Surprisingly great food at a wildly themed space bar! It is amazing! The space balls incredible! Even more incredible...the hummus plate!! Look at that picture! It was scrumptious! It had little fried artichokes I think. Brunch is pretty good, too! read more

Space Room Lounge - Hummus Plate - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Stopped in at Space Room Lounge. They have a parking lot in the back of their establishment with a few parking spaces. Minors are allowed in until 3pm, but they can't go to the bar to place orders, so when I ordered our sodas, I had to make two trips to carry them back to the table. I was told the wait was 45 minutes for the sandwich week Banh Mi, but it turned out to be an hour and a half....an hour and a half for 4 sandwiches. The theme is pretty cool, the bartender was okay, and it was questionable about how clean the establishment is. The Banh Mi was good, but not good enough to wait 1.5 hours. I probably wouldn't go back, at least not with my kids. The bartender was talking about doing d*ugs very loudly. I don't recommend this place for children...maybe not even adults. read more

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I'll lead by saying the bartenders here are awesome. Facing a long-ass line of mostly polite but occasionally dumbfounded (me) customers waiting to get to the bar (I know, who waits in line at a BAR?! Portland is so annoying sometimes), and still they handled it with grace and efficiency. Anyway, with that out of the way, it's basically a dive bar with an odd layout -- it looks big from the outside but there's limited seating inside, up front, and a waaaaay too small bar in the back. On the other side there a fairly big game room with pinball and other arcade games, and on the other OTHER side is a giant covered patio/outdoor area (that's great but there's no bar out here; you have to go inside and stand in that bizarre line). Not a bad joint, not great, prices are reasonable and food looks like standard issue bar fare, and pretty big portions. I'm just not down with the whole bar setup. read more

Space Room Lounge - Outside on Hawthorne. - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The bartender is kind and the food was delicious. We had deep fried artichoke hearts and the space balls. It was so good. The space theme on the walls are incredible. They do have an outdoor patio area. They also have a room with air hockey and pinball machines. They do need to refresh the door that goes out to the patio as it slams pretty hard when people come and go. read more

Space Room Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Food was great but the bartender was rude af and unwarranted. I don't know if I'll be back.

Okay heres the tea in this place. I gave it two attempts and the first time it was a drag brunch and the dude was RUDE. I actually think they're joking and it's apart of the gimmick because there's no way they hate themselves THIS MUCH. The curly hair girl literally was so rude I just walked away. But the guy during the first encounter was just as equally as miserable and I was able to get a picture of him. But honestly, that girl was giving jealous so me and my husband dipped. She expected for us to pay our drinks but I kind of think she caught on to how disgustingly rude she was mid trying to ask us a BOGUS REQUEST. We didn't even take a single sip! Girl please. To add on to this, don't let the "drag shows" fool you, they're actually deeply transphobic. read more

Space Room Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I have to admit that I have a lot more love for this space. The art work is so great. They pour well and I do love service with a smile. I happened in on a Thursday and was I ever glad that we got there to meet our friends before 6pm because it really started filling up fast. Not sure how late folks stick around but you have food options too. They have a lot of tables so hanging with a few folks over some drinks is not a bad idea at all. read more

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What a trip down memory lane! I visited Space Room Lounge tonight with some friends from out of town. Very little has changed in the ambiance in this longstanding community favorite hangout on Hawthorne. The alien-inspired, blue light enhanced murals and artwork still dominate the space, but the inclusion of the game area and expansive outdoor seating really elevate the overall experience. I think the highest praise for a restaurant comes in the form of long-term community support, and the community comes out in droves to continue supporting Space Room Lounge. The place was packed on a Wednesday night, full of happy and energetic customers who all seemed to be having an amazing time. This is a really positive place to visit! (I have a theory it might be due to their very stiff drinks! They certainly don't cut corners in that department!) The main entrance is on Hawthorne, but there is a dedicated parking lot around back. If the lot is full, don't fret. Folks can generally find street parking, although you may need to venture out a few blocks in this busy neighborhood. read more

Very cool bar and the theme is unique and fun. Great drinks I had a delicious Hennessy lemon drop on New Year's Eve. The back patio is a cool vibe as well. read more

I was so stressed out and my daughter was bored, so I told her to choose somewhere to go. I'm so glad she chose the Space Room. The atmosphere is calming, granted it was Sunday night on mother's day. The zuppa is homemade and delicious. The bartender and waitress were very welcoming. We told the bartender to just make a drink for us, and that turned out well too. I'm so happy I found such a cool place. My stress level completely disappeared! read more

Space Room Lounge - The bar. - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

That day time bartender is just so cringe worthy. Really rude every time. Can't do it anymore. Sucks too cuz I love that place.

The bartenders here are always nice, the patio is nice, the food is good, and I love to go for pinball... UNTIL some couple who doesn't mind ruining their - and everyone else's around them - hearing with a game of ear-splitting, migraine inducing air hockey. I'm sure the reason they don't place the air hockey table outside is because anyone living in the neighborhood would complain. Put it in a room with nothing but acoustics, and you will be so goddamn angry you even went to this place to play pinball. You will wish for all your money back, but won't complain (because you're a nice person). Do not come for the pinball. Or if you do, pay for an air hockey game just so you can hide the puck. It's so, so awful, and everyone I've talked to who has played pinball there agrees. It's a great place for the deaf community to play some games. Air hockey is $1.00 per play, most pinball games are $0.75 or $1.00 per play. There is one air hockey table and several pinball machines. Way to drive away revenue. read more

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. read more

Space Room Lounge - FRENCH TOAST - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Wont ever go here again, 2 different rude bar tenders id never give my money too. I dont have the best eye sight so i asked if i can get a cheap cider. They pointed to the menu on the wall that was hard to read even when i got close. Wasn't drunk but because i couldnt read it well. They refused to serve me. Annoying start to the night. So many better places to enjoy. read more

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. read more

What an interesting place. The art on the walls is definitely unique and nice to look at. Plenty of video lottery terminals for playing machines and a pretty decent happy hour. I got the happy hour nachos for $7.50 which is an amazing value these days. It was pretty standard nacho cheese and chips with some jalepenos and black beans. The cocktail was outstanding - it was a NA called the Cosmic Borralis- tons of flavor! The service was weird here - while they advertise nearly a full menu there is no full table service - you must wait individually in line to order something - usually just 1 bartender is servicing 20-40 different patrons while others are waiting for drinks - i had to wait 10 minutes in line for just a fork. read more

The individual bug as a plate pancake is delicious even without syrup (which they provide, as well as offering whipped cream and berries), but the $4 breakfast taco is the best. House made corn tortillas plates a fantastic mix of eggs, cheese, a pork verde flavor that's out of this world, and you can addd black beans, bacon or chorizo. I'll be back for this alone, but the menu is wide and appealing for all meal types, vegan included. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

The space balls(pulled pork and stuff, breaded and fried) are excellent. So are the drinks. The place is not pretentious, but it has a dog friendly patio, good food, and great cocktails. I love it and I'll be back. read more

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! read more

Space Room Lounge - Outdoor patio - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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

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, read more

Came here after work with my friends since this place had happy hour from 6-9pm! Super nice to find more late night happy hour places to go to after work! When you first walk in the bar it is super dark. You will walk through a row of video poker machines, then you will see the bar and a couple booth seating areas. If you walk past the bar you'll see a door for the outdoor patio are on your right. The patio is super spacious and has a lot of tables and benches to sit on! They even have a area for corn hole/bean bag toss which I thought was interesting and a fun little outdoor game to play while you are grabbing a couple drinks with friends! FOOD: Happy house food is all $4 a plate! Which is an amazing deal! +Pork Tacos: They come with 3 and even come with avocado slices on the top! SCORED! This was my favorite dish! The pork was delicious and flavorful! Came with a lot of meat on each taco! +Mac & Cheese: Really cheesy and came with bacon pieces inside! This was my second favorite dish! +Cajun tots: The tots were fried perfectly but could use some more Cajun seasoning.....that was lacking a bit. -Mac & Cheese Bites: They looked like mini corn dogs when we first got them! They were fried nicely, but I didn't like the Mac and cheese inside.....tasted weird and it was orange on the inside. -Thai Chicken Wings: I had higher expectations for these.....they were fried really nicely on the outside....but the flavor was lacking....I didn't taste any Thai seasoning.....I only tasted plain chicken...almost like plain boiled chicken...my least favorite dish we got.....it came with 4 wings.....I wish they would had use more seasoning..... Also the outside patio there is no music which I found kinda odd. But overall I did love how their happy hour runs so late, later than most places so you can actually catch it in time if you work 8-5 hours during the weekday. The patio space is super spacious and nice! The food was ok, some dishes were better than others. I would come back here though to enjoy their late night happy hour and their spacious outdoor seating! read more

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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 read more

Super cool spot. Came for the pinball and amazing wall decor. The outdoor patio is wonderful. Glad I stopped by, will be back. read more

I traveled here to the area with some friends from WA. I placed my order approximately at 1530At this time of the first draft it is 1559. Food arrived at 1615. The food was very delicious, but only if you have free time and aren't hungry. I won't ever come back just generally because I'm visiting but if you are trying to eat on the fly just go elsewhere read more

It's a bit funky, but the food and drinks are solid, and their Sunday night stand up show on the patio was fun.

Reading the reviews about the food and great patio couldn't wait to have brunch with a group of friends here. Unless you're a Submissive that likes being spoken to like a piece of crap, this isn't the place for you. Don't know what the guys problem is behind the bar, but while waiting in line heard him mess up two orders ahead of me, so when it was my turn, I clearly state a breakfast TACO and a breakfast sandwich please. When he rang me up the total wasn't right and I asked what did you ring in? And he says a breakfast burrito and a sandwich, which I replied "oh, I ordered a taco" he starts arguing with me loudly that I didn't while changing my order. While standing there, I noticed food going out and the English muffins and toast didn't look toasted, so I ask him if he could write on the ticket to please toast my English muffin, which he replies "we don't do modifications or substitutions!" What the hell! So when I got my food the English muffin wasn't toasted and the tortilla raw and pasty. Never again, bite me Bro! read more

Loved the look on the inside of the bar, but also appreciated the outdoor space. The outdoor was large and comfortable. Happy to make this one of our go-to spots in Hawthorne. read more

Classic dive bar with tons of variety and space. Great kitchen for a bar. Fantastic service.

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. read more

Holy good breakfast, Batman! I've been wanting to try Genie's for ages, but never wanted to brave the line. Not for your standard breakfast fare, anyway. Enter Genies Too! When me and my posse came in the restaurant at 9:30am (prime brunch hour), the restaurant itself was maybe 2/3 full, and the lounge was completely empty! When we left at 11am, the lounge was still basically empty, and the restaurant had a few tables free. No wait! I really wanted to try the scorpion Bloody Mary, but I knew I would be eating sweet stuff, so next time for sure. So these are the lowlights. Let's get them out of the way first. The Genies Bellini is pure sugar. I love my sparkling breakfast cocktails, but this was like someone added sugar to an already sugary drink. Blech. Now I know, don't order the sweet drinks. It also took 10+ minutes for them to come. This seemed odd because the place was so empty. But the food was great! I tried and shared some blueberry pancakes (which aren't on the weekend menu but they're happy to accomodate), the banana cream French toast, which tasted as great as it sounds, and the piece de resistance, the Monterey omelet. This was stuffed with a ton of shrimp, bacon, tomatoes, Brie, and covered in hollandaise. The breakfast potatoes, with onions and peppers, were great as well. The savory definitely won on the food menu as well. So very, very good. Those three dishes, plus four drinks, and tip cost me and my mate $80 total. That's a lot to spend for breakfast, maybe, but we ordered a bunch of food. Service was friendly and helpful, but they could use another server or two. The food is worth the hype, for sure. Just come here instead of the original location to skip that line! read more

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This place is not bad if you are looking to grab a drink and chill with some friends. The bar side is usually kept dim with little bright lights hanging on the ceiling. We carne when the was only one worker tending to the bar and also serving on the other side. You order the drinks fron the bar and then just find a place to sit and chill or watch the local sports that's playing. What's also neat about this place is that they have several infused vodka that you can try out. Ther drinks are fairly inexpensive. read more

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Whomever is bartending on Wednesday night a male! He's rude and terrible. Also just a sleeze of human being. Kurt and not friendlybat at all. He mixed up my friend and my friends tab assuming we were the same person due to race. Most times being here we never have issues but tonight we did the bar tender tonight was just terrible read more

This place has a HUGE patio (I failed to take photos because I was w friends having too much fun apparently). They have lots of infused alcohol, jello shots and some fun games (pinball, arcade games, air hockey) in the back. The paintings are super cool in black light. They also have a photo booth in the back. We tried their steak sandwich (yummy old school), onion rings (delicious), fried mushrooms (delicious) and a variety of beverages (white peach lemonade, infused tequila margarita, a special jello shot that tastes like jalapeno). I recommend for the start of a fun evening! read more

Really disappointing. Monday, Memorial Day at 1pm. Had family visiting from out of town. Usually, space room is a safe bet with nice service and food. Today was SO different, Very rude waitress that got mad when she forgot our order..walked off to start making it without checking what we ordered..made the wrong food. Then continued to get irritated with us when we asked for compensation. Really disappointing and rude. These waitresses shouldn't be working when it's busy. read more

They are not POC friendly and food was bland as well, there's better bars out there don't go to this one as they don't have good customer service. read more

It was a really nice day in Portland so my friends and I wanted to grab cheap happy hour with outdoor seating. We stumbled upon Space Room Lounge & Genie's Too and were surprised how cheap their happy hour menu was ($4 plates) and it's from 6PM to 9PM. My friend had a hard time finding their entrance but I was able to find one of their entrances on 48th Ave. I walked in through the video poker machine area, which connects to the bar area. There's a lot of seating inside with tables and booths. The outdoor seating area has to be my favorite part about this place. There's a bunch of seating with a huge tent for cover in case it rains, and they have overhead heat lamps too! Outside of the tent, there's a cornhole/bean bag toss area. We ordered our food and drinks at the bar, and they give you a number for your food order. (4/5) Mac and cheese was pretty good, had two types of cheeses (the more the merrier) with bacon bits. my friends and I killed this dish so quick! (4/5) Pulled pork tacos were delicious! They had avocados, onions, cilantro, verde sauce, with lime on the side. This was my favorite on their HH menu. (3/5) Cajun tots definitely needed more cajun seasoning. These were pretty plain. (2/5) Thai chicken wings were very disappointing. I was expecting them to be crispy and flavorful because that's how they look like, especially in pictures, but they tasted really plain/bland. (3/5) Mac and cheese bites weren't anything special. I liked the mac and cheese dish better. read more

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