University Club of Portland

The University Club of Portland traces its roots to 1898, when a group of college alumni founded the club in downtown Portland. Its permanent home, designed by the architectural firm Whidden & Lewis, opened in 1913 and remains the club's clubhouse today, with elegant gathering rooms, rich woodwork, and a dedicated library. That historic Tudor-style clubhouse now serves as a downtown Portland venue for weddings and private events, with a Ballroom, Gold Room, Library, Lobby, and Lounge among the rooms available for ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and celebrations. Couples can also arrange a full Clubhouse buyout, reserving every room for exclusive use throughout the day. Wedding catering draws on seasonal ingredients and local partnerships, with menus built around the couple's preferences. Beyond weddings, the Club hosts corporate events, holiday parties, meetings, and retreats, supported by full A/V capabilities including microphones, projectors, streaming, and a Meeting Owl conference camera. The clubhouse pairs its historic character with modern event support, from board meetings in dedicated meeting rooms to galas in the Ballroom.