Where to Drink Before Comedy in Southeast Portland?
A Southeast Portland evening from tapas and cocktails at vya on Division Street to the Hawthorne Hideaway barroom and a set at Helium Comedy Club.
Southeast Portland Stops on the Map
vya: Tapas and Cocktails on SE Division
Plants fill vya's bi-level dining space. Cocktails and Spanish wine accompany a focused menu of traditional tapas. Choose crunchy croquetas with soft, hot centers, or make cooked-to-order paella with crispy socarrat the table's main dish. The restaurant opens only Wednesday through Saturday at 4:30 PM. Service ends at 10:00 PM on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday and Saturday service ends at 11:00 PM. Plan this first stop around that dinner window.
Hawthorne Hideaway: A Hawthorne Boulevard Barroom
Hawthorne Hideaway admits guests aged 21 and over. Regular bar entry is free. Show cover varies by event. Front booths and pool tables lead to an intimate music space behind the main bar. Bartenders serve cocktails and accommodate non-drinkers. Programming ranges from Oregon Food Bank benefit shows to happy hardcore DJs with Twin Peaks on screen. Check the event schedule before choosing a performance for the evening.
Helium Comedy Club: Portland Punchlines
An opener and feature lead into the headliner's set at Helium Comedy Club in Portland. The audience sits within 60 feet of the performers. Shows average one hour and 40 minutes. Two full-service bars serve the club. The showroom requires a minimum purchase of two items per person. Admission is paid. Entry is limited to guests aged 21 and over. Check show times before leaving Hawthorne Hideaway, and arrive early.
