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    Silverado

    3.5 (158 reviews)
    InexpensiveGay Bars, Dance Clubs
    Open 9:00 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)

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    Moscow Mule... really liked this ginger beer
    Michael G.

    I've never been to a strip club and I didn't realize that this was an actual strip club for my people lol. I met a very nice young man who "took a liking to me," which made me feel off because I always make fun of straight guys who fall for strippers giving them attention and genuinely thinking that the stripper/dancer is into them but I really wanted to talk to him because I found him to be super interesting - I swear that was it. I wanted to know his story, how he fell into his profession, and asked if he were passionate about his work. I probably won't return because it's cash only and they don't do a good job of letting patrons know that. I'm from Long Beach, CA, where for the most part, the gay bars are cash only but you'll see plenty of signs making that fact very clear for non regulars. I find cash only bars to be very unfriendly and annoying to consumers already but I get even more annoyed when there isn't fair warning.

    Michael F.

    I'm a fan of this place. The bartender who happens to be from Phoenix was very nice. The host that works there was also very entertaining. He had shaved head, wore this wife beater shirt and funky white glasses. He totally made us laugh the entire time we were there. He was such a hoot! They have strippers at night, and the beers are freaking cheap! They also have free WI-FI which is always a big plus. The only reason I'm giving them one less star is because of the restrooms. My friend needed to drop a piping hot loaf into the commode, but he couldn't because the toilets don't have locks. He was not amused!

    Karaoke - loud

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    Both solo trip and trip with my wife exceeded expectations! The dancers were very attentive, and friendly. We will definitely be back!

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    WOW, fun, happy place, entertainment was amazing.geeat cocktails so yummy. Great location

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    Don't know it was strip club. But fun. Upstairs was chill. Downstairs is where the dancers are.

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    Franciscos is great mexi food, pool table and karaoke and lottery. Even if you dont do the strippers lots of fun

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    Blow Pony

    Blow Pony

    4.0(9 reviews)
    0.8 miIndustrial District, Central Eastside, Buckman, Southeast Portland

    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.

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    Stag PDX

    3.9(127 reviews)
    0.1 miPearl District
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    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

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    Raven’s Manor - Van Helsing fries

    Raven’s Manor

    4.4(472 reviews)
    0.3 miOld Town - Chinatown, Southwest Portland
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    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

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    Raven’s Manor - 8/19/2024 - New Wave Opera performed opera while we had gorgeous drinks and food. Wonderful evening.

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    8/19/2024 - New Wave Opera performed opera while we had gorgeous drinks and food. Wonderful evening.

    Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade - Games

    Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade

    4.1(1.5k reviews)
    0.1 miOld Town - Chinatown
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    If I could give it ten stars, I would. So my better half told me about this place and that may have…read morebeen part of why I picked a hotel where I did. So that we would just be around the corner and popping in here would be easy during our stay. Luckily I was able to come in on two different days, and at different times! We got both the night life experience and the day time experience. I think I preferred the day time because it wasn't as busy. Night means cover charge ($4) and bag check. And no kids. You might see some kids during the day. What a cool place, with yummy drinks (no food), and all my favorite arcade games, and then some! They operate on a card system, so no coins needed when you visit. My pinball wizard friend had been traveling arcade ready with coins in her bag, but it turns out they weren't needed. Ground Kontrol supplies free lockers to store your stuff; just follow the instructions and don't forget your code. I learned a lot about pinball during my visits here, and played more pinball than I usually do because of that. I mean, why not? I played one of the newest pinball games, released within weeks of my visit, which was Pokemon themed, and I played one of the more vintage pinball machines, Xenon. And everything in between! It was awesome. $20 loaded onto a card will get you 15ish games, but there is a different cost depending on which game you're playing. I was satisfied with the value and would, and did! come back again. Highly recommend stopping in if you're in the area! Make sure to check out the whole place, as it's bigger than you think and there are more games (mostly pinball) upstairs.

    A little smaller than I was expecting. The place is really cool tho…read more It seems like majority of the games were pinball machines or old school classic arcade games. There's a parking lot right across the street for easy parking. I didn't try any food or drinks from the bar this time around but the staff at the entrance were nice and friendly. Overall, this place was a bit underwhelming but if you're into drinking and pinball machines, this is the place! I just wish they had a little more variety with their games.

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