Space Room Lounge

I've been here a good amount, they host Bridgetown Trivia on Thursday nights outside. They bring a lot of people in for Trivia, so my review is only based on Thursday nights, your MMV depending on the night.The pros: The food is really good. Far better than almost any bar I've been to, they have a wide variety of options, and they have a couple weekly specials that are typically must try for a couple of us on our team. They have Bridgetown Trivia, which is the best trivia in town. They also have a ton of seating, which is nice, including a large patio area outside that is covered and is really nice to eat at on a nice day. Cons: most of these are minor, but some bigger than others. Parking is difficult, and some of my team members had issues parking in certain areas at night. The bar wait times are long, there is no table service, and you can count on waiting 5-10 mins to place an order, and to pay at the end of the night. The smoking outside. Most nights it feels like every person, in portland, who smokes, is at Space Room. And not casual smokers. Chain smoking, and because over the cover, it feels like the smoke lingers. It became one of the biggest factors in us playing somewhere else. Also, the cover started to become leaky this fall and we had noticed ourselves getting wet. Neutral: The staff. Some are friendly, some seem like they DGAF, some would appear to have a slight disdain for customers. Overall, kind of a bummer. This is one of the tougher places to play trivia, the competition is stiff, and this was the food place we looked forward to every week and it was nice to play against a lot of teams, but the smoke, parking and not being covered from the elements led us to find a new spot.

We attended the drag brunch and it was family friendly and free! The drag performers and staff were all great. The prices are good and the French toast was one of the best I've had in a long time.

Great spot to meet up with friends. Good beer and even better spirits. Did you know that they hand-infuse their vodka?!? We had a shot of cucumber+basil vodka. Quite nice. Indoor lounge seating and outdoor tented seating. Outdoor patio had big fans going, so I'm assuming it stays comfortable in the heat. We didn't try any food, is there food? Just drank. And it was good.

Im probably gonna make somebody upset by putting this place out there because its definitely a local favorite. But it's such a rad place to bring visitors ! The bar is so kitchy and visually fun everywhere you look. Fantastic outdoor patio. Games. The menu is just bar food but it's bar food done to perfection. I got I think a chicago dog ? Not sure what the name is on the menu because this is a late post, but absolute fire. Really hit the spot. I was a little confused having never been there I did sit at the table for a bit before I had to ask someone if I order from the bar. Yes. Everything is done from the bar. Then they give you the number and bring your order. The staff is awesome. Super friendly. The food was quick. They have cool daily and weekly specials. Great lunch spot and def a great place to be to grab drinks at night. Cool vibes all around and good food.

Almost gave it 3 stars, but just couldn't justify it.Do not go on busy nights (Fri, Sat, & somewhat Tues). No table service & the QR code doesn't work. So you have to go to the bar. They have 2 bartenders but it's still a good 30 minutes in line to get a drink. If you're smart, order 2 drinks.It's tiny inside, but a huge patio outside. Probably 20 tables. And it's all a smoking area. And since it's all under 1 tent, with very little free air flow, everyone gets to smell the smoke.The tacos I got were the Tues special of $1 each. Wasn't expecting much for $1, but was still disappointed. They use store bought, normal size shells which is fine. But only filled 1/2 way. Their menu shows it filled all the way.

My favorite bar, good food, drinks and sports on tv inside and outside + heat lamps + cool ambiance

What can I say about probably my favorite place in Portland? The love of my life has been taking me here regularly since we met, and I just think about all the wonderful memories I've had with her here. The food is always great, my go to is a few of the pork tacos with whatever soup of the day they have, and they have not missed once. She always gets the Mac and cheese with fried chicken and is obsessed. We've been obsessed with going to drag bingo on Tuesdays every chance we get, and I had to "lip sync for my life" at the last one and had a blast. The drinks are usually always pretty good as well, I normally get beer, but I've mixed it up and got bloody Mary's and their jalapeño mango tequila in a margarita and both were awesome. Don't think I could ever think of a reason to ever stop coming here!

I've only gone for drinks and games which was fun! The outdoor seating is covered with heater options. Haven't tried their food but that dollar hot dog on Wednesday hits the spot. It says kids are allowed for the arcade just don't remember the times

I'm actually super bummed to be writing this review. This year, I decided to choose this place for my 27th birthday celebration. I invited about 18 people because I knew the big outdoor patio would accommodate us all and be spacious!My partner and I arrive and head inside to meet my best friend who wants to order me a drink, so we head up to the bar. Now mind you all of my friends are all already outside waiting for me to come out, on my birthday. First off, the bartender demands to see all 3 of our IDs. Ok yeah, it's a bar. Just felt... abrupt. She gets to my partners ID, who just got it FINALLY renewed (after 5 separate trips to the DMV due to insane wait times, no available appointments, and inaccurate information given, so it was an exciting moment for us that they finally had it) and who currently only has the paper copy the DMV gives you to use while they wait for the real one in the mail. She won't accept it.My partner and I are both really confused. We literally used it the day before after they got it at a bar AND a dispensary. It has the barcode on the back printed, it literally scans. We're scrambling and as my partner starts looking up the rules and regulations of this stuff, I try to explain to her that it's my birthday. I have 18 people waiting outside for me. We literally just used it elsewhere. It's what they give you to use in the meantime???? Like literally the government gives it to you for that reason? She says they don't have a scanner to scan the barcode, and that without the old 3-hole punched ID given back to us from the DMV, she cannot accept it. They didn't even GIVE us his old ID back with a punch in it. I'm begging/talking, very confused and scrambling as I've just arrived, it's my birthday, and I have a bunch of people who took the time and effort to come out waiting for me. She claims I'm arguing in the rudest way and I explain I'm just trying to talk this out with her and get her to understand where we were coming from. Doesn't matter. Ok fine, literally whatever you can't accept the ID, we don't say anything rude or mean to her, we're just kind of standing a little away from the bar 30 seconds later as I'm scrambling with my best friend and partner to figure out what to do, and she literally won't even let us stand inside for 2 minutes and talk and figure out a plan. She also won't even let him or us sit outside on the patio to talk to my friends to figure out a plan. Oh and it's freezing outside. Like she literally will not let my partner even stand inside for a few minutes, he has to leave. OH, and apparently? I have to leave, too. Even though my ID is fine and I have an entire table out back. So we literally just have to leave. This all happened from start to finish in less than 10 minutes, quick. I then have to stand outside of the establishment while my best friend tries to rally up all my people and find a different location to go to and how to get there, etc, while my partner cries on a curb corner halfway down the block. SUPER bummer.What is frustrating about this experience is NOT the fact that they were following the rules, or that the worker was doing her job (I work in the service industry, so I get it), but how it was handled and the complete lack of empathy, and the embarrassment and humiliation we were made to feel without any grace, kindness, patience or understanding. ON my birthday. Like literally we couldn't even stand inside for a few minutes, and I had to leave too?? Sadly, I will not be back. Learn some f***ing empathy, and human kindness,

A Portland dive bar landmark with a space theme. It's dark in there! Cool light fixtures at the bar. Interior walls with dayglo aliens attacking Portland. Great retro music always present. And...Looks like the Space Room just got a refresh with newly upholstered booths. There is a covered patio if you want to be outside.The happy hour food menu starts from open to 5pm, if you're in the mood for a snack meal. I like the $2 tacos ...and I'm partial to the marinated pork. There's also chorizo, chicken, and tofu. Upcharge $1 for carne asada. I've tried the Space Balls and liked them but I can't really do deep fried food. My dining buddy lives the fried chicken strips and fries for $8. Yet to try the Mac and Cheese, and next time Elote Corn Ribs. Daily food specials Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.Weekly soup offering.Looking for a place to duck in from the rain on a lazy afternoon or grab some AC in the summer.