BarFly's Review of Ararat
Moved to a new location on 92nd & Foster. Here is our old review:
The Armenian disco so luxuriates in stereotypes - stunning damsels frozen to 1989 ho couture, a wall of unsmiling and heavily-accented thugs clad in identical overcoats - it transcends expectations. With conversation impossible and navigating the darkened corridors a potentially-fatal mistake, there's little to do but sweat out the vodka on the dance floor, and, tunes ranging from Portland's best house to Eastern Bloc techno, few places better enable unselfconscious ass-shaking. In Russia, the dance clubs you!
Reader Reviews of Ararat
We Miss Ararat
We stopped by the new location, but it either isn't open yet or is no longer a dance club. The sign on the door said something like "Bakery, Deli, Catering, European Groceries." Maybe "European Groceries" is code for "DJs and Dancing." If not, it appears that the Ararat we all know and love is toast. Get your act together, BarFly, and find out what's happening!
We stopped by the new location, but it either isn't open yet or is no longer a dance club. The sign on the door said something like "Bakery, Deli, Catering, European Groceries." Maybe "European Groceries" is code for "DJs and Dancing." If not, it appears that the Ararat we all know and love is toast. Get your act together, BarFly, and find out what's happening!
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by L on April 30, 2008, 2:23 pm
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Bad phone number
I have been a major fan of Ararat and consider the owners Nellie and Abo my friends - going back to 2002. I have had a lot of great times at the old MLK location but have been search for the new digs - the phone number you have above doesn't work!! It's the old number from MLK. I only knew that they moved to 92nd - but not what part of 92nd - now that you have helped I will be checking out the new digs shortly.
I have been a major fan of Ararat and consider the owners Nellie and Abo my friends - going back to 2002. I have had a lot of great times at the old MLK location but have been search for the new digs - the phone number you have above doesn't work!! It's the old number from MLK. I only knew that they moved to 92nd - but not what part of 92nd - now that you have helped I will be checking out the new digs shortly.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Joanne on April 11, 2008, 1:28 am
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how do you say???
How do you say party in russian? ARARAT, i guess. if you like to stay up late and take x, coke, and dare i say it, meth; this is the place to be. they play the best music and there is a house dealer who can be bribed to oblige with just the right amount of dollars(rubles not accepted) and chutzpah. if you are scared or don't know how to party, then don't bother. these guys can smell a rat a mile away. if you are a cool partier and know how to get your drugs, come on over to ararat, they are awesome, and so is the music. PARTY ON!
How do you say party in russian? ARARAT, i guess. if you like to stay up late and take x, coke, and dare i say it, meth; this is the place to be. they play the best music and there is a house dealer who can be bribed to oblige with just the right amount of dollars(rubles not accepted) and chutzpah. if you are scared or don't know how to party, then don't bother. these guys can smell a rat a mile away. if you are a cool partier and know how to get your drugs, come on over to ararat, they are awesome, and so is the music. PARTY ON!
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by American Arms on December 22, 2007, 3:56 am
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Sub Rosa Tarragon vodka
Check out the Sub Rosa Tarragon vodka behind the bar at Ararat. 90 proof. Made here in Portland. This infused gem echoes back to Old Russia, where you soaked local herbs and grasses to flavor one's vodka. The place reminds me of Khavarosk in the Russian Far East. For you who don't know, Khavarosk is one of Portland's sister cities. Dosvidanya. Paka.
Check out the Sub Rosa Tarragon vodka behind the bar at Ararat. 90 proof. Made here in Portland. This infused gem echoes back to Old Russia, where you soaked local herbs and grasses to flavor one's vodka. The place reminds me of Khavarosk in the Russian Far East. For you who don't know, Khavarosk is one of Portland's sister cities. Dosvidanya. Paka.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Sasha on December 13, 2007, 2:06 pm
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what the hell
I found this bar for the first time last night. I'm a pretty boy from Seattle so I was very thrilled to find other pretty boys from Portland. Some day I hope to make pretty boy music, like the beat that I can't get out of my head from that cold war bar.
I found this bar for the first time last night. I'm a pretty boy from Seattle so I was very thrilled to find other pretty boys from Portland. Some day I hope to make pretty boy music, like the beat that I can't get out of my head from that cold war bar.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by skiddy on November 11, 2007, 11:47 am
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Great Eurotrash scene
A little wierd, with old cafeteria-style tables surrounding the dance floor, but the music is probably the best in Portland, if you're into house. Filled with eastern europeans, the crowd is interesting to watch, but if you're dancing your pants off, who cares, right? Drinks are shit though...
A little wierd, with old cafeteria-style tables surrounding the dance floor, but the music is probably the best in Portland, if you're into house. Filled with eastern europeans, the crowd is interesting to watch, but if you're dancing your pants off, who cares, right? Drinks are shit though...
House music
I’ve been searching for good house music for a wile. It offers dancing all night, it’s kinda smoky, smaller then I expected, nice bartenders, plenty of thungs, but overall if your there for the music it’s all allright. It is loud but loud is good particularly for house. $7 cover when I was there. The decor leaves something to be desired. And the best (only?) house in Portland.
I’ve been searching for good house music for a wile. It offers dancing all night, it’s kinda smoky, smaller then I expected, nice bartenders, plenty of thungs, but overall if your there for the music it’s all allright. It is loud but loud is good particularly for house. $7 cover when I was there. The decor leaves something to be desired. And the best (only?) house in Portland.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by ambience on January 7, 2007, 5:50 am
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Ararat is Paradise
Can't believe all-night dancing in my hometown!! Just discovered it, and f-u to all who think it's "too loud." Take a f-ing pill and try to have some real fun in your pathetic life. This place is DA BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't believe all-night dancing in my hometown!! Just discovered it, and f-u to all who think it's "too loud." Take a f-ing pill and try to have some real fun in your pathetic life. This place is DA BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by A-Blast on October 28, 2006, 2:48 pm
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Fabulous place...
...yet extremely disrespectful to the folks living next door. Noisy as all hell! If they continue their obvious disregard to those sleeping at 4 am in the buiding less than 50 feet away, they will surely get shut down very soon.
...yet extremely disrespectful to the folks living next door. Noisy as all hell! If they continue their obvious disregard to those sleeping at 4 am in the buiding less than 50 feet away, they will surely get shut down very soon.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Sabby on October 7, 2006, 3:33 am
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thursday nights!!!
Hello- My name is Kirk and I am originally from Portland but have been traveling the world djing since 91- A few friends and I have started a night called Mishaps Happenin- no cover- we play a little of everything and do take requests- Funk-house hip hop- techno- electroclash- 80's- Mashups- Disco- breaks- DNB- like I said pretty much everything- The place is alot of fun and I suggest you come sheck it out- Good stiff drinks- lots of pretty ladies- good times good times- Hope to see you there- Kirk out~
Hello- My name is Kirk and I am originally from Portland but have been traveling the world djing since 91- A few friends and I have started a night called Mishaps Happenin- no cover- we play a little of everything and do take requests- Funk-house hip hop- techno- electroclash- 80's- Mashups- Disco- breaks- DNB- like I said pretty much everything- The place is alot of fun and I suggest you come sheck it out- Good stiff drinks- lots of pretty ladies- good times good times- Hope to see you there- Kirk out~
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by captain kirk on August 2, 2006, 10:39 pm
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hastrenchi
Beautiful women, but the DJ would mercilessly drop the beat. So horrible to be dancing and have the music just stop. Mix your tunes man!!
Beautiful women, but the DJ would mercilessly drop the beat. So horrible to be dancing and have the music just stop. Mix your tunes man!!
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by gregor on April 15, 2006, 3:35 am
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Fight Fight!
Generally worth checking out. There was a massive fight there a couple weeks ago. Of course, all started by a 5'4" guy with a lot to prove. It was entertaining though.
Generally worth checking out. There was a massive fight there a couple weeks ago. Of course, all started by a 5'4" guy with a lot to prove. It was entertaining though.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Noisycow on March 2, 2006, 6:35 pm
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What cover ?
What cover?? I never get charged!
Visit it only for it's music, which in fact pretty damn good!! Women are easy and dressed as if they're stuck in 80's, men are there to pick some drunk russian hos.
Drinks are pretty strong which is a big plus.
Overall, very trashy and small. I do not recommend it !
What cover?? I never get charged!
Visit it only for it's music, which in fact pretty damn good!! Women are easy and dressed as if they're stuck in 80's, men are there to pick some drunk russian hos.
Drinks are pretty strong which is a big plus.
Overall, very trashy and small. I do not recommend it !
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Polina on February 2, 2006, 2:49 pm
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Wonderful place
I love this place because they play all the cheesy russian techno that was popular in 1992. I miss my motherland but Ararat helps me to numb the nostalgia. All the girls in the bar are natural and beautiful. Come and dance with us!!!
I love this place because they play all the cheesy russian techno that was popular in 1992. I miss my motherland but Ararat helps me to numb the nostalgia. All the girls in the bar are natural and beautiful. Come and dance with us!!!
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Natasha on January 17, 2006, 8:02 pm
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Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by a-dawg on November 12, 2005, 10:22 pm
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KGB
i am work the door for the ararat and i will crush anyone who is not of russian race . i am vitaly and i will crush ! when saturday night is late and american man with brown coat show up to steal away russian lady , i will be prepare . i have my eyes on you brown coat man .
i am work the door for the ararat and i will crush anyone who is not of russian race . i am vitaly and i will crush ! when saturday night is late and american man with brown coat show up to steal away russian lady , i will be prepare . i have my eyes on you brown coat man .
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Vitaly Kruschev on January 7, 2005, 11:07 pm
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The Kremlin on MLK
Cancel your plane trip to Moscow and take the Max to this red scare of a bar. Seriously, the women are sexy, foreign and get all juiced up when they hear your husky 'american accent'... the men are thugs but nothing a slap on the back and a round of vodka shots can't solve.
Cancel your plane trip to Moscow and take the Max to this red scare of a bar. Seriously, the women are sexy, foreign and get all juiced up when they hear your husky 'american accent'... the men are thugs but nothing a slap on the back and a round of vodka shots can't solve.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Scott Kruschev on November 29, 2004, 7:07 pm
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