XV
(503) 790-9090
15 SW Second Ave
Portland,
OR
97204
45.523
-122.6725
Neighborhoods: Neighbors West - Northwest, Old Town - Chinatown
Hours:
Mon-Fri 4pm-2am
Sat 5pm-2am
Sun 6pm-1am
Parking:
Street
Last updated 1.30.09
What People Are Saying About XV
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In Short
Lively groups of well-dressed bar hoppers mingle in this large bar featuring exposed brick and low lighting. Seating is plentiful, but wise visitors arrive early to grab cozy couches and take control of the jukebox's playlist, which includes music ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to the Velvet Underground. Specialty drinks like the Naughty Girl Lemonade and the Green Envy are tasty and pack a punch, but the handful of beer and wine selections are cheaper.
User Reviews
CJA08
October 18, 2008
We have been going to XV for years and Love it! Always great music, Dirinks and Friendly Staff. We have never had a problem! Great thing is you don't have to pay an outrages cover to enjoy a good night out like other clubs in Portland.
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AleksU
July 15, 2008
I went to XV and had a pretty good time, until the next day I looked at my credit card statement and they ran my card 4 times. Once was a duplicate and the other two who knows where they came up with the numbers. Without thinking I didn't ask why I hadn't gotten a receipt from the bartender. I'm about to go down and request to see my signature on the receipts. We shall see if they resolve the problem. I hate when bars mess up tabs like this, its just irresponsible.
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bebidatecate
April 03, 2008
I have never posted a review on Citysearch before, but my experiences at bar XV have been so terrible that I had to warn others. The bouncer here belongs in jail or in a martial arts studio, because he can't hold back the anger, which anyone can see oozing out of his pores. He has a look of disgust and rage as you enter, and is waiting for a small incident so he can snap and beat somebody up. Roughly a year ago my girlfriend was asked to leave for no reason other than it was 2 AM. A simple request but a very rude one as the clock struck two. My girlfriend confronted the rude bartender and in no time bouncer had his arms around her from the back and ripped her drink out of her hand. He then pushed her violently out the door. Ok, so fast forward to a year later, two weeks ago. I said I would never come back to Bar XV because of this incident but it was a friends birthday and a year later. What do you know? Same bouncer, same bartenders. Bartenders even ruder than before. A few minutes after I get there a man is asked to leave for "groping the waitstaff" . I was standing near him at that bar for the past fifteen minutes. No such event had occurred. The man was intoxicated and taking up prime real estate at the bar, and hence the bouncer is called over. He begins provoking the man and leading him towards the door. The bouncer is in his face practically asking for a fight. Eventually the man slaps said bouncer in the face. Now this I agree is way out of line. But a bouncer is supposed to deal with this in a lawful and professional manner. He is not a police officer. Instead the bouncer immediately deals a precison strike to the mans face as he is trying to run away, then pushes him through the door. Then bouncer is nowhere to be seen for the rest of the evening. Long story short, this place doesn't respect it's customers. They are treated like they are worthless and not needed. So take your business elsewhere. Especially if you dont want a beating.
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Happy Hour:
Get $1 off all drinks weekdays from 4pm to 8pm. As an extra bonus, the jukebox is free, too.
The Extras:
If you'd like to throw your own private bash, the bar is available to rent out. Call and talk to the owner.
Know Before You Go:
Women who cringe at the bar's unisex bathrooms or want to avoid the long lines can skip to the dining room, where there's a little-known, ladies-only bathroom.
On the Menu:
Food flavors lean toward Caribbean, with creative twists such as grilled jerked squid and coconut saffron chicken. Diners on a budget will delight in the well-priced snacks like yam fries and roti (grilled flatbread).
Category:
Software, Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Singles Bars, Taverns, Lounges
Payment Methods:
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Celeb Hangout
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
No
