Dante's

Live music venue · Downtown

Dante's

Live music venue · Downtown

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350 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209

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Rock shows, cabaret & karaoke are featured at this atmospheric music venue with late-night pizza.  

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"An old-school Portland institution, Dante’s — just across the bridge on Burnside — provides a heavier scene most nights of the week. The attached pizza window provides slices after the show until 3.a.m., and the bar also offers a $3 karaoke night every Monday catered by Voodoo Doughnuts." - Cooper Green

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Jill

Google
Great place to catch a local band. Small venue makes for great views. Small parking lot available if you get there early enough to find a space. Great location. I only gave 4 stars because the bartenders and security were rude. I was told that I shouldn't be there when I mentioned being hard of hearing.

Heiko Duemig

Google
Great place! Karaoke from hell is sensational, respect for the band with over 740 songs to be performed live !

Lenore Nevermore

Google
Staff at the door were very helpful and welcoming. Security was discreet and polite. Bar staff were very personable. Overall, a clean well-kept establishment. The bathrooms are clean, but have a lot of interesting graffiti and stickers. But let's face it, that's part of the charm. We couldn't stay for the headliners, but the first 3 opening bands were great. I even bought an album! Didn't get to try the pizza this time around, but plan to next time.

Brandy Stevens

Google
It's not a bad venue to see a concert in. In fact, it's perfect for an intimate crowd. However, if some of the staff were as decent as the venue, perhaps I would go back despite the not so great area the club resides in. $11.50 for a , not even full mixed drink, and presumably the horrible attitude from the bartender as we first came in contact was free? This was our first time at this establishment, and as we were inquiring with the bartender as to what was good, the bartender became impatient and rude. Despite this, we still gave the bartender respect, though in the end, respect was not given to us as patrons. No regrets for the experience, but as an avid concert goer, I have never had such disrespect from anyone at a venue, much less a bartender who usually relies on the tips from their patrons. Sometimes, it's not about the money spent, but the overall service or, in this case, lack of, that determines the tip amount.

K.M.A.

Google
Truly a must visit place in Portland. I went to the SINFERNO CABARET, but I wasn't aware it was a tipping event until I got there. Don't be like me, bring money, and tip! Hard working people. Also, no phones (great policy). The fire spinners were some of the greatest performers aside from the strippers of course. Definitely only come if you're open minded. You're going to see different sexualities, body shapes, and nontraditional activities. Great work! Will be back. Lastly, the Keep Portland Weird sign is on the back side of the building, so I was able to knock out 2 of my Portland bucket list items. Thanks for the experience and the great pizza. 5 dollars for a combo!

Ray Maestas

Google
Such a cool venue to see live bands. There’s no bad location to appreciate the music. Extremely diverse acts, and friendly bartenders.

Ruben Mendoza

Google
This is the second show we've seen here and it's great! Small enough to be an intimate show, big enough for a good pit! 🤘🏼 EVERYWHERE is a good "seat" (Crypta were on 🔥 this night)...Will definitely be back for more shows!

What Ever (What)

Google
Random adventures 🐻🥝🤘 Pizza was perfect. Drinks were well priced. Bands were more than willing to share some of their time with those in attendance. Even a walk by might drag you in! Bummer the crowd didn't close the bar down 👎

Logan M.

Yelp
Dante's Inferno is a fiery dive into the depths of hole in the wall hell... which is exactly what they're going for. Drinks are not flashy and get you drunk. You can pay for a gooey slice of pepperoni at Pizza Slut to soak up some of that booze, and they frequently have some sort of live music or act going on. I think Dante's would want me to give them a one star to preserve their vibe, but I'm sticking with four. Come by for the hellish service.

Kailani S.

Yelp
Been here a handful of times for friends performances. A coworker had a show this time so I went to check him out. Drinks are strong, but a bit overpriced. I got an AMF, it was $16, tipped $3 so total $19 for an AMF. She was friendly and busy. The tall bald security guy is a major hottie. I should've gave him my number lolz. Cover charge this night was $13 I think? I'm not a fan of cover charge but I am all for supporting a friend and local bar/businesses that have been around a long time. The vibe is chill, rocker-sheik, loud, fun, and lots of space to move around when it's not a packed house. They have a pizza window, it's your average pizza.

Marina J.

Yelp
My adult daughter and me occasionally go to downtown Portland on Saturdays and we will play 20 dollars at Dante's lottery machines (we won big there once). Well, we will never go back there again. Last Saturday we went there and the misogyny from the bartender (Eric) was so aggreges, we will never return. Here is what happened...We asked for chardonnay or champagne and he said they didn't have any. We didn't complain, we just asked, well do you have cider? It was a hot day and he heard my daughter say to me "it's hot in here" (it was an over 100 degree day). That set him off and he unleashed on us. I will tell this story to everyone I know and tell them to never go to Dante's. Please vote blue in November because t rump is giving license to many to do this sort of thing. I don't know why I am identified as being from San Francisco (never lived there). I was born and raised and currently live in Portland, OR.

Rosana M.

Yelp
4 pm female bartender was so rude, crazy , screaming at people for absolutely no reason. We had to leave. The bartender before the shift change was amazing. Will never come back.

Brian M.

Yelp
Nice intimate venue to see bands. Depending in the night, there are 2 bars open, sometimes a single bar. There is a pizza place at the corner that serves the club and outside. Fair prices for food and drink. The staff has always been cool to me. Has a similar feel to clubs in Hollywood, CA's sunset strip.

Amanda H.

Yelp
YOU HAVE 1 JOB!!! JUST 1! Bar Maiden: "I don't want to get a new keg....so you can either wait 20 -40 minutes or go somewhere else. I know I'm being an a**hole." 3 in our party to enjoy band & Pizza Slut...ended up leaving due to the above statement. We were hella early too! 3 groups at the bar... if you can't do your job, give it to someone who will! What's even sadder, is your lack of professionalism scr*ws bands/entertainers.

Martin W.

Yelp
Went there to get IMO the best cheese pizza in town. First time that I went inside and was absolut surprised - the bar and location is really cool and much cleaner then I expected. But as said the pizza is always a hit. Hot, delicious and fair priced.

Hanna C.

Yelp
We came in this afternoon, hungry, after attempting to go to several other restaurants that are closed on Tuesdays. I was a little nervous how we would be received in an empty bar, midday, that obviously specializes in rowdy nighttime rock shows. They couldn't have been nicer. Everyone we encountered, including Elvis, a local celebrity, was so welcoming to us. Elvis described Dante's as being like Cheers, my dad commented that it's like Cheers with better music. We bought some pizza from a literal hole in the wall connected to the bar, the service was fast and friendly. The pizza was affordable and the slices were huge, it was exactly what we were hoping for. We will be back again, next time at night, to see a show.

Stephanie G.

Yelp
Pizza by the slice. Looked better than it tasted. Pizza sits under a hot lamp waiting for purchase. Bit greasy for my taste. Pizza didn't reheat well

Norah S.

Yelp
Rating an awesome venue is so hard to do. I mean the musicians rock and the sound is good and the liquor is good but sometimes bartenders can be assholes especially in Portland. OK here's my story about getting kicked out Dante's. I was there for the Jerry Joseph run and was having so much fun dancing, seeing people, hiding weed in weird spots, and getting my drink on. They have pizza so I got a veggie slice and a meat slice and put them on top of each other. it was good and delicious and salty just what I needed to soak up the booze. I'm dancing going back-and-forth to my pizza like I do. I have ADD and I eat standing up dancing and I paid 20 bucks for the slices with the tip. Anyway I guess I was gone too long and the bartender threw it out. I said "where is my pizza?" She said "I threw out that nasty thing". "Nasty thing?" I thought they sold it to me- cost me 20 freaking dollars! No worries I'll eat out of a garbage can I'm humble. But the bartender wouldn't talk to me. I tried to touch her hand and tell her it was OK and just grab it out of the garbage can for me since it was probably on the top anyway. I wanted my pizza! so anyway I waited for to leave from behind the bar and then I went behind the bar looking for the trashcan to get my pizza. I didn't spot it and didn't touch anything but the nice bouncer spotted me and showed me the way out. That bartender was a bitch or maybe she was just having a really bad day. She should not waste food. I wanted that food. I kind of wonder if she ate it... I still wanted those two slices stuck together. There was another nice guy who worked there who told me I should just buy another piece but I didn't want another piece because that was the perfect two slices stuck together gooey deliciousness I craved and I wouldn't have been hung over the next day if I had eaten it. The funny thing is as the bouncer is showing me the way out I see the garbage can is not even behind the bar but at the end of the bar. I could've gotten it the whole time if she had just told me where the garbage can was and I wouldn't have gotten thrown out. Doh! It was the last song anyway. Jerry Joseph rocks! The place is fun and you should go but I wish I didn't tip that bartender so well because the bitch threw out my pizza! Next time I'll tip security because he was cooler than the bartender.

Jason V.

Yelp
If I had to guess which of the classic circles of Hell is embodied most by Dante's, lust would be the most obvious choice. Events such as the Sinferno Cabaret, Karaoke from Hell, and several other sultry, sexy shindigs throughout the year make it pretty obvious which sin is this club's guilty pleasure. Not to mention the enticingly named "Pizza Slut" window (available inside and streetside), which serves up a hot slice of surprisingly decent pizza for a few bucks. I've come to Dante's to see various (mostly heavy metal) shows for more than a decade, and despite its diminutive size, this club has a lot going for it. Any venue where you can lean directly onto the stage (or be thrown onto it, as has happened to me before), without any barrier between you and the band, is a huge plus for me. Often packed to the gills, somehow there's always room for a mosh pit. Most importantly, though, is the fact that the sound quality has never been an issue here. Even when dialed up to 11, vocals come through clear, solos resound and reverberate, and even the most vigorous drummer fails to overwhelm the melody. I'm not sure if that boils down to the acoustics of the building or the talent of the sound engineers, but it's a welcome change from most other venues. They understand, revere and cherish rock and metal here. They get it. Drinks are overpriced and on the small-ish side, but not nearly as watered down as the Roseland or the Hawthorne. Frequently there is a cover, as live entertainment is the draw here, so be prepared to fork over a few bucks to get in. Come prepared; their ATM is frequently busted or out of cash, as are most others in the immediate area. Once you're in, though, be prepared to have your face melted off by sick shredding, salubrious shots, singing sirens and sexy succubi shaking it on stage. If Hell had been this much fun, Virgil would never have left.

Jackie F.

Yelp
Pro : I can bring drugs in here, but if security sees you using it, they will take it from you. Shows!!! Quick bar service Con : your loud dirty bar, parking hell. Here for a burlesque show. Drink were cheap and strong. The bathroom is about as clean as the patrons. Would rideshare here and out.

Destiney C.

Yelp
I was walking by and loved the "keep Portland weird" outside and so we went inside for a beer. The bartender was super friendly and let me try the drafts. They did not have much of a selection on tap but I was happy with what they did have! The inside is kinda cool, all black with red lights. Went during the day so it was a little slower but it was nice. I'd like to come back to see some music.

Dante H.

Yelp
Bartender was unfriendly and kicked us out into the rain when we were waiting for our Uber at the end of the night.

Holly R.

Yelp
I'm from Hollywood and love this vibe. Reminds me of a great old Hollywood clubs, and the "good old days" when music venues were cool and low key, but still with a lively mix of people. Drinks were good. Bathrooms dingy with a line, so don't try to hold it. It'll be awhile! Did not eat the pizza, but heard it was great. Only complaint was the drink line was sooooo long. Maybe more Bartenders needed? But really really liked the venue and will be back for more shows!

Smith Q. J.

Yelp
New Review: We go way back almost two decades. I've seen countless great shows in you. 15 years ago I would've given 5 stars, one of my favorite venues in the country. 10 years ago it would've slipped to 4 stars. 5 years ago 3 stars, but last night I wanted to give it 2 stars. After having cars broken in too many times, having to worry about being attacked yet again downtown, after shows that start way too late for working folks, after only accepting cash (in an area where you don't want to be walking around with cash), after having an ATM that charges you 3$ when you just need 10$, it was the faulty ATM with numerous glitches that finally broke me. For five minutes I tried about 15 times to get cash out, each time with a new different error. Probably because beer has been spilt on it countless times. So I gave up and then walked out for good, or at least it felt that way at the time (although who knows maybe I'll go back one day)... In that moment I gave you 2 stars, when really you haven't changed all that much. It's Portland that has changed. So Portland I give you 2 stars, compared to the 5 I gave you in the 2000's. Dante's I'll give you 4... Previous Review: The King Kahn and BBQ Show I think this was the last show we saw before COVID - 1/16/20. Though I prefer King Kahn with the Shrines (a much larger band and one of the best live shows I've ever seen) I still very much enjoy these guys. I think it's the third time I've seen them in almost 15 years. Kahn is a prolific and consistent garage rock songwriter that plays sloppy guitar. He's the John Belushi of his genre. This time he had two dancers dressed as skunks and along with that one girl jumped on stage from the audience and stripped, which we found out later was not planned,  so it was a pretty good night overall...

Dawn B.

Yelp
Unfriendly female bartender was aggressive and offensive Saturday night and we won't be back. Management should fix that before she chases off all of their business. Picture worth a thousand words. Where are all of my party people? Obviously not here!

Aaron L.

Yelp
Was walking by Dantes bar in Portland Oregon. Was heading there to get a beer and a slice of pizza for my 51st birthday present to myself had just got off work . As I was waking by the front door heading for the outside pizza window I was assaulted by one of Dantes security who was off duty and I was just walking on the sidewalk. Hebumped me then he threw me approximately 10 to 15 ft. Knocking my elbow out of socket dislocating my rib and spraning my ankle ! Dantes owner admitted this was his employee to the female officer , she seen the video I'm going to be suing them shortly . Please be aware of this astablishment

John S.

Yelp
This place is absolutely horrible. Don't. Seriously, don't. The bouncers are hyper aggressive and the bartenders should be looking for employment at the DMV- except honestly I have had much better service with the DMV so I don't really want to besmirch them. Worst service ever. The bartenders would look right at me as I was trying to order a drink and turn away. I will never go back no matter who is playing there. I'm not down with giving money to people who are openly hostile to their customers- since when did that become a thing? The place seems like a fire trap as well. Are they even close to code? Man, it doesn't seem like it. Seriously, don't.

Jody J.

Yelp
Ok peeps.... it's Dantes!!!! A Portland land mark in the concert scene!! I've been coming here forever! Small intimate venue...rockin drinks and they get some great bands here for a very very affordable price. If you are hangry you can get a super sized slice of Portland greatest late night pizza for a great price! And NO there is no gluten free options for that crust. So be rebellious eat non-gluten to confirm that you're actually gluten intolerant since maybe you haven't checked in awhile. :-) If you hang out outside... You may even get to have a chat with Elvis! That's right... Elvis are used to be from Saturday market is here and plays on Fridays. They also have a great karaoke night with a live band if you're into that. Be young, be happy, be free.... attend a local concert at a Portland landmark!

Jxshua A.

Yelp
Don't come here if you only want to drink or eat some Costco size pizza slices: a place like this, you bring positive energy, you will surely get it back! Great music and performance scene for late nights out if you catch the right people, lots of local attraction, plus a smoke shop and chevron for other addictive necessities for those of us with vices and virtue among the streets. That being said, it really is still one of my favorite places to go for some quick drinks and really, really affordable pizza (unless you're sick of cheese).

Chris S.

Yelp
We were visiting Portland over the Halloween weekend. We heard about Sinferno and decided to check it out. We saw the end set of a band and my wife got to dance so that's a plus. The bar isn't big and seating is limited, especially with something like Sinferno. The show was great. Lots of people eating the Pizza so while I can't personally recommend it, how could all those people be wrong? It was a fun night and I would go there again.

Angelina N.

Yelp
Didn't want to go home and we didn't know what to do. Stopped in randomly at Dantes and now it is our favorite spot! Very welcoming atmosphere, great pizza, fun dancers and awesome spot to go to when you want to do something on short notice!

Eric T.

Yelp
I went specifically for the Sunday night cabaret. I had a great time. Bartenders were attentive, high energy and creative performances. Everyone seemed to be having a really good time. Some pyrotechnics, props all add to a unique experience that is a lot more fun than a standard strip club type vibe

Stacie S.

Yelp
This bar is just what I needed. Killing time in Portland, they're pizza is delicious and the bartender, Tony is wonderful!

Ace E.

Yelp
What can I say, if you like rock clubs, Dante's really satisfies. It's loud, dark, well managed, with great acts coming through all the time. Sunday's - Sinferno Cabaret, Monday's - Karaoke From Hell, all the rock you could want every weekend. Video poker in the side bar, 3 bathrooms, 2 bars, killer pizza from the Pizza Slut window, and a smoking patio up front, of course!

Joanne D.

Yelp
My husband picked up a pizza slice for me this pic says it all. Very disappointed in them

Julie E.

Yelp
Staff was friendly and let us bring our dog inside. He enjoyed the cool air. Boyfriend prefers dark beers and they only had Guinness. Was recommended to give them a try for concerts.

Abel T.

Yelp
First review ever. I wouldn't have wasted my time if I didn't feel so offended. To start I wasn't ever acknowledge while I waited patiently for over 5 minutes while there wasn't a line and the employee was texting away on her phone. I simply said psssst as to not disturb her peace and get a pizza because I was in a rush. She didn't ask any questions or move forward to me from her location just stood near the register with her phone still in hand and simply looked at my direction as if I had offended her. She then asked what do I want. I asked if I can get a pizza and she said that's what she just asked me. I said cheese and she went from texting on her residue filled phone to putting both hands and nearly all her fingers on the pizza I ordered. As she was ignoring me I managed to affirm that I'd like a different pizza four times before she was able to put the pizza into the oven. She disapproved and asked why. I simply said she put her hands and fingers on the pizza. As she pulled another slide with both hands and putting her fingers on every part of the pizza as if we were children and she was spreading cooties and asked if this was the issue. I said wow. "I don't have to eat here. I don't understand why you're upset." I could tell she was fuming but I personally don't like too much hand on food. She went on to say that people shit where I was standing every single day but what does that have to do with the pizza? She said, "don't eat her." And basically banned me from Dante's as a random crowd of people showed up at the end. She started crying as she was talking smack and walked away and people literally asked her if she was ok. I became the bad guy and she was the hurt white woman that everybody needed to defend. I've never felt so disrespected in my entire life. Two people looked at me as if I did something to offend her. How am I the bad guy? I simply asked for another slice and one minute later she is full blown angry yelling at me. Causing attention she tells me to go and never come back. I've been going to Dante's for a very long time. I can't believe I'm never going back. Should I hire a lawyer? I am furious with everything that happened and I feel like the bad guy on top of that? This is the first experience I've written but for the past ten years I've been dealing with awful treatment, horrible service and complete racism in this city and I'm taking a stand from here on out. I will no longer give my money away to people who treat me this way. And I eat out everyday.

Leora S.

Yelp
I came on a Monday with 2 friends for Karaoke from Hell. Wow, a live band for karaoke. So much fun! Most of the people who were singing definitely were no amateurs but everyone was welcome whatever skill level. The pizza in the corner was an affordable option while drinking, I can't complain. The staff were friendly.

Aundra-Lyn O.

Yelp
My first experience with Dante's was for a karaoke night. There was a cover charge of like $2 but it was worth it for the fun I had. A friend and I were walking by and it looked like a good time so we impulsively decided to stop in and I'm SO glad we did! I instantly loved the set up and the vibe. We were really just waiting for my friend to have his turn to sing but ended up staying all night because we were having such a great time and everyone here (employees and customers both) was awesome. Drinks were perfect too. Recently I finally got to visit again but it was pretty early in the day, around 2pm. Originally I just needed to use the bathroom while I was out walking around and recognized the place so went in for that, but then felt it would be rude to leave without a drink so I grabbed a cider. They only had two options for hard cider but I liked what I got. They have an outside seating area (always important to me!), it's not huge but there's maybe 4 or 5 tables. It's enough room as long as you are comfortable with maybe having to share with a stranger or two. That's the fun part to me! The weather is nice so I spent maybe an hour here with my cider and talking to people. It was a good time and after my second visit I am convinced I need to make more of a point to get out here more often. Love it!!

Owen R.

Yelp
Review for PIZZA SLUT A small metal window w slices on the other side Pizza was the best I had in Portland and Seattle Downside is you can't get a few seconds into eating or ordering without constant panhandling and zombie like stares, waiting.. grows old real fast

Julia D.

Yelp
Unbelievably shitty sound. Surprisingly good security. Pretty good beer list. Normal booze. They get okay shows. What's a girl to do?

Sara D.

Yelp
I discovered this place on my first night in Portland in July, and came back every night after for the rest of my trip. Every night was a totally different vibe! From metal to burlesque I thoroughly enjoyed my time. Although it gets packed in the small space everyone is super nice, including the bar tenders, and the drinks are super well priced. I will definitely return next time I'm in town!

Brandon S.

Yelp
I swear these guys pour cheaper liquor in expensive labeled bottles because I ordered 8 Pendleton shots of whiskey and 2/8 friends yacked instantly and everyone agreed it was the worst tasking whiskey shot they've ever had. I also ordered 4 vodka shots on Halloween roughly 2 months prior to the whiskey experience and the vodka tasted like a Clorox cleaning product. Awful. I gave it two stars because the atmosphere is fun.

Sally S.

Yelp
One star all for the bathroom. THE most disgusting I have e et been in, if any bar in any country. From the ventilation system down to the floor drain, so gross you just pray that you can avoid touching anything! Foul to the extreme - Booooo Dantes! Show some respect for your customers! The Dept of Public Health is obviously messed up to allow this.

Chris E.

Yelp
Gods, goddesses, devils and demons bless Dante's. Still holding the torch for "old" Portland. Leave your judgment at the door. Have a good drink. Take in the city. Raise a glass to Portland weird. The timid and the narrow-minded need not bother. Cheers!

Keizzel C.

Yelp
This review is solely for their pizza. After eating gyros and chicken all weekend we were dying for something different and what's a better option than pizza. We ended up getting a whole combo pie for $28 split among 6 people and it was definitely enough. There was no line for us around 10PM on a Sunday night so we went straight to the window. Ordering is a bit confusing since the server made it seem that we could get as many toppings we wanted but eventually said we could only order 2 meats/2 veggies. The wait for the pizza is about 20 mins so feel free to walk around the area to kill time. THE PIZZA: They cut the pizza into huge slices so each slice is basically 2. I'm a pizza fanatic so I had high expectations and sadly this place didn't quite hit the spot but it works when you're drinking. The pizza crust isn't that crispy and is on the softer side. They give you a decent amount of toppings to cover the pizza but the cheese was lacking so combine that with the crust the pizza and it's toppings quickly fell apart.

Hemanga B.

Yelp
This is such a lovely place! Went there with my lovely date, and found it to be much more than what I imagined it to be! Peouare friendly, and the events are quite exquisite!

Jacqueline D.

Yelp
I'm at awe and so happy that I was able to visit Dantes. I came to Portland during a 3 day weekend and heard that Dantes was the place to go on Sunday nights. First off - I didn't even look up what was going on - my friend and I visited Dantes completed blind, expecting a fun live event...nothing big. Turns out - Sundays is Sinfernos - a huge show night. Cover was $10 - way cheap compared to the performances we were able to watch. There is no photography during this event, and there were large bouncer guys to enforce this. We saw fire acts, burlesque, silk performances on chains, dances, comedic acts ............ this was incredible and made me truly understand Portland as a city - and a weird one that is. Drinks were cheap - $5 well drinks, and the bartenders were very friendly. It's expected/encouraged you tip the performers after their act - they bring around a giant bucket after they are on stage, so bring some dollars. We met some friends at the event, who have been going to Sinferno almost weekly for the past 15 years - which means it must be pretty awesome. It seems to attract mostly locals, which I'm glad we got to experience. I'm so glad I got to experience Sinferno and that we stumbled upon coming into Dantes. I'll be recommending this to any Portland travelers - and say that they must be in the city for a Sunday night!

Kyle D.

Yelp
ZERO STARS. Been here once before for an event and enjoyed stopping by. Got to revisit this weekend. They had a band playing when we showed up and the volume at the time seemed to be normal for it being afternoon. Then something happens and the person who was working the sound board Maxed out the volume and bass to a level that was unbearable and everyone was outside to get away from it. Some folks I was with that do sound for bands said that they where doing it to be jerks. Glad I don't live in Portland and I plan on not ever going back.

Shannon W.

Yelp
I came to Dante's because there were travel guides and websites that said that you have GOT to go to Dante's for Sinferno night. You. have. GOT. to. It embodies the 'Keep Portland weird' mantra that you see everywhere. Perhaps, it was these promises of grandeur that made my expectations so high, it seemed like Dante's could only disappoint me. For 10 bucks I got into the sinferno. It was a bar, nothing special about the bar aspect. The bartenders were nice, but it was just a bar. Sinferno itself was a burlesque show, but, coming from New Orleans, I've had the option to see a burlesque show every day of my life. It had quality burlesque dancers, strippers, pole dancers, and some odd-ball acts. But, once again, I've seen it all before. Dante's seems like a safe place for tourists to see something 'weird.'

William P.

Yelp
Interesting place for a night music. Food is not available, other than a pizza place attached to the place. It is a place for drinks and listening live music. Limited parking around.

Pinkie B.

Yelp
We attended the inferno event recently. The fire acts were pretty incredible. Playing with fire AND dancing simultaneously. Super captivating and mesmerizing for sure. So naive, we didn't know there is a whole fire community out there!

Cynthia F.

Yelp
Alternative cutting edge adult entertainment. What something different? Go here, never a snooze!

AskMeIfYouMustKnow C.

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What is not to like?! Sure it can be real dicey. I'm talking the patrons and the staff can be dicey but this is one of the best places to chill with a beverage and people watch during the day time. In the evenings, the place can get jam packed. Do note, the door next door that goes upstairs is completely separate from Dantes. My friend made the mistake of joking about it with the bartender only to be told very firmly that they are not associated with the establishment upstairs. Most of the time, I forget about it. I love how divey this place is and the velvet art works only adds to the ambiance. On any given day, you may even encounter Portland Elvis. Don't be afraid to park in front of Dante's if you see an available space. It isn't as sketch as it looks. This is in the heart of downtown with Burnside at its door step, you are lucky if you can find parking within a 1-block radius...that depends on the day, of course.

Connie J.

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Saw a great comedy show here and the atmosphere could not be more "Portland" The drinks weren't expensive nor were they cheap, but the company was great! Nice people of all walks of life, plenty of seating, the red theme was cool. Would love coming back here to hear some music next time!

Paulina F.

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Got the best seats in the house, by the fire pit. Had a drink. Good. Free complimentary pizza next door for writing a Yelp review. Cool. Food that's just okay tastes better free. Nice venue for live music. Not too crazy on a Wednesday night. Not dead either.

Haifa D.

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My favorite place in town! I like everything about this place! The bouncers, the stuff, the bands and the ambiance is just crazy! Always great moments and special experience!

Robyn S.

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Awesome little club! Huge stage, cool people. Pizza -2 bars- a fire pit! The sound guy was the worst I've ever heard! Nim Vind- (who rocks) vocals were downed out- the dude was checked out mentally! The club is awesome!!!