Doug Fir Lounge Will Reopen on Southeast Morrison
The music venue plans to launch at 301 S.E. Morrison St. in February 2027 with a 365-person capacity.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Music fans who missed the East Burnside staple will see the Doug Fir Lounge return to a new location in Portland. The owners filed for a liquor license on October 5, 2026, targeting a February 2027 opening.
Why it matters
The return of this music venue brings a familiar brand to Southeast Morrison Street following the 2023 closure of the original space. It remains to be seen how the new venue will compare to the aesthetic of the original location now slated to become Galleria & Grotto.
The new site at 301 S.E. Morrison St. will accommodate 365 patrons, operating until 2:30 a.m. nightly.
The players
Doug Fir Lounge
A Portland music venue known for its prior presence on East Burnside Street.
The details
The project will feature a restaurant alongside seasonal outdoor seating options to complement the performance space. This follows the 2023 closure of the original East Burnside Street location, which is now transitioning into a space known as Galleria & Grotto. The organizers confirmed their intent to resume operations at the new site by submitting a full on-premise liquor license application in October 2026.
Timeline
2023: The original Doug Fir Lounge on East Burnside Street closed.
October 5, 2026: The owners filed a liquor license application for the new location.
February 2027: The venue is expected to reopen to the public.
Beyond the Bridges
This move reverses the 2023 closure of the original Doug Fir Lounge on East Burnside Street. It follows a recent trend of Portland music venues relocating rather than permanently shuttering.
Residents can expect a new dining and music option to arrive in Southeast Portland by February 2027. Patrons looking for late-night entertainment will find the venue maintaining a 2:30 a.m. closing time.
The takeaway
Keep an eye on the transition of the former East Burnside property into Galleria & Grotto as the new venue nears its February 2027 target. Prospective patrons should watch for upcoming concert announcements as the opening date approaches.
Further reading
For more on the changing landscape of local music venues, visit Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Oregon Live.
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