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The Know

The Know

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Dive Bar$$$$
Portland
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  • Eye Candy VJs
    Eye Candy VJsApril 29, 2013
    Alberta Street favorite for live music, whether hardcore, punk, electronic or surf rock. Guest DJs, hip-hop, queer night, happy hour, pinball and art shows round out it's allure Read more
  • Corey L.
    Corey LewisJune 6, 2013
    Awesome bartenders, polite, no attitude for ordering sodawater, which I paid for and tipped $2. Great bands, great pinball, great decor! I'll be back without hesitation! Read more
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    Danny NortonMarch 22, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Most Thursdays are all-request music videos c/o Eye Candy VJs. Live music, ball games, generous pours & budget beers
  • Brooke
    BrookeAugust 5, 2011
    Cheap drinks!!!! But this is coming from someone who lives in NYC.. Nevertheless, cheap drinks .... & lesbians, can't go wrong
  • cs
    csNovember 5, 2010
    Dirtbag. folk show up around 930. Music at 10; hot dance jams 11-1; night end with smiths (meh). overall, hot queer crowd. Fantastic alberta addition.
  • Danni M.heart icon on user image
    Danni McGrathAugust 11, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Guy with the sleeveless shirt and gold chain is the best bartender ever. EVER.
  • Brandon F.heart icon on user image
    Brandon FreelsOctober 29, 2012
    Best punk/metal bar in Portland.
  • Brian A.heart icon on user image
    Brian AlmarazJune 10, 2015
    V v nice bartender
  • Benjamin B.
    Benjamin BennettSeptember 26, 2011
    Amebix. N. W. A. And micro brews. This is my place.
  • Emiliano B.
    Emiliano Brock de CoronaOctober 15, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Sunday night Karaoke is pretty epic.
  • Scott B.
    Scott BJuly 13, 2011
    Tater tots are mushy
  • Scott B.
    Scott BJuly 13, 2011
    They claim to serve "Mac and cheese pudding." this is not on epicurean tours.
  • Scott B.
    Scott BJuly 13, 2011
    Guys room only has a pisser. That is all.
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The Know
3728 NE Sandy Blvd (at NE Halsey St)
Portland, OR 97232
United States
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For a night of live punk and metal music, cheap beer and pinball in Portland, look no further than The Know.
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    • 3:00 PM–2:00 AM
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(503) 473-8729
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Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Live Music
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Yes
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Happy Hour
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Beer, Full Bar
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