The Space Room, Hawthorne
26 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/askportland30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 17 threads.
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend The Space Room. A couple name it as a dive-bar breakfast pick, with chicken and waffles singled out by one patron, and a few like its vibe or value. One patron loves its pinball and house-made mozzarella sticks. On the downside, one patron found it quiet and less popular than it used to be, and a couple describe unpleasant visits.
Address
Space Room Lounge, 4800 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215
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/RepFilms in r/askportland · Mar 2026ambience
Says they are older and feel at home at Space Room.
- Recommendsu/MVieno in r/askportland · Oct 2025
Says they met their spouse here back in 2007 and would recommend it for that era.
- Recommendsu/greazysteak in r/askportland · Nov 2024
Recommends it for dive bar breakfast.
- Recommendsu/phoez12 in r/askportland · Nov 2024taste
Recommends it, highlighting the chicken and waffles.
- Mixedu/Safe-Competition-973 in r/askportland · Mar 2026ambience
Says the place is still the same as before, but quiet and not as popular now.
- Mixedu/Own-Anything-9521 in r/askportland · Mar 2026ambience
Says the drinks and food were fine, but left quickly after an unpleasant visit.
- Recommendsu/anonymous_opinions in r/askportland · Feb 2025ambience
Says they have always liked the vibe at Space Room.
- Recommendsu/frenchie1984_1984 in r/askportland · Feb 2026
Directly names Space room in reply to the request, with no further detail.
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- Recommendsu/Oh-that-one-again in r/askportland · Jan 2026
Lists it as a solid option on Hawthorne.
- Recommendsu/Ordinary_Wolverine65 in r/askportland · Jun 2026
Lists this bar as one of the spots worth going to in the area.
- Caveatu/GrushenkasOnions in r/askportland · Mar 2026
Describes an uncomfortable visit and faults the bar for not stopping it.
- Recommendsu/AlienBrainJuice in r/askportland · Oct 2025
Agrees with the parent, saying they had a similar experience here back then.
- Recommendsu/kingbezoar in r/askportland · Nov 2024
Names it as the eastside pick.
- Caveatu/Kitzsumi in r/askportland · Mar 2026
Advises against going, especially alone.
- Recommendsu/Frosty_Mammoth5488 in r/askportland · Nov 2024
Recommends Space Room.
- Recommendsu/wildblueh in r/askportland · Mar 2026
Did the same birthday outing the parent described and says they had a great time.
- Recommendsu/NixyVixy in r/askportland · Feb 2025
Loves Space Room for its pinball and house-made mozzarella sticks.
- Recommendsu/mack091 in r/askportland · Jan 2026
Names Space Room as an answer.
- Recommendsu/toot_it_n_boot_it in r/askportland · Oct 2025
Recommends Space Room when asked for Portland bars to meet people.
- Recommendsu/Zers503 in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Lists this as a good option for a large group.
- Recommendsu/xtaldoc in r/askportland · May 2026
Lists Space Room among the few bars that come to mind for the request.
- Recommendsu/Mexicaliuser in r/askportland · Mar 2026
Took their dog there for a birthday and got it a treat during the visit.
- Recommendsu/zumawizard in r/askportland · Nov 2024value
Thinks the bar is impressive, especially considering its value.
- Recommendsu/Charlie2and4 in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Lists it as a suggested place.
- Recommendsu/Dbcoopersfailedchute in r/askportland · Sep 2026
Suggests Spare Room perhaps.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Passenger_5930 in r/askportland · May 2026
Enthusiastically names Spare Room as a suggested spot.
- Recommendsu/Simple-Cut-59 in r/askportland · May 2026
Places Space Room across from BOG among several Hawthorne bars good for hopping.
- Recommendsu/gloryshand in r/askportland · Oct 2025
Calls this a cool spot near Tabor.
- Recommendsu/phishphood17 in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Says their large group regularly claims several covered-patio tables there.
- Recommendsu/lisabisabobisa in r/askportland · Feb 2026
Agrees Space Room is a good pick for this request.
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