Vancouver, Washington is right across the Columbia River from several golf courses in Portland, Oregon. Some of these nearby courses include the Heron Lakes Golf Course, the Columbia Edgewater Golf Club, the Riverside Country Club, the Broadmoor Golf Course and the Colwood Golf Course. Golf travelers visiting Northeast Portland golf courses may choose to stay in Vancouver, and Vancouver has a few night clubs that travelers may enjoy.
BackAlley Bar & Grill
BackAlley Bar & Grill has drink specials every day.
BackAlley is a casual nightclub that has dance music, karaoke and a plethora of food and drink specials. According to the bar's website, it has a different drink special each night of the week, free pool on Sundays, food specials on most days and a happy hour during NFL or college football games. It also has wireless Internet and HDTVs to watch sporting events. This club is a great choice for golfers who want to grab food and an evening drink after a round of golf or golf tourists who want to go out drinking and dancing late at night.
BackAlley Bar & Grill
6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 694-6873
thebackalleyonline.com
Chip n Chair Party Poker
Chip n Chair Party Poker is a poker nightclub in Vancouver, Washington. This club serves food and drinks and has Texas hold'em-style poker as one of its main attractions. Guests can enjoy Mexican food or burgers, and the poker is free. The club sometimes has poker tournaments that offer cash prizes, but, according to the nightclub's website, poker players at Chip n Chair are not supposed to gamble against each other. Customers do not all play poker; they also can sit at tables to eat, drink and hangout. Since tournament schedules can vary and the club sometimes hosts private parties, it is best for visitors to call ahead to check on the club's hours on a given night.
Chip n Chair Party Poker
900 S.E. 100th Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 241-3538
chipnchairpartypoker.com
The Hideaway Tavern
The Hideaway Tavern is a popular place to grab a beer or cocktail.
The Hideaway Tavern is a nightclub that serves beer, cocktails, lunch, dinner and appetizers. It is a popular club among Vancouver locals and also offers pool. The club is very casual and not gorgeous inside, but the lack of decor is made up for with a comfortable environment and great service. The Hideaway Tavern sometimes has live music, which is free and often accompanied by a drink special or a fun activity like a raffle for prizes. It is open seven days per week from lunch time until late.
The Hideaway Tavern
4909 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 750-0164
About The Author
Lisa Chinn recently graduated from University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science with honors in psychology and is currently writing up a manuscript of her honors thesis for publication. After two years of working in a library, Chinn has very strong research skills. She also writes articles about nightlife in Portland, Ore.
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