The Alibi
27 people recommendvia r/askportland, r/Portland30 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Visitors widely recommend this old-school tiki bar, with several calling it a traditional tiki spot and many pointing to its karaoke nights. One patron finds it cute enough for a first date, and a couple of visitors note that groups of women celebrate there. A few visitors describe it as a dive, and one says those hoping for a Hale Pele-style tiki bar should look elsewhere. One patron says it is rarely quiet, especially during karaoke, and one visitor notes there are no darts or pool tables, only slot machines and video poker.
Address
The Alibi Tiki Lounge, 4024 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR 97227
At a glance
- Best for
- Groups, Dates, Late night
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Karaoke, Classic tiki atmosphere, Frozen piña colada
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Queasy-Employ-4002 in r/askportland · Jan 2024ambience
Names the Alibi as their likely pick, while saying the answer depends on the person's vibe.
- Recommendsu/Green_with_Zealously in r/askportland · Aug 2024
Recommends it for a good karaoke night and notes its long-running tiki history.
- Recommendsu/Aarondodson in r/askportland · Jan 2024ambience
Finds the Alibi a lot of fun as the final stop of an evening.
- Recommendsu/Dry_Heart9301 in r/askportland · Aug 2024ambience
Calls it a cool, traditional tiki spot.
- Recommendsu/Drunk_Elephant_ in r/askportland · Aug 2024
Lists this among three suggested spots.
- Recommendsu/Bishonen_Knife in r/askportland · Mar 2026ambience
Says it isn't really clubbing but is fun and welcoming to all ages.
- Recommendsu/HipsterSlimeMold in r/askportland · Jul 2025ambience
Calls it whimsical and less crowded than Hale Pele.
- Recommendsu/DongSandwich in r/askportland · Jun 2024
First-hand: many groups of women celebrate there; suggests inviting others to share a table to make friends.
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- Recommendsu/bad-bangs in r/askportland · Aug 2024ambience
Recommends it as the authentic tiki experience over the other option.
- Recommendsu/snipsnapsnot in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Suggests checking out this tiki bar, noting that many women visit it.
- Mixedu/voxadam in r/askportland · Jul 2025
Says it's more a dive than tiki bar; wouldn't send tiki seekers there.
- Recommendsu/Devmoi in r/askportland · Aug 2024taste
Recommends it for fun drinks and says it's an original, if a bit old.
- Recommendsu/slowbrohime in r/askportland · Aug 2024ambience
Calls it a dependable fallback, though a bit dive-like.
- Recommendsu/SadMix1558 in r/askportland · Oct 2025
Visited Portland for a stretch and says they really liked this bar.
- Recommendsu/pinksugar99 in r/askportland · Aug 2024taste
Describes the place as a lot, but thinks its frozen piña colada is the city's best.
- Mixedu/Aestro17 in r/Portland · Apr 2025ambience
Says the group's revived venues have good decor, though they hardly feel like real dives.
- Recommendsu/Blue_Brilliance in r/askportland · May 2026service
Seconds Alibi for karaoke, praises its bartenders and locals, and notes no darts or pool, only slots and video poker.
- Mixedu/ACrossBarrier in r/askportland · May 2026
Calls Alibi a Portland institution with both fans and critics; says a good time is possible.
- Recommendsu/katamanecer in r/askportland · Aug 2024ambience
Calls it a fully traditional tiki spot.
- Recommendsu/Glakos in r/askportland · Jan 2024
Once lived a couple of blocks away and went there constantly, at all hours of the day.
- Recommendsu/slamdancetexopolis in r/askportland · Mar 2026ambience
Says they love the place and remember a great night there with friends.
- Recommendsu/Lizgal in r/askportland · Mar 2026
Answers the question by naming The Alibi.
- Recommendsu/radbutnowadad in r/askportland · Jan 2024
Recommends it for karaoke fans.
- Recommendsu/Simple-Cut-59 in r/askportland · May 2026
Says Alibi is the pick for karaoke when staying in North.
- Recommendsu/Geniepolice in r/askportland · Aug 2024
Calls it very nice and says the food is also decent.
- Recommendsu/BenteGber in r/askportland · Aug 2024ambience
Describes it as a bit more dive-like but still enjoyable.
- Recommendsu/motherwolfed in r/askportland · Jul 2024ambience
Went there on a first date and found it super cute.
- Recommendsu/bestrevengeofall in r/askportland · May 2026
Names Alibi as the tiki pick for anyone wanting that vibe.
- Recommendsu/SpeedyMenace in r/askportland · Feb 2025ambience
Recommends The Alibi for large, comfy booths before its karaoke starts.
- Recommendsu/audaciousmonk in r/askportland · Aug 2024
Lists this among three top picks.
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