King / Northeast Portland · Portland, OR · 128 NE Russell St, Portland, OR 97212
A historic Northeast Portland ballroom with an attached Wonder Food & Bar, hosting a genre-spanning calendar that includes indie-electronic, bass, and downtempo shows alongside indie rock and hip-hop. Known locally as a solid mid-sized room with a loyal following.
Getting there
Parking
Mostly free street parking nearby; a lot next door is not officially for patron parking despite being used informally for drop-off.
Accessibility
ADA seating areas and a small lift/elevator are available; the main entrance has stairs, with an alternate accessible entrance through the bar that can be tight for larger mobility devices.
What ravers say
Reviewers generally praise the room's acoustics and sound quality, describing the venue as having amazing sound though sometimes loud enough to bury vocals in the mix. Parking is the most consistently cited downside, described by some as 'sketchy' and limited.