Mississippi Studios

Great venue! Sold out show and it was so fun! No drama...just pure fun! I have a broken foot so I got there early to secure a seat in balcony... Nice they have this option...wishing I couldve been down on the floor with their biggest fans! Such energy and FUN! Perfect size to see a concert...loved it!!

Mississippi Studios is a well-known music venue and recording studio located in Portland, Oregon, USA. It is situated in the historic Mississippi District, a vibrant area known for its artsy atmosphere, eclectic shops, and lively nightlife.### Key Features of Mississippi Studios:1. **Music Venue**: Mississippi Studios is highly regarded for its intimate setting and excellent acoustics, making it a popular spot for live music performances. The venue hosts a wide range of musical acts, from local bands to nationally and internationally recognized artists across various genres, including indie, rock, folk, and more.2. **Recording Studio**: In addition to being a live music venue, Mississippi Studios also operates as a recording studio. It has a history of producing high-quality recordings for both established and emerging artists. The studios reputation for exceptional sound engineering and a creative environment has attracted many musicians.3. **Historic Building**: The venue is housed in a historic building that was originally a church, adding to its unique charm. The interior features a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a focus on creating an immersive experience for both performers and audiences.4. **Bar and Lounge**: Mississippi Studios includes a bar and lounge area where patrons can enjoy drinks and socialize before or after shows. The adjoining Bar Bar, located next to the venue, is known for its laid-back vibe, good food, and craft cocktails.5. **Community Engagement**: The venue is an integral part of Portlands music scene and often collaborates with local artists, promoters, and community organizations to support the arts and culture in the city.Mississippi Studios is a beloved fixture in Portlands music community, known for its commitment to live music, high-quality sound, and fostering a close connection between artists and audiences.

We came for Marked Men, we stayed because the place is awesome! Sound was great. Place was intimate (the way I prefer a music venue), but there was an upstairs and other areas we didnt really explore. Cool all around.

As a venue its fine. Staff was nice. Sound is good. Etc. if I had to criticize anything it would be the amazing stench emanating from the restroom area. It was difficult to tell if it was the fault of the venue or of a single individual who ate something they shouldnt have, but holy Christ it had weight and flavor. We held our pee through the show.

Fantastic!If you get there early, you might have access to seating in the balcony, bring a coat as the air-con is cold in the balcony.For hearing protection, you can get the highest protection from a hardware store, 33 is the highest and the best (dont go without hearing protection).The adjoining Bar Bar restaurant has great food and drinks, we had a great dinner at 5 and had drinks until the doors opened for the concert at 7, concert started at 8.Mississippi Studios also has a bar.There is a good parking lot nearby, and it was $10.00 for 12 hours, well worth it as street parking is difficult.

We saw Breland for Fathers Day and everything was great! The staff was so awesome that I literally wanted to work there by the end of the night. Go go go! The venue is a perfect size so everywhere is a good place to stand/sit.I will say I dont know how handicapable everything is, I didnt see a ramp or elevator. So definitely call before you go.

Cool place to hang out after a party in downtown Portland. They have a fireplace outside. Nothing special for drinks or food.

Cool smaller venue. Great sound, friendly staff and had a great time. You want to get there early though. Its a small narrow room and you want to be up front, or in the small balcony that holds about 50 people.

Sweet venue. Good acoustics. Reasonable drink prices. My friend loved the burger he got at BarBar attached to the venue. We saw Mipso a band we have been following for a few years.

Super cute venue! A very intimate spot to listen to a live show. Theres a bar inside and very close to the stage, same with the bathrooms. Restaurant and full bar outside the venue with outdoor seating and decent food. Great place to hang out with friends and have dinner as well. There is limited seating upstairs so arrive early.

Awesome venue saw Giacomo Turra, was a great show.

It’s not my favorite venue but between here and their other spaces like Polaris they are cornering some of the best shows in Portland. The food, drinks, and back patio are nicer than the music space itself.

I visit when the show is a particularly good one, but this venue seems particularly dismissive of patrons’ needs. There is no way to call the bar itself with questions, the showtimes are listed incongruously across different platforms, and my partner was told she couldn’t bring her purse into the club. (This is for a folk show and we are nearly 50. So i doubt the threat of a knifing is a real concern.) Its a shame because the bar has a great selection, the building is cool, and they book decent acts. But the management decisions are completely daft!

Only one bartender showed any respect. Everyone else working at this establishment, specifically those behind the bar- much like the entire town of Portland- feels as if asking how their day is going is an imposing question. Most of the bar staff needs to get a a reality check or new job out of service if they wish to participate in being a human being on the this planet we will are forced to live on. Otherwise cool spot with nice space and cool architecture. Get new staff that don’t hate themselves and take out on nice folk.

Best sound of any music venue in Portland. Fun bar/burger joint as well!

Comfortable, intimate venue for live music, particularly amplified acoustic. I have seen two singer/songwriter greats here -- Freedy Johnston and Lisa Loeb -- and loved both experiences. Funky neighborhood: get a drink and a bite before the show. Parking is a challenge. Try a couple blocks out from the venue.

Probably the best sounding venue in town! They do a great production and book awesome acts. Wish they paid out performers more though. I think even more great artists would choose to play here!

Great place to catch up and coming artists. Some limited seating in the balcony, and standing room in front of the stage. Full bar to boot

What an amazing place to see an up close and personal show! Everyone will have a great experience if it has anything to do with the setting... I cant speak for every musician that will appear on stage... but they have everything going for them just setting up on this stage. It wasnt my first experience, and I go back on a regular basis. Lots of wonderful restaurants surrounding this spot as well and parking was easy from either direction.

Hell of music venue. True Portland royalty, as far as venues go. Everything here is very professional and consistent. Bar service is excellent. The sound system is ace. The room itself is very nice and comfy. The balcony upstairs has seating for folks who don’t want to stand through whole show, and the stage is perfect in many ways. Great venue, one of the best.

Great concert venue, with a convenient bar attached.

This is an intimate venue, which has a full bar, upstairs seating & standing room only main floor. I attended a concert in Oct. 2021. I was impressed that EVERYONE wore a mask including patrons holding drinks.

What a fun, intimate, and cool location in a super trendy neighborhood. The place is well laid out in an open and inviting space. It is a small space with tons of it. There is a bar and restaurant attached to the bar and stage area. Plus there is an outdoor space. Today was my first time. Easy parking, professional staff and clean space. Cant wait to come back.

Great sound, great atmosphere but Warning that the balcony is COLD due to the A/C blowing.

Burgers were the perfect treat after the show. Literally everything you want for a fun date night.Beer ✔️Live Music ✔️(Joes Truck Stop was A+🎶)Burgers ✔️All in one place. Guaranteed Good Time.

Really fun, small music venue. Good sound system. Good beer list. Some seating upstairs. Restaurant next door

It’s a very nice, clean venue in a part of town that I’ve never visited. We had a great time seeing Amanda Shires & Company. She never disappoints. The listening room was on the smaller side being able to host around 250 folks. If I would have known about the upstairs seating then I would have shown up earlier. But I settled on leaning next to the sound board for the best ear candy so I could peek at the set list. I figured she’d play John Prine’s ‘Saddle in the Rain’ and it was stellar. The surprise of the evening was running into the opening act frontman of Honey Harper. Hailing from Adel, Georgia, we had plenty to talk about beyond the King Frog outlet mall. William is a super nice guy that doesn’t play your dad’s country music. We rambled on about Atlanta and such. Looking into his Wiki page, I see that he’s a part of the Fussell family. I’m pretty sure I haven’t heard that name since growing up in my hometown. South Georgia is represented everywhere I go, as it goes.

Saw a small venue show here and it was incredible! Cozy atmosphere, great prices on bar drinks and the acoustics were spot on.

The place is wildly awesome! The vibe and different spaces, a fireplace out, very good burgers and fries! I would say, if you want to eat be aware the kitchen is small for the amount of people that go there. So you can have to wait, 30 minutes max.

This place absolutely rules. easy in and out for smoking , reasonably priced booze fairly cozy intimate venue balcony seating options... its the best venue Ive been to in Portland honestly. no aggro security is always nice.

My favorite venue for in the country (I’ve been to over 100). Pristine sound, chill staff, cheap beer and a handful of seats upstairs. Always solid local and touring bands.

Awesome small venue, very intimate with a friendly staff. Looking forward to coming back soon

Awesome outside covered area. Next door is a music venue that seems cool. They have great cocktails and beer that are relatively cheap. Get the toasted raviolis! Also love that they have a walk up window for their outside!

Went for the Dolly Disco and had a great time. Loved the seating upstairs incase you wanted a little break, drinks were made pretty quick, staff were all friendly. Had an overall great time.

Always a great location for shows, good burgers and a wonderful back patio. A plus. Got to see Pony Bradshaw there recently.

Great food and drink, the music by Sun Blood Stories was off the hook

The best sounding room in Portland. Very professional staff and warm atmosphere. The attached BarBar has amazing burgers with non-meat options. Excellent place to have dinner, drinks, and amazing live music.

Wonderful, intimate venue. You can really interact with the artists and have an immersive musical experience.Friendly staff, good beer and the A/C is cranked.

I absolutely loved watching Charlie Hunter play here! The seating is a little tight (rubbing shoulders with the people sitting next to you), which is no big deal for me, but it might bother others. I didnt eat here, but I did try ordering a whiskey drink called a Smoking Gun. When I asked the bartender if she knew how to make that drink, she looked at me like I was bothering her and told me no. She didnt offer to make me something else, didnt apologize for not being able to give me what I wanted, nothing. I ended up just ordering a beer on tap. I walked away feeling like that bartender had few drink-mixing skills and even fewer customer service skills. That one bartender notwithstanding this place has a comfortable, funky and jazzy atmosphere and I very much enjoyed my evening!

This bar has fantastic outdoor seating. Most of the area is covered and Bar Bar has installed heaters and a fireplace to keep you warm. I also think the window into the bar is a nice feature for collecting your drinks while outside.The inside is a little narrow so I would not eat or drink in there unless you cannot bear the outdoor conditions. Restrooms are easily accessible which has me liking a place more for some reason.Now Mississippi Studios and on a whole ‘nother level. Stadium style seating upstairs, huge area downstairs to mingle around, nice bar and great for shows. Go to a show sometime!

This is a great small venue with very cool bars and late night food. I recommend it.

I am compelled to share my experience at BAR BAR, a venue with a connected bar area. While the atmosphere and service were satisfactory, I must deduct two stars due to a concerning observation regarding their tip screen system. Unlike standard practice where tip options are presented from lowest to highest left to right, BAR BARs screen presents them in reverse order. This seemingly deceptive arrangement could lead patrons to unintentionally select the highest tip amount, potentially taking advantage of those who may be distracted or inebriated. Such practices undermine the integrity of the establishment and erode trust with customers. I hope BAR BAR addresses this issue promptly to uphold ethical standards and ensure a positive experience for all patrons.

Small venue with great sound. Interesting place that is mostly standing room, but you generally dont want to sit during music. However, there was an available balcony with seating. Tickets are general admission. We would definitely go again.

Really cool venue and vibe. We saw The Hives there and it was a night Ill never forget!

Super cool little venue and the show sounded great!

Hands down my favorite place to go for a burger. Even if I go just for drinks after work, I smell it and have to have it with large Cajun fries. Drinks are well made. Great outdoor seating as well.

Great venue for a stand up show. The staff were all very nice and the seats upstairs were great. Good drinks and a cool atmosphere.

This is a nice and intimate venue for a concert. I went here for the Penguin Prison concert and at the end, the lead singer, Chris jumped down and hugged people in the crowd and talked to them. It was awesome!! There’s an upstairs with rows of seating if you didn’t feel like standing or dancing. The drinks are fairly priced and I love the location because it’s the east side and you can find parking!!

Absolutely love going here after a good night of music! The fries are sooooo good, as well as their burgers! Can be a bit crowded sometimes.

Always, always, ALWAYS a great time at Mississippi Studios.Its a super-fantastic venue to catch a show: intimate, sexy, & the sound qualitys fantastic ... ESPECIALLY when it comes to Stumpfest and the awesome, fabulous, & kind Stump sisters (this year? The Xth iteration? Fugeddaboutit! I went to the 2nd night and stand outs were Black Math Horseman, Drunk Horse and, of course, the mighty & bludgeoningly beautiful YOB)!Git on down to M-i-crooked letter-crooked letter-i-crooked letter-crooked letter-i-humpback-humpback-i! Youll be glad you did. If not ... Meh. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Small enough to feel like the band is playing in your living room, but there is a bar. Setting above for a few. Good set up and good feel. Friendly staff. Always enjoy this venue.

This was a lovely little venue which was perfect for the bluegrass, folk singers we were there to see. They have a little seated balcony area too but we chose to stand near the stage. Great bar service, restaurant next door, free water cups, and cool people.

The fact that this venue doesn’t take violence seriously is absolutely unacceptable. My friend was hit in the face by another patron, who then lacked the courage to own up to it, and nothing was done when security was informed. The security staffs best advice was to tell him to just stand somewhere, so clearly they have zero regard for peoples safety. I’d advise anyone against going to shows here, as it is not safe for patrons and security is a joke.

One of the better clubs in Portland from a variety of perspectives. Get there early if you want to be upstairs or near the stage

Sweet venue, bar and restaurant. Get the beet salad and fried pickles. You won’t regret it.

Affordable, tasty pub food. Lively environment. Excellent music venue

Such a cool venue. Laid back security, cool views from the balcony or easy to get up close to the performers on the floor.

Had a great time last night! The Aristocrats ,those guys are, by far,the best musicians Ive ever seen/heard ,Im hooked!Mississippi Studios was awesome!

One of my favorite Portland venues.

Easily one of the top venues to catch a show I’ve ever experienced. I saw Jerry Paper and couldn’t be more impressed with the Acoustics and vibe.Upstairs offers seating, but downstairs is where you want to be. Highway recommend finding a spot on the carpet and get ready for some great music. If your favorite artist is performing in Portland at Mississippi Studio - GO! Thank me later.

Came into Portland to visit friends and go to a benefit show at Mississippi Studios. The place is beautiful. the folks at the front doorwere very nice. The issue a friend and i had was with the bar staff. As she was going to order a drink, one of the bartenders was a little uprupt with her. I went and ordered a drink with a different person. When i tasted my drink i told the bartender that it was weak. He said that he disagreed with me- that, it was the measurement of alcohol that it was supposed to be. I didnt appreciate that comment. I didnt see him measure anything. Ive worked as a bartender, waitress and other positions in the service industry. For me the saying the customer is always right should be a mantra that anyone that works in the service industry should have. You want a person to have a great experience when they go out.Otherwise why bother going out?! In conclusion, Mississippi Studios is a beautiful location but some of the staff can rub you the wrong way. P.s. Try the french fries! So yummy! 😀

Solid venue for an intimate show. Sound person has always been spot on and the energy and crowd is easy dance with. Food offering is worthwhile going early for and the drink list is pretty good. Whatever cider they had on tap was awesome.Get there early for a good 2nd level seat for what feels like front row tix.

Awesome venue, super helpful staff, they took covid related restrictions seriously and operated efficiently. Food was good with options for all. Plenty of warm outdoor spaces. Great place to see concerts or just hang out.

Great venue with fun concert stage area, multi room bar, back area with benches table and a fireplace. Went to see some local live music and it was absolutely incredible for the sound quality and the preformance. I plan to go back to check out more food and drinks. Great place to see a show.

Very good noodle and delicious

Great venue, great staffShow up at doors to get one of the coveted seats in the balcony, get some good food at BarBar, the attached Miss Ave hangout spot. Excellent sound, friendly barstaff, hell, even the merch seller was a sweetheart

Small intimate venue, saw chvrches do a 3 song acoustic set there last month. Great place!

Love the spot! Had pretty good drinks, and the food was surprisingly good.I would say the place was understaffed for a weekend night. Overall a good experience.

Excellent music venue with upstairs seating if you arrive early enough. The queue starts in Bar Bar nest door to the rught

Smaller venue, great sound, good food.

A Portland classic. Main floor open for standing, mezzanine seating above, bar in venue & restaurant adjoining. Good sound, friendly staff.

Great venue with some of the best sound mixing. The vocals and instruments were perfectly balanced. The staff were super friendly and helpful. They have good accessibility accommodations, too.

One of my favorite venues. Great sound and lighting. Intimate experience and nice to be able to go up to the balcony to get out the crowd for a minute and still have a great view

What’s the point of having security if they won’t ask a violent old man to leave? When my friend told them about an unwarranted physical assault, they said they couldn’t do anything and the best course of action would be for him to stand on the other side of the venue. Get professional and establish a zero tolerance policy towards violence or this will most definitely keep happening.

Really cool bar/concert venue. I loved the small upstairs balcony seating. I had a great time watching Navvi play their set.

Great venue. I was visiting from out of town to see a band. Super nice employees. Restaurant/bar connected to venue.

I live in the neighborhood just to be near this place . Epic everything, Ill give them 5 stars & a camel

Immaculate sound is the ace in the hole for this venue. No matter what type of musical presentation is on the bill, you can bet on the sound engineering to be superior in quality. I saw an act with 2 players, one with 5 players, and one with 8 players all in the same night. The vocals and instruments were all perfectly audibly balanced.

Saddle up a dope venue + a burger w/ a cornichon and Im there!

One of my favorite venues in Portland! Good drinks and food, and a great place for an intimate vibe when you really love an artist.

Wish we couldve caught a show here, but oh well. Bartenders were mad quick, and the place just screams party. Patio and front window alike are perfect for people watching.

Stellar venue, one of the best in the country. This was our 3rd time playing and we would love to come back. Staff, food, sound, atmosphere, all top notch. Thank you

Fantastic time! The concert venue is intimate, and the drinks are great. Definitely going to come back soon!

Great drinks (generous), good food all for a good price. Throw in the great atmosphere. This place is worth a visit. Ill come here every time I visit Portland.

Perfect, intimate venue. Great sound. Great security. Limited seating. No parking.

Comfortable spot that makes for a cozy concert experiences. Drinks were reasonably priced. Head on up to the balcony for great views of the stage.

The general consensus is this place is a treasure. If you havent been, go for a show.

Best sound system for a venue its size in Portland. Hands down my favorite music venue, for so many reasons. This is a gem of the neighborhood that makes it what it is.

One of the better bigger club/venues in town. Good sized room, good bands, and the staff is pretty friendly. The venue is attached to Bar Bar next door, which has an awesome patio and good food.

I love this place its got one of the best patios in town heaters everywhere with a fire pit can go wrong specially with everything being closed down this is the spot to go to you might want to go here before 5 on a Friday and Saturday if not youre going to be waiting in line and oh yeah they have a screen to watch Blazer games an old school movies got to love it

Great venue to see up and coming bands!

Great venue for intimate gigs (about 200 seats). The sound was balanced even in the balcony with unobstructed view. Bathrooms on both floors.

Great venue! Not very big, intimate shotgun space. Good sound, really friendly people. The shows here are always top notch. You can come here any night and know youre going to see something good. They serve beer and wine in the venue, there is a full bar connected. This is one of the best venues in Portland.Update 4/4/22Still awesome. Theyve upgraded to steel cups instead of plastic for draft beer and cocktails in the venue.

This place is the beating heart of the Portland music scene, and sits in the middle of one of the best streets in Portland for food and entertainment generally.If youre visiting Portland and have the opportunity to see a concert here, youd be crazy not to.

Intimate performance space with a full bar. Main floor very accessible for folks with mobility issues. Seating is a bit tight using upholstered chairs arranged in rows. Reasonably comfortable for a two hour performance. We had a great time.

Very good venue for a shared experience with a couple of hundred of your favorite new friends to be.We were there for Live! version of a popular podcast Risk. It had a a good ambience and was well managed and is attached to a bar with good cheese burgers.

Mississippi Studios was amazing. Its a relatively small music venue reminded me of venues in New Orleans! It is designed for musicians and music lovers. Considering it was STO the staff were pleasant and efficient. Our party were all of a certain age (65+). I contacted the venue and asked if we could get reserved seating and they accommodated us with chairs right up front. We had dinner before at the attached BarBar, one of the best burgers ever! Try the Not Tots potato balls, yummy.

One of my favorite venues. Cozy, great food and cocktails next door, plus one of the only spots you can get country music in Portland. Cant wait to go back again.

Excellent live music, sound system, venue, drinks, food and service. Reasonably priced! for real. I love this place.

Cool, small intimate setting. The bar connected to it had good food and drinks. Parking was street parking but there were some small parking lots nearby you can pay to park at. Nice outdoor seating.

Excellent!Size is just right with this place.Drinks are never far, the show cant be overcrowded, the people are friendly, and the bathroom is close by and single person/locking.I talked to a stranger at a show I was just at here and it was great 11/10 dont even bother reading more reviews!(But also the food and regular bar side looked great!)

Intimate venue. Love the bands they promote. Very limited seating. Get there early if you want a spot close to the stage. Location is on a very popular street. Parking is a challenge.

Love this venue. Intimate, great lighting, and good sound. Also quirky and fun crowds.

Best venue in town for live music hands down!!! I highly recommend it!

Great place to see a smaller intimate show. Attached to Bar Bar where you can get a good burger and adult beverage.

They have good shows and excellent sound, def an intimate venue. I like the layout and bartenders hustle. Outdoor seating with fire is cool. The burger is super solid for the price, only food complaint is fried pickles are lil slices instead of substantial spears. Beer selection is great with a lot of affordable options. Recommend for a good show or just a quick burger and some beers

I love this venue. I have been twice now since moving down to SW WA. Both times have been memorable to say the least. Great vibes at Mississippi Studios and even greater live shows.

Super fun venue with a well stocked bar and Kitchen. Great prices and they made us out-of-towners feel welcomed. The venue has a unique and awesome set up for watching bands. We saw Shellac, and the audio set up and acoustics were top notch. Id do the 6 hour drive once a month to see all my favorite bands play here, highly recommended!

Great intimate music hall. Excellent sound and super nice staff. Great place to see your favorite artist. (Might not see U2 or Taylor Swift here, but thats their loss.)

Went here for a benefit and show. Great atmosphere and decent beer selection.

My favorite music venue! Such a cozy, intimate space. Also love having Bar Bar right next door for a bite and beer before a show!

This place bangs. Intimate venue with good sound system and friendly personnel good food, good bar, great experience

Great to see masks and proof of vaccinations required for shows. Would not have been comfortable going to an small indoor venue otherwise. Plenty of outdoor patio space as well. The staff were excellent all around!

A lot of great outdoor seating, not much inside for groups. They have the most perfect salty little shoe string fries, and very tasty burgers. Gets pretty wild during events, I prefer an afternoon burger and beer over a Saturday night here.

Upon entering you are inside a bar, the venue is in a room to the left (luckily the music from the venue doesnt overpower the music playing inside the restaurant/ bar side) and then to the right is a nice big patio. I like that they display movies on a projector outside. The food is decent but nothing to brag about. They have a decent IPA selection but it would be cool if they rotated out a little more often. Overall it is a sweet spot.

Pretty fun atmosphere and a really cool outdoor area, most of which has an option for heating and/or covered (there is also a fire pit area). Not much of a menu, mostly burgers, but the burgers were really good! I also had the fried pickles which were crispy and not too greasy. You have to order food at the bar or a window and they give you a number for your table, but the process was simple enough and since it is a pretty large and crowded restaurant this was probably faster than waiting for a waiter. Good space for meeting a larger group of friends, though if you show up during peak hours it would be difficult to find a table.

I may be partial to venues w carpet, because its a very small luxury to save your feet and knees at a show.Also excellent sightlines and seated area upstairs, as well as the lines for bathrooms and drinks can very easily see the stage so you never have to miss a thing!The attached bar is also awesome and has great outdoor seating.Best tech in PDX, have a kiosk in the bar to buy future tickets for only a $2 surcharge. When it works.

Weve been here for multiple shows and StumpFests. Great staff. Great people. Good drinks and food.

This place has a comfortable feeling and is a good looking venue. I went for a show which had good sound and a cool balcony to watch from. The balcony had theatre style seating however they are wood and a bit uncomfortable. Other than that great place that seems to have an eclectic range of shows to see.

Great small and intimate venue! Awesome food and drinks as well! Service was spectacular!

An amazing venue for intimate (see slightly cramped) shows. The attached bar is overly loud and quite crowded with limited seating, but the performance space is quiet, well decorated, and comfortable. The fries were delicious and well priced for the serving.

Great place for drinks and live music. Outdoor and indoor seating. Great staff really treat you right and make you want to come back. I really enjoyed my time there.

Love this space for live music! The sound and size are perfect for fairly intimate shows. Get there early to grab one of the upper level seats for a relaxing night of music. Good food at Bar Bar or Radar next door, too.

Great sounding venue. Saw an industrial doom show here the other night. Floor is standing only and there is a balcony with decent limited seating. Getting in and getting out was easy, unfortunately finding parking not so much, so give your self some extra time to get situated.

Burger here was great. For 2 beers and a burger for $20 this was a good find while we where in town. Like the patio they have since its covered but lots of seating. They have a fire pit out back that seems to the highlight area. During the night the project movies on the Patio and they have a walk up beer window. Live music next store allows this place to fill up quickly on concert nights.

I really enjoy this venue. The best sound is on the floor. I find the upstairs with the seats is ok but more boomy low end. They have a huge variety of acts and dont push sound levels for quieter acts. Drinks are fairly priced for a venue and BarBar makes some great greasy burgers for before (or after) your show. Mid sized venues is where its at- you can almost always be close to the front if you want and it makes for great performances.

This has the best outdoor patio I think I have ever seen! Absolutely brilliant design with a fire pit, window bar, and a projector screen playing a movie on the wall. Great staff and great drinks! We never tried the food as we came here for after dinner drinks.

Got to see one of my favorite bands here. Big Business was spot on. The sound was really good here. I was a live sound technician in Portland for a decade and I was impressed. They have a Midas analog board that has been kept in good shape. The sound is just right for the smaller intimate venue. I highly suggest catching a show here if you can. Worth it!

Cool bar with an awesome outdoor patio.

Great venue! Intimate with character. Most of the staff had good customer service.

I had the time of my life at the Tora show this weekend.This was my first (not last) time at this venue and hooollly f 😻 I am in love. It felt like the closest thing to loungin’ in my own living room jamming to one of my favorite bands.Love the rugs. Love the whole venue. LOVE the upstairs squishy cushy cushions - which, much to my dismay is where I ended up sitting all night because they were just SO damn cozy.Literally felt like I was in the comforts of my own home rocking out.Freaking superb. Supreme gold stars. Cannot wait to come back here probably next week 😂I also love the cups the drinks are served in. Even my basic B soda and bitters came in a nice tin cup.So so so so freaking cute. All of it. Did I mention I cannot wait to hang out here again and will be looking for every opportunity to do so?!

Alright so firstly, the food from bar bar was amazing.Whats not amazing is their incredibly judgmental and power tripping security guards... i had one beer, wasnt even drunk. got cut off by this random guard and kicked out of the Stella Donnelly show (one of my favourite artists ever) because i tried to explain in a civil manner, that he was mistaken, he kept escalating and raising his voice while accusing me of doing just what he was doing!!He refused to give me his name or any information(skinny balding white male who claims to be the security manager)so if thats the kind of people this venue hires then ill absolutely preach my experience against this venue, which is a shame, because music should transcend this sort of behavior

Good food. Fast and friendly service. We went here for a concert had a bite to eat and some drinks before the show. Awesome venue for a concert! Food and drinks seemed a bit steep, but overall excellent experience. I will be back!

Very nice, intimate venue. Sound quality could be better.

Small but great place to catch many styles of music. Venue and bar are separated only by a door; easy transition between bar and venue.Great beer garden area. The live music sounds very good, by the way.

Great venue, little upstairs area has some seating available. Only thing that could be improved is the number of washrooms.

Nice venue for a show. Small, but very nice.

Went today after work because I was hankering for a good margarita. Good social distancing setup on the patio. Which is just a great patio in general. Margarita was excellent as always. Would have had another but I felt guilty talking a whole table for just myself as it seemed to be getting busier.

The food here is great. The out good seating has heat lamps overhead for the colder months. The studio area is great for live music. Although small in space, the studio has fantastic acoustics.

It might have been the excitement over the show I was there to see, but I had a great time during my first and only visit to this bar. Everyone was friendly, it wasnt crowded, despite the crowds, and the drinks were good. Oh and the earplugs are free! Bonus.

One of the best places in Portland to see a show, and Ive heard from my friends who have played there its also one of the best places to play. Great stage. Great sound. Lots of different areas to hang out. Cool balcony seating too.

One of my favorite venues in Portland. Many memorable concerts. Intimate with great sound.

If you cant it beef, youll have fun trying to find something to eat... We were there before 3:00 so was able to get a fried egg sandwich which was pretty good. My great niece ordered a coke & got a glass bottle of coke that was made with cane sugar instead of corn syrup which I considered a great thing. Another of my great nieces ordered fried dill pickles, which was a new experience for most of us to try. My one nephew & all 4 of my great nieces thought the french fries were great - everyone who had the fries finished them off. Those who had the hamburgers liked them. So my nephews will most likely take their families there the next time they come to Portland.

Great beer selection, fair prices, and an unrelenting indifference to the length of the bar line.This particular bartender was so slow that as I become more uneasy about standing in line for along, I started to wonder if something was wrong with me and if I needed to schedule some mental health visits. It was deeply unsettling how much she didnt care that people were in line.They moved several people to a second bar leaving me in the #3 position. First person got three mixed drinks and it took 7 minutes. Second person got a pint and a Moscow Mule. This took 4 minutes. Im sure the drinks were amazing.To be fair, I heard the bartender say it was her birthday, and I guess you can do whatever you want on your birthday. She didnt seem to know either of the two people ahead of me, but I think theyre all BFFs now. Talk talk talk talk talk. Not an ideal time when there were, literally, 12 people queued up.I wanted to say something, but this seems like the place where six people will tell me to check my white male privilege if I dared to say anything.A lot of great shows here, but Ill probably skip the drinks/meal before the show next time.

Went here for a concert. The main bar is nice and theres lots of outdoor seating in the back. Some areas back there are kept pretty warm with heaters, others were a bit too chilly to sit at. The other half of the venue is the concert area, which has a standing room area, a bar, and a small standing balcony/walkway. Its a relatively small venue, but that just means you are closer to the band, which is great!My only concern was that someone on the balcony dropped their drink and it shattered on the floor next to me. Im glad that it didnt hit me or anyone else, but it might be a safety concern for you. Keep from the right side of the concert area, as that is where the balcony is.

I went there during the Mississippi fair. The service was really nice, I had a male bartender and he was very nice to me. The bathrooms were okay clean but I guess theres a lot of traffic so I get that. The food was very weak, $8 for just one sandwich was ridiculous. And it wasnt even that good. It did not come with a side or even an option. Chips would have been just fine. The Drinks were reasonably priced for that area. I will not be going back

I only ever go here for to see live music, and I enjoy the space for that. The sound is incredible! It definitely gets pretty crowded and you might have a drink spilled on you from the balcony area above, but its still a great space for shows.

We went to see The Coup play, and it was a wonderful night! They have a seating area above the dance floor, and the food and drinks next door where good. Nice bar great venue. Will go again for another performance!

This is a great casual place to hang out. Full bar, lots of beer options, and decent food. The outdoor space is exceptional--covered areas, open air, gas fire pit, radiant heaters, old movies projected on the wall. Its good for 1:1 meetups or large groups.

Small. Its a whole vibe. AC was amazing. Performers killed it. Will definitely visit this venue again.

The live music and outdoor movies are what its known for and theyre great, but I want to call attention to my favorite thing about them thats under-appreciated: they have one of the best burgers Ive ever had. The BarBarBQ burger with cheese is fantastic, particularly with a side of onion rings.

Great night seeing Scott Amendola. Also had a tasty burger

This was my second concert at this venue. I really enjoyed being able to grab a bad ass burger at Bar Bar before the show. Very personal small space for performances so be sure to catch someone you love.

Sounds great, great lines of sight, upstairs overhead viewing, good service & drinks.

Great place to meet friends. They also have live music in the room next door. They also offer outside covered seating. Overall a great place 👍

This is an average venue due to the awful sound quality. The atmosphere is great, the drinks are reasonably priced, and the staff are friendly and polite. But as I said, the sound is terrible. It seems like a place owned by musicians would be a little more concerned with the sound system.

Cozy venue perfect for an up-close show with the smaller bands you really love. I can’t count the number of times an artist has come down to the floor to perform among the crowd! If you like someone that’s performing here, definitely go, it’s a great spot

Amazing atmosphere, the bartenders were so very patient and wonderful, I asked for a bloody marry, I know an unusual drink but they took the time to make it and that was one of the best Ive ever had. The music is incredible there with so many unique artists going through!! A MUST check out when your in Portland!

With regard to Bar Bar, its one of my favorite places on this strip. The food is pretty good and the drinks are great. During summer, the ourdoor patio is awesome, and they often show movies against the wall once the sun starts going down. they have a sweet fire pit too which I love.

Ive honestly only been to one show here but the sound was great and I had a great time. The venue is small and the bands that play there are small too. Shows are really cheap but generally the bands are unheard of. I went because this small band I used to follow in Seattle made an appearance. I like the decor, it has a different almost old-fashioned feel to it that makes it feel like youre in a converted home. I checked out Bar Bar next door and they made a pretty fab margarita and had some tasty fries. I wish I was hip enough to say that this is my regular hang-out, I feel like it should be, but Ive enjoyed myself on my few visits and Ill definitely be coming back for more!

This is one of my favorite venues in Portland to see bands play. Its the kind of location that isnt too big or too small. The sound is generally pretty great and the fact that its connected to bar bar with a huge patio is definitely a plus.

Whether youre catching a show at Mississippi Studios or grabbing a drink at Bar Bar, or both, this is a great venue to do it.Daily shows keep this place filled with a diverse crowd. A plus if youre someone who enjoys meeting new people.Bars on both sides make it easier to grab a drink without having to wait long (which can happen on weekends). The atmosphere and the vibe you get when you come is positive. Patrons come to enjoy great drinks and good conversations.Dont forget to try a burger. Theyre consistently tasty. The beef they use always tastes fresh. The fries are equally good.If youre on Mississippi Ave. do yourself a favor and stop in.

Great venue for small concerts ... good sound ... but you have to STAND ... no seats except for a dozen in the balcony which I am pretty sure have fulltime squatters living in them. Just saw Peter Bradley Adams there and it was a superb show.

Honestly the burger was sub par made doable only by the fries. The chicken fingers were not any better. This is the Bar Bar food were talking about. The venue for entertainment was limited as stated to 45 seats in the balcony - get in line an hour early - then standing room only. Not recommending the bar food.

Good sound for a smaller, more intimate venue space. Really fun show. I could see how the bar and bathroom area could be a jam, but wasnt an issue that night. Vaxx card or neg test required, but there was also a covid testing booth nearby if thats not something you have (for free i think.) Cant wait to return for another show!

Awesome place with great bands always coming through

Great, spacious outdoor seating, pretty chill during the day. Great burger at a ridiculously low price (thank you!). Lots of good beers, craft and good ole fashioned regular beers. 🍻

Eeking out Doug Fir Lounge as my favorite music venue, MS always has great music with excellent sound. The cozy venue is never too crowded, usually has a great crowd, and always reasonably priced drinks. The attached Bar Bar bar and restaurant is a great place to hang after a show for a drink and/or burger.

One of my favorite bars, if not my favorite in Portland. A great selection of beer and outstanding burgers. I never ventured over to the studio, but had a great time with friends hanging out on the back patio. Highly recommended

An amazing venue to see a show. They allow reentry so if the midshow munchies hit, you can grab a bite at Bar Bar. The staff is always friendly and impressively quick when pouring beers to a big crowd. The upstairs offers a great view for those who like sitting and rocking out.

This is a great bar, all the ingredients are almost perfect, but I have to say the food and menu is just so-so. Its a very limited menu, and I think the bar staple, the hamburger, is lame. The BLT is pretty good, excellent French frys, but thats just about it. There are some really fantastic hamburgers in Portland, but not here. Good beer selection, and if you want a real cocktail the bartenders are extremely skillful and serve up a perfect drink. Really nice outdoor patio.

I like this little place until it becomes crowded. Outside area is really nice, I like that its pretty open and they have a place you can order on the backside of their bar so you dont have to go through the mess of climbing through people to order a drink. Overall, friendly environment and staff.

I am bulimic and was expelled, for life, for heaving emptily in my Coke glass.

In addition to being a great music and event venue, this place has amazing drink specials, good food and an amazing patio. Its a nice place to meet friends and hang out on the patio, and the window from the bar to the outside is a stroke of genius. It also doesnt hurt that I live a block away.

One of the best outdoor bars in Portland, hands down. Heaters and the fire make it a great spot to hang out in the winter, and the Ive never struggled to find a place to sit down on the nicest of summer nights. The food is reasonably priced (go with the fries regardless of what else you order). The only tragedy is that the black and blue combo is no longer available. Bring it back!!!

Small, intimate venue. Excellent sound. Earplugs cost $3(!!!) so bring your own.

Two of us together were there tonight. We each had simply awful burgers. They were dry, barely had any sauce or anything else on it. Glad they served ketchup with the fries so I could put some on the burger. Wont be back for food. Had a great beer, though. It was a busy night there with a concert next door, but the food should have been better.

Sweet venue. Id give it five stars if the chairs werent so uncomfortable.

Saw an acoustic show here. Very nice sound quality but it is very small! Would love to go back when its not as busy and just check out the bar and food. The outdoor patio is huge !

Great venue. Not much seating or ADA accommodations but theres a bar next door and the vibe is great.

Fun spot with a limited burger menu. Great outdoor chill place but usually incredibly crowded, especially on nice nights. Lots of hipsters. But still enjoyable if you hang on the patio!

Went to a concert here and had a great time. Saw one of my favorite bands, Slothrust. I called ahead to make sure it was wheelchair accessible and that there would be a space for me. The staff were kind and prepared and made an area by the stage for me so i could actually see. The entrance had a small lip but no stairs so i was able to get my wheelchair inside. Unfortunately the bathroom was NOT accessible. Door was super heavy and i couldnt even get my chair inside.

One of my favorite places to see music in town. Fantastic sound and friendly staff.

Decent local neighborhood bar that pulls people out from the neighboring neighborhoods. Cool scene with live tunes next door. A variety of beverage price points and what looked to be a delicious burger. I am sure this is not the last time I will be here.

Great outdoor seating area, good venue for dance parties. Can get overly crowded sometimes, but they basically have five bar areas which means, if they have five or more bartenders on, the drinks still come pretty fast.

Great venue, but lots of people smoking on the patio with zero monitoring.Everytime we tried to get a drink it was a 20 minute + wait in the line up. Maybe a dedicated beer line would help?Just not somewhere I would go often and wait that long for drinks. :/

I love this venue. Intimate setting for concerts and the food is great.

Both as a performer and as an audience member, this might be the best venue in Portland. The sound is always very good: clear, balanced, not overly loud but present. The staff run the bookings and logistics very professionally. The space is beautiful. Also, being able to watch a band from above (or upstairs in the seating area, which is not too far from the stage, like the one in the other awesome venue, the Wonder) in addition to the regular way (up front, downstairs) is a great option.The burgers good, too.Ive seen some great music there: Doldrums, Michael Gira, Deantoni Parks, Empty Space Orchestra, and Curumin.

Bar Bar has one of the best patios I have been to in Portland! Well heated, clean, direct access to the bar, and there wasnt a cloud of cigarette smoke like you might find at another patio like white owl. Nice selection of beers too, try the Shiner bock.

Ive only been here once, for a show, and it was fantastic. Great drink prices, cool staff, and really good acoustics in the venue. Looking forward to seeing more shows here!

One of the best venues in Portland by far. Intimate, great sound, happy staff, and easy access to drinks and food, pretty perfect.

Awesome venue. Friendly staff and fast service. I love when my favorite artists play here.

The quality place varies depending on the time of day, as occasionally it can get over-crowded, but it seems to be a pretty safe bet most of the time. Theres an outdoor fire pit, and multiple outdoor heaters, which make it nice to hangout outdoors even in Winter months. The bar staff isnt exactly the friendliest, but hey.. this is Portland after all. :)

Larger venue for bands than it once was and now with nicer bar area. The back half of the music venue isnt a reasonable space to enjoy the show though so move yourself up front or get early to grab a coveted upper area spot.

Clearly the current place to see and be seen. The patio is amazing and I love the food window so you can get quick fare, or if you want more involved meal you can sit inside. The fire and heat lamps were specially comforting during the brisk early spring

I like the upstairs seating-great for us old folk.

Saw a show here. The food was good, the drinks were good, and the venue was good. If you get there early, you can get seats in the balcony, but beware the far left side was very cold.

I like it, was there last night. 2.50 pabst, chilled by the fire outside, had a couple smokes. the crowd was pretty down to earth though i didnt mingle because i was catching up with old friends. nice bartenders and a cool spot. i will definitely go back again. great patio space to relax outside in the summer time and toss back a few cold ones with your homies.

Awesome neighborhood bar with attached theater. Great music venue.