Buckman · Portland, OR · Portland, OR
club21+
A 21+ goth nightclub at 421 SE Grand Ave in Portland's Buckman neighborhood with a two-story layout — stage, bars, coffin-shaped booths, and a dance floor on each level — under red lighting and gothic decor that reviewers compare to a Berlin goth club more than a typical Portland bar. DJs and live acts cover darkwave, industrial, EBM, goth, post-punk, and synthpop, alongside an all-vegan food cart and occasional drag/live-music nights.
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What ravers say
82/100
Reviewers consistently praise the immersive gothic theming, a diverse and welcoming but scene-intentional crowd, friendly staff, and reasonable drink prices. The main downside noted is that it gets very busy later in the evening, especially on weekends.
Loved
+ immersive, theatrical gothic decor and lighting+ diverse, welcoming, scene-committed crowd+ friendly staff and reasonable drink prices+ strong themed-night DJ programming
Gripes
− gets very crowded later on weekend nights