Spare Room Restaurant & Lounge
| Address: | 4830 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97218, USA |
| Phone: | +1 503-287-5800 |
| Site: | spareroomrestaurantandlounge.com |
| Rating: | 4 |
| Working: | 7AM–2:30AM 7AM–2:30AM 7AM–2:30AM 7AM–2:30AM 7AM–2:30AM 7AM–2:30AM 7AM–2:30AM |
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C.T. Sorrentino
Cheap drinks (Jim Beam and Coke - $3 - All Day/Every Day), food (ample menu and specials), and music (live/DJ/karaoke/free/cover) ... what more could you ask for! Around the corner from my new temporary digs, I stopped by on Thursday night for a couple drinks and free, live music, unfortunately country on this night, but beggars cant be choosers. The bartender/hostess/server was very nice, well dressed, attractive and, most important, friendly. She also pours a strong drink ... HOOAH! I did not stay long because I can only handle country in short bursts, but will return soon for one of their dinner specials (surf and turf, prime rib, meatloaf and mashed potatoes, etc.) and, hopefully, some rock and roll, jazz, or blues. The place is big and dark with an old fashioned feel, not extravagant and not seedy, just right. Two bars and dance floors in two adjoining big rooms with other spaces which I did not have a chance to explore. They also have gambling-type machines at the bar although I neither know Oregons gambling laws nor if these machines are for used betting. Most people seemed to know each other, but other than the bartender/server, nobody said a word to me or even looked like they wanted to although hugs abounded and conversations surrounded me. Not the welcome I would have liked, but as the new kid on the block, I expected little else. CombatCritic Gives Spare Room Restaurant and Lounge An Initial 7 Bombs Out Of 10 With Room To Grow ... More Bombs Are Better!
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Loretta Baker
Went her for a friends party gave my credit card for a tab then paid with cash at the end! The dumb-ass waitress still ran my card and took my cash! then I called the the very next morning go the run around for about 7 hours then I finally talk to the girl how work the morning shift who says she was going to call me after she was off work which I highly doubt she was really going to call me back since she had been brushing me off the whole damn day tell me that that Manager/ Owner Trish says that there is nothing that can be done since that have no record of me being there even though I have all the proof that shows I was there. Not to mention I paid $30 for some nasty ass over cooked chicken tender,hard ass fries that I could even pay someone to eat and the water down ass drinks. On top of all that I the Stupid Waitress a nice tip the at dummy couldnt even give me the respect of not running my card as I asked!!!! I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy !!!!! stay away from there dont wast your time or money
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A Private User
Awesome neighborhood bar. Great mix of regulars, seniors, black and white folks, working class folks, and young hipsters. Drinks are cheap, nothing special. Bartenders and servers are nice. Danny Chavez and Rockin Raymond host the best Karaoke in town Mon, Tues, and Wed, with live sax, air guitar, and break dancing accompaniment. Late into the night the amazing mix of people end up on the dance floor together. The best of old and new Portland come together at this place which seems to have real community spirit! No pretense yet.
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Jordan Paplow
For some reason my coworkers always like to have meet-ups here, so I have on many occasion begrudgingly patronized this bar. The drinks are cheap, but that is the only positive thing I have to say about it. They have a whopping 3 beers on tap. Two of which are piss beer. Their food is terrible, and this is coming from someone who enjoys greasy bar food. The layout of the bar is awkward and dingy. Not in a charming sort of way, but more of a "Im drinking PBR in a poorly lit bingo parlor" kind of way.
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William Carl Hansen
I eat here often and they never cease to satisfy. The portions are generous and the food is acceptable + . I eat out more the not and this is my go to for late afternoon breskfast. I have also been surprised by the late night steaks. I am pleased with the food as well as the eager to please service. I highly suggest you try this place , also its a dive , my favorite.
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Nick Toda
The Spare Room is definitely off the beaten path up in deep NE Portland. The great thing about it, is the balance between "divey" and "homey" atmosphere of the bar. It has a stage and a deceptively large interior with a dance floor and seating. It is arguably most known for its Karoake nights that can definitely be a lot of fun.
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Sally Dee
Love this place! Good live music, karaoke, dance floor, cool people, reasonably priced drinks, friendly servers for the most part, and really decent $5 breakfast and lunch specials daily. Just wish they would keep the back bar open when its crowded on the weekends.
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Mathew Kennedy
The party last Saturday (maybe every final Sat of the month?) was great. Music was on point, packed dance floor, and reasonable drinks. Sadly, they had really bad service at the bar due to POS mishap, I believe, and staff were on their heels. Otherwise, its a 5er.
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Shelia brown
Spare Room is a place to go to unwind enjoy some awesome blues music with some cool people that want to do the same. I really enjoy myself there. This pass weekend the Blues Group "COOL BREEZE" was there. Thats a group you dont want to miss, THEYRE AWESOME !!!
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A Private User
this place has changed a lot since i started going here years ago. management changed and the older karaoke crowd has disappeared some. but bingo is still around and as amazing as ever. and they now sponsor roller derby teams!
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A Private User
Cool building that used to be a bowling alley, beam and coke is always 3 dollars, and amazing people watching. Staff has always been friendly and the times theyve had bands playing has always been entertaining.
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BUTCH HAYWOOD
Good, fun, affordable and well poured drinks to top it off. Unencumbered, non-clickish and modest atmosphere with eceptionally friendly staff tending to your needs. I found it easy to have a fine time.
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Laura
Easily one of my favorite bars in Portland. Spare Room hosts the best karaoke night and the bartenders and waitresses are super friendly. This is a place that you cant just go to once.
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Christina Bordeaux
Wide selection of events to choose from, friendly customer service, huge seating areas, plenty of lotto machines, diversified range of patrons, even had yummy food!
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Ryan Adams
Best karaoke in Portland. Rockin Raymond and Danny are really good people and great entertainers. Karaoke is every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night.
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Jessica Kuhn
Third time and still enjoying the staff and regs. Not so much into karaoke but everyone is pretty chill and the food and drinks have met all expectations.
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Amber Conner
Great place for live music and dancing! Reasonable priced drinks and food! Karaoke with a live band on the first Thursday of each month!!!
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Jack Barnett
Probably the best breakfast in Portland, not just the best cheap bar breakfast. Delicious Bloody Mary too. And the price is right.
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Ben Hubbird
Old bowling alley now hosts the craziest live shows & karaoke nights. Huge space -- great for a group who needs to spread out.
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Candice Craig
Local spot. 10 min from Playpen and 5 min for Skinn.. Fire Food. Always a crowd... Stiff Lemon Drops..... Cum Though...
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Max Infeld
Amazing variety of activities here. You can drink, gamble, watch sports, see a band. Get the steak bites!
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David Mihm
I dont even remember going here, it was so unmemorable. Oh wait, yes I do. Terrible taplist. Not worth it.
