The Sonder Bar

1925 NE 42nd Avenue, Portland
(971) 940-9924

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Bryan M.

Creatives and musicians of all types show up here simply to listen to music and indulge in a beer, cocktail, and a light conversation about music. I cannot recommend it. It's small so leave your 4+ crowd at home. You'll love it solo or with +1-3 at most!

Atmosphere: 5

Angela Nitchman

The smell of grease from the fryer was making my eyes burn and water so badly I had to leave. My clothes are saturated and I smell like a fry cook. Get some ventilation please!

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 5

Michael K.

Great spot. Hip aesthetics. DJs all the time playing awesome music. Delicious cocktails. Top 5 spots to listen to great local DJs. But still small and cozy.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Orlando Griffin Bey

I love this place ❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Craig Beebe

Chill spot in an unlikely location. Great service on a Thursday night.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Diane

Quaint venue that was a lovely break from ginormous crowds and filled with only fun loving, dancing fans of fantastic music! Parking all around as it’s located in Portland’s Hollywood District. The ambience, très éclectique chic. The bar is stocked with good spirits and the food was fantastic. I recommend the Chicken Satay and Pot Stickers. More than anything, I’m an old skool vinyl junkie, so the Vinyl Bar theme absolutely appeals to me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Camille Aspittle

Sonder Bar is a little hidden gem of Northeast Portland. I have been to several shows there, and their sound system is absolutely top notch, making it a real pleasure for listening and dancing. Very relaxed mellow vibes, even for bigger shows. The drinks are decent and fairly averagedly priced for Portland. I haven't had too too much of their food offerings, but the snacks I have had were for sure yummy. The staff is all super nice and really welcoming and helpful. I always look forward to a show at Sonder!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nels Hesseldahl

I've been to Sonder a few times now and I really love it! First off, the staff is wonderful and friendly. Clearly they like working here. Cocktails are tasty and reasonably priced. But the real reason to come is the vibes. Always good music going and, if you're anything like me, your stress levels will drop as soon as you walk in.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Positive Nihilist

You know what you're in for the moment you step in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Lee

I love this new(ish) coffee shop turned bar/mini venue! The good and drinks are great and the service is outstanding! I wish I lived in the area (or maybe it's good that I don't 😅) because this would definitely be my local hang

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aubrey

Randomly stopped in here for some cocktails and were blown away by how cool this little place was. The drinks were great and the vibes are super chill. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Paola J

non-alcoholic options were available. free parking with lot.
attentive bartender, very friendly atmosphere, and a patio to enjoy a smoke and a drink. recommend for laid back nights.

Karla Fitzwater

Cool sound system and great album selection. The bar tender made a perfectly delicious French 75!

Richard P

Cool bar in an unsuspecting and unassuming shopping center.
Loved the plant wall. And the wall of alcohol. Lol! They had a great selection of bourbons.

Matthew Kuhl

Portlands best kept secret.

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