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About Kelly's

Kelly's is a historic bar and intimate live-music venue located in the heart of downtown Portland. Open as a bar/restaurant by day and a music venue by night, Kelly's has a storied history dating back to its early days as The Knife Shop before consolidating under the Kelly's Olympian name. With a capacity of 111, Kelly's offers close-up experiences where you can enjoy performances in a warm, classic setting.

Whether you’re a local or visiting Portland for a show, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a smooth night out.

Address: 426 SW Washington St, Portland, OR 97204. The venue sits in Downtown Portland, within easy reach of TriMet bus routes and MAX/Portland Transit Mall. While Kelly's does not publish a formal seating chart, the intimate layout keeps audiences near the stage, contributing to its enduring reputation as a Portland classic.

Nearby hotels include Sentinel Hotel (614 SW 11th Ave) and The Heathman Hotel (1001 SW Broadway), both within walking distance. For a complete night out, consider affiliate recommendations for hotels and dining to enhance convenience and value when planning your visit.

Parking options include nearby public lots and street parking, with additional guidance available through Parking NW listings for Kelly's Olympian parking options near 426 SW Washington St. Always verify current availability and rates ahead of your visit.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 111 (venue capacity listed on the official Booking page).
  • Address: 426 SW Washington St, Portland, OR 97204.
  • Venue type: Historic bar and intimate live-music venue; operates as a bar/restaurant by day and music venue by night.
  • Seating chart: No public, official seating chart published on the site; capacity is published, but seating layout is not clearly published online.
  • Parking: Nearby public parking options; see Parking NW listing for Kelly's Olympian parking options near 426 SW Washington St.
  • Transit: Downtown Portland location with access to TriMet bus routes and MAX/Portland Transit Mall services nearby.
  • Nearby hotels: Sentinel Hotel (614 SW 11th Ave) and The Heathman Hotel (1001 SW Broadway) are within walking distance in downtown Portland.
  • Notable events hosted: Kelly’s opened its music venue in June 2008; the space has since hosted numerous local and touring acts and is described as a Portland classic with a long, storied history.
  • Renamed/demolished: The venue itself has not been demolished or renamed; the on-site music venue was previously associated with the name The Knife Shop before name consolidation under Kelly's Olympian.