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Lewis & Clark College - Nightlife - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Nightlife

B+
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Primary Areas with Nightlife
  • Downtown
  • Hawthorne
Student Favorites
  • Crystal Ballroom
  • Panorama
Other Places to Check Out
  • Tryon Creek Grill & Sports Bar
  • Venue 126
Local Specialties Beer: There is definitely no lack in local Portland breweries. There's Rogue Ales, Deschutes, Rock Bottom, and Bridgeport, just to name a few. They all pride themselves in their beer and are frequented by Portlanders. All of the brews are sold throughout local grocery stores, and are incredibly well-known throughout the city.
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer pong
  • Card games
  • Flip cup
  • Who can drink the most the fastest
Useful Resources for Nightlife
  • The Portland Mercury
  • portland.citysearch.com

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Nightlife in Portland is, unfortunately, limited for students under 21. While Portland does get a great amount of excellent concerts, venues have a tendency to be only 21 and over, which is a big hassle to any music lover. Of course, fake IDs are pretty popular because of this. Most students spend their weekend nights at the off-campus parties that are usually held at upperclassman houses, about a 20-minute walk or five-minute drive away. Unfortunately, these parties have a tendency to get busted far too early, but that’s not to say that there aren’t any good parties, either. They’re much less risky than those thrown in a dorm on campus, which have relatively no chance of not being caught and usually consist of alcohol and marijuana.

Clubbing is popular among some students at LC, but it is not the most dominating pastime, probably because it involves transportation beyond walking. However, the Pioneer Express is there for those who do wish to go clubbing or for those who just want to hang out off campus. It’s also convenient because students won't have to worry about a designated driver. While being 21 in Portland is very convenient, it is not impossible to find something to do if you’re not.

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Nightlife at Lewis & Clark College

tgatti

'14

Psychology

3.1
B-

Clubs

There are a lot of night clubs in downtown Portland and you can take the free shuttle that the school offers. Most of the time though, students throw their own parties at students' houses off campus.

Oct 19, 2011

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Nightlife at Lewis & Clark College

ebhovs

'15

Psychology & Counseling

3.5
B

Get Ready to Walk

There are usually parties every wednesday - saturday. These are all off-campus in houses or at the river or other places you need to walk to. Bars and clubs are really nice in Portland if you are 21+ or have a fake, it is just expensive and difficult to get back to campus if you miss the free shuttle. The bus system downtown is soo easy to use, and Portland in general is very commuter-friendly. Just be prepared for a lot of walking. Of course, there is always drinking in dorms.

Sep 25, 2011

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Nightlife at Lewis & Clark College

kelsied

'14

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

1.5
D+

Night Life

The night life (sometimes) almost seems non-existent here on campus, sometimes you can find some things to do like drink in people's rooms but there are no parties for a while bunch of people. Its pretty lame. You have to go off campus most of the time to party and freshman don't have a car so its hard.

Feb 03, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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What is the party scene like on campus?

What’s the best way to get to the popular nightlife spots?

Facts

Closing Time

2:30 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Crab Bowl

Did You Know? "The Portland Mercury" is a local, alternative newspaper. It includes a full listing of any concerts coming up, and focuses on the constantly changing music scene in Portland. It has a bunch of restaurant listings, club calendars, movie times, and any local art and film festivals or gallery openings. Its most popular section is "I, Anonymous," in which Portland city dwellers send in impassioned love letters of appreciation to the city of Portland itself.

Club ListingsWhat's This?

Lola’s Room

Lola’s is next door to Crystal Ballroom, and the cover charge is waived if you are attending a show there.

1332 W. Burnside St.

Burnside

(503) 225-0047

www.mcmenamins.com/425-crystal-ballroom-home

The Escape

The Escape is a gay club that is more popular amongst the younger crowds, due to the fact that it's one of the few places where underage clubbers can go.

333 SW Park Ave.

Portland

(503) 227-0830

www.clubzone.com/c/7716/escape-portland

Crystal Ballroom

This live music venue is famous for its floating dance floor; rubber beneath the hardwood makes it bounce!

1332 W. Burnside St.

Burnside

(503) 225-0047

www.mcmenamins.com/425-crystal-ballroom-home

Bar ListingsWhat's This?

Dante’s

This trendy bar is known for its diverse crowd and impressive musical lineup. The atmosphere is dark and seductive; come in for “Karaoke from Hell.”

350 W. Burnside St.

Downtown

(503) 226-6630

www.danteslive.com

Shanghai Tunnel

This historical bar has an eerie atmosphere, with dragon murals and hanging lanterns. It is frequented by hipster-types, and serves potent drinks and great Asian food.

211 SW Ankeny St.

Downtown

(503) 220-4001

pdxbars.com/shanghai-tunnel

The Cheerful Tortoise

This bar is usually packed with students because of its relatively cheap drinks and good—albeit greasy—bar fare.

1939 SW Sixth Ave.

Downtown

(503) 224-3377

cheerfultortoise.com

Crab Bowl

Crab Bowl has great food and drinks, and also has karaoke.

7958 SW Barbur Blvd.

Portland

(503) 245-9954

What to Do if You're Not 21What's This?

The Roxy

The Roxy is pretty much one of the only 24-hour places in downtown Portland open to people under the age of 21. The diner serves no alcohol, but it has an extensive menu suited to midnight munchies or after-party hunger needs.

1121 SW Stark St.

Portland

(503) 223-9160

theroxydiner.com/Home_Page.html

Voodoo Doughnuts

This place has some of the strangest doughnuts in the world!

22 SW Third Ave.

Portland

(503) 241-4704

www.voodoodoughnut.com

Le Bistro Montage

Another late-night restaurant, known for two things: late operating hours and the foil art they turn your leftovers into. No joke—any leftovers can and will be turned into anything ranging from an aluminum foil swan to a squirrel. Another great place to fill midnight cravings if you're under 21 and have nowhere to go.

301 SE Morrison St.

Portland

(503) 234-1324

www.montageportland.com

Lloyd Center

Students can go ice skating here.

2201 Lloyd Center

Portland

(503) 282-2511

www.lloydcenter.com

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