PORTAL + ARTPORTAL - Louisville, Kentucky

Taylor

My band KOTM can’t say enough good things about this venue! Friendly staff, amazing sound system , and over all rad venue!

BUT the most important thing was how spacious and accommodating the tables they had me fill out paperwork out on were!!! There was tons of room for the papers, my pen, and elbows!!! Very nice round table top shape

Matthew Dawson

I was visitng Louisville for my kid’s sports event and it turned out that Dark Chisme, a band I really like, happened to be performing while we were in town. Their performance was awesome, as was Scary Black, the opening act. And wow what a venue. We scootered here from the convention cemter area amd it was a fun ride and we were blown away when we arrived. Awesome murals and graffiti art outdoors, a fire pit, a cool light installation, and art throughout the interior. Nice selection of local beer and cider on draft. Very good sound. We almost came back another night while in town but didn’t have time. If I lived locally I’d be a regular. Very inclusive as well (see pic of the entryway).

Ron Brunton

A totally unique venue in this city. Run by fantastic people. The exceptional art displays alone are worth the time to come visit. And of course they have a full bar serving craft beers and mixed drinks.

But they keep upping their game on the live music aspect. They are drawing fantastic acts from all over. The space has always been great for music. Yet they continuously strive to improve the sound with new equipment redesigns and acoustic treatment. It is one of my favorite places in town to see shows, and it is one of my favorite places to perform. Drummer and masterful Metal Crafter Andy Cook, is continuously working overtime to build this venue into something special.

In addition to this, they have a host of shops to visit and even a hair salon called The Tree Boutique, run by the fabulously talented hair stylist, Teresa Wells.

I highly recommend catching a show or just visiting Portal. It has so much to offer.

hhh ppp

Great venue, fun events, professional staff.
Out of the way, Unique Gallery.
Fully stocked bar.

Summer Holt

Always a fun time at portal, nice open floor, great taco trucks, good beer selection. Just saw Obituary there, awesome to see a death metal legend in an intimate but not overcrowded venue

Shelby Bevins-Sullivan

My new favorite venue! Easy to get to, easy to get back on I-64 when you leave. Awesome and trippy art throughout the music area. Really intimate stage and easygoing, friendly staff. My only complaint is they ran out of water bottles and the water fountains don't really work because they only have a trickle coming from the spout. The Crystal Method and Rabbit in the Moon were amazing and killed it!

Schawn Nunn

This place is a diamond in the rough. Such a gym. I was pleasantly surprised upon pulling up and seeing all the graffiti on the outside in the parking lot and then going on the inside and seeing what amazing art that they had on the inside.. Great place to have an intimate show or setting while seeing a show.

Clint Jarboe

I went to see Battles on 4/28/23 with Introvert Music & Buddy Crime. Mind-blowing venue and performances by all 3 artists! I was really impressed with every aspect of PORTAL. Got there before the doors opened and took photos of the outstanding graffiti/art on the structure and surrounding structures. The doors didn't open at 7pm as originally stated on the Facebook event posting. But I wasn't upset because things happen PLUS they allowed us to tour the art gallery inside the front of the building before the show. Very cool and I received a free water from the bartender. Outside is a remarkable courtyard with some seating and more art on the walls. They had a food truck from Spinelli's pizza this time. Smoking is allowed in the courtyard by the way. All staff were professional and helpful. Clean bathrooms too. I'll definitely be back again. I recommend this place to all I know.