The Get Down Music Venue

Absolutely one of my favorite [and top 5] music venues in portland, maybe the Pacific northwest. I have had the opportunity to see some major artists here in an extremely intimate setting and environment. The bar lines move quickly, the sound is always on point, and there is always space for you to dance. Been here a ton to see High Step Society, Free Creatures, and Balkan Bump! Really looking forward to seeing Vincent Antone in April!

This venue treated us about as good as we could ever possibly hope for, and were phenomenally helpful in pulling off a memorial concert by my band (and many guests). The sound quality was sensational, which extended to the custom mix The Get Down’s engineer recorded for us as well. Noah did such a fantastic job that we can use it for a live album without any adjustments necessary. The whole staff was enormously kind and patient with us. Would absolutely return to host more events here, or even just to hear other bands. One of the best venues in town.

The get down is my new fave venue! This place is immaculate: so clean, no sticky floors, the bar top was perfectly organized. Upon arrival and entry the security felt thorough but not invasive. The staff is professional and kind. Walking into a basement venue has never been a more pleasant experience. No smoking or vaping in the building is allowed so you don't have to worry about any of that, which I found to be very considerate. Their bar was truly pristine. Bartenders were incredibly nice and efficient. I appreciate the reasonable prices and complimentary sparkling water refills. All the drinks were pre mixed in the kegerator so the bar line went super fast. Everything smelled good and the AC was flowing. The space is a great size and the layout was excellent for stage view from every angle. The location is clutch, it's walking distance to an excellent variety of bars and restaurants with well lit streets. The Get Down has is dialed in to give you the best concert experience around. I highly recommend this place and their team.

Have to say this is the best venue in town. Hands down. No bad seats. The bar is visually connected to the stage. When it’s a sold out show, I can ALWAYS find a spot on the floor to dance. Nice fans keep me cool. Cool lighting and EXCELLENT sound quality. Bathrooms NEVER stink and are comfortable for all genders. I wear rediculous outfits and am celebrated. I love ginger and they fresh press ginger for drinks. Oh, almost forgot that the owner and booking manager are serious music geeks and my range of music has increased since going there regularly. 10/10!

Thursday night at The Get Down was such a great time all around! The security was tentative to their jobs without being too much. We attended "Whiteout" which featured two EDM DJs, Mienne and Jackpott who kept the vibe going til the last beat!! The dance floor is a large open space and the crowd it brought in was very friendly and inviting. Sadly you cant bring in flow toys with you so make sure to leave those at home or in your vehicle. But the toys waiting for you inside the venue and the delicious smell of pretzel dogs fully make up for it! Thanks for the great time 😍 Won't be the last

Tonight was my first time experiencing The Get Down. And let me tell you… Twas a great night! The bartender Connor was amazing. Not just drinks but his l charisma was outstanding! I recommend this place in ALL ways. Thank you to the staff and the owner’

Hands down the best venue in Portland. Great layout of the space with a big bar area and tables for people to sit and talk that’s separate from the music area. Dance floor is wood and high quality and much better to dance / stand on than the concrete in many venues. Sound system is good! Staff is friendly and reasonable and keep the line moving, tickets and drinks fairly priced. Owner is available and responsive to any issues. If I’m on the fence about going to a show and it’s here, I’ll definitely go.

This is my absolute favorite venue in all of Portland (coming from someone who’s been in the live music scene here for 20 years). Blake (the owner) always goes above and beyond to ensure everyone has a safe, comfortable and epic time. The venue itself is thoughtfully curated, with stellar sound quality, lots of seating and is never over-sold, leaving a comfortable amount of space to get down. I’ve seen so many unforgettable shows here, and look forward to many more. Staff is incredible.. accommodating, professional and fun. I adore everything about this place. Thank you so much for your love and dedication to the Portland music scene!! 5 stars and more!!! 👏👏👏

Terrific place for live music! Emancipator was awesome They have an open floor right up to the stage Also have a large lounge room right next to the stage Clean and classy place Lighting was amazing Service was great Will definitely make this one of my regular music spots

Venue is OK, nothing special. Seemed clean and in good repair. Decor is fine; it kinda felt like an old roller rink that had been converted into a club. It was also hot with little ventilation. The mass of sweaty bodies created quite a stench. No seating in main venue for concert we attended, similar to the Crystal's setup. Bathrooms are all shared with no privacy for real women. I don't relish sharing a bathroom with giant gaps in the stalls with men. I did not consent to surrendering my privacy and exposing myself to creepy eyes when I simply needed to use the facilities. I won't return to this venue in the future. Overall not recommended.

I had a great time seeing Cut Chemist & DJ Shadow at this venue. It's a smaller to midsize space, lending to an intimate vibe with plenty of ideal spaces for viewing the stage(s). They provide a water station and glizzys in addition to the full bar area. The lines were pretty confusing, they would benefit from a partitioned maze for efficiency. The sounds was amazing and decor was pretty wild. I would definitely return for another show, but I'm not sure how it could beat this epic lineup!

I love this venue! It is just the right size for a concert, not a bad view in the whole place. The drinks were priced well and delicious. The location is great too. There are many food/bar options close by for pre gaming.

I really like this spot! I've been a few times and had a fab time dancing my fanny off each time. The bartenders are some of the friendliest I've encountered in PDX, though as a whole they're very heavy- handed with the ice. Heads up: the restrooms are all-gender, which is NBD. However! One of them has a combo of closed door stalls AND open urinals, which is a bit awkward for those of us who have to sit to pee.

This is a well run venue. The drink lines move fast and they usually have a pretty good music lineup. There's a lot of room for dancing and it's a good place to get down. It really lives up to its name.

I came for a final fantasy themed drag night which was super awesome and i loved all the performers except during the intermission one of the gogo dancers (white blond guy) took out his genitals and started imitating self pleasuring himself on stage. I was really disgusted as i had not consented to be subjected to that kind of nudity. It felt like it was some sort of exhibition kink and i felt really yucky to have been forced to be part of that. Ive been to many a drag show and just nightclubs in general and that had NEVER happened before. There really needs to be some sort of investigation or something as all of my friends including myself were really traumatized by it

Good venue. We went to see kokoroko and the crowd was good, the music was awesome and the drinks were fairly priced.

Portland could use another music venue. This is in the basement of the former Melody Ballroom of old. It has a large dance floor, a small stage, OK bathrooms, a coat check, a water fountain and a good sound system. That room is all standing. Adjacent to the dance floor is another room with the bar, a few tables and chairs, and an upholstered bench seat along the wall. Some of the adjacent hallways are quiet enough for conversation. It is a relatively large space at 400, but it does not seem crowded at capacity, which is good compared to some other venues. The return of 1980's graphics is an interesting choice. Staff was fine, relaxed, and professional.

This place had a very nice set up with all the lights, decor, and bar. They had a area for tables, coat check, and gender neutral bathrooms that were easy to locate. Overall, staff was great and drinks were solid.

If zero stars was an option, that what I would've chose. Was in Portland visiting family this weekend, when we decided to go to this new joint that was going to have one of my favorite artists performing. Who I didn't even feel comfortable waiting to see... We were having a good time when we noticed a biracial queer couple that looked like they were having a great time, dancing... we're escorted out by the security. I was genuinely confused because I did not see or notice anything they could've done wrong. Fortunately, for myself and my family and friends that live in Portland, we will never go here again.

Great atmosphere and Devore, plenty of bar tenders. While it was hard to find on maps, once I found it I did not regret it. Great floor dance space with quality sound and good lights. Separate bar area with plenty of places to hang and couches to sit in. Separate pool room with more quality seating. Great co-Ed bathrooms and friendly staff... And on top of that quality live music!

The get down club makes really good Bagel bites pizza is by far delicious I recommend come here again and try their food and the drinks are outstanding 10 out of 10 their service are all great

We watched the New Constellations there and we had a blast great service and vibez and stuff too

Do not go here if you're queer or a person of color. Me and my girlfriend went here last night for a show, had literally 2 beers, and were dancing on the dance floor like everyone else. When we walked over to the bathroom, a white female security guard told us we were "too intoxicated" and were getting kicked out. We were shocked and confused and asked her for a better explanation but she couldn't give us one. We were very coherent and were expressing ourselves clearly. She was very rude and unprofessional and unkind to us. Our gay and interracial relationship clearly made her uncomfortable enough to find any reason to kick us out. Do not go here and do not support this racist and homophonic venue. If you are a person of color or queer, you will not be welcomed here.

The venue is super pretty and the vibe is so good! A friend and I went and saw Sa-Roc who was AMAZING! Drinks ranged from $8-$15 for the most part! Overall, 10/10 one of my favorite venues I've been too!

Great drinks and a good sized dance floor. Owner, Blake, is very nice and takes good care of his customers. It has a cool vibe. Went to see New Constellations and had a blast!!!