I moved to Oregon a few months ago and recently started coming to Dixie tavern. The vibe has been great and the bartenders are always amazing. A HUGE shout out to Sam she goes above and beyond and always has a smile on her face. read more

This is a pretty fun bar! Got there at about 9:30pm on a Saturday, and beat the line and having to pay the cover charge by about half an hour. Bar was pretty empty until about 11 and then it got packed! The music is pretty good and the crowd is fun. Drinks are pretty overpriced though. I would recommend this bar if you're looking for a fun time to dance and let loose, but if you don't like crowd and having little space to move around, this is not the place for you. They do have a blocked off outside area with heaters if you get too hot or need a place to sit for a few minutes. read more

I had a pretty negative experience back in February when I went to hangout with some friends at this bar for my birthday. When I went to enter, the bouncer went to check my ID (so far normal). I'm used to this and look on the young side even though I'm 26. When he went to check my ID, he didn't do the standard partial bend (30 to 45 degree bend) that bouncers usually do to check if a license is real, but instead he bent it quite literally in half until it made a snapping noise! He ended up breaking my ID, then he claimed it was fake and threatened to confiscate it all together. My ID is out of state, so I don't know if this played a part, but he then began insulting my home state when I asked if he had just never seen one from this state before. I ended up having to return home to grab my passport to verify that my ID was legitimate. I have never had a bouncer be so rude. I understand the position and that you have to be willing to be the "bad guy," but it seemed that he thought I looked young and was determined to break the ID to prove there was no way I was really of age. This kind of treatment of customers is unacceptable, and I will not be returning to this bar again read more

I've been to this place twice now, both times with my cousin who seems to think this place is awesome. Let me say, it is far from it. When you walk in, you will be greeted by an $8 cover charge. I don't normally come to Portland to go to clubs, but I figured I'd give this a try and was appalled at the price to get in. You will also probably see the staff up on the bar dancing or the drunk and uncoordinated ladies who came to Dixie for their bachelorette parties. The first night I went, I hadn't drank at all, so I wasn't buzzed, drunk, or anything of the sort. It was really awkward and I couldn't get into the music at all. Who the hell can dance to Bon Jovi, "living on a prayer", or "Cherry Pie" by Warrant, Miley Cyrus, Country? (which they played both times I was there, same damn music playlist, are you kidding me?) I didn't come there to relive my mothers child hood days of butt rock music. I wanted to dance to something with a good, funky beat like more hip hop, electronic/dub-step type. It also takes a long time to get a drink since there's so many people in there packed like sardines. The place is not very big at all, but luckily they had an upstairs area where you can go have a seat if you're not feeling like dancing much and an extra bar. You will probably be served a lot faster if you squeeze through the crowd and head upstairs. The drinks, however, are weak as crap. I had about 5+ drinks and I didn't even get a slight buzz. But isn't this the norm at Clubs? Charge outlandish prices for craptastic watered down drinks? I think so! If I get dragged here again, I will probably crop dust everyone, seems to be the cool thing to do here since we ran through stink clouds more than a few times in one night. If you got gas, go take a crap, don't kill us all with your stank. read more

Came here on a Tuesday close to closing. The blonde female bartender was the sweetest. She didn't rush us and she even went the extra mile to take care of us. It was a great experience. Would highly recommend checking out. read more

Don't go to Dixie Tavern if: The sight of dead animals, bloodsport, used bras or underage girls offend you. You actually want to talk to someone, as ear piercing 80's music prohibits this. You're looking for a decent meal to soak up the remnants of your alcohol overdose. Go to Dixie Tavern if: Jerry Springer scenarios excite you and you're willing to pay for it. You're only looking for cheap, canned beer of the Anheuser Busch variety. You fantasize of scantily clad woman who dance on bars but don't know what scantily means. read more

When you leave the bar and there's about 9 bouncers outside getting ready for the night, you know this isn't a place where you want to be. Also, my vodka soda was a lot pricier than any other bar in the area, and when my husband asked if they had rye whiskey the bartender replied, "Aren't all whiskey's rye?" I'm pretty sure Kid Rock would like this bar. read more

We stayed here for a total of 8 minutes. It was packed but, mmm, I dunno, quanitity didn't make up for much. This was stop #5 of a birthday celebration night with a pretty big group of singles and couples and nobody wanted to stick around. The crowd was just kinda weird. Mix of old uncles/aunties plus sprinkles of college kids. Music was 80s and some 90s. Not so much dancing as it was shoulder bumping. read more

It pains me to rip this place apart, but they really have left me no options. I loved this place a few years back. The staff was friendly and attractive. The cover and drink prices were affordable. I never had a bad time here. However, the last few years something changed and it really starts at the front door. The bouncers are always jerks. They think they are cops, which they are not. They always are unfriendly and seem to be on a power trip. I have now seen on 4 occasions them not let one person in our group in citing them for being too intoxicated. I think my group of friends knows when someone is looking and/or has had too much and shouldn't be let in, but the common denominator is the "bad boys" out front of Dixie. I understand they have to monitor people, but I honestly think they're out to get people. If management reads this, we have left (Saturday most recently) with 10+ people because of this. That's a lot of money on drinks leaving because your "bad boys" have a vendetta. Your neighbors at Barrel Room let us all in and we told them what your "bad boys" said. Second, cover has went up. I don't really put this as a huge strike, I get they're trying to make money. However, nothing has changed in this place so maybe don't gouge your customers at the door. Third, they're not great with groups. We've tried to book large groups before and they don't cut great deals. It's mind boggling since 20-30 people guaranteed there is soooo much money on food/drinks. They just don't seek to care. Sad to see this place fall from the graves. We literally use to go here 2-3 times a month when we were more into the downtown scene. Now if we're down there we prefer Barrel Room or Jones. read more

I do my absolutely best to be professional on Yelp, but I will just say it; this place sucks! First off, there is a six dollar cover for guys. Yes I get it, you have to make money to pay the girls and the bouncers. And there were a ton of bouncers. I counted at least five on my way to the bar, though I was fortunate to not be harassed by them like with other reviewers. But that's beside the point. I could walk five minutes in any direction and go to a far superior bar for free, or a very small cover (two dollars at Ground Kontrol, which is where I went after here). Second, the wait for the bar was insane. I don't mind waiting, but being bustled around by douche-bros and their bro hos from the suburbs definitely is not a good time for me. Don't let people lead you on by saying this is a legitimate country bar. It's not. read more

As a group of guys we came down to Oregon from Washington. We came as a pretty diverse group. An Asian, a Native American, African American, and a few Caucasians. Well we all got through the club except at the end they stopped my friend. I figured oh he must've got stopped because he lost his id or was acting to drunk. When I went to the bouncer he said he had a hat on. I asked why he let the rest of us in with hats. Than he said his jeans were to baggy. I showed them mine and said mine were way baggier and he had skinny jeans on. Eventually my friend showed his university id and than he was allowed in. That left me in such a foul mood that I went to the manager and demanded my money back. Eventually after I waited for him to say he needed to contact someone to do such a thing he gave us all of our cover fees. They also had the bouncer apologize. I figured with all of the gay pride surrounding Portland that racism wouldn't be such prevalent. Please do not go to this establishment read more

I don't like drinking beer out of a can. IM A DOMESTICATED WOMAM. I don't like watching girls dance on a bar top and I certainly DONT like getting cut in line. Ok thank Yelp this review is shorter than most. Yeah well so is my patience for this place. Not going back in this lifetime. Not for this old lady. Not a bad place, just not for me. ~Gram~ read more

I went here on accident and had probably the weirdest/most not fun time ever. Part of it was the totally absurd "western/dive" theme they were trying to go for (which, when you have actually been to a western/dive bar, you realize the Dixie is a pathetic attempt at one) and the other bad part was the people that were there that were obviously into the place. I've never seen such a crowd of douchebags, and I'm a hipster! I will never come back, even on mistake. read more

Coyote Ugly in Portland...that is what Dixies is going for. And on some levels it definitely succeeds. Overall it is a fun place to go to...once you get in AND past the cover. Then it is on to fight people to get a drink. You have to come up with a good strategy! Generally, it is not the best idea to go to the first girl at the bar, unless you feel like waiting for a while to get a drink. Go to the middle and you'll wait half the time. The music is fun, not your usual bar music. Then again, why do we have to listen to "Pour some sugar on me" these days...memories? Well, it should stay exactly that: a memory. Not something I want to try to dance to. Drinks are overpriced and on the weak side (i know this..I used to bartend here). Get some drinks somewhere else and go here to party it off. I think this is a good 'compromise' place - when you have various people in a group with different needs, that you are trying to please. Definitely worth seeing the random drunk girls trying to dance on the bar...that alone may be worth the trip.. read more

Dixies is probably the only country western themed bar in portland, so if this is what you are looking for, look no further. However, with that being said, Dixie's is not one of my favorite bars in the city. The drinks are pretty over priced, and it's just a big empty bar most nights. There is also always a cover on the weekends which doesn't help. Karaoke nights can be a little more fun, but I would still recommend other bars in China town before I recommend dixies for a good time. read more

Okay, the place sucks on the wekends and I don't like the name. But, they do have a good happy hour. Cheap drinks and the food is alright. If your a food and drink snob, don't go here. This is one of my resession spots. read more

Rude blonde, small, short hair bartender. I was attempting to buy a shot for the special girl in our group and waited and waited. As always bar etiquette i put my hand up to be acknowledged. I then immediately was made fun by this lady. I took it as a joke until i started trying to ask her a question that this gurl told me she wouldn't serve me because i was being rude for having my hand up. I've been to this place every time our group of friends are done at a previous establishment. I've never had an issue with raising my hand to a bartender rather than screaming to get their attention. At one point i double thought perhaps i had done something. Nope, i had full blown confirmation from the bystander right next to me that i had done nothing wrong and that she was the one being rude. At this point i was done with this place. Our last night out a few weeks ago our group of friends were ready to end the night at dixies again. I immediately refused to step into that bar because their employees think they can be rude to a paying customer. Never have i been disrespected by a bartender, but i will never be entering this establishment, i will never suggesting it to friends or my customers. And i know she remembers me specifically. It may have been a race thing who knows. Your employee needs training on their customer service etiquette, with that attitude you wont be going far. Does it surprise you that they only have 2 1/2 stars?! read more

Great time at Dixie, Audry was phenomenal, such a sweetheart. Will definitely be back!

$10 cover per person for large groups of 12 is total bogus. Yet again another Portland Bar trying to act like it's more special than it is. If I'm paying $10 to get in somewhere it would be in Vegas, LA, or NY or something. Not a Portland bar full of people wearing casual ass attire just chilling like it's a local dive bar. Aside from that the bathrooms were disgusting... read more

1star for the mechanical which I have yet to witness. American Cheese, Blue Cheddar, Gorgonzola, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Munster, Provolone, Romano w/ a little bit of freshly grated Parmesan on top. read more

Went to Dixie for Stumptown Santacon 2016. Dixie Tav was friendly, kind and considerate to all us crazy Santas and friends. The bartenders and staff were fast and smiling the whole time. Just super! Thanks! read more

Dixie Tavern - Karaoke Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I think I've said it once or twice that I enjoy a good dive bar. They tend to have character. Mismatched seating, scarred tables and floors and the yellowing on the walls from years of smoke before smoking was removed from all the bars(thankfully) Dixie isn't quite what I just said. I believe Dixie is a bar that wants to be a dive bar but has tried too hard. Don't get me wrong, I liked the place. But a cover charge for a dive bar? A "velvet rope" for a dive bar? I did like that there were three separate bars, including one upstairs. I did like all the kitsch and the band posters and the beer and alcohol signage and the Jack Daniel's Whiskey logo in the state of Oregon was pretty cool to see(if there was a way to get it off the wall and out the door unnoticed..... yeah). Of course, bras were stapled to the ceiling, but it's all been done before so not that original. They were pimping their beer coozys everywhere you looked so that was a bit unnecessary. The bartenders were great, although even though we were there pretty early, they only had one downstairs and she got overwhelmed quickly and or disappeared frequently. There was an odd arrangement of videos aLa MTV style era videos playing. You know, when MTV actually played videos instead of stupid teenagers and their baby dramas and that idiot "singer' who needs to be deported back to Canada. Even though, I am panning aspects of the Dixie Tavern, I can easily see going back there. But if you're going to be a dive bar, be a dive bar. Stop trying so hard to be what you are not. There are plenty of places like this all across the US, and even when Coyote Ugly went "chain" it lost its allure a bit. There's a chain in Texas called Redneck Heaven. Same type of place as Dixie, just a different part of the country. I think I'm done here. That's all. read more

I have to admit that I'm a little surprised to see only two stars! I suppose while I'm an out-of-towner and it's always a fun novelty, perhaps the hordes of hip young people that inhabit Portland find this place too sleazy. Me? I say it's just the right amount of sleaze! Not everything in life has to be about class and indie-art. Sometime's it's okay to go to an Old West looking tavern covered in ladies' undergarments and order cheap as fuck drink after drink from a scantily clad college girl. As far as the drinks go, they have some absolutely wicked drink specials! Whenever I am in town killing time before a show or whatever, I always stop by the Dixie for Happy Hour fun. You can get a plate of tater-tots for like $1.50, same with tons of other drinks. Granted, I think the drinks are a bit weak, but still, they'll do the trick and the fun is in ordering round after round of dirt cheap drinks, not sipping a delicate fine beverage. NOTE: I only ever come here during the afternoon/early evening so I have no idea what it's like when it's actually in club mode. It's probably packed and awful. But during the afternoon when it's totally dead it's really a lot of fun! read more

I came here mid-week when it was slow, and received great service. The bartender who helped me was named Crystal (or Krystal). She suggested I come back on a Friday night , as she said that energy is quite a bit better on a Friday or Saturday night. I came back mainly as I like the fact she was smiling and had good energy. As a business owner myself, I truly believe you're only as good as your people are. She kept a smile (not a fake plastic one)when it was crazy slow, and she worked the bar well when it was busy... . The other bartender who helped me tonight was super sweet too. High energy and good times! Too bad my friend had to stay at work, so I was the lonely cat in the bar! Never felt awkward though as the energy in the place was solid. When I visit from Seattle I will stop in here in the future. read more

You know, this place would receive a lot higher stars if it wasn't for the FACT that the security out front is completely sexist. 3/13/2015... Whoever was working at 1:40am told me the place wasn't permitted to let ANYONE back inside, and it was an exit only from 1:30am. He had literally just saw me just step outside to try finding my friend. Then some girls walked past and asked the security guard if it was open... And he shrugged and said "come in quickly" while looking straight ahead. As I started my way in again, he put his hand up and said "Not you". I called him out for being sexist, and only permitting women into the bar. I also tried rationally explaining that the girl inside the bar that was with me is my designated driver.. And I don't have another way home because she had my wallet in my jacket (that she was wearing). So I was stuck out in the rain for an hour, waiting on my friend because a sexist security guard was standing at the front door. read more

Dixies is one of my favorite afterwork hangouts. Where else can you watch the news on one TV, Sports on the other and some ragged guy dancing at the bar! If that ain't entertainment I don't know what is. About the place, they're bras hanging from the ceiling, a huge video display on the wall, deer heads, etc. Beers are usually in the can, haven't seen a long neck yet. But I usually order the 2.00 beer options during happy hour. So I'm not well versed in their beer choices. Food, well lets just say I haven't gotten sick yet. They do have a pretty big menu. The Dinner crowd will consist of construction or office types. Sometimes this place is empty. But I have to give this place 3 stars for the decent food, cheap beer, and room seating. And the crazy people who frequent here to provide live entertainment. The bar maids look like crack addicts, way to skinny to be still alive, except for the girl who takes over at night. She needs to loose a few. I have sticked around for the place transforms from a tavern to nightclub. And well it can be very competive for guys, place does get packed. There is definitely something here but I guess not for everybody. I just like to eat and drink during happy hour. Take that Hobos! read more

This is easily the worst bar I've been to in Portland, potentially the worst ever. I do not understand what audience this bar appeals to. $10 cover, crowded with young drunk kids. I deeply regret setting foot in this establishment. Awful vibes. I will never go again. There are so many cool places in Portland, there is absolutely no point in ever checking out this place. Take yourself and your money literally anywhere else. read more

$2 well drinks from 3 - 7. Sign me up! Arrived on a Friday evening while exploring downtown. Had enough drinks to hold me over until the 8 o' clock Goldfish racing (thanks for the heads up bartender Crissy!) PS: Cooch Street (LOL). read more

Not enough good things to say wow I wasn't expecting much but like whoa from girls dancing on the bar to birthday shots to the best management I have seen in Portland YET! Thank GAWD lol I'll add more later when I am sober lol Great prices too however they do not call last call and probably missed out on more $$$$ from me plus tip... Darn. So keep an eye on the time and have fun. Found out a friend worked there lol small world read more

I see Dixies has a bunch of haters, and that exactly what they are haters. For one Dixies is always packed, so its obviously popular enough. I also love 80 music and actually like the crowed here for the most part. Who cares if some older people are here having a great time? Sorry if you find that offensive, I guess they should be at home reading a book. With that said, I love the staff they are always super nice and the jello shots are great, and price's very competitive. Because of how crowded it can be and music selections from time to time I feel my energy gets drained very fast and I normally usually can only chill at Dixie's for about an hour or so. -Úlfr read more

Somewhere between two and three stars. It's OK and the crowd is OK for what it is. This is the kind of place I loved to frequent during college. Drink strength and price is pretty much what I expect for a place like this. I'd love it if they were cheaper, but they're not out of line. My biggest problem is that this place seems to have an identity crisis. It wants badly to be both a country bar AND a hip bar for 20-somethings... and it could probably be done, but they don't do it well. The result is just an odd mix. There's enough "pop-country" (which I hate) out there that they could stick mostly to that and some real country music and make it work. I'm also not too crazy about their whole "Coyote Ugly" schtick. It's just whatever, doesn't do much for me either way. Bartenders range from very nice and personable to downright miserable bitches that clearly have no social skills. Pick your girl correctly and stick with her. The ones that don't look like bitches and actually smile are usually a good bet. read more

Terrible. Only coming back if friends drag me here after many drinks. Music selection and atmosphere blows. You could have fun here if you're with the right crowd...but even then....blehhhh. I even saw a crowd of PTA looking moms dancing like it was the 70s again. Not cute. read more

Its nothing special. They tend to be fairly full on the weekends, and there is a decent dance floor but not necessarily worth the $8 cover and wait in line. Maybe if they had better drink specials or something... However I do appreciate the uniqueness of the place in comparison to other dance clubs in Portland. Its a little bit more down to earth than those so you dont feel like you have to be super dressy to get in. read more

In my attempt to find some nightlife in Portland. i stumbled upon the Dixie Tavern in Downtown Portland. Being from LA, it's a great breath of fresh air to enjoy a good ol' dive bar every once in awhile. The bartenders were kind and energetic. The booze flowed like the fountain of youth. The prices are damn near happy hour prices -- and my bank account can't complain about that. Music videos playing those high school cuts of yesteryear brought me back. Thank you for the good time Dixie Tavern. You have impressed this LA city boy. read more

I made a VIP reservation 2 months ago for my little sister's bachelorette party, and I confirmed it a week ago with the same person, Jason. I was told to come to the front of the line with the party, they would usher us right in, and we hammered out all of the details twice. We arrived, and security staff acted like we were lying out of the gate about the reservation. They had us stand there waiting for confirmation instead of inviting us in to wait, came back out saying both owners didn't know anything about it, and nobody could find Jason. They made us move out of the line onto the sidewalk, and we stood there another few minutes waiting for them to figure their crap out before we decided to give our business to another venue. We went to CC Slaughters and had an amazing time, and the drinks were reasonable. We had no VIP, but we had super short waits for drinks, the bartender was amazing, and the shows were so awesome. We saved at least $200 NOT going to Dixie's. I do not recommend booking with this venue for any events you care about. They will disappoint you. read more

This bar is totally weird and I guess we got lucky because there was no cover on a Sunday night. The drinks tasted fine (they sell 44 North vodka) and the staff was friendly and smiling. The crowd was a mix between recent grads, locals, cowboys and out of towners. Every other song was karaoke while music videos played on the TVs. I don't think we'll be back but I've been to worse bars. read more

Going to give more stars because the bartenders are awesome and I understand customer service sucks. Seriously though, you should look into hiring better security. read more

Dixie Tavern - Awesome Bartenders. Bouncers are not-so awesome. People of diverse heritage be prepared to be get a lot of "attention". - Karaoke Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Big drinks, cold beers, and the friendliest girls this side of the Columbia. Dixie Tavern is the place to drink, dance, watch dancing or music videos. When you go, hit up the Jack Daniels Loft upstairs read more

Want to be Coyote Ugly! Showed up on Friday night, they were half full. The bar tenders are girl dressed in cowgirl clothes. They do get up on the bar and kind of dance sometimes. The only girl that got on the bar wasn't every hot. The beer is cheap but they server it in cans. I really want impressed. Maybe I just came on a bad night. I would be willing to give them another try. read more

Yeah, I wasn't really impressed. This place is trying to hard to be a rockabilly bar. It's a bit over the top including the Cowboy Ugly style bar dance. Pros Cheap Happy Hour Pricing Pretty decent bar food Service was good Cons NO CIDER! BOO! Kinda kitchy read more