So the other day one of my socially undesirable friends came up to me and said, "Rex, my slightly gothic, slightly hip, slightly disfigured girlfriend is coming into town and I need a place to take her. It needs to be a blend of dark, brooding, loner-esque with glimmer stick, indy rock decadence! Oh and live music would be a plus."

So I said, "Well friend its your lucky day, now take your finger out of your nose and let me tell you about The OHM!

The Ohm is a Portland staple. In the past I am sure the Ohm was a safe haven for all the suicidal, depressed, gothic folks around. But ever since Winnona Ryder made it cool to look dead any angst ridden, teen with a black turtle neck and eyeliner have adopted the clique and diluted it considerably. Now-a-days the Ohm is pretty much a catch all for all types of interesting people. You have the goths, the wanna-be goths, the club kids ect. All living together harmoniously in one environment (how sweet!).

The place is definitely a cultural event. You get the feel of a real big city club with little fear of getting slipped a roofie. Most nights you have music playing, either live or a D.J. There is a dance floor, colorful lights, and textured walls for those of you on a chemical holiday. It doesn't have Guinness :(, but it does have Black Butte Porter and all the well drinks you can shove down your gullet. Some of the little perks include a few posh couches and a outdoor seating area for cooling off, it gives you a sort of early renaissance feel. So as you can see I recommend this bar at least once. Its kind of like going to the zoo. 8.75

31 NW First Ave.
(503)223-9919