Holocene is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Portland.

1. Holocene

7.7
1001 SE Morrison St (at SE 10th Ave), Portland, OR
Night Club · 24 tips and reviews

JulieJulie: Go to Holocene any Saturday for awesome dancing!

jill offjill off: Every 3rd Saturday of the month this is THE place to be for a hot 'n heavy gay dance party

Stephen L.Stephen Li: A pretty fun dance venue on the right nights. Plus Sassy's is just across the street.

Crystal Ballroom is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Portland.

2. Crystal Ballroom

7.6
1332 W Burnside St (at SW 14th Ave), Portland, OR
Concert Hall · 52 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: The main room features a mechanical floating dance floor, thought at the time of building to be the only one on the W. Coast, and potentially the only one still in existence.

Mick ManagementMick Management: Wear your dancing shoes and get ready to party when Walk the Moon opens for Kaiser Chiefs here on March 22, 2012!

ELS Language CentersELS Language Centers: Come here for good music from well-known performers and local bands alike. They also hold a regular "80s Video Dance Attack" on most Friday or Saturday nights.

Goodfoot Pub & Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Portland.

3. Goodfoot Pub & Lounge

7.8
2845 SE Stark St (at SE 29th Ave), Portland, OR
Lounge · 33 tips and reviews

Carlee P.Carlee Potter: Friday night soul grooves. Best night out dancing I've had in YEARS! It's underneath the pub with the pool tables. Entry via ground/street level, via a side door. $5 entry. Love this place!

MannyManny: 1st Friday super jam! Funk. Soul. Boogie dance jams. 9-6-2013 10pm.

Anna P.Anna Powers: Hipster dance party!!

Mississippi Studios is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Portland.

4. Mississippi Studios

8.8
3939 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR
Rock Club · 32 tips and reviews

Devin M.Devin Maxfield: The only venue in Portland you can literally cut a rug at. Put on your best dancing shoes and tear 'em up!

Alexander A.Alexander Anton: big bar, and multiple bars as well. stage and dance floor. great food for late night eats. good people.

Brook S.Brook Shelley: Fun queer dance parties and a chill balcony

CC Slaughters is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Portland.

5. CC Slaughters

7.5
219 NW Davis St (btwn 2nd and 3rd Ave.), Portland, OR
Gay Bar · 27 tips and reviews

Dakota C.Dakota Cisco: 4th Friday of every month is the XX Bear Dance from 9p-12a

Christopher M.Christopher Manuel: Honestly, THE BEST place to dance! DJ Robb is the BEST DJ there.

Mackenzie W.Mackenzie Wright: Fantastic place for dancing. The drag show on Sunday's is also really fun.

Bossanova Ballroom is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Portland.

6. Bossanova Ballroom

7.3
722 E Burnside St (SE 7th Ave), Portland, OR
Rock Club · 12 tips and reviews

Lucas W.Lucas Wilson: Swing dancing here most Wednesday nights with Russell Bruner. $5 entry and a beginners lesson at 8:30.

Kristina W.Kristina Weis: Swing dancing on Wednesdays...$7, lesson at 7:30, dance at 8:30.

Mehmet O.Mehmet Orun: Tuesday night blues dancing, first time visitors free. Wednesday night Lindy Hop (or other swing styles). Friendly and reasonably priced bar, good sized dance floor, and most of all good people.

Voicebox Karaoke is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Portland.

7. Voicebox Karaoke

8.2
2112 NW Hoyt St (at NW 21st Ave.), Portland, OR
Karaoke Bar · Northwest District · 20 tips and reviews

Nicole K.Nicole Kasten: Happy hour. Tots. Pick songs via your phone. Super friendly staff. They tolerate a lot of nonsense, so tip well. Fun to sing and dance in a private room with good friends.

Erin H.Erin Hatzi: Tuesday is only $10 per person for the whole night!

Happy Hour GuidebookHappy Hour Guidebook: Buy one hour (individual), get the second one FREE -- coupon in the 2014 Happy Hour Guidebook! This new/second location added Nov. 2013. F-U-N !

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Portland.

8. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

9.1
1037 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
Concert Hall · 39 tips and reviews

Donald K.Donald Klotter: Classic traditional concert hall, whether for symphony or Edward Sharpe

Anthony E.Anthony Edmonds: An amazing venue to see a live concert! Acoustics are amazing!! Read more.

Charles N.Charles Noble: Best seats for symphony concerts are also the cheapest - top of upper balcony. Bring binoculars and you're golden!

The Alibi Restaurant & Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Portland.

9. The Alibi Restaurant & Lounge

7.7
4024 N Interstate Ave (at Shaver St), Portland, OR
Karaoke Bar · 39 tips and reviews

Vanessa M.Vanessa M: I really liked this. Super cool Kareoke DJ and awesome regulars!!! Sang my heart out and awesome hipsters came up and danced along to cheer me on.

Martha P.Martha Perez: I lost my karaoke virginity here! :D ended up turning into a giant dance party while singing along to Sir Mix Alots "Baby Got Back"

Eric L.Eric Longstaff: Great karaoke, decent food and cheap drinks. It's got a laid back tiki vibe that you'll probably dig.

Wonder Ballroom is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Portland.

10. Wonder Ballroom

8.5
128 NE Russell St (btw NE M L King Blvd. & NE Rodney Ave.), Portland, OR
Rock Club · 30 tips and reviews

myrrh ♫.myrrh ♫: best sound is front & center or up in the balc (if it’s open).

Kimberly L.Kimberly Lawson: Go see some great bands play while enjoying a drink from the balcony bar.

Andrew C.Andrew C: Be the old guy in the room who talks shit on the bands.

Clyde's Prime Rib is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Portland.

11. Clyde's Prime Rib

7.5
5474 NE Sandy Blvd (at NE 56th), Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Jordan H.Jordan Hiller: Come here for dancing to great live funk band on the weekends. Marvel at the surprisingly integrated crowd and mellow friendly vibe.

Greg B.Greg Beddor: Prime rib and homemade blue cheese dressing with horseradish!

@kevdenike@kevdenike: Prime rib rocks:: leave the rest of the menus behind: Sunday night jazz jam was nice::

LaurelThirst Public House is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Portland.

12. LaurelThirst Public House

8.0
2958 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR
Bar · 12 tips and reviews

Wendy W.Wendy Watkins: Free great music during HH 6-8 every day!! This is where the elders hang. Dancing with a cane and holding hands for balance! ❤️❤️❤️

Robert M.Robert McClurg: I would highly recommend stopping the second Friday of every month, to see Woodbrain, and Joe McCmurrian!

Guy T.Guy Tortorici: happy hour, a pint and a band!

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Portland.

13. Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade

8.7
511 NW Couch St (btwn NW 5th & NW 6th Ave), Portland, OR
Arcade · 178 tips and reviews

Kelly W.Kelly W.: Play your way through the 80s video games and pinball machines to the upstairs back corner: Dance Dance Revolution, people! Really earn that PBR.

Ben G.Ben G: Great place for out of towners. Awesome staff, friendly vibes and cheap drinks. Definitely plan on ending your nights here.

ThrillistThrillist: It's like stepping into Tron! Read more.

Marino Adriatic Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Portland.

14. Marino Adriatic Cafe

7.8
4129 SE Division St (39th), Portland, OR
Coffee Shop · 12 tips and reviews

Sera F.Sera Faery: come watch wonderful bellydance Wednesday and Friday nights, monthly. Offbeat Belly Dance 3rd Fridays is free!

Fran G.Fran Gardner: Best cappuccino, made with half and half. Plus Mediterranean coffee and Mario's baklava. Nice place to work.

Meagan K.Meagan Kennedy: It really is the perfect cappuccino.

Reverend's BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Portland.

15. Reverend's BBQ

8.5
7712 SE 13th Ave, Portland, OR
BBQ Joint · Sellwood-Moreland · 16 tips and reviews

Sylvan T.Sylvan Thompson: The Kentucky Buck (on tap!) is a fantastic BBQ accompaniment.

Daniel P.Daniel Pollack-Pelzner: Fried chicken + banana pudding = happy

Bella P.Bella Porter: Not the best BBQ in town but a great option if you are in the neighborhood. A bit $$$ but worth it. Great beer selection & friendly staff.