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The Barrel Room
105 NW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97209, United States
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Al
Review №1

I forgot how fun this place was! Hadnt been in over 5 years and had such a good time! The musicians were hilarious and had me laughing the whole entire night. I highly recommend this place to go with friends!

Al
Review №2

Phenomenally fun spot. Lovely, fun crowd and sing-along music, if you so choose to. Drinks and food are above the average fare for bars, and reasonably priced.

Ga
Review №3

Great entertainment. Great pianists. Great singers. Great crowd. Great drinks. What more can you ask for! Awesome place to have an amazing time.

Ra
Review №4

A very nice place and why without much expectations. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed every bit. The drinks in buckets were cute and not very expensive. The live band was amazing and the waitress was doing an excellent job! Definitely recommend

Na
Review №5

I had a lot of fun. Great music and wonderful vibes. The BUCKETS of drinks dont disappoint, and neither does their resident pianist, Nathan.Pro tip: buy tickets in advance to get a table, because if youre like me, youll be staying a while and $10 a head (or cheaper on Groupon) is worth it, cuz you definitely throw money down to get them to play Barbie Girl.Learn Danger Zone, yall!

Da
Review №6

Great place for food and music. Very friendly staff. Chris was a great host and is a great Bass guitarist. Very entertaining and a great experience with the dual pianos.

Sa
Review №7

Fun spot for good music and a good time! Went with some people from out of town and they enjoyed being able to put in requests for the dueling pianists. Lively atmosphere and good service.

Ch
Review №8

Weekends are awesome. Mix of all ages. University students to 60 somethings. If you want a seat for the show definitely buy tickets in advance. Otherwise enjoy the bar or outdoor space.

Co
Review №9

Definitely the place to hit up on a night out! Live music, great drinks, and just an all around fun atmosphere. Also, the staff are exceptional!

Do
Review №10

The atmosphere and service are great. The musical performers are a blast. Very audience friendly with plenty of audience participation.

La
Review №11

Great place when its warm outside. The outdoors area doesnt have very good heating. Indoors has live music, and the band is very entertaining.

Ch
Review №12

Inside: always fun and witty time. Adequate foods and drinks. Too small venue for the popularity it gets. Outside: dont even ask - low bar standards for sound /light quality and music selection (rarely you will get a decent DJ). Outside patio basically exists for drunk patrons who are too annoying to stay inside for dueling piano show.

Al
Review №13

Female pianist was bomb. The whole show was super fun. The staff was quick and friendly. Had a great time! :)

Ro
Review №14

What a fantastic fun bar. The Mc is hilarious. Also the drummer was amazing. Go Mark...

Ri
Review №15

Fun dueling piano show with drinks. Music was good and the show was great

Am
Review №16

The dueling pianos show was awesome! I highly recommend it!! My only criticism is seating. I paid for my tickets and was seated at a table, but walk-ins who could use standing room only for free were standing in front of my table for over half the show and I couldnt see! If I pay for the show, I should not have to keep asking people to scoot out of the way so I can enjoy it. If you go, dont sit along the wall directly across from the stage!! Other than that, it was great. Good food and drinks and an excellent performance!

Al
Review №17

Be prepared to sing loud, drink heavily, and have the time of your life.

An
Review №18

A very lively place to be during the weekends.. get a group.. grab a table and the evening is yours!! They have a live band (2 pianists and a drummer) playing who are really nice!!They play requested songs and make the environment lively!!A very nice place to hangout!!

Ch
Review №19

Most fun Ive had on a night out in ten years, easily! Laughed so hard!

Ja
Review №20

Awesome bar. They had an outdoor dj and live music indoor so much fun!

Be
Review №21

Fun little outdoor club with room to dance and a dueling piano bar. Appetizers are decent too : ) Sometimes very busy

An
Review №22

High-octane entertainment; fantastic ambience with the most talented (if also cruelest :-D) dueling pianists alive! Loved it!

An
Review №23

Uh, the best of both worlds! Dueling pianos inside and rave atmosphere outside. Love the upbeat vibes.

Va
Review №24

Always a party and always fun! Good drinks and music

Vi
Review №25

Awesome spot for sure. Get there early

Jo
Review №26

Great outdoor venue attached to a dualing piano room...loved it!

Br
Review №27

Dueling piano bars are so entertaining.

Je
Review №28

Super groovy... Dueling pianos tonight, had a blast.

As
Review №29

Go for Saturday night dueling pianos best to be there by 9 if you want to sit. Song choices generally trend in the 80s rock era, but for enough $ they will try anything. If you want to get up and dance to more hip music. The outdoor dance area plays popular hip hop and pop and gets going around 11pm. Good for a girls night out. Highly recommend getting a bucket to share (32 or 86oz options!)

An
Review №30

My husband and I went to see the dueling piano show the night after Thanksgiving and we were not disappointed! It was a great show with great performers! They knew how to keep the crowd entertained all night! We would definitely go back!

Ut
Review №31

We absolutely had the best time at Dueling Pianos. These guys played everything! The gorgonzola fries were pretty good. The Manhattans were a bit on the sweet side. It does get really loud.

mi
Review №32

Absolutely the best place to go dancing!! Downtown Portland at its best. Excellent music, lights and multiple places on site to get beverages

Ro
Review №33

I would leave no stars if possible. A group of us purchased tickets for an event that was apparently cancelled. No one reached out to inform us and no refunds were given. Out of everyone in my group (14 of us) confirmed no refunds or emails were sent and given I had to contact my bank to file a fraud charge to get our money back. They have completely ignored my attempts to contact them. Clearly they could care less about their paying customers.

Ma
Review №34

Very fun and very packed. Great entertainers.

Sa
Review №35

First, I would like to say that the dueling piano show is amazing and a fun time. But some friends and I spent a lot of money for a bachelorette party and it was a disaster from start to finish. We booked a VIP package with this company in advance. It was meant to include seated tickets, appetizers, dinner, champagne and a surprise roast for the bride. We spent $285 (47.50 per person) for this package. When we arrived, the venue had lost our reservation. They then put 6 of us at a four-person table. No one seemed to know that this package existed, and we had to keep telling them what was included and that we had already paid for food etc. We were made to believe that we had to spend this extra money to have our bride be part of the show, but while we were sitting there, we found out that this could be done for anyone at anytime to during the show. The Waitress ruined this surprise by talking about it in front of our bride. I am mostly upset because we paid in advance for these services and it took 2 ½ hours to get our food. We had to ask for it more than once and when we got it, it had clearly been sitting under a warmer for a long time. This was supposed to be our big stop for the night and from start to finish it was a disappointment. I wouldn’t book an event package with them, you spend more than its worth and I feel a little scammed.

Ia
Review №36

Its fun they got good food tons of people

Ka
Review №37

Booked the date night package for a duelling piano show weeks ahead of time, for our weekend trip to Portland. We arrived for the show and were told they double sold all the tickets and did not have a table for us. Poor experience -- looks like we lost this duel.

Ro
Review №38

Super fun bar! Great atmosphere, live entertainment, good food and fun drinks. Caught a dueling piano show recently and it was so much fun! I highly recommend it!

Li
Review №39

This place was amazing! We booked in for a dulling pianos night and the group who were on were just fantastic! I was really worried it wouldnt live up to our hopes having been to one in San Diego the previous year and loved it so much but these guys were probably even better! They were great musicians, really good fun and were brilliant at getting everyone up and involved.

Br
Review №40

Very nice layout definitely would love to attend

De
Review №41

The piano playing was fantastic, the DJs were open minded to our music requests and the drinks went down easy.Great place for groups!

Re
Review №42

Great atmosphere and staff. Very relaxed feeling. And the brick wall, with all the ivy, is a very rustic kind of beautiful.

Te
Review №43

LOVE the piano show!! It was one our favorite things on our long weekend trip to Portland :-) Steven was AWESOME and brought the energy! We had a coupon code for free tickets (at 4 people, a $60 value) so we drank up and tipped well for song requests!

Sc
Review №44

A bunch of us went to the margarita crawl in PDX and this was one of the stops. They had live music and a lively crowd.

Ca
Review №45

Paid for a date night reservation. Waitress was a sweetheart. Our table was constantly blocked of its view by standing people of a party that the bouncer quoted to me 1200 total paid so they were above manners and being quoted by the bouncers, they sayed they would not move the standing party even tho they all had seats to sit in. My girl and I could not see the stage at all....even after playing for a date night package. Our waitress was amazing....the place. Worst experience ever. Kicked out cause we complained about people in our way to see the awesome show.

Ch
Review №46

Went last Saturday night for wifes 50th birthday. Had nearly 30 friends join us. Had a great time. The waitress we had (sorry cant remember name) worked so hard but kept a great smile on her face. Owner was gracious and played from time to time making it much fun. Food good. Drinks good. Friends all said had great time. Highly recommend for group parties.

Hu
Review №47

Lively and engaging show

Ab
Review №48

Super fun place with a wonderfully fun staff!

Cy
Review №49

Went for my birthday. was not disappointed at all!

Mi
Review №50

Always a good time anytime Ive been. The live band inside that takes requests always makes for a good time. If thats not your jam then the dj outside will surely play something you like sooner or later. Definitely worth checking out if youre in the area.

Ji
Review №51

Fun piano bar plus awesome patio with DJsLimited food menu

Au
Review №52

Had a BLAST drinks were and the music was AMAZING...it was packed but all in all was a total blast

Tr
Review №53

Paid $360 for a table and when we arrived no table available. Total ripoff!! Music was ok but the talent doesn’t play good music unless the crowd pays. Not a good experience.Update: I went back and had a great experience. Staff was very friendly and entertaining. The music was good and the performers played well.

Va
Review №54

The owner is wonderful!! The place was packed and lovely with customer interaction and one of the piano players was really good and can sing good too. The one with the hat. The bartender even sang a song which was fun. Good party atmosphere. Definitely a fun time. Four stars because the other piano player was rude and crass. Drinks and food were decent.

Sh
Review №55

Fantastic. Fun smart staff.

Mi
Review №56

This is a favorite because there is fantastic live music inside and a club feel “outside”(under a tent in the winter). The bartenders and servers are great! Would recommend.

Ch
Review №57

Fun place to go to on a weekend night. Live music and good atmosphere.

Di
Review №58

Sound level was a bit loud. Music was quite good, but aimed for the 30-50 crowd. Its a fun place however. We had 2 pianos and a drummer and lead guitar at times.

am
Review №59

So much fun. Friendly staff

Je
Review №60

Seems like a grate date night, sure! but if the party in front of you is paying 1200$ a person, dont expect a view of the stage....the bouncer knows who spends how much for what, and he gets to choose who stay and who goes...not like he could ask the table to sit down...no go a head and stand in front of us, thats coooooool. ..seemed like it was gonna be a fun show...till one party kept getting in our view. the bouncer was super rude and kicked us out... I guess my boyfriends voice offended him because no one could hear each other, and he was shouting...whatever....not worth 50$for less than an hour of show...maybe if there was a little more room for everyone, instead of people shoving each other around....waitresses were super nice...probably because its not their fault for people getting kicked out....HA

Br
Review №61

Great atmosphere, very talented artists on stage. Very entertaining environment. We always have a good time here. I recommend trying the jello shots. They are fun and easy to consume, and they get the job done!

Da
Review №62

Great experience, great drinks and great crowd food. The dueling pianos were just amazing and I showmanship was flat out rad

De
Review №63

Last night the dueling pianos were fabulous!! We totally enjoyed our evening listening, singing and eating!! Just remember NOT to leave your car parked in the blocks they close down...

Me
Review №64

I aways enjoy watching the dueling piano show! Brings out the history of Portland.

Ge
Review №65

Had a blast, but overpriced imo. Save for special occasions.

Li
Review №66

Went with a small group, and loved it. The battling pianos are hilarious and we loved it! I cant wait to go back.

Ca
Review №67

Went he for some straight girls birthday party. Had a bucket of some vodka drink and some Jell-O shots suringe thing which was pretty gross. Music and dancing was good though. I had fun but it is not really my kinda of place.

Mi
Review №68

Drinks were okay, the Roxanne was too sweet, not a lot of liquor for the price. Dueling pianos was fun in the beginning then as the crowd and the musicians got drunker, it became raunchy and obnoxious. Will not come back, seems to be just a place to get drunk.

st
Review №69

Piano dueling Halloween night was dope

Ja
Review №70

The piano part is great, lots of high energy and fun. If you want your song request move to the front of the line too $20. The service is bad because they have only one waitress for half the room. We had to request our table get cleaned so we could make room to order more drinks. The drinks are pretty weak so be prepared. Get here early, by 11pm the outdoor dance floor was packed.

Be
Review №71

Fun place for live Karaoke

do
Review №72

Amazing. Had so much fun. Young and old were there all haveing fun. Amazing musicians.

Le
Review №73

I love the Barrell Room. Ive been here twice now and its always a good time. Their dueling pianos on Friday nights is not only free, but incredibly entertaining! Their specialty is 80s songs it seems, but they take many requests throughout the night. Dueling pianos not your thing? Well, just outside is a hopping dance floor with a DJ where you can smoke, drink, and dance to your hearts content.

Ja
Review №74

Great bar. Drinks are standard, come here with energy and enjoy the experience. Participate with the dueling pianists, sing, dance, socialize! Best evening during my short time in Portland.

Bi
Review №75

Best party ever! Loved it !

Bo
Review №76

Very entertaining lots of audience participation

Ro
Review №77

Went here for my fiances 21st birthday. The drinks were tasty, gigantic, and decently priced. The music was a really good time, and it was cool to see the whole staff get involved. The guitar player even bought my fiances first drink of the night.

Jo
Review №78

Great setup... Its like two professional piano karaoke singers with the soul of pop stars accompanied by a drummer and a guitarist who actually owns the spot. It was a sight to behold and a night to remember after all the shots.

ba
Review №79

It was great tho. Piano Wars are so fun. Definitely recommend

Ch
Review №80

Fun place, mixed age group.. The small bar to the left on the piano side makes a generous drink compared to others in the area.. Will come back again

Do
Review №81

We as a family love doing fun things. In the top 5 of the best times we have had in Portland OR since moved here last November. We will diffently go again!

Ja
Review №82

Great atmosphere and drinks

Re
Review №83

I brought my friend here for his 21st birthday before we made our way to the clubs (or tried to) and it was a great time. I didnt know about the private sections available for rent beforehand or that would have been cool to do. The drinks were reasonably priced and only a $5 cover on a Saturday was nice. Overall 8/10 for me

Tr
Review №84

Great place to have a birthday party. Service was good. Entertainment was a lot of fun. I recommend this place. Check groupon for this place.

Co
Review №85

Good mix of a lively bar and almost a club. Sometimee girls get in free, but dudes pay $10. Its got live music inside thats always good if you like rock, and with a lot of bar staff so you dont really have to wait on drinks.

Da
Review №86

It has a mix of both in and outdoor areas. There is a section with real wood burning fires. Outside there is a DJ playing popular dance music and inside there is often a live band as well. The food was simple but filling. The club also boasts two full bars and a shot station.

Be
Review №87

The brisket was super tender and smokey and didnt even need sauce, but the sauce was amazing. Slightly vinegary, spicy and sweet, it was exactly what I was looking for. Ill definitely be a return customer and will refer my friends

Ev
Review №88

Was good until recently they started playing the WORST tunes. Go to white owl

Sc
Review №89

Loved the music. Great vibe

Ti
Review №90

Phenomenal evening with very entertaining performers. Owner even went out of his way to arrange a gluten free meal for me. Incredible service! We definitely recommend for anyone to join in Portland!

Lu
Review №91

Great music both inside and outside. The in-house band indoors was very upbeat and the tunes were danceable. The DJ outside played some great pieces that catered to a variety of listening styles. Two thumbs up.

Sa
Review №92

Meh. If your looking for a place where Bros spawn, you found the place.

vi
Review №93

This place got wild and so did we. Had a great time. Entertainment was excellent and how our waitress managed to keep up with us was impressive.

Er
Review №94

Had a fun night out with friends. Intimate setting inside with the ceiling pianos. Outside bar/dance floor/dj is a good contrast. OK drink prices for the atmosphere.

Ga
Review №95

I really do enjoy going to this place. Always a good time when I go there.

Jo
Review №96

When you order a pizza and they tell you it will be above the 10 minutes, wait about 50 before they tell you Just a few more minutes. while people who ordered after you are getting their pizza. Finally they come back and tell you they are out of dough and itll be another 20... and offer nothing to make up for it. Just super terrible customer service but happy to take my money.

Sa
Review №97

LOVED the dueling piano ladies! If I may suggest giving the dancers a little room to get down in?

mi
Review №98

I really dig what theyve got going on here. The bar itself is cleverly set up with a solid thing that it offers. The servers and bartenders all seem lovely and there is plenty of room but not too large of a venue or too many seats to feel overwhelming. It maintains the intimate feeling.The bar itself I give a solid 3 star which in my book is a good rating.Now IF I could rate Drag Queen Brunch on its own itd have a 4 star for sure! These gals know their biz! They are seasoned and diverse entertainers offering something new to the Portland scene this summer and what a joy it is. For only 15$ you get a full old school dinner brunch and meet some lovely folks beforehand and then at noon you get a full evening show in the middle of the day! The cast is semi-rotating but the staples are veteran entertainers. Its nice to see classic drag, new age modern drag and some (without ruining the surprise) age old classic monologue theater!Lovely, just lovely darrrrrling. Auntie Mame says its a MUST SEE!Support our community and local bars with clever original events like these.Remember: Its drag, bring lots of $1s and $5s to share in all crevasses during performances!

An
Review №99

I love it here! It is such a fun environment! If you are celebrating birthday/anniversary/girls night out/anything this is a fun place to go, have good food, good drinks and be entertained!!!!!

De
Review №100

Great show. Had a lot of fun with the dualing pianos. Dont go there for the food. It is very mediocre at top notch prices.

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  • Address:105 NW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97209, United States
  • Site:http://www.barrelroompdx.com/
  • Phone:+1 503-242-0700
Categories
  • Night club
  • Bar
  • Piano bar
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:8pm–2am
  • Wednesday:8pm–2am
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeaway:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Food at bar:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Happy-hour food:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
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