Satyricon was a nightclub in the Old Town neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, United States. It was a well known venue for local and touring punk and alternative rock bands. The club operated from 1983 to 2010, making it the longest-running punk venue in the western United States, and has been called the "CBGB of the West Coast." The building in which it was located was demolished in 2011.HistoryEarly yearsThe Satyricon, located at 125 N.W. Sixth Avenue, was formerly Marlena's Tavern, "a dark, narrow barroom on a seedy stretch." Prior to its establishment as a bar and restaurant, the building had served as a horse stable in the early 20th century before being converted into a tavern.At the time of the Satyricon's opening in 1983, the surrounding Old Town neighborhood had a seedy and dangerous reputation. The club attracted a wide array of musical groups, mostly indie and punk rock bands performing. The club was named by its founder George Touhouliotis after Federico Fellini's film of that name, and expanded in the 1990s to include a restaurant called Fellini. Prior to Fellini's opening, Satyricon's popular souvlaki window was the place for after hours sustenance when Portland's other clubs and music venues had closed for the night.
