Alibi

08/21/09

Need an Alibi for Alibi

by BolaKaraoke

The dark and dreary, 70s-style tiki lounge would perhaps cause most to walk back out and head for trendier waters. Those willing to take a few more steps past the bar and up the stairs to the back room, would be happily greeted by tipsy, fun-loving, karaoke-heads singing (and screaming) their favorite karaoke tunes. The crowd? Almost 100% 20 and 30 year olds, although their song repertoire would suggest older souls. Barry Manilow, Beach Boys, Peter Gabriel were among the artists who were paid homage with performances that often included passionate jumping! The KJ (whose name escapes me) was thoroughly enthused as he called performers up to the stage. Later in the evening, he did a throwback to Meat Loaf during a down time. "And I would do anything for love, but I won't do that..." he sang with most of the crowd singing along. Sunday night at the Alibi, I give it a 4 star rating for great atmosphere, great happy hour and a top-notch KJ. A rating less than perfect because I'm not convinced that older singers would enjoy their time and importantly, the karaoke section of the bar is not wheelchair accessible.

• Pros: Cool crowd, cheap drinks and eats
• Cons: Old school, dark, not ada accesible

10/19/08

I love The Alibi!

by KatieKat7676

The Alibi is a great place to come to just have a good time. Unlike a lot of other bars, it doesn't possess the meat market atmosphere, and I've yet to see any fights, arguments, etc- so it's a nice place to go if you want to avoid drama. The atmosphere is great: there are several separate rooms to sit in, so if you're not into karaoke and you just want to chat and hang out with your friends, you can.

I love karaoke here. If you want to hear good singers, though, this is NOT the place to go. Most of the people who get up to sing goof off and don't take it seriously. I love to sing, and the Alibi totally has me covered with a HUGE selection of songs (more than I've seen at any other karaoke bars in Portland or Vancouver). Erin, the KJ, is really friendly and quick, so even if she has a ton of singers you can plan on singing. She's awesome!

The drinks are a little weak and overpriced, so order beer or a straight shot- stay away from their selection of fruity tropical drinks.

On saturday nights they have a free buffet, which is actually really good!

This place can be really crowded, especially in the karaoke area, and sometimes its hard to find a place to sit. The waiters are a little slow, too, but they have a lot of customers so cut them some slack.

• Pros: Great song selection, fun atmosphere, drama-free
• Cons: ONE bathroom stall (LAME!), weak drinks

09/01/08

Fun karaoke, mediocre service

by alyssatinling

The bar has a fun tiki theme and the karaoke 7 days a week is always a blast. But the service is always a bit slow and the drinks are a bit overpriced. Fun place to have a party though.