Tonic Lounge
3100 NE Sandy BlvdPortland, OR 97232
503/ 238.0543
Located in: Northeast Portland - Visit Website
BarFly's Review of Tonic Lounge
It’s a shame acts tend toward the touring no-hopers and newer local bands - every person you’ve met in Portland has played there, every one of them - since there’s not another live music venue within a few nautical miles, and (especially handy for the couple) the curving, distinctive floorplan’s as conducive to rocking out as it is to ignoring the stage entirely. The former Rose City strip club’s deceptively large, with a wholly separate bar, reminiscent of the featureless British local and sorta charming despite itself, for area residents and those fleeing Fantasy Video.
Happy Hours
- Monday - $2.50 wells, $ 2.50 micros, 1/2 off apps, 4-7pm
- Tuesday - $2.50 wells, $ 2.50 micros, 1/2 off apps, 4-7pm
- Wednesday - $2.50 wells, $ 2.50 micros, 1/2 off apps, 4-7pm
- Thursday - 4-7pm $2.50 wells, $ 2.50 micros, /12 off apps
- Friday - $2.50 wells, $ 2.50 micros, 1/2 off apps, 4-7pm
- Saturday - $2.50 wells, $ 2.50 micros, 1/2 off apps, 4-7pm
- Sunday - $2.50 wells, $ 2.50 micros, 1/2 off apps, 4-7pm
Reader Reviews of Tonic Lounge
Loves it
I love the Tonic, the bartenders are good company, the music is loud, the beer is cold even served in a frozen pint glass!
I love the Tonic, the bartenders are good company, the music is loud, the beer is cold even served in a frozen pint glass!
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Doesnt Matter on July 3, 2008, 6:13 pm
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I keep a pretty complete and current open mic list on my myspace - notoriouskelly
Rumor Squashing
The only thing that is true about the rumors is that there are new owners. Bands are still getting booked and paid, and they still get drink tickets and guests.
The only thing that is true about the rumors is that there are new owners. Bands are still getting booked and paid, and they still get drink tickets and guests.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Yippy Skippy on December 10, 2007, 4:02 pm
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put a fork in 'er, she's done
Tonic apparently has new owners as of October 2007. The word from staff is that they're just waiting for the current booked shows to run out so they can turn the back room into a karaoke / video poker room. In the mean time, they aren't paying the bands still scheduled to perform. Or even offering drink tickets.
Tonic apparently has new owners as of October 2007. The word from staff is that they're just waiting for the current booked shows to run out so they can turn the back room into a karaoke / video poker room. In the mean time, they aren't paying the bands still scheduled to perform. Or even offering drink tickets.
Tonic to Bring the Heavy?
First timer last weekend. Kinda weird layout but The Rock was loud and the staff seemed cool. Cozy, smoky, low ceiling type dive. Constructive critique: Tear out the smelly carpet and better taps. Arrogant Bastard and Bridgeport IPA are good starts, but in this town you gotta do better! (hint: Terminal Gravity IPA and/or Lagunitas Maximus) Do that and i'll be coming back for more than shows.
First timer last weekend. Kinda weird layout but The Rock was loud and the staff seemed cool. Cozy, smoky, low ceiling type dive. Constructive critique: Tear out the smelly carpet and better taps. Arrogant Bastard and Bridgeport IPA are good starts, but in this town you gotta do better! (hint: Terminal Gravity IPA and/or Lagunitas Maximus) Do that and i'll be coming back for more than shows.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by agein' hipster douche on May 23, 2007, 8:08 pm
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Icky-doodle-loins-a-go-go
Oh sweet winter! Furious flurries of white swirl in the odious stalls! Look! Fantasy man has warty...balls cracking about near the exit door, Nay! dare not kiss the mom with falsies you know she's a...horrible smells from jamaican pretenders, whilest out in front soundman regurgitates after twenty benders. Tattoo mommy with no ambition, serves it stiff, then gets bossed in the kitchen. The booths they fill with dirty old twits who'd pay a dog to see it's...titilating musicians slump at the bar and drink away their 'lives', they're all going nowhere and that's why they call these places dives.
Oh sweet winter! Furious flurries of white swirl in the odious stalls! Look! Fantasy man has warty...balls cracking about near the exit door, Nay! dare not kiss the mom with falsies you know she's a...horrible smells from jamaican pretenders, whilest out in front soundman regurgitates after twenty benders. Tattoo mommy with no ambition, serves it stiff, then gets bossed in the kitchen. The booths they fill with dirty old twits who'd pay a dog to see it's...titilating musicians slump at the bar and drink away their 'lives', they're all going nowhere and that's why they call these places dives.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Poisoning Pigeons in the Park on May 4, 2006, 12:41 pm
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Lindsay's gone. It sucks now.
Now that Lindsay is gone, this place fucking sucks. All of the chick bartenders are complete sluts. I have to ask for more napkins each time because the coke-head waitress and the deathly skinny manager can't stop drooling on me. I JUST WANT A FUCKING BEER! NOT YOUR NASTY PUSSY! The guys are still pretty cool, depending on their mood. I dunno, I used to go there a few times a week, but I'll never go again. Unless I want an STD, or a rat in my burger. What happened to Marnie, CaL, and Lindsay? They fucking ruled.
Now that Lindsay is gone, this place fucking sucks. All of the chick bartenders are complete sluts. I have to ask for more napkins each time because the coke-head waitress and the deathly skinny manager can't stop drooling on me. I JUST WANT A FUCKING BEER! NOT YOUR NASTY PUSSY! The guys are still pretty cool, depending on their mood. I dunno, I used to go there a few times a week, but I'll never go again. Unless I want an STD, or a rat in my burger. What happened to Marnie, CaL, and Lindsay? They fucking ruled.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by BRING HAND SANITIZER on April 20, 2006, 4:30 pm
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Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by mumford on February 7, 2006, 6:03 am
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Hot Waitress!
That waitress is not only the best waitress EVER, but she's hot too. What more can you ask for?
That waitress is not only the best waitress EVER, but she's hot too. What more can you ask for?
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by R. on November 18, 2005, 7:50 pm
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THIS IS THE JOINT!
This place rocks. Awesome happy hour, fucking hot bartenders, 2 fireplaces, hauntingly creepy, and LOUD rock music. What more could you ask for?
This place rocks. Awesome happy hour, fucking hot bartenders, 2 fireplaces, hauntingly creepy, and LOUD rock music. What more could you ask for?
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by L on November 8, 2005, 12:24 pm
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Cool
Marnie, not sure if she still works there was an awsome bartender. Can be a more of an uppity crowd but really dark and comfy. A couple of pool tables in the back. Smaller area for live shows. Not bad to hang out with some friends and have a drink...they get stronger with every next order.
Marnie, not sure if she still works there was an awsome bartender. Can be a more of an uppity crowd but really dark and comfy. A couple of pool tables in the back. Smaller area for live shows. Not bad to hang out with some friends and have a drink...they get stronger with every next order.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Jade on August 29, 2005, 2:04 pm
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the fireplace rocks
you can just chill out by the fireplace nice and cozy. Some good music and Dave the bartender rocks.
you can just chill out by the fireplace nice and cozy. Some good music and Dave the bartender rocks.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by JJ on March 29, 2005, 3:34 am
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booted from the tonic
you are a man ! there is no way you're a chick ! you're a dude ! you're not fooling anyone ! goodnight , sir !
all of this was yelled at a woman . she WAS a woman !
that is the last time i was at the tonic lounge .
you are a man ! there is no way you're a chick ! you're a dude ! you're not fooling anyone ! goodnight , sir !
all of this was yelled at a woman . she WAS a woman !
that is the last time i was at the tonic lounge .
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by group of guys on December 8, 2004, 10:38 pm
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