shout out to Adria! she was an absolute gem! she deserves all the recognition in the world. if Adrias boss is reading this, do what ever it takes to keep her! Thank you for the delicious mocktail as the dd read more

Alibi is kind of a dive tiki with obnoxious slot machines, karaoke, and porn available in the bathrooms. But its 70s vibe comes with with some really great theming and lots of nooks to hide out in, or gather in groups. Hannah the bartender was attentive and friendly, encouraging us to explore the space, and gave us stickers to celebrate our Tiki Bar Road Trip! The drinks were straightforward but sweet and tasty, served in tiki mugs. We shared the mixed slushie for fun, which was delightful. We appreciated that they were open early, as we were only passing through Portland. The bar was practically empty. read more

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Great environment! Fun drinks and food! DJ KJ was the biggest mood killer for almost everyone in the bar. Yelling at customers for taking a photo on the stage made so many people uncomfortable and leave. Will definitely not be back if he is still there, this is a representation of your business. read more

You say you want to partake in some karaoke? Well, this is one of those places where it's really hard to have a bad time. Let's start with the history. Since 1947 this place has been slinging drinks and good times. Years of refinement (or lack of) have culminated into one of the best tiki bars in Portland and surrounding area. The decor is a throwback to tiki bars from the 60's in my opinion. This place is full of eclectic furnishings that will keep your eyes busy the entire time you are there. The drinks were solid here and of course they have several options to choose from, each with thier own personality. One thing I was a little thrown off about was the fact that you have to ask for the drink to be poured into a tiki mug. I guess this is due to folks stealing the mugs so that is unfortunate. I would have guessed that the drinks would come in mugs regardless but that was my mistake. The food is decent for pub/bar fare. We basically sampled all the appetizers and none disappointed. The wings were my favorite. Bottom line, come here for the drinks and the singing and you'll have a fantastic time. Oh! Come early if you want a good booth and get your songs in quickly. The wait can get really long the later in the night. read more

Loved the tropical/tiki vibe here. It's definitely a busy spot, so finding seats took a little while. The karaoke was super fun, but I'd recommend getting there early and reserving a spot if you don't want to wait around an hour or so. I ordered the Teriyaki chicken and the chicken itself was good, but the rice was a little hard and dry. Definitely will be back to sing my heart out (^o^) read more

The Alibi Tiki Lounge - * Teriyaki Chicken * - Karaoke Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Drinks only.... What a fun quirky place to visit....we just happened to pop into this placed during the holiday weekdays....It was quiet as it was a cold rainy holiday weekday at around 2pm....as we sat there awhile, people starter pouring in for holiday get together with friends and colleagues. And we just happened to pop on a Tuesday which was Tiki Mai Tai day- These drinks were ten dollars each. The drinks were solid as not overly sweet with excess juices- just wished for a little less ice. During happy hour (2-7pm) there are also food deals- that include appetizers. When you visit this place you will fill like you are stepping back in time- I am not sure if this place was ever updated. This place has been open since 1947. This bar is open every day. The bar is open from 11:30am-2:30am. The bar features lottery machines, lunch, dinner and karaoke. Plus a lot of entertainment from the décor. Definitely a place worth stopping by if you like Tiki bars. read more

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What a delight! In town for a convention, a local had planned a night out for karaoke and knew this dive bar that is RICH in flavor... From the decor, the bartender, the menu, the drinks, and yes the food. Claims to be the longest operating tiki bar.... So not NY or Honolulu, but Portland! Before I die, I want to come back here! read more

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Really good drinks really cool Bartender if you wanna sit at the bar, get there by 9 otherwise it crowds up pretty quick

The Alibi Tiki Lounge was definitely a highlight of our Portland trip. It was mentioned by a handful of people as a must since my partner loves tiki bars. We got the gist it was more on the divier side and that was perfect for us! There's plenty parking around and huge area inside accommodate many people. We ended going twice, Sunday and Monday, and each time was fantastic. It is really decked out with all things tiki bars. The drinks are pretty good and have all the classic tiki ingredients. I will say most of them tasted similar. There was a banana one that I liked. Monday night ended up being a karaoke night and it was such a fun time. There were a decent amount of people there for it being Monday. If we're ever in Portland again, we will definitely stop by again. read more

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Our bartender Adria absolutely made our experience! She was such a fantastic bartender--friendly, attentive, and genuinely fun. Her great recommendations and positive energy made our visit memorable. The drinks were excellent, the food was delicious, but Adria's outstanding service is what will bring us back. If you're lucky enough to have her taking care of you, you're in for a great time! read more

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Wow!! I'm so glad we decided to come here. I love tiki bars & this place did not disappoint. We ordered a Mai Tai and Hurricane- so yummy! Been to Hawaii several times and I'd say the drinks were comparable (if not better). Food was also a win- Huli BBQ & Pineapple Buffalo wings were flavorful. Also, we ordered the pork lumpia!! We will be coming back. read more

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What a sweet spot!!! Coming in you'll need to let your eyes adjust, it is dark in here! The bartender was an absolute craftsman! We threw a variety of drinks at him and he nailed them all! We got a table out on the patio and enjoyed a nice breeze! It was nice that there was a private parking lot too! Great location, great service, great drinks!!! read more

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I'd probably give a 3.5 but Alibi is super fun. Great tiki atmosphere with friendly service and good drinks. Solid Happy Hour food menu too. read more

The Alibi Tiki Lounge - Karaoke Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love the overall vibe. Not a fan of the enormous crowd some evenings. It's a real chore to get a drink sometimes. The bartenders work their xxxs off and most of the time deserve your tips. The food is kinda weird but this place can be a lotta fun read more

I want to give this place 5 stars because it started out such a great time but the DJ was a straight up ass hole. As long as KJ is the DJ I'll never return. All other staff members were awesome but because of him I will not be giving a great review or recommending this place. read more

Those who know me know I LOVE tiki bars! They hold a nostalgia place in my heart, as I remember when they were at their heyday of popularity back in the 70's. And I think this is my new fave PDX lounge! I love Hale Pele but this Alibi bar feels more....authentic (if there's such a thing as authenticity when describing campy Polynesian lounge bars in 2024 and located in the Pacific Northwest lol). This Alibi restaurant has all the trappings of the places I remember from the 70's, down to the exterior signage and huge neon lighting. (I love, too, that it has a large, free, dedicated parking lot. Bonus!). The interior is huge, but divided into separate sections, so it feels intimate wherever you're sitting. There are rounded and semi-circular booths, lots of diner-like seats and booths along the walls, upholstered in padded vinyl (some with small rips in them. Just like I remember, back in the day!). Cool little niches. Tiki decor (i.e., straw finishes, treelike canopies, small "pond"/fountain/pool, two bar counter areas (and the bartended is awesome nice, too), lots of wooden tree-like wall finishes..... Think Gilligan's Island-beachy vibe. It practically makes you forget about the cold, gray, rainy weather outside. There are some arcade games against the wall behind the main bar, and a separate room to the left rear with a stage and lots of seating for karaoke. We didn't have any food here, but we had drinks and they were fantastic! I had a "Banana Hammock" and it was delicious. My kid had a "Leilani Volcano" and we tried it and it, too, was delicious. And her partner ordered a "Shark Attack" and he really liked it. So all our drinks were a big hit. I'm already looking forward to returning here on my next visit to Portland! read more

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Very busty place on a Saturday night - but save your tip to the dj running karaoke if you think it's going to move you up at all on the list. $20 did nothing so I'm just throwing that out there. Great bartender and as busy as it was, service was pretty good. read more

I honestly am not sure why I gave it four before. This place was one of the most solid spots on our entire trip and loved that the bartender helped me out when I was zero proof earlier this year with a fantastic nearly NA (bitters only) Painkiller. Decor is awesome inside. And the drink was flat out delicious. If you're in Portland, give this guy a go. And def jump in for Sat night karaoke. read more

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Atmosphere dark and extremely kitch. Self service at bar. Very costly drinks even at happy hour .

We loved this place! Love love! The karaoke is so so fun and the ambiance is a blast. I'd highly recommend coming with friends or a party!

Vibes were really good on a Saturday night. This bar is divided into 2 sections- karaoke side with a decent amount of seating and then bar side. Put in song preference right away because it'll prob take over 30 min for your turn. Ordered the Saturn cocktail. Tbh didn't love it would prob get something else next time. read more

The Alibi Tiki Lounge - Karaoke Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great drinks at an old school tiki place. Food was good as well but nothing amazing. Come for the drinks, have a snack or two, but save room for a second cocktail. Or a third. read more

I'm a fan of tiki bars and this is one of the best. Excellent drinks and decor. Heck, the happy hour lumpia was pretty good too. Frank's painkiller is a must-try. Not sure what weirdness led to the sub-par Yelp rating, but it is not remotely accurate. read more

The Alibi Tiki Lounge - Inside. - Karaoke Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I'm finally getting around to writing reviews for some of my favorite old-school places in Portland. There are few businesses in the Rose City that are as iconic as the Alibi Tiki Lounge. In fact, it's such an important fixture in the tableau of weird and wonderful Portland, I'd suggest visiting at least once... regardless of what you read or hear from others. The kitsch is off the charts before you even walk through the door. One of my favorite things about this area are the historic neon signs that line Interstate avenue. At one time, Interstate was the primary route between Portland and Seattle. So it makes sense this stretch of the road is dotted with old school diners, motels and service stations. Do me a favor and visit at night so you can see the fabulous neon at Alibi and surrounding businesses in all their glory! Once inside, be sure to wander around and explore all the nooks and crannies in the lounge. The building is designed to provide lots of private booths and seating areas. My favorite tables and booths are in the circular elevated area immediately to the right of the entrance. Whimsical lighting, mirrors galore, and red tufted leather booths help set the tone. There's limited seating at the bar itself, but you'll find an area reserved for karaoke in the back, as well as plenty of outdoor seating. The menu boasts an impressive array of classic and inventive tiki cocktails served in kitschy mugs and embellished with tropical fruit, orchids and umbrellas. There is a wide variety of drinks available, but be sure to try one of their shareable "bowl" drinks, often arriving at the table engulfed in flames. I've honestly not eaten much from the food menu, despite many visits over the years. Their burger is bland, the fries are salty, and the nachos taste like cafeteria nachos. I've heard good things about the Pu Pu Platter, but do we really come here for the food? Please defer to other reviewers for an accurate recommendation. Megan G, an Elite reviewer from Sammamish, WA recommends the wings. I'll try those next time! Alibi Tiki Lounge is a delightful escape from the ordinary. It's a must-see attraction for tiki enthusiasts, and lovers of Portland history. Remember to drink responsibly and share your review here so others can learn about this fun and quirky place. read more

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This place is a Portland gem! It has been around since 1947! We ordered the pupu platter which was perfect to split between 2 people. We also ordered 2 mock-tails: a pineapple, mint, tonic drink and then a guava, coconut, lime drink. The atmosphere was lovely and I would come back for karaoke! read more

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I love this place. We went on a Sunday when they have all day happy hour and the menu was really small. Not sure if that was just their happy hour menu or the regular menu because I saw a lot of dishes online that were not available on the menu. But the staff is really nice and the food is good. The bartender, Rob, was really cool. I made a great Mai Tai. read more

Heard about this establishment for a long time and finally got a chance to visit. Glad to report that it's as awesome as everybody says! I love the ambience and decor both inside and outside. You can't miss it from the interstate with the flashing bright sign. Inside was dim and cozy with Hawaiian arts and decors. Staffs were also A+, very friendly and hardworking. Their drinks were delicious! I tried the Zombie and was a big fan of its cinnamon-y profile. Their food was also honestly pretty decent. Everything was made fresh. Great portion and price as well. Their Waffle Fries were soso crispy. And, of course, the karaoke area was popping. So many great singers frequent the spot. It'd be fun to just come grab a drink and listen to other people as well. If you want to sing though, get your name in early. Totally would be back! read more

The Alibi Tiki Lounge - Zombies - Karaoke Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is an experience to try! This is the oldest Tiki bar in Portland. Not only is the food and drinks good but so is the staff. I highly recommend for karaoke! read more

I wanted to check out this historic Tiki bar because my fiancé and I love tiki stuff! Alibi definitely has the old school, original tiki vibe. Unfortunately it was super dark in there and everything was sticky ... they also had the back half of the seating area closed off. I assume this is where they do karaoke later in the night but I went earlier. It would have been cool to be able to see the rest of the bar. The drinks were ok and pretty strong. I normally love sweet tiki drinks but these weren't my favorite. I had a banana hammock, which was too syrupy sweet for me. The Miami vice was good! My fiancé had a mai tai and wasn't super impressed. Definitely worth visiting but Hale Pale is a much cooler experience and way better drinks. read more

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I walked in, and on this 97 degree day, the Alibi is a perfect sanctuary. At one point I asked for the best place to read and they recommended the patio. I finally found it (so many doors!) and was hit by the heat and lack of Alibi-ness. I am here for the Mercury Slushie week drink, because, hello?! it's blue!! My slushie is too delicious. And my table is good. I texted a friend and she wrote back about how the carpeting freaks her out. I hadn't noticed, but now that she mentioned it I can't stop thinking about how gnarly it is. I reassured her that I am in the wood floor area, but have noticed my feet sticking to the floor. Leaning back, after a few minutes resting my arms on the table, they, too stuck. Still, this place is magical enough to be worth it. Also, special notice for the playlist. Blondie now, Gary Newman before. Ooh! Now it's Prince! read more

The ambience was very old time Tiki. We found out to be very charming. The drinks were fun, but a little on the weak side. No table service. We had to go up to the bar to get our drinks Karaoke was very good. We had a very nice time and would return. read more

Customer service was extremely poor. Food was subpar. Was embarrassed that we brought our family from out of town.

Original tiki bar (opened in 1947) meets dive bar (dark and dingy) meets karaoke (every night starting at 8pm), the Alibi is a platypus of the tiki world and I love it. Had many drinks there including a scorpion bowl, a zombie and lelani, and while the bar tenders will tell you to take it easy, they aren't too strong, but they are all tasty. The front is all original tiki bar vibes, though not the music. Not that the music is bad just not tropical 1940s/50s so that may throw you like it did me. In the back is the karaoke and get there early if you wnat a good seat and plan to stay a while. Typical level of talent, but by the time we left everyone was up and dancing. A good time was being had by all. If karaoke isn't your thing you can't hear it if you sit up front - basically options abound for how you want to spend your time here. Food was hit and miss. Wings were excellent. Pulled pork was meh. Lots of people ordered the burger and waffle fries so maybe give that a try over the pulled pork. They also do sell their Mai tai glasses and this year they have a 75th anniversary mug from muntiki ($45). Other than that we did see tiki mugs but most drinks were being served in regular glasses. So sad. The reason they don't get 5 stars 8s the video poker games. Those should have no place in any respectable tiki bar. If you can ignore those, then you're in for a good night. read more

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This is a perfect place for a solo/group fun nights all is really good menu with affordable price and the atmosphere is calm not too noisy/loud most probably you will meet new people and have nice chats etc read more

Rating so few a stars because their website is misleading. How difficult is it to keep current? 3 of us met for happy hour based on website information. No happy hour drink specials. And minimal food offerings. We took our business elsewhere which came to $93. Won't come back. read more

tuesday kj not a vibe. there's a lot of great kjs who make sure we sound good and clear and everyone has a good time but every time i sing on tuesdays, i can barely hear myself and it makes it really hard to get into it i love the bar staff and like i said i have enjoyed nearly every other night but it really feels like the tuesday kj picks favorites and everyone else gets drowned out and it's hard to have fun when i can't even tell if the mic is on when i sing, and a lot of my other friends who come have been saying the same thing. fix this! read more

Cool tiki bar! The inside is really cool. They had good drinks, I had a coconut drink. Looks like they have karaoke there, definitely busy for that. We didn't have food but it seemed more like a place you would grab a snack, not go for dinner. Definitely worth a stop for drinks! read more

The Alibi Tiki Lounge - Karaoke Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Whitney is the coolest bartender on the planet. the most attentive and kind and cool. they legit noticed we weren't happy with the amount we paid and made sure to make sure we were happy comfortable. they mixed our drinks perfectly and tasted lovely read more

The Alibi Tiki Lounge - so delicious we got the saturn but a bowl - Karaoke Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The Alibi Tiki Lounge is well decorated and has good drinks. It is a larger tiki bar so it can accommodate larger groups. There is no table service so you order at the bar and then grab a seat. At 8 o'clock, they have karaoke going on in the back bar. But if that's not your scene, then they also have a patio area and a front bar. read more

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A fun bar/karaoke spot! It can get pretty crowded and tough to grab a table... but people keep coming and going through the night so if you're persistent, you'll be able to find a spot. And if you're lucky... you'll be seated riiiight up at the front where karaoke is. If your plan is to sing, you better get your name on the list ASAP. It took our friends 1+ hours before it was their turn. People sing a whole variety of songs here, from Kelly Clarkson to Les Miserables! You'll stay entertained for sure. read more