The Crown Room

02/26/2008 Posted by Shiehk

After reading such great reviews, my friends and I decided to check it out last weekend. Not what we were expecting. The drinks were great, the food was okay, the servers were outstanding... but that was about it. The bouncers were kinda weird, a little pushy. But I definitly won't go back. Boring, no excitement. Needs to be updated to even compete with the other bars in the area.

Pros: Great drinks

Cons: Atmosphere, outdated

01/28/2008 Posted by vicharalim

It was a great place, the music was awesome and the drinks were perfect. we came in a big group and i reserved tables, everyone had a good time. until we were trying to get everyone together so we can leave.. im standing there with a friend of mind.. when i got pushed out of the way ( 5'3 little girl).. the security in the scarf tackled my friend from the back.. then he got taken out.. we felt like we got singled it out quite a bit.. we spend a lot of money that.. then another security guard gave me a good open hand to the jaw.. i dont know why. the owner was nice and very respectful. he apologized to me for what happened.. but...... my warning.. watch out for the skinny security with the retractable mase at this belt and his flying scarf!. put a beanie on him and call him a lawn gnome.. i got checked out and now have TMJD. thanks! lol.. other then that... it was pretty fly! i had pretty high standards for this place.. and yea a little dissapointing. but everyone has their own experiences and opinions.

Pros: music, and drinks

Cons: getting singled out.

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01/24/2008 Posted by maccuardi

The Crown Room is a great addition to the Chinatown area, even though it is quickly becoming not a Chinatown. The interior of The Crown Room looks great, like an awesome 70's lounge with all kinds of cushy seats and such. If you go there ask for Kent and request the El Chupacabra shot, it is a great drink!

Pros: Great atmosphere and service

Cons: A little too open

01/14/2008 Posted by explodingj

Man, I love this place. I’ve been going to the Crown Room since it opened. The drinks and food are excellent and the service is impeccable. The best part is the atmosphere. The Crown Room evokes class from a bygone era. The big intimate booths are perfect for happy hour socializing with coworkers, or for sinking into later at night when the DJs take over and the dance floor is pumping. Another bonus is that the Crown Room is huge. It easily accommodates a lot of people without ever feeling too crowded. Old Town really needed a classy alternative to some of the other clubs in the area, and the Crown Rooms is definitely it.

Pros: Intimate & Spacious, Good DJs, Awesome Drinks

Cons: None To Speak Of

01/12/2008 Posted by seawoodbrown

I played a show at the Crown last Thursday. I can't wait to come back. The food, staff and service were all in good standing. I look forward to seeing this venue gain a space alongside some of Portland's more stylish rooms. The owner, Luis, was very open to suggestions and quite a nice cat. I look forward to a return engagement. Barry Hampton of the Triple Grip/Julian's Ride.

01/11/2008 Posted by happy2bme9

Okay, so I read the reviews on the Crown Room yesterday before deciding to check it out myself. First of all it is a bit hard to find. No lit up outdoor signage (though for future reference they are next door to the Magic Gardens and directly across from Republic Cafe) so I drove right by on my first time through. Upon walking into the joint, I was surprised at how clean it was. Yeah, so the place looks like it's still got the original booths and decor from the 70's it was in great condition and definitely lent a great 'lounging' feel. I went to check out the band who was doing a Prince review. After finally getting the kinks worked out with the sound, they rocked the house! Though there really isn't a dance floor, that didn't stop the smallish crowd from getting up and groovin' to the tunes. The band had high energy and definitely played to the crowd, even calling up a rapper (Controversy???) to get up on the stage for a couple of tunes. My friend and I had the Hummus plate and the Buffalo wings. Though I thought the $7 price for each was a bit on the high side, both plates came with plenty of food. The wings were plentiful and came with carrot and celery sticks. The Hummus plate came with slew of kalamata olives and peppers as well as a couple of dolmas. I would definitely recommend the food. Our bartender was Nick and I thought he did a fabulous job...friendly, efficient and informative. Overall, a great place that I will most certainly visit again - especially if they keep having great music like last night.

Pros: small crowd, good food, great band

Cons: parking, kind of hard to find

12/20/2007 Posted by vla1030

After reading the reviews on citysearch and checking the website I decided that this place would be a great place for hosting a little black dress gathering with my friends for cocktails. The website showed the type of trendy environment we were looking for full of people in a martini bar sort of setting. When we arrived we were greeted with an extremely dark 70s lounge setting complete with crescent booths and wooden pews. (The pews were not comfortable) I'm rating this lower because the atmosphere wasn't as described, the music had no theme (I'm assuming they were just playing personal cds) and other than my friends the place was empty until around 11pm. That said, the drinks were wonderful, the appetizers delicious, and the service was outstanding. If you are looking to go somewhere to go for a drink and conversation amongst your group this is as good of a place as anywhere. If you are looking for a night out with your friends in a busy/trendy atmosphere this is not your place we were looking for that.

Pros: Cocktail List

Cons: Atmosphere, Lighting

12/15/2007 Posted by vfitz1

I went to the Crown Room with my friend before a concert at the Roseland yesterday. I had read a review and it sounded like a great place to check out. We really liked it and plan to go back, and I'm definately going to take my husband next time. The staff was friendly and the drinks were good. We sat at the bar, very comfortable seating. I felt like Dean Martin was going to walk in at any time. I found it to be quieter than most bars (which I liked, maybe because I'm a bit older than many bar-goers). Overall, it was a great experience.

Pros: Quiet Ambience, relaxing

Cons: Parking tight in that area

12/15/2007 Posted by jessica73

My friends and I decided to spend our evening out celebrating our birthdays at The Crown Room after reading the great reviews by other customers. Although our waitress was friendly and accommodating, the actual club was not at all what we were expecting. The pictures do not accurately portray the interior and we were about the only people there for the entire two hours we spent getting dinner and a few drinks. The food was good(not as great as the other reviews suggest) and inexpensive and the drinks were okay (a bit expensive for the size of the drink). The "70's style lounge" is accurate--it looks like it hasn't been remodeled since the 70's. They do not have an actual dance floor--just a carpeted open area. The bar was large and looked nice. Since we were about the only people there at almost 10pm, we decided to go elsewhere. The Crown Room needs some major updating to compete with the other clubs in the area. It's hard to call this place anything but a bar.

Pros: nice bar seating

Cons: dive bar

12/01/2007 Posted by attiluv

The enviornment is amazing, the people amazingly friendly, the bartenders the best in town, and pour the stiffest drinks in town (ask for Nick) the owners kind of tools but great people non the less. The location is the best. Your around everthing thats happening and the Crown Room is right in the center of it all. this place is going to be the biggest thing in town. Its the place to be with djs, Elvis, art shows and crazy parties of all sorts. Be sure to stop in the Crown Room its a must..!