Tonic Lounge
Portland, OR 97212
Phone: (503) 238-0543
- Hours:
- Daily 5pm-2am
Editorial Review for Tonic Lounge – by Andre Hagestedt
In Short
There are two sides to this hot spot: one dark and cavernous, featuring live music; the other cushy, lounge-y and quiet. Young adults chat each other up in the lounge area, while the stage area is packed with people bobbing to the beat supplied by DJs or live bands. Many of P-town's bigger alt-rock favorites circulate through here, but new discoveries await also. Live sets are mostly on weekends with DJ nights during the week.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoBoth sides have their own bars, but you can only run a tab with one side at a time.
Happy HourDrink and eat cheaply from 5pm to 8pm daily, with half-price appetizers and considerable discounts on drafts and well drinks.
Where to SitIn warmer months, outdoor seating offers a nice respite with fresher air.
User Reviews for Tonic Lounge
02/10/2008 Posted by dk_pdx
I was in the bar room with friends getting wasted. i asked the barkeep if they can play CDs, he said no. later they did in fact turn off the juke box and play other recorded music. coincidentally i had already programmed a bunch of songs into the juke and therefore lost my $ :-( some drink prices are outdated, they could use a price drop considering the glass is mostly ice. bar is not recommended, go there for live shows only.
Pros: on-site parking
05/13/2006 Posted by mjd503
Used to hangout here often -- it has become too expensive when judging it's location, and lack of consistently good bands in the past year or so. In a poor spot in NE portland so you will not find much else around (except a porn shop or two). The service is really good however. You can often find an eclectic music lineup on any given week. Night to night - it's a toss-up.
Pros: Service, Eclectic Bands, Good Parking
Cons: Overpriced drinks, Bad Location
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