Dante's

4.4 (2,366)music_venue

350 West Burnside Street

A gritty Portland institution where rock shows and cabaret collide with late-night pizza in a high-energy dive bar setting.

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Dante’s anchors its identity in a gritty, rock-and-roll dive bar experience that pulses with a distinctly queer-friendly energy. The venue balances a schedule of live rock shows and cabaret with the utilitarian appeal of late-night pizza. While the atmosphere draws patrons looking for high-energy nights, it remains a space of contrasts: while some encounter a clean and accommodating environment, others report physical discomfort related to heat, layout, and inconsistent seating policies. Whether the venue hits the right note often depends on a tolerance for its raw, unpolished, and occasionally unpredictable character.


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