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Located along the Willamette River in Portland’s dynamic entertainment district, Bunk Bar is an intimate live-music venue housed in a converted warehouse and affiliated with Bunk Sandwiches. With a standing-room focus and a raised stage, it’s a favorite for indie and rock bookings and album-release style performances. The venue blends a casual, no-fuss vibe with dependable, solid bookings and a strong local contingent of night owls and music lovers.
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Address: 1028 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214. Capacity is commonly listed as 85, with some sources noting up to 100. Public seating is limited; expect primarily standing room with booths and a raised stage. While on-site parking isn’t available, there are nearby lots, garages, and metered spaces. The venue sits near the riverfront with strong transit access, making it a transit-friendly choice for downtown and river district events. Nearby hotels include The Jupiter Hotel, The Hoxton, and Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District. We can help connect you with convenient lodging and dining via our trusted partners.
Past performers have spanned indie and rock acts, with notable album-release style shows. If you’re planning a night out in Portland’s vibrant music scene, Bunk Bar is a dependable, approachable option where great music and a laid-back atmosphere come together.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1028 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214.
- Venue type: intimate live-music bar/venue inside a converted warehouse (affiliated with Bunk Sandwiches).
- Capacity: commonly listed as 85 (some sources list 100).
- Seating chart: no public seating chart published; primarily standing room with booths and a raised stage.
- Parking: on-site parking not available; parking is limited with nearby lots/garages and metered spaces.
- Transit: located near the riverfront with access to Portland public transit; promoters describe it as transit-friendly.
- Nearby hotels: The Jupiter Hotel (800 E Burnside St), The Hoxton (15 NW 4th Ave), Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District (425 NW 9th Ave).
- Notable events: known for indie/rock bookings; historic album-release style shows; acts like Dommengang and Family Worship Center have played here; 2014 bar guide noted Thurston Moore, Kurt Vile, Thunder Cat, and Michael Cera performances.
- Renamed/demolished: the Bunk Bar location under Wonder Ballroom at 128 NE Russell St was renamed Cliff's in 2019; Water Ave location continues as Bunk Bar.