Voodoo Lounge
53 NW 1st AvePortland, OR 97209
503/ 241.3840
Located in: Northwest Portland & near Downtown Portland
BarFly's Review of Voodoo Lounge
O! Would that every night be Mardi Gras, you've mumbled to the Phi Delt sisterhood, yes? Voodoo Lounge listened. With themed Cajun cuisine and cocktail specialties fond of the herbal supplements, they've engineered a dim co-ed's Disneyfied imagining of VIP Big Easy-ness - their fishbowl comes in a dry-ice-laden cast-iron cauldron. With velvet rope, velvet couches, and velveteen shag carpets poured upon a foundation neatly hinting the industrial origins, there's certainly worse places to be ass-grabbed. Lounge and staff are pretty and efficient, the patio bar's heated, there's hookahs to rent, and a loosely-connected sorority of those auditing MTV N'awlins dance throughout the vibrantly-acquitted interiors. Someday, la, a real rain is going to come and wash all of the garbage from the streets. $1-$4 menu served 5pm-7pm Tues-Sun.
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I just want to quote a previous lister that said it perfectly... "This place is filled with rookies, 21-23 looking to impress each other... only to be topped by H20 in they're acting abilities. It's likely you'll recognize the paperboy or checkout girl from your local supermarket parading around in designer clothing (if the parents didn't charge them for rent this month) The drinks are stiff... if you can manage to get one.. incredibly packed and cramped is the style, all filtering through small doorways where you may wait 10-15 minutes just to get out of one of the small rooms."
I just want to quote a previous lister that said it perfectly... "This place is filled with rookies, 21-23 looking to impress each other... only to be topped by H20 in they're acting abilities. It's likely you'll recognize the paperboy or checkout girl from your local supermarket parading around in designer clothing (if the parents didn't charge them for rent this month) The drinks are stiff... if you can manage to get one.. incredibly packed and cramped is the style, all filtering through small doorways where you may wait 10-15 minutes just to get out of one of the small rooms."
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by another unsatisfied on January 21, 2007, 4:40 am
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You own multiple bathrobes? Voodoo is for you.
I will try anywhere once, or twice or even three times. But after having received my second unsolicited hotel room invitation at Voodoo I will not be returning. I have a feeling some Old Boys Club frequents the place while in town for tail because there is without fail a group of guys with one leg in grandpa's generation there in suits watching girls dance. Which I just flip for. Sarcasm intended. Most of the crowd is fresh out of the frat and dressed like they were blindly grabbing things in Aeropostale. In addition to this the music sucked though the DJ was open to my special request list. In addition I had money stolen out of my jacket in the coat check. But the look of the place isn't bad and the mixed drinks are great, I'm sure the happy hour is decent.
I will try anywhere once, or twice or even three times. But after having received my second unsolicited hotel room invitation at Voodoo I will not be returning. I have a feeling some Old Boys Club frequents the place while in town for tail because there is without fail a group of guys with one leg in grandpa's generation there in suits watching girls dance. Which I just flip for. Sarcasm intended. Most of the crowd is fresh out of the frat and dressed like they were blindly grabbing things in Aeropostale. In addition to this the music sucked though the DJ was open to my special request list. In addition I had money stolen out of my jacket in the coat check. But the look of the place isn't bad and the mixed drinks are great, I'm sure the happy hour is decent.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Crystal on October 31, 2006, 2:01 pm
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Slight Remodel?
I've always wanted to try Voodoo since I've walked past it a thousand times. After reading a few reviews about the late night crowd, decided a happy hour would be a better first time experience. The service was great (thanks Luke)and the voodoo poles are fabulous but I wanted to rip the rest out and start again. Just needs a little remodel...nothing huge. The little side room with the fireplace would be the place to start. Keep the red shag (but clean it or replace with new shag). And if you're gonna paint the walls red like that put some fabulous black velvet paintings up at least. Ok...something more tasteful but there wasn't one piece of art in the whole place. That's gotta change. And please take the awful rockstar drink display out of the corner of the room. It's so crappy looking. Drinks were good but beer selection very limited. Food was great as well. Little TV monitors were a nice touch. I might go back at some point. Please give the old girl a little face lift.
I've always wanted to try Voodoo since I've walked past it a thousand times. After reading a few reviews about the late night crowd, decided a happy hour would be a better first time experience. The service was great (thanks Luke)and the voodoo poles are fabulous but I wanted to rip the rest out and start again. Just needs a little remodel...nothing huge. The little side room with the fireplace would be the place to start. Keep the red shag (but clean it or replace with new shag). And if you're gonna paint the walls red like that put some fabulous black velvet paintings up at least. Ok...something more tasteful but there wasn't one piece of art in the whole place. That's gotta change. And please take the awful rockstar drink display out of the corner of the room. It's so crappy looking. Drinks were good but beer selection very limited. Food was great as well. Little TV monitors were a nice touch. I might go back at some point. Please give the old girl a little face lift.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Adrian on October 30, 2006, 7:38 pm
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the spot
it's decent compared to barracudas and the rest of the wack ass clubs. yeah it has its shortcomings here and there but what club doesn't. here's some advice, go with better company you whiny ass fairy pansies maybe its ur friends not the club. cuz trust me, no matter where u go, as long as ur in the presence of good company, it's always fun. so get that dick outta your mouth and stop whining bitches
it's decent compared to barracudas and the rest of the wack ass clubs. yeah it has its shortcomings here and there but what club doesn't. here's some advice, go with better company you whiny ass fairy pansies maybe its ur friends not the club. cuz trust me, no matter where u go, as long as ur in the presence of good company, it's always fun. so get that dick outta your mouth and stop whining bitches
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by leila on October 7, 2006, 12:04 pm
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I'd like to see you say that to his face =)
Your tough coming on here talking sh*t. I bet you did something stupid to be treated that way. Or you may just be one to cry like a b*tch =] Have a wonderful day!
Your tough coming on here talking sh*t. I bet you did something stupid to be treated that way. Or you may just be one to cry like a b*tch =] Have a wonderful day!
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by SGA on September 26, 2006, 2:52 pm
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happy hour was ok
I don't know how it is at night but I went to their happy hour about a year ago and once last summer. Got really good service and their food and drinks were awesome.
Thinking about going again but yeah, I do get a weird vibe from the place.
I don't know how it is at night but I went to their happy hour about a year ago and once last summer. Got really good service and their food and drinks were awesome.
Thinking about going again but yeah, I do get a weird vibe from the place.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by mandy on April 7, 2006, 9:37 am
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PISS POOR = LAME ! ! !
The staff are CROOKS!! After my last (and only 3rd) visit, I was shortchanged $10 by a waitress. Later to find out that some of my friends have either been shortchanged there too, or know people who have been shortchanged there as well. The bouncers have power control issues and are rude and unprofessional. I saw a guy get beat up and kicked out by the bouncers for lighting a cigerette (I guess you can't smoke in there), but they didn't even ask him to put it out. Instead, they grabbed his arm and when he pulled his arm back, he got tackled and thrown out with many bruises. Later I find out, that more of my friends have had many similar incidences and/or know others who have been thrown out for nothing. And to boot, this place has the WORST bathrooms in the city. They are the smallest, wetest, dirtiest, and with the longest wait b/c of which. No one I know will go there anymore!
The staff are CROOKS!! After my last (and only 3rd) visit, I was shortchanged $10 by a waitress. Later to find out that some of my friends have either been shortchanged there too, or know people who have been shortchanged there as well. The bouncers have power control issues and are rude and unprofessional. I saw a guy get beat up and kicked out by the bouncers for lighting a cigerette (I guess you can't smoke in there), but they didn't even ask him to put it out. Instead, they grabbed his arm and when he pulled his arm back, he got tackled and thrown out with many bruises. Later I find out, that more of my friends have had many similar incidences and/or know others who have been thrown out for nothing. And to boot, this place has the WORST bathrooms in the city. They are the smallest, wetest, dirtiest, and with the longest wait b/c of which. No one I know will go there anymore!
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Party Goer on April 6, 2006, 1:00 pm
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Voodoo
This place is filled with rookies, 21-23 looking to impress each other... only to be topped by H20 in they're acting abilities. It's likely you'll recognize the paperboy or checkout girl from your local supermarket parading around in designer clothing (if the parents didn't charge them for rent this month) The drinks are stiff... if you can manage to get one.. incredibly packed and cramped is the style, all filtering through small doorways where you may wait 10-15 minutes just to get out of one of the small rooms.
This place is filled with rookies, 21-23 looking to impress each other... only to be topped by H20 in they're acting abilities. It's likely you'll recognize the paperboy or checkout girl from your local supermarket parading around in designer clothing (if the parents didn't charge them for rent this month) The drinks are stiff... if you can manage to get one.. incredibly packed and cramped is the style, all filtering through small doorways where you may wait 10-15 minutes just to get out of one of the small rooms.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Busy B on March 29, 2006, 1:41 pm
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Weak
Weak bar. Shitty staff. Most of the crowd is dressed to impress like it's their first job interview.
Weak bar. Shitty staff. Most of the crowd is dressed to impress like it's their first job interview.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by J Siz on March 24, 2006, 8:22 pm
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Horrible place
My very good friend was physically assaulted by one of the bouncers, who is like 4 times her size, for no good reason. She was dancing with myself and some other friends when he just got up in her face and grabbed her around the neck and went along dragging her for abot 25 feet. This place can go to hell, and they will close within the year, I'm sure of that.
My very good friend was physically assaulted by one of the bouncers, who is like 4 times her size, for no good reason. She was dancing with myself and some other friends when he just got up in her face and grabbed her around the neck and went along dragging her for abot 25 feet. This place can go to hell, and they will close within the year, I'm sure of that.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by nal on March 12, 2006, 2:12 pm
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hell ya
Awesome place. all in all its pretty fun. the bouncer are nice as hell and the party group that throws it are all nice people. ill mos def keep goin
Awesome place. all in all its pretty fun. the bouncer are nice as hell and the party group that throws it are all nice people. ill mos def keep goin
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Brandi on March 5, 2006, 4:00 pm
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Voodoo Rocks!
I love this place! It is so much fun. We go there all the time, it is definately our Portland Party Spot. The Bouncers are cool, the Bartenders are nice, but the cocktail waitresses are rude as hell. And when Voodoo sucks, just go through the patio over to the Om. Between the two bars, the place rocks! Although, it is full of pretty stiff people and ass holes, but that's anywhere, right?
I love this place! It is so much fun. We go there all the time, it is definately our Portland Party Spot. The Bouncers are cool, the Bartenders are nice, but the cocktail waitresses are rude as hell. And when Voodoo sucks, just go through the patio over to the Om. Between the two bars, the place rocks! Although, it is full of pretty stiff people and ass holes, but that's anywhere, right?
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by smp on January 16, 2006, 4:06 pm
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Cory needs to get a life
The bouncer Cory needs to learn how to treat people...this bar is a joke when it comes to service in fact there is none!! its also a meat market full of ex cons, so watch out what is going on there.
The bouncer Cory needs to learn how to treat people...this bar is a joke when it comes to service in fact there is none!! its also a meat market full of ex cons, so watch out what is going on there.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Billy on January 5, 2006, 11:38 pm
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Service sucks
The employees and management are rude so no point in going again. It is only a matter of time before this place shuts down like The View. The employees and management need a crash course on customer service. The customers are what keep a company standing. The drinks, atmosphere, food, and music don’t even matter once the service is shot to hell.
The employees and management are rude so no point in going again. It is only a matter of time before this place shuts down like The View. The employees and management need a crash course on customer service. The customers are what keep a company standing. The drinks, atmosphere, food, and music don’t even matter once the service is shot to hell.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by YoPapi on December 29, 2005, 4:36 pm
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Damn Good Happy Hour
Good times here! The red VIP room is a blast but a bit hot with the fireplace.
The Happy hour drink and food prices ROCK!
Great quality food too. Service sucks so deal with it or head elsewhere after 7pm.
Good times here! The red VIP room is a blast but a bit hot with the fireplace.
The Happy hour drink and food prices ROCK!
Great quality food too. Service sucks so deal with it or head elsewhere after 7pm.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Moi on November 4, 2005, 9:19 am
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hella fun
the party is always jumpin at this place. unlike other clubs every night this club is open it is a packed house! the music is great if you like hip hop and some old school. the drinks or okay. "always drink before ya come" the people are cool laid back with no drama everyne just wants to dance and have a good time so if you like that type atmosphere than ya know what ya gotta do hit the club!!!$5.00 4 tha ladies
the party is always jumpin at this place. unlike other clubs every night this club is open it is a packed house! the music is great if you like hip hop and some old school. the drinks or okay. "always drink before ya come" the people are cool laid back with no drama everyne just wants to dance and have a good time so if you like that type atmosphere than ya know what ya gotta do hit the club!!!$5.00 4 tha ladies
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by nita on July 17, 2005, 4:32 am
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