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Council approves three liquor and entertainment licenses after neighborhood noise concerns over Flask Lounge

Portland City Council · December 15, 2025
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Summary

Portland council granted municipal officers' approval for three lounge/entertainment license applications, including Flask Lounge; neighbors raised noise and tenant turnover concerns, owners said they log decibel readings and have mitigation plans, and city staff reported no police-recorded decibel violations.

The Portland City Council approved municipal officers’ approvals for three lounge and entertainment license applications — the Marquise Lounge, Madrid’s (auditorium with outdoor dining), and Flask Lounge — after residents voiced concerns about noise and owners described mitigation steps.

Andrew Bruns, whose property adjoins Flask, told the council he and other neighbors have seen tenants move out because of noise and asked whether the city could…

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