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Readers Voted: Best Of Portland's Nightlife 2009

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1st Place: Aladdin Theatre and Performance Center

Address: 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202 503.234.9694

Aladdin's was once a Vaudeville Venue, a cinema and a porno theater. It’s now a great place for Portland nightlife and music. Acts cover a range of genres from blues to world music. Norah Jones, Ryan Adams, Blind Boys of Alabama, Ben Harper and Steve Earle have all performed in the 620-capacity Portland venue. Room rentals available.

2nd Place: Barbati's Pan And Restaurant

Address: 231 SW Ankeny, Restaurant is on 19 SW 2nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97204-2706 503.248.4579

Berbati’s Pan has many areas to explore for an exciting Portland nightlife destination. Try this Greek restaurant with a game room and a café that attracts all kinds of people. Every night, local and national bands perform live shows at this performance house in Portland, Oregon. Berbati's is always is busy with various concerts. See their website for more information.

3rd Place: BridgePort Brew Pub

The BridgePort Brew Pub has alot to offer, from beers and espresso's to pizza dinners from a wood-fired oven. Located in the heart of Portland’s Pearl District in the historic Cordage Company Building, you’ll encounter a welcoming tone in a rustic brick warehouse with award-winning Portland ales and much more!

4th Place: Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub

Address: 112 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204 503.227.4057

Kells is exciting, comfortable and friendly and offers an amazing Irish experience for nightlife in Portland. All week long, Kells features live music and plenty of sports games. Try a bit of their New World Irish cuisine and flowing, aromatic beers.

5th Place: McMenamin's Crystal Ballroom

Address: 1332 W Burnside, Portland, OR 97209 503.225.0047

The Crystal Ballroom complex has hosted such big acts as George Clinton, the Grateful Dead and James Brown. Nowadays, the Ballroom offers a small Portland venue and a pub with great dancing on the big floor. Hungry patrons can enjoy lots of fun and entertainment.