Seriously? Grayson was preoccupied and I wasn't aware of the attitude that permeates this site!…read more It's another case of: " who you know". Disappointed experience! Plastic glasses, wipes tables with same clothes without either turning clothes or getting another clean towel. Id hate to think where else the staff use the towels. When I return to Quebec I think return to this club on my return in the states will be the furthest thing from my mind! Beyond acceptable on any levels!

Fun spot to quench your thirst while walking around Portland, OR! Great service! A cheerful…read morebartender whipped up a delicious beverage for me! Agreeable price to boot! WOULD 100% RETURN! --No food review as I did not order an item.--

Had an absolute blast here and the bartender Yonni was a GEM. Love this bar and its staff.read more

The individual that was working on a Thursday, possibly Wednesday was beyond rude. I make a simple…read morerequest. It's always been either a rum and coke , Top Shelf or Gin Squeeze. When I had my back turned to chat, the person noticed that the bloke was using bottom! I was specifically asking for Top Shelf! I know that while ButterCup was still on board, he would always prepare it properly! Brit is another individual who mixes the drinks phenomenal! Was it a lack of judgement, or just wanted to try to scif me? Anyways, I haven't been back, nor do I think will! This is Portland, not Vegas or other locations owned by "?"

The best thing to come from SNL in years is, without a doubt, Stefon, the uber-hip club kid and…read moreCity Correspondent on SNL's Weekend Update. His recommendations for things like "family-friendly holiday activities" or Mother's Day brunch inevitably begin with "NY's hottest club is..." and he then goes on to describe completely absurd parties that sound like "visions a dying gay man would have if he was under too many blankets", including all-night secret raves featuring performance art like "human luggage" (midgets on roller skates you wheel through airports). Compare some Stefon skits with the usual descriptions of Blow Pony, and I'll bet my boa you might not be able to distinguish them. After all, BP's got bears, chubs, hawks, cocks, pigs, trannys, queens, shirt lifters, pillow biters, crap stabbers, furries, femmes, and knob shiners. Stefon would feel right at home, especially if it was Teddy Graham Night (you know... men with short arms and big bellies). Blow Pony, a monthly event, was started in 2007 as a place where "all our brothers and sisters felt welcome and loved." They list their primary concerns and involvement as being in queer rights, trans rights, women's rights, and "a search in the dumpster for more trash." There's a big sign at the entrance making it known that if you are racist, homophobic, sexist, or just generally do not like hard-partyin' weirdos, this is not the party for you. The venue itself (Rotture/Branx) is a filthy, hot, sweaty mess, and it does get packed to the gills. You will meet new friends. You will get drinks spilled on you. You will be dripping sweat from head to toe. You will dance with strangers. You will see people of every imaginable body type wearing anything from... well, nothing, to clown suits, to pony costumes, to dominatrix outfits. You will also see people in jeans and tshirts; it's definitely not about the wacky get-ups but those are a bonus. There are generally 4-5 different DJs for each event, both upstairs (Rotture) and downstairs (Branx), frequently out-of-town guests and some local celebs. There's a no-frills bar on each level, pouring beer and simple mixed drinks in plastic cups. The bathroom lines get insane. Just past the pinball machines on the upper level, there's a rickety old deck that I cannot believe has not been shut down yet. It gets so goddamned hot in the party, everyone pours onto the deck, and you can feel the damn thing swaying, like it's going to give out any second. It overlooks the Tazo tea factory, which gives off a most wonderful aroma, thank God. I've seen some wicked crazy shit at these parties. I don't really have a more eloquent way to put that. Once, a woman on stage in a hot teal corset threw a chain around my neck. I found out later it was a famous singer that I didn't recognize. At the last BP I attended, I got motorboated, on stage, by a woman in red underpants, and danced with a man dressed as a skunk. This was moments before we convinced an especially attractive but normally shy friend of ours to ascend the go-go dancer platform. Clothing was removed, and that's probably as much as I should say. Five stars for the enthusiasm and for Keeping Portland Weird, though I could break that down to less for some of the trickier aspects of these events, like the super-long lines, icky bathrooms and occasionally less-than-stellar DJs. BUT, I still go with a fiver for the general wacky experience. There is a good time to be had here, people. When the DJs are good, they are very good. One of my favorite Stefon bits - "New York's hottest club is Twice... where you will be greeted at the door by a Rabbi that looks like Joaquin Phoenix... and human fire hydrants. You know, it's that thing when high-waisted midgets have, like, the red pants and the big ass." Or, even better - "New York's hottest club is Creep... lights, psychos, furbies, and screaming babies in Mozart wigs." I wouldn't put any of those things past Blow Pony, no sir. If Bill Hader, the gifted actor who plays this Stefon gentleman ever comes to town, I will make it my personal mission to get him to attend, solely for more (and non-fiction!) material for the skit. It's a helluva good time and one of about 178764 reasons I love Portland, where this kind of debaucherous behavior is not only normal, but welcomed and encouraged. We are blessed, dear reader. Blessed by the Pony. Psst: If you haven't seen a Stefon skit, here's an example http://www.mediaite.com/online/bill-haders-stefan-struggles-to-keep-a-straight-face-on-weekend-update/

I love this place. Let me validate, I am straight. this is a great place to go and dance when…read morefeeling asexual. My tip if you are a man get drinks on the bottom floor. Ladies top floor. Stick with that and you get strong pours. Music is a letdown. Wish they went with a rivethead/industrial/punk mix. My friends make fun of over half of the music played.

I was in Portland for a conference and made a point to check out STAG PDX to soak in some local gay…read moreculture. I'm really glad I did. From the moment I walked in, the vibe was welcoming and fun. I was greeted by Alex, a tall, stunning bartender who was in his first week on the job and still learning the ropes. You never would've known it, though. He was charming, warm, and somehow remembered both my name and my drink every time I came back to the bar. That kind of care goes a long way, especially when you're traveling solo. The dancers were honestly impressive . Every performer clearly put thought and intention into their routines. One of the performers, Lynx, really stood out to me. I assumed they were non-binary and Latinx, and later learned their name. Their presence and performance were powerful and memorable. I'm from Chicago and go to my local go-go bar pretty regularly, but I have yet to see the kind of diversity in talent that I experienced at STAG. Bodies, genders, expressions, cultures--it was all there, and it was celebrated. I'm really glad I stopped in. Spaces like this matter. If our community had more places that truly showcased the beauty of our diversity the way STAG does, I genuinely believe it could change the world--at least a little. P.S. Atticus is so friendly and worth getting a lap dance from.

The woman security was rude for no reason Wouldn't go back…read moreif she's there in the future

My New Sunday Ritual Starts NOW…read more I walked into The Eagle for the first time last Sunday and somehow left feeling like a regular. That's the magic of this place. This wonderfully divey Bear bar in North Portland was hosting their weekly BBQ out on the back patio, and let me tell you -- I had absolutely no idea what I was missing. The vibe is exactly what a neighborhood bar should be: unpretentious, lively, and genuinely welcoming to every single human who walks through the door. The staff were an absolute delight -- upbeat, attentive, and you could tell they weren't just doing a job. They wanted everyone to have a good time, and it showed in every interaction. That energy is contagious. The crowd? Beautifully mixed. Gay, straight, male, female, nonbinary -- everyone together, everyone friendly, everyone just... having a blast. As someone who had never been before, I was blown away by how quickly I felt at home. That kind of instant belonging doesn't happen everywhere -- it has to be built intentionally, and The Eagle has clearly nailed it. Oh, and the BBQ? On a sunny Portland afternoon, on that back patio? Come on. Perfect. I'm already counting down to this Sunday. See you there.

Don't attend if you're disabled, diabetic, etc.. I have a lot of stuff I have to carry with me due…read moreto disabilities of mine (diabetes, fibromyalgia, etc..) as well as my mom's belongings after she was admitted to a psychiatric hospital. Got kicked out for it before I could even pay cover charge. Way to welcome a young gay man wanting to relax and meet people. I'm going to pursue remediation cause it's medical discrimination. Would have spent a lot of money so their loss as well. Way to make someone feel that the gay world is as cliquey as it's made out to be. Not a treat for me either guys. Im the one having to deal with my health issues ...not your staff or patrons.

Good drinks like really good! If you know you know…read more CC Slaughters is a longstanding lgbtq+ bar meets lounge nightclub in Old Town Portland. It's definitely a place to enjoy and end up if you enjoy the night seen. I've been lucky enough to visit both the location in Puerto Vallarta and this one circa 2018. We enjoyed the lounge and drinks before making our way from their Rainbow Room way into the NightClub which is a mix of everything. Still the best Lemon Drop I've had to date! It didn't really get busy until late here - like midnight, which is wild for weekend. All the security and staff were personable and they had a cool drag show we caught most of. Some fun themed nights/days, including Piano Karaoke, TRANS-UHH-LICIOUS, Comedy Nights, etc. It does seem like most of their on-goings happen before 10pm, w/ live DJs for the late late crowd. Completely different their cousin location in Mexico. There's a food menu of mostly bar style eats (like taquitos, tenders, jalapeno poppers, corn dogs and my go to Meatless Nuggets w/ tots or fries). Free Wi-Fi, clean restrooms, pool tables and great mood lighting. It's a pretty walkable area overall, but definitely recommend those 24 hr parking garages if driving in or passing through. Rideshare is also fairly easy in the area also. The MAX light rail and local transit service usually end by midnight most days, even on weekends. Cheers to coming back soon #FlashbackFriday

I'm saddened to hear they're closing soon, but I took my first trip here and it was spectacular!…read moreThe whole place is decorated in a set theme (this time it was a black light jungle) and the ambiance is incredible. The bars are well stocked and their drinks were really good, though the line can get a bit long at times. The bartenders and waitstaff were always polite and I never felt rushed or uncomfortable. The show and the visit in general was something I'll never forget. What a truly magical place.

Had our favorite cider (sun of a peach) and was a great atmosphere. Going to add this into our…read moreweekly date night rotation!

From the owner: BDSM Brewing Company makes no nonsense beer. You won't ever find a chicken wing or a donut in our…read morebeer recipe, just good clean ingredients. We love to cater to the LGBTQIA++ Community, ask us about hosting your events here.

We took our company out to Darcelle's for the show. It was so much fun. The entertainers were…read moreincredible, the show had so much energy and Stephanie took great care of us with drinks! If you are noise sensitive, I would bring some earplugs because it was pretty loud, but take a chance... I'm pretty confident you'll leave with a smile on your face! We need to keep supporting this business that has been around for nearly 60 years.

Darcelle's is iconic and such a fun place! I hadn't been to the brunch show before so we had to go…read morefor our monthly girls get together. It was a great show; I loved every performance, service was excellent and the food was good! They serve everyone the same plate & you can get brunch cocktails. Seats are first come, first serve so show up before the doors open.

This place has a unique, quirky vibe that stands out. From the vending machine offering nostalgic…read more90s trinkets to the fun Zoltar machine, there's a lot to explore here. The atmosphere feels casual and fun, with friendly staff adding to the charm. However, my experience wasn't perfect. I didnt get the chance to eat here since there's another spot nearby that caught my attention. Still, the overall vibe and the fun elements made the visit memorable. Definitely a place for those who enjoy a divey offbeat experience, though I wouldnt recommend it for those looking for a quiet night out.

Cool, funky, warm, nostalgic (in a good way), and SKEE-ball!…read moreKeep on being so so wonderful, dear Slammer.. thanks for being here

Came here thinking it was just a random bar but was shocked and surprised when I got inside…read more Literally LOVED the experience of this place. Hostess and staff was very friendly, I felt like I was about to get on the Haunted Mansion ride at Disneyland lol. Just the atmosphere was why I love this place, no lights in there very dark and only lit by candles. If you love Halloween,we'll its Halloween here all the time. Drinks is what I had the most and if I could I would of try them all.

I'm giving the place five stars but with a note…read more The ambience here is unique and fun! My friends were jealous when I started sending them photos. The drink menu is fun to explore! Our service was super friendly and fun. We will definitely come again the next time we're in town. Now the note. There is some confusion about bar seating. Ive seen a few negative reviews from people who were told there would be a wait when there were empty seats at the bar. This happened to us our first time too. Like other people, we were confused why we couldn't sit there. In our case we were told it was a 45 min wait. This time we had reservations and were shown to our seat right away. If Ravens Manor would just clear this up for people it would help eliminate some of those negative reviews. OH! One more critically important note: REDRUM is supposed to be spelled with backwards letters as it's a mirror image. Cmon Ravens Manor! LOL