XV
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: (503) 790-9090
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 4pm-2am, Sat 5pm-2am, Sun 6pm-1am
Editorial Review for XV – by Nancy Levenson
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.
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Insider Tips
Happy HourGet $1 off all drinks weekdays from 4pm to 8pm. As an extra bonus, the jukebox is free, too.
The ExtrasIf 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 GoWomen 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 MenuFood 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).
User Reviews for XV
04/03/2008 Posted by bebidatecate
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.
Pros: Good music, decent food.
Cons: Everything else is awful.
02/19/2008 Posted by VISION444
I DECIDED TO HAVE MY BIRTHDAY PARTY HERE AND WE RENTED OUT THE LOUNGE AREA FOR $100. THE ENTIRE TIME I HAD TO KEEP TELLING PEOPLE WHO WERENT WITH MY PARTY TO LEAVE. THE STAFF WAS VERY RUDE TO OUR PARTY. I HAVE BEEN TO MANY BARS THAT TREAT PEOPLE WITH RESPECT. THIS PLACE DID NOT. IF YOU ARE PLANNING A PARTY DO NOT PLAN IT AT BAR XV. YOU WILL BE VERY DISSAPOINTED.
Pros: NOTHING
Cons: RUDE STAFF, WAY TO CROWDED
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