Last night I journeyed deep into SW Portland (near the border of the dreaded Lake Oswego) to check out our town’s latest music venue, Grapedrink.

No, seriously, it’s called Grapedrink.

Located in a business complex in the middle of nowhere (yet somehow the venue has great freeway access), Grapedrink shares space within the Willamette Athletic Club building. If the beer and rock music are making you feel fat, a treadmill is literally feet away.

Local teen pop stars in the making, The Hugs, played last night, and the space proved to be pretty excellent when it comes to sound, lights, stage, and bar (beer and wine only) options. Plus it’s all-ages, and given its close proximity to the ‘burbs, the sky’s the limit for Grapedrink. And yes, in case you are curious, they serve grape soda.

More photos after the jump…

Gym? Or rock venue?

The stage.

The patio.

The Hugs.