Crystal Ballroom
Crystal Ballroom
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11:00 PM - 2:30 AM
Monday
11:00 PM - 2:30 AM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 2:30 AM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 2:30 AM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 2:30 AM
Friday
11:00 AM - 2:30 AM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 2:30 AM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 2:30 AM
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4.0
70 reviews
Excellent
27
Very good
24
Average
9
Poor
4
Terrible
6
Cheyenne
Portland, OR3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
I normally don’t have a negative experience here but it’s not the nicest venue for acoustics and shorter people. Writing this review because after years of attending shows here, I was informed “there’s no coat check” or safe place to hang coats. Staff made me feel like an idiot for even asking. And what’s worse is that I could have sworn I’ve checked a coat before. What kind of venue in the PNW doesn’t have this amenity?
Three stars because at least the beer is good.
Three stars because at least the beer is good.
Written 22 October 2023
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vittono t
Seattle, WA4 contributions
Jan 2020
This was the worst concert experience we have ever been to. The entrance process was very disorganized and people were pushing and shoving to get in and staff did nothing to prevent this mess. The security gate was also a mess. As we attempted to go through it., the crowd was actually pushing at our backs and again, staff only made the situation worse. It was so unsafe that we chose to leave and never saw the concert. We were not the only ones to leave. We had never been tot this concert venue before and will never go again.
Written 11 February 2020
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Scott M
17 contributions
Feb 2020
Attended the Marcus King band show. Bands started 45 minutes late and the venue was so crowded that it became quite uncomfortable. Unable to move, very rude people pushing through the crowd. much too warm inside (even in Feb). Peoples tempers began to flare with all the pushing and tight quarters. I have no idea what the capacity of the venue is but it sure seemed to be way overcrowded. It became unbearable and we left, went downstairs into Ringler's bar and watched the live feed from the show. We love concerts and attend 10-12 a year, this was far and away the worst concert experience in our memory. Hope it was an isolated incident.
Written 10 February 2020
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Family_Traveler_A1
Olympia, WA28 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Neat older venue. For concerts open admission with separated area for over and under 21. As other reviewers mentioned it gets crowded early so get there early. Stage is very low for a standing room only crowd. If you are under 5’10” I would not expect to see any of the performance especially towards the back. Although the venue is kid and family “friendly” I would not recommend bringing youngsters to a show unless they are prepared to spends several hours starring at the backs of concert goers.
Written 14 January 2020
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Susie1028
San Diego, CA2,006 contributions
Nov 2019
The Crystal Ballroom is one of the best venues in PDX to see a show.It's a historical music venue with a floating wooden floor. They had fast entry with plenty of security and metal detection. There are several stairs up to the stage and a small elevator for those who need it. Street parking only, free meters after 7pm.It's such a fun venue for events, from 90s night at Lola's Room, a holiday event, or a concert. I love the bouncy dance floor.
Written 13 November 2019
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B138877
Queensland, Australia710 contributions
May 2019 • Family
The food and beer of course good. Service was quick. Got to take a free tour of the place and walk on the main dancefloor that has rockers and ballbearings under it to give it a bounce.
Written 26 May 2019
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RSNN
Portland, OR6,303 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
It was a joy being able to see Beats Antique at the Crystal ballroom. Always a pleasure and the highlight of my year if I can make it to their concert here.They put on some wild and awesome dance routines mixing belly dance with various other influences along with the music the band plays.
You can drink and watch the show from up in the balcony. You can stand down on the floor in the over 21 area and watch the chow closer up with your drink. Or you can go to the all ages side and try to get as close to the stage as you can. This is what I always end up doing after I've had a couple great McMenamins drinks to get primes and ready to embrace the music and show.
The decor of the Crystal Ballroom is amazing. you have round murals of people dancing and musicians playing. There are two impressive chandeliers hanging from the ceiling It is like a music palace beyond compare. Nothing like it anywhere. It is such an icon. It is truly an amazing venue for life music.
You can drink and watch the show from up in the balcony. You can stand down on the floor in the over 21 area and watch the chow closer up with your drink. Or you can go to the all ages side and try to get as close to the stage as you can. This is what I always end up doing after I've had a couple great McMenamins drinks to get primes and ready to embrace the music and show.
The decor of the Crystal Ballroom is amazing. you have round murals of people dancing and musicians playing. There are two impressive chandeliers hanging from the ceiling It is like a music palace beyond compare. Nothing like it anywhere. It is such an icon. It is truly an amazing venue for life music.
Written 15 May 2019
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RSNN
Portland, OR6,303 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
I was down town to go see Arthur Brown at the Star Theater and heard about the 105th Birthday Free-For-all Sunday. Great. So I went downtown early and enjoyed some time in the Crystal ballroom, the Lola's Room, and the Ringlers Pub on the ground floor.
I have been to the Crystal ballroom so many times for concerts and have had some great times here. I just bought a ticket to see Beats Antique in FEB. have seen them play here a couple times and am looking forward to seeing another one of their brilliant shows again.
I have been to the Crystal ballroom so many times for concerts and have had some great times here. I just bought a ticket to see Beats Antique in FEB. have seen them play here a couple times and am looking forward to seeing another one of their brilliant shows again.
Written 28 January 2019
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shannonsZ369BF
46 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Bartender and event staff were great. Drinks were yummy. Love the look of the place and how old it is.
Written 5 December 2018
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gmiche_73
Irvine, CA7 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
Don't accompany your women friends out so that they can be safe, especially toward the end of the night. They won't let you back in. Actually, we hadn’t even walked out the door. So much for ensuring safety of women in a sketchy neighborhood of town. Ruined a perfectly nice night otherwise, just because the staff was unaccommodating to a simple request to go get our friends upstairs. Despicable.
Written 12 August 2018
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Do they check ID for tickets? I'm giving mine to a friend and making sure they are able to get in without any issues.
Where can you wait in line? Can you go inside and wait in the ballroom or do you have to sit outside
Makalha
2 contributions
I’ve never been here before, I don’t mind paying for parking at all where is a good place to park? And how long should I expect it to take us to get out of Portland? Does traffic get really bad? Thank you in advance
Are minors allowed to attend a concert here?
RSNN
Portland, OR6,303 contributions
Yes, if the show is all ages.
there is the area in front of the stage that is general. and an area where people over 21 can go if they wish to be able to drink
MojoMike-ta
Nashville, TN
Going to sold out colter wall show tonight. Hoping like hell there are seats upstairs... or somewhere.
I need to sit. Not handicap, just beat up a little... sore hips, back and feet.
Can’t reach CB by phone of course, and (because it’s sold out on day of show?) the event has dropped off the website where it might say if Show is “seated.” Which it should be, as Colter Wall plays down-tempo figure picked country-folk.
We are Tourists enjoying long weekend - lots of old time music and nouveau eating in Portland. Standing for 3 hours will hurt.
shannonsZ369BF
46 contributions
The only seats they have are upstairs in the balcony. Its' first come first serve so if you get there early and wait in line you should be good. OR if you have dinner downstairs they will come in and stamp your hand to avoid the line and waiting. They move you up when doors open. Hope this helps
Could I get picked up there I'm a male that's never been with a male before but would like to try it I believe I would really like it
Herb E
Portland, OR23 contributions
Portland likes to think of it's self as lgbt friendly . not familiar with community but , you would have no problem with whatever it is you prefer. good luck and happy motoring.....
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