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Wonder Ballroom

128 NE Russell, P.O. Box 12045, Portland, OR 97212
503 284 8686
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Ranked #88 of 297 attractions in Portland
3.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Performances, Theatres
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Vancouver, Washington
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We have attended several events here. A concert, a play and a party. They were all fun. The bartenders can be jerks though. The drinks are strong so they can be jerks as long as the drinks are flowing lol. Cool set up with a balcolny, main floor and basement. The basement is kind of like an daylight basement where... More

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Traveling, USA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

The acoustics are rocking! There's a smoking area and plenty of bars in addition to free ice water set out on the floor. The biggest plus was the lead singer joining the fans in the smoking patio to chat it up!

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Seattle, Washington
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

A big group of us, about 12, went to the Wonder Ballroom for the 80's Night Party on New Years Eve. We were initially disappointed more people were not dressed up in 80's attire, but that didn't matter to us. We had a great time! The DJ played all the hits from the 80's, and we danced the night away!... More

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Seattle, Washington
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

Saw my first show there this past Saturday and was not super impressed with the venue. It was a bluegrass band and the acoustics were not great. The building is beautiful, but there is only 2 rows of seating if you want to sit, otherwise be ready to stand a mingle in a big crowd. There are two bars though,... More

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Pacific Northwest
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2010

i went home 2X to get my identification--once my wallet with expired drivers license but with the paper from the california DMV that was a temporary and make it totally legal to drive and was all the paperwork i need to drive a moving vehicle. That was not enough. They needed a $^#$%# picture on the temporary and i explained... More

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washington State
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2009
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I couldn't believe it, Bought the tickets months in advance, waited anxiously for my favorite band to come, Drove all the way down, then to be turned away because my 46 year old wife forgot her ID. I understand there is a rule, But come on, lets just use a LITTLE common sense...wouldn't refund the tickets, just said 'Go and... More

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