I had a great time. KJ Rob (Dr. Love) is great. His occasional kazoo flourishes and back up vocals really spice things up. Nice little set of outdoor tables along the side for prime Old Town people watching. Just beware the leeches will descend in search of change, cigs, your first born, etc.

*Another plus is the close proximity to the Magic Gardens.

I started going to the BR because it was smoke free. I hate getting home and having my hair and all my clothes stink like smoke. But after a few visits I learned that it was a very comfortable nice place to hang out on weekdays and early on Fri and Sat. Some nights it is the only place in town with more than three customers. The sound system works well, the KJs are very nice, the drinks are decent, when I was looking for dates I could always find one at the BR, and almost all the customers are nice. The BR is one of my favorite karaoke bars out of all the cities I have visited (Vegas, LA, San Diego, NY, Boston, Dallas, Seattle, etc.), and definitely my favorite in Portland.

5 bucks a pint? Maybe you were a little sauced and forgot you tipped? The taps are 3 if you get there before karaoke, and 4 after. I think wells are 3 before and 4 after as well.

The seats are gone but it makes it better to dance to that great rendition of "Picture" oh wait, that song sucks.

Pick something outside of the box and you're likely to make the bartender smile. Most of the people there have been there forever it seems, and have heard just about every Journey song 1 million times.

If you want to sing, come on the weekdays. A great KJ Bri on Thursdays and free Pool but watch out for the Sharks.

Usually, when a place charges high prices for drinks, there's a reason. The reason may be that it's in the Pearl and crammed with pilates-taut tummies and glamorous surroundings (Manzana or Bluehour), the bar staff bend over backwards to make sure you're taken care of (Sinju), or the drinks are so amazing that the price is justified (Camellia Lounge). The Boiler Room has none of these things. When I went in, I was reminded of a house party from college; the place was lousy with popped polo collars and the line at the bar was ridiculous. If I'm going to pay 5 bucks for a pint, it's either gonna be imported from the lost continent of Atlantis, or they'll at least let me smoke in the bar while I drink it. My big question is: with seemingly no redeeming qualities to justify the drink prices, why is this place so crowded? At least at a college house party, drinks are $2 a shot.

Ah, the Boiler Room. I remember going there about 4 years ago and it being totally awesome. When I went recently I realized that things had drastically changed for the worst. Shit drinks, competely inattentive bartenders, and it looked like a frat house exploded. Sup pooka shell necklaces. Also the table arrangement doesn't really make sense. They could set it up to seat so many more people!

When my friends say, " Oh, hey, I have a great idea! Let's go to the Boiler Room!" I am immediately greeted with the peculiar sensation of vomit ascending my esophogus in order to spew it's foulness all over their moronic idea. I then proceed to muster up any diplomatic skills I've managed to accumulate over my life in order to persuade my friends to pick another venue in which to entertain themselves. I like to think that I'm keeping them from wasting their precious money on weak drinks, self-absorbed bartenders and an atmosphere that reminds me of a frat house right before the cops show up. God this place sucks. But you may be wondering about the Karoake? Well, first of all you better fucking tip and tip well, because if you don't..well you can forget about it. You'll be stuck at the bar waiting endlessly for your turn to come up - and wondering why your drink tastes like 100% tonic water. God, even those stupid thimble-full McMenamin enforced pours are better then this shite. But who knows, maybe you like this kind of thing. So if you're still bitter about not getting into Kappa Sigma and want to relive those party-hardy days! The Boiler Room is for you!

I dig the boiler room. All the bartenders have always been fair with me, drink prices are fair, and I think the patrons are the shit. Everyone is always friendly here and even though I dont have the balls to get up and sing I love getting hammered and cheering you all on.. It's a mixed up crowd and if you're bored with the singing they have a couple pool tables. I love the BR on Friday nights.

I really didn't want to go but my friend made me.... this place is pretty fun. Cheap, really stiff drinks.

Hot and stuffy! Filthy bathrooms and watery drinks form asshole bartenders.. What more could you ask for? I hated this place..Sorry all but it is a pit!

The Boiler Room is absolutely hands down the best. My friend and I meet some friendly people who got us to grab our balls and sing Karaoke with me. We had a blast and the drinks were very inexpensive. The best part was the Honest bartenders. I was so wasted that I asked the bartender to write down the tip and total. He had every right to mess with me and give himself a huge ass tip, but instead he only have himself $4. I really apprecaite man. Next time I'm in Portland I will be at The Boiler Room.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy karaoke just as much as the next guy but why in the HELL would you want it EVERYDAY? Its nice to have something to laugh at. A place where ANYONE who has the BALLS to stand up and give it a GO! As far as the HOST? Don't change a Thing! It works! I need to be able to actually have a night without plugging my ears. Lets laugh and not cry! ....If its not broken don't fix it!!!! PLEASE

Boiler Room is the best karaoke bar downtown, but don't believe me, cuz I don't want your stupid drunk asses there making me wait. Erik and Clarissa are hands down the hottest (and coolest) bartenders in PDX!!

You'll notice the all the regulars have nothing but praise for this place. As they should--the snobbish KJs and friendly-enough bar staff play favorites to the extent that newcomers feel will unwelcome. I know because I was a regular for awhile and managed to get good service and a fair amount of mic time by being a decent singer and huge tipper. But the place is still an over-crowded craphole and nothing will ever change that.

Cinco de Mayo, was fun, service was good, crowd was out of control, sightseeing ok until we spotted the "fine tuned athlete" in the grayish green shirt! He seemed a little annoyed with the whole scene, must be married, taken, gay or doesn't like the blonde, dark burnette, tall, nice ass type! We are not really that concided, just confident! Well message retriver you just send him this message, "Always read your garbage!" Or wait until they leave before you throw it away, becasue you broke our hearts! Maybe we will come back again, but we will just smile and nodd! Thanks for the service and wonderful hospitality, Being from the village I don't get to see such beautiful specimens. Take care! Laura and Shant'e.

I am a regular and I will say that everyone has always treated me with a smile from the first time I came in. Clarissa and Erik the weekend bartenders, and awesome, make great drinks and do it quickly. Sam and Dustin bust their asses to make food for everyone and keep the place clean as much as possible, and Brad and Rob are the best KJ's. If you don't like anyone in there its probably because you ordered 18 'touchdowns' on a Saturday when 50 other people are waiting for drinks.

n/a on the stiffness - i drink beer. nothing better than a place that has karaoke 6 nites a week... bar staff is always cool & the vibe is great in this bar...

i wasn't impressed at all with the boiler room. i've been several times, and each time, i didn't care for either the people there, the book, or the attitude of the bartender. that being said, perhaps people there just don't like sinatra? at any rate, i'm still looking for a good karaoke bar in downtown portland. ah well

We have been patrons of the Boiler Room for a few years now. I have to say, I'm not much of a Bar Fly, yet this is one of those establishments I go out of my way to frequent. The Owner is an amazing and wonderful lady, and the bar has been nothing shy of perfect since ole Lucas moved to the trailer park down South. Kudos to Nikki, and the amazing and loyal staff that has made the Boiler Room a karaoke and regulars hot spot. The rest of you angry toads are just bitter.

I have always seen the Boiler Room as a very accepting environment with exceptionally kind staff that tries to learn the names of its patrons. It disturbs me that there are people tearing down the staff and the customers on this blog. I want people reading this blog to know that the views and disrespectful behavior of negative angry people are not representative of the true atmosphere of the Boiler Room.

I think the BR is great. It is always my first choice in drinking. However, why must they ruin Monday nights with abysmal stand-up comedy? It's the same loser guys every week, and the host is a wacky old nerd. If you need a hook to pick up business on mondays, PLEASE try something else!! The horrible comedy just keeps me away!!

Everyone needs to relax. Everyone knows that if you want to get date raped by a frat guy you should go to The Voodoo! Karaoke is a fun way for people to interact and become one big happy bar family. Who cares who the KJ is, as long as you get up for at least one song. And J, unfortunately they usually only turn down the mic for people who are too drunk, tonedeaf, or just plain bad. That being said, I love the Boiler room! Good times had by all.

Brad is a lovely young man, and handsome to boot. He can wear a flamboyant short-sleeved sweater without looking at all gay, and that's a rare commodity. The customers, however.... Let's just say when I'm on the mood to get date raped by a frat guy, Boiler Room here I come!!

I was just looking on the web for karaoke bars and through very scarce information, saw this blog. What the fck! No one's saying anything about this place. I'm in Portland, OR, and there needs to be more karaoke joints in this place! I just want to sing and don't give a fck about fck! Hope you all forgive and forget and just enjoy the music and the people around you that are digging it. Capisci?

"You’re a J-Hater fuck facer, safety taker Don’t you mess around with me! You’re a J-Hater Gay maker, fuck facer Don’t you mess around - no no no!"

are you one of those who watch and sing as loud as they can to every fuckin song or do you get up and sing IN the mic?

just curious.

Whoever that J chick is she seems to be a royal douche-bag! Brad is not gone and is one of the many joys of the Boiler Room ~ that is unless you are one of those drunken turds who thinks you are the first and best at "Heartbreaker," swagger up to the KJ in a drunken stupor, bang the table making the machine skip then endlessly haranguing the KJ to play your song cause your so damn good... That crap can stay at the sorority. The rest of you cool cats looking for some good Karaoke fun can come on out!

Finally,Mother fuckin Brad Bush is Gone!!!!! yay!! now you or your friend can sing a fuckin song and be proud. i'm a brad hater. he always turned sown the mic. until it was his time to shine.he thinks he's so,was fuckin cool. he's not. here's the low down. my friend spent over 100 bux just spreadin the holiday cheer and believe me, i felt cheery. the girls bathroom stinks. it's so sick. i sang "heartbreaker" and "don't you want me" got really drunk and gagged. ha.