you’ll always find guys on the prowl in any of them. Drinks were a bit overpriced for the size. It looks small until they open up the other side later at night (so you’ll have 2 bars). Looks like they have a reserved area if you want one. I think they have an outdoor patio. Ladies get in free before 10 I think. Not sure if I’d go back. Maybe if the music was more dancy?

My friends and I love coming here. Never any drama, the tables are a great price and its just fun. Highly recommendable for the dance n party go-oer

Great atmosphere, good music but the juice they were serving was over priced.

Love the layout of this club. The staff is professional and the service times are fair for the amount of people in the bar. I have never eaten there and not sure Id want to. It doesnt appear to be the cleanest place. The bathroom attendant was freaky. Thats a sh!??y job. Great dance floors and patio area.

I had a lot of fun with my company. Ive been meaning to go there again. I enjoyed the music, but that much is up to personal taste. The workers are very professional, clean, and efficient.

I have been to Jones multiple times in the past and have had good experiences, but after last night I will not be going back. Since when were the Seattle Mariners not a local team to Portland? The bouncer asked if I had been to Jones before, which I had. And worn my Mariners cap before. I thought it was a joke. I dont know why I paid you $10 when I couldve turned around. Where is the next closest MLB team? As upset as I am, and as ridiculous and unnecessary that rule is, I understand to an extent this morning. But youre going to lose a lot of good customers who dont cause any trouble. Maybe something to consider.

A really great and fun nightclub. The music is always on point and the atmosphere is always always great. They have a patio area which is a pretty nice layout and good if you just need to get some air have a drink outside. They sometimes have drink deals what drinks are normally priced usual for a nightclub which is typically somewhat expensive

Dress code says no teams outside of Oregon because its gang affiliated. but if it is an Oregon team its somehow not gang related....logic

Fun place to dance! Its always been packed, but that just means its poppin. If you dont mind being around a lot of people and waiting a while for a drink, then its a great spot.

Best dance club I have been to in a long time. Bathroom attendant, security and bartenders were great. No complaints!! Hope its the same when I come back to Portland!!!

Every time I have visited Jones I have had poor experiences with the bouncers. I understand they are frustrated with all of the intoxicated people they have to deal with but that is their job. They should still be expected to be respectful towards others. It has happened to me so many times that I now refuse to go back. There are so many other bars in Portland where this isnt a problem so I choose to go where the employees are actually nice.

Jones - what can I say. The perfect night cap. Enigmatic DJs tossing out epic 90s jams (Wuts Luv?). Very reasonably priced drinks, fun crowds and an appropriate amount of lasers. Most fun in the 11:00-2:00 window; the wait isnt usually more than 15 minutes. And $20 will get you past the line! All around recommend!

Nice and cool but empty some time.

Fun place to shake yo booty! Great music and atmosphere

The music is great! The venue has tons of drinks, huge dance floor and even a photo booth but I hate how their is a huge cover charge. The promoter was saying the place was popping, but once my friends and I went inside there was hardly any one there. The music is great, but it’s a hit or miss.

Its a pretty ok place the drinks were a little overpriced for how sweet they were and they dont serve doubles. Dont try to get in there with just a white tee they wont let you. 1 good thing is if the line is super long you can pay to skip the line.

Best in the Portland area. Its clean, doesnt smell and has good air flow. Music is pretty good. Wish they would play a little more of the classic 80s and 90s along the DJS flare.

If you need one of those nights where its just you and the music, this is it. Relatively low numbers of guys wearing gold chains and too much cologne. DJs usually put out 80s and 90s. The lady running the bathrooms is fairly aggressive but bring singles, tip her well, and she will take care of you all night.

Overpriced and racist. Staff was rude and didnt play much 80s or 90s music. Never go there.

Came in to Jones for the first time a few Saturdays ago, brought some friends from Seattle to show them a good time in Portland.First impression, it looks nice, good music.Bar staff were horrible, slow, gave dirty looks and were very unprofessional.Security staff was also very unprofessional, were racist, and we did not feel safe inside this place.Needless to say that we will not come back here.This place won’t last long if this continues to go on. They need to train their people in proper customer service and how to treat a customer. Its people who come through those doors, pay an entrance fee and pay for drinks and food that keep your checks coming in monthly.

Bouncers were on an ego trip. A small marshmallow little man harassed my friends. If you feel any protection over your female friends dont go here, the staff will not keep you safe.

DO NOT GO HERE! THEFT! staff is outrageously rude and honestly as drunk as the customers- bouncer took my friends REAL ID because he believed it was fake, even though it is a REAL ID, however the bartender wouldn’t even attempt to scan her card, or give it back, regardless of it being a completely legal ID. Never have i been so disrespected and manhandled by staff at a club or even bar,worst place in portland, only go here if you want to be disrespected and stolen from.complete idiots.AWFUL.

Denied entry because bouncer insisted my ID picture looked fake. Didn’t use a black light to verify whatsoever. Unfortunate, because my wife and I were looking forward to the dance class they were having that night.

Staff and bouncers are SUPER testy except for the bartenders. Was surprised to be checked for guns as well. Music selection was alright except for when the DJ deviated from the theme occasionally. Not going back, but had a decent night.

Waited at the bar visibly holding cash in my hand for 20 minutes trying to order a drink. The bartender was ignoring me and servicing all the eye candy girls who would show up after me. It got to the point where a group of girls had to tell the bartender that I was waiting, before he decided to pay attention to me. And when he asked me what I wanted, he literally asked me in a way that made me feel unwanted and a waste of his time. Will never go back.

I almost never give 2 star reviews. I can usually find enough objective good about a place to give it three stars. However, this place barely escaped a one star for me.For a place that bills itself as a 80s and 90s club, they played very little identifiable music from that era. Also, the DJ kept starting and stopping the music and putting record scratches over songs in places that it really wasnt called for.There were several bachelorette parties going on along with a lot of skeezy dudes just looking to get laid. It made the whole vibe weird and creepy.With the music turned up so loud, you feel the beat rattling your bladder, the stuffiness of having all of those bodies in such a tiny space, the lights going off in crazy patterns that seemed more intentioned to induce epileptic seizures than add to atmosphere, and the suffocation of the chemical from the fog machine preventing you from taking a full breath, there is literally no way to be physically comfortable in this space.The grilled cheese with tomato and bacon I ordered was well toasted on the outside, but I had a hard time feeling like they should have advertised it as add bacon and tomato for an extra dollar. That bacon was nearly non-existent. The French fries were some of the best Ive ever had.The decor was interesting, fun and true to the 80s/90s theme. This, and the French fries kept it out of the 1* review territory.

The music before 12:30 is straight ass. Nsync, backstreet boys, and Britney Spears on repeat. The DJ takes no requests unless its on the radio. Basically, its like being back at a middle school dance, except it costs more. However, after 12:30 and several drinks its not too bad.

Bar staff is terrible. Not only were they unprofessional but one bartender singled me out, cut me off, and then kicked me out of the club for getting a beer at a different bar. I was in no way belligerent or acting drunk. This would be the first time I have ever been cut off or kicked out. The security guard outside apologized and gave us free passes for Friday night but even then I would not return. Service was just too terrible.

Typical Portland night night club. The spot for bachelorette parties and such. Lots of room and happy hour goes until 10 so cheap drinks if you get there early.

80’s and old school music. Great place to dance with friends!

One time I was there and they announced open bar for everyone unexpectedly which was cool. They pretty much stick to 90s music so hopefully thats your thing.

Came out from salem to have a good time and every staff member from jones bar made it impossible to do so. Very sneaky and scandalous security and extremely rude. They will yell at you and cuss at you. Show no remorse. The bar tenders are also rude and do a terrible job. Told the bar tender what i wanted and she proceeded to yell something back and ignored me. And it was my first drink for the night. Worst club Ive ever been to time after time. They dont even play any 80s music and theyre supposedly a 80 and 90s themed bar. They really need to get their act together. Ive been here a few times so this is based off of all the times Ive been here. Wont waste my time here. And you better believe all my friends will here about this.

This review is about last nights NYE neon celebration. My two friends, gay men, were told at the door by the bouncer that they were too drunk to come in. They were just standing there in line, not doing anything to act drunk at all. They had already paid for their tickets, they were able to calmly explain that they had already paid, and the bouncer told them that all they could do was sell their tickets to the two, visibly drunk, blond girls behind them. They were absolutely not belligerent, and they were definitely excluded because of who they are. They ended up counting down to midnight in the Lyft home. Discriminatory and so not ok.

Awful experience!! I dont recommend this place if youre a minority!! I booked my nieces Bachelorette Party there and hated the service and treatment from Mike the manager and his security as well as the DJ from the start.When it was supposed to be a joyous occasion, They made it hard to have fun and celebrate her upcoming nuptials. They kept charging drinks to my account that I did NOT authorize!! We paid it although most of my party goers went to the bar to buy their own drinks because our server Brittany was so slow in taking orders and then complain that they went to the bar to get their drinks!!I think I deserve a total refund for an awful experience. At this point I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone, Minority or otherwise!!

80s/90s dance club. Always fun and packed on a Friday or Saturday night.

Love the selection of music. Very crowded Fridays. Waited 30 mins to get in. 2 bars to help with lines. Good food.

Not my favorite place. DJ is average every time I go, and no 80s music played on 80s night. Good place to go dancing if youre in your 40s.

I always enjoyed going there because of the music.. but unfortunately the Bartender with the long black hair (Nicky?) was very rude. I should have been next to order my drink instead she helps all the guys that came after me. In fact later one of my friends came up to the bar and she helps her before me. Then finally after she has helped about ten other customers I raise my hand just incase she didnt see me. She rudely says Dont do that& walks off. I think a Sorry for the wait, what can I get you? would have been nice. We came with a large group of girls for a bachelorette party and she was also rude to the some of the other girls. A little more professionalism wouldnt hurt, at least a smile or two.Not here to bash all of the employees, I did later go to the male bartender and he helped me right away. And must say the woman working in the ladies restroom is a sweetheart, probably the best employee that the club has. Its a shame that the discourtesy of one employee will make me not want to go there ever again or recommend this place to anyone.

This was SO FUN, until I blinked and was surrounded by a frat party? Some alternative slytherin un-fun magic?

In my personal experience the best bar in Portland, great vibes and an all around good time.

Went here on Saturday night for their 80s/90s night. They played 1 song from the 80s! All the rest was crap. I tried to go up and talk to the DJ to make a request and I was stopped by a security guard saying no requests allowed. The place was decorated with an 80s/90s theme but the music did not match. If you are going to advertise 80s/90s music, play it. VERY DISAPPOINTING!

The bar/club area its self is amazing. However the bathroom attendant in the ladys room detained and and screamed at a girl for using lotion. First off Ive never been anywhere there was a bathroom attendant but I dont think they are suposted to man handle people. While I was washing up the girl next to me used a pump of lotion and turned to leave, at that moment the attendant literally leapt from her seat and two handed grabed her, and began yelling that it was a 1$, the stunned girl finnaly managed to say she had no cash. The attended seid she could not leave without paying and began to rant about how the girl must have grew up privileged and how life cost money, that it was shocking that she didnt think the lotion would cost(there are no signs anywhere that indicate that the products on the counter cost) I told her I had a dollar and would pay and even after I offered it to the attendant and she took it she continued rant to the woman about how not everyone is privileged and life cost money it throughly freaked me out!

The bouncer threatened to kick out my friend if he didnt take off his Chicago hat because apparently only Oregon teams are allowed to be worn inside. I dont see how its ok to treat customers like that after they just paid $10 to go inside or why the bouncer felt it was necessary to be a dick about it instead of just explaining the idiotic rule

The bathroom lady was very nice. Thats all I have to say...

I am from out of state and came to celebrate my friends birthday. They wouldnt let me in because my shirt said WSU on it. They claim in responses that they only allow local schools. Umm Hello, WSU is 10 minutes away. Not much more local than that.

Good music, awesome crowd, strong drinks

Bouncer was very unfriendly and staff not accommodating. Attended a group function and this place was dark and dirty slow service

Like the other reviewers here, I was forced to hand over my USC hat at the entrance. I thought the bouncer was kidding, razzing me because it was a Trojans hat. When I asked about his hat, he replied its not a sports team, genius. Wow, okay.Apparently Jones does not allow out of state sports team gear (hats, shirts, etc.). Why? The employee collecting the cover ($10) explained its how we deter gang violence. In Portland, OR. We dont live in South Central.Furthermore, when your club is filled with security guards, and you still have a problem with gang violence you need to evaluate your staff.You want to know the best part? While inside, I saw two (2) individuals, one with an out of state soccer jersey, and another gentleman with a Boston Red Sox shirt. Hmmm...Drinks were poor, slowly made, and service was abysmal.Went to the mens room to, you know, do what we do in there. A large man (Im assuming he was the bathroom attendant?) stopped me. Before you take a piss-- then he removed an empty airplane liquor bottle from the urinal.Basically, if I hadnt been accosted at the door, I might have been inclined to look the other way. But its Portland. There are a dozen other clubs I can go to.This place needs Jon Taffer like sailors need condoms.

Landed in Portland for the first time today was really looking forward to going in to jones tonight but unfortunately I got denied entry because I have a raiders hat on and you cant have outta state hats on in jones but yet the security guy had a death row hat witch is re ally an outta state hat .. Ive never felt.so unwanted and discriminated Portland you suck

Waited forever for a drink just to be rudely treated. Bartenders there are awful with no customer service what so ever. Felt like I was a bother to them..and customers is what gives them a job! Shame on them!

Extremely disappointed got there about 10 and they refused to play anything we requested not for a couple hours and played hardly any songs to dance to. We even asked for some for my sisters 21st and was brushed off we left soon after two hours

Such a fun place had a great time!

It you want to be grinded by denim and skirts of 20 year old men and women this is your place. Watered down drinks that are everyday and not unique at all. They pick quantity over quality for sure.

Went this Friday night and got kicked out , the punk Djs said I knocked stuff on the counter over , didnt touch nothing wanted them to wish my sister happy birthday , cant wait to see them Djs again Im going to knock them out . wont ever go

Went there with a bachelorette party and they said that another bar called ahead and we were drunk!? It was our first stop. Another group who was also another Bach party decided not to go in and they tried to get them inside and said they didnt want people like us in the bar! What a bunch of aholes!

Very enjoyable first time visit.

Strong drinks and friendly staff!!

I love the nineties music. Its my jam.

Joke of a club, RUDE STAFF, go ANYWHERE ELSE

Dropped off/picked up a friend who ended up having a miserable time. Watched the bouncers out front take bribes while waiting for her to escape the security - no wonder there are so many complaints in the reviews about paying more than the advertised cover.

Went to this place recently. The bouncer was so rude. He didnt let us in. Worst place in Portland.

Good place to dance

90s music! Great times.

Rude security. Not worth it 10 dolar cover charge.

Jones is my spot!

Dope

Great music and mixed scene!

This place is absolutely horrible. Do not go here.

Love this place

No

The bar sucks takes to long for drinks

Selection was from the 80s and 90s

So cool place

A locals favorite spot to be.

Fun!! Keeping Portland weird

This place is fun!

Love it

Awesome