Spartacus, a much beloved Portland icon since 1987 is closing its doors for good in June 2026, and having a grand going out of business sale. I used to go there with my bestie Oscar B. in our drunk, stumbling around at night days. They used to sell really cute stilettos. I bought 3 pairs. I can't wear them anymore because I'm too old now but they're so pretty that I keep them as art. Unfortunately now, they only sell ugly stripper shoes. We also used to come for the amazing selection of costumes. I have a closet full that I wear to parties and on Halloween. Unfortunately now, no more great clothes and costumes. Just ugly stripper lingerie and stripper gear. It's no wonder they're going out of business. All they sell are sex toys and ugly stuff. The staff working there however, are super sweet and friendly. I'm sad to see them lose their jobs. I'm also sad to see another legendary iconic Portland store close its doors. RIP Spartacus 1987-2026 BCE 2026 Review # 12 read more

I just shopped at Spartacus And purchased an item with the intention of trying it on to make sure it was the right size so that I could buy another exact item. It was not sure if I was a size large or a size queen Leg Avenue pantyhose due to a recent weight loss of 90 pounds this past year. Currently, I am on the border of the sizes. This is why I was confused about whether I was a queen size or a one-size-fits-all. I informed the red haired clerk, apparently the supervisor on duty, that I planned on trying on the pantyhose after purchasing them to see if they were the correct size so that I could buy more if it was the right size. Immediately after purchasing them, the supervisor, a man with long red hair, accused me of being not sober and told me he was calling security and that I had to leave the store. I did not use any profanity, I was not aggressive, and I am 100% sober (because I am a sober person. I've been sober for more than a year, out of choice, not because of any reckless issues with substances. I am sober because I enjoy using my full faculties when making choices and I do not drink and I do not use any drugs. Period.) I was treated with discrimination and very poorly disrespected. The red haired rude supervisor told me that if I did not leave the store that they would call security, and I told him to go ahead and call security. I asked for his name because I told him that I would like to leave a review and he would not give me his name. He lacks transparency with his actions and is discriminatory. This is unacceptable of him. As I am not afraid of being drug tested or an alcohol test or anything because I know I am fully sober and I'm not ashamed of who I am,I told him my full name and told him that he should not make assumptions about people and that it was very rude what he did. A person who is in charge should not act this way. I've worked customer service before many times and retail settings and never once made an assumption like this. This man lost hundreds of dollars worth of income for the store because I was planning on trying on one pair of stockings to make sure they were the right size, and if they were, I was going to buy a bunch of stockings. However, he just lost a major sale and a very solid customer of more than 20 years. Obviously, anybody who treats somebody this way has a problem with their own self-esteem and their own ego and really needs to get their priorities on track. Maybe he's just used to people being downtown and on drugs and he thinks that that's what's going on... Maybe he had a problem with the fact that I'm a person that was vocal about there not being any high cut panties in the store and that everything was not in the style that I was seeking, (aka high cut and not a string back) and looking for a different style, he made the assumption that I was on substances. When I left, I did not curse him out, I did not say anything rude to him. Rather, I told him he was very rude, and that he was making assumptions and that it was really inappropriate for him to not share his name and it was really rude of him to treat me that way, and that I planned to not come back to the store after this behavior. I do want to note that there is a very lovely person that works there that helped me that has blonde hair and was also on shift. They know who they are. They are very kind. This red haired supervisor, who refuses to provide their name is has terrible customer service, exhibits discriminatory practices and just lost a good solid customer. I hope that Spartacus corporate reads this and speaks to them about how they should treat customers. It's very disgusting the way that I was just treated, and I am honestly truly offended. I would appreciate it if the head corporate of Spartacus contacts me to discuss what just occurred today. 6:30 PM on December 26, 2025. Downtown Portland. Thank you very much. read more

Good prices. Good quality. Have been shopping here for over 30 years. Always friendly advice and great service.

Racist employees. Ironically, it's the brown ones. Came in to purchase several different items, and as I looked around I made a little pile on the couch by a back wall. Employee came over to ask me if I'm good I say yes, he picks up my items to move them and I tell him it's okay, I want my pile there I'm still shopping. He insists on moving my stuff behind the counter (I must be trying to steal). Mind you, I'm trying to create an outfit, so moving my stuff away from where i can see and compare is not helpful. I ask him to keep it where it is and of course, I'm immediately accused of having an attitude (Angry Black Woman trope). I say to him I'm simply shopping and I want my items where they are because I'm still selecting stuff. He refuses my request, so I just turn around to leave. He calls me a name while I'm out the door. y'all gotta know, white ppl don't give you props when you're racist to other people of color. I hope these tariffs cause your business to suffer. read more

Very friendly and patient with a bazillion questions - well stocked - prices at good value

If you are ever find yourself in a situation where you need a pink boa, spiked collar and a leather spanker right away, then this is your place. Don't bother going to Walmart. You'll be wasting your time. Go to Spartacus instead! read more

This is a great store!! I was skeptical that they might focus more heavily on lingerie than other items, but I should not have been. Knowledgeable, friendly staff that have a real enthusiasm for the products in the store. I'll be back! read more

Taylor Swift was here, learned the basics. First time sodomite, I was really scared but "Robert" was very helpful. Would definitely see him again. read more

Walked in here recently on a whim with two of my partners and am so glad we stopped by. Someone with beautiful shibari skills did some beautiful ties on a few mannequins and it definitely got my attention / was a contributing factor for me to impulsively run in between other places we had planned to visit. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, not overbearing and very approachable. I wanted opinions on favorite lube and received so much helpful information, made some fun purchases, and will definitely be back when I visit town again. read more

Thank you for not letting me down YEARS after the last time I have been in here. I needed a corset (like ya do) and had a spare half hour late night to shop (like ya do)...went in and found something perfect for me. Sweet gals working the counter got me into a dressing room fast and rung up faster...perfect. I will say the store does not seem to have as much stock as they used to but as long as I find what I need (and not horrifically priced either!). read more

Spartacus - 8/21/2019 - Lingerie Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The stuff always makes you feel comfortable and have a nice selection of items and are reasonably priced

Abosoutle worst customer service. I go in there often to purchase items almost once a week and am always spoken to disrespectfully and the cashier are ALWAYS hostile and In terrible moods. Half the time I tell them I'm a dancer and they just roll their eyes and not give me the discount. I feel uncomfortable every time I have to go here read more

Great selection of clothing, very clean and well organized. That being said, many of the toys were over priced and the staff was less than helpful. Typically, when you walk into an adult store, you want to feel comfortable at best or completely ignored at worst. The staff here was fairly indifferent at first. But after checking out the merchandise, we were chastised for playfully hitting each other with the paddles. It was pointed out (very angrily) that the store had a "no hitting others" policy that was posted and that they would kick us out if it happened again. We felt bad that we had gotten carried away while goofing off and we never noticed the signs. We went to the front desk to apologize and our apology was met with derision and hostility. When we pointed out that the white paper signs were posted on white walls and well above our heads, more hostility. This is my first negative adult store experience. Over priced toys are common, but hostile staff is not. To avoid another negative experience, I think the next time we visit an adult store, we will go to one of the other 15 options in Portland. read more

Spartacus is THE classic S&M/Sex toy store in Portland. Oh, and they also sell awesome costume stuff, great drag gear, and of course, porn. They're open super late night, for all your chains, whips, and leather gear needs. You know that if the gimp gets loose late night, you can probably find a good replacement collar and chain here. The selection has always been small but diverse, and they carry a ton of stuff that you won't find elsewhere. The prices are also kind of high. But other than those two downfalls, I still can't get over the fact that Spartacus has been around for so long. They carry a total hodge-podge of stuff, so don't go in expecting a huge variety of any one particular thing. It's more like the 7-11 of sex stores... they'll have what you need in a pinch (or what you need TO pinch, if you're in to that sort of thing). Good for people into fetish, those looking for costume accessories (glitter? fishnets? masks? etc), and similar. Oh, and they have (or at least used to) a satellite store in the Jupiter Hotel. Classic. read more

Spartacus - From da web - Lingerie Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I do have a fascination for all things sexy, so I was drawn to the store by the sexy clothes in the window. Okay fine, they were nipple tassels. I love looking around and noticed a sales rack with corsets. One in my size, black and sexy as hell. Mostly expensive and this was a great deal. So it was mine. Matching panties, even better. A couple other accessories and I was a happy girl. I left happy, swinging my bag because I bought the naughty. ;) read more

They have a punch card? Nice. Nice touch for a long time provider of fun adult stuff in the downtown 'hoods. I have been going BY there since I lived downtown (a long damn time ago) but only recently went in a purchased something. I would normally just look at the naughty window displays and scoot on down to whatever pub or grub situation had brought me to this stretch of Burnside. But this time I wasn't in any hurry and decided to give it a look see. I was pleasantly surprised that their prices were pretty decent and I immediately found a dirty tit lifter (shelf bra) and matching panties in pale pink with black lace that was less than 30 bucks? Hell yeah! And with a punch card I can actually earn something for buying porn and lingerie? Move over Dutch Bros - I got a new card to punch that's gonna give me a bigger kick than caffeine. See you soon. read more

This place is expensive. But it's quality is real good. But not most people have money to blow. Staff is super nice and tested out products before we walked out the door. Place is awesome for kink type stuff. read more

I havent posted here before but felt inclined to after my terrible experience here. Worst customer service I have ever had! Showed up before their closing time, (after confirming on the phone that they closed at 11) got locked out and ignored by the girls working. When I knocked they would not help me, even though they were still open. Dont appreciate spending a hefty amount of money here to be treated terribly, will NOT be going back! read more

Great place for naughty stuff. Staff is friendly, and helpful, but give you space to make your selections.

Absolutely terrible customer service I walk in with my fresh coffee and immediately walked to the front to ask them if I can have a coffee in the store which they said no. Understandable and then I asked to set it down on the counter so that I could look around. The person said no and was very disrespectful. They had a mullet read more

Dooh... I can't believe that I didn't write a review yet for Spartacus. This is where I bought my whip, gag ball, cane, choker, clam, blindfold, hand cuffs, and other S&M stuff. :). Just kidding. I don't own all of those items, I just own a couple...(dare to guess?) Anyway, Spartacus is my favorite shop for sensual goodies from cute undies and bras (even tho I prefer nudity..like who doesn't?) to massage oils (not lubes), sexy stockings, costumes, toys (not children's), and silly porn dvds (I don't buy porn, just get them for free..on the interweb..). I think their prices are fair compared to other sensual goodies merchandisers in this city and their customer service people are always nice. Also there are no sex booths here or neither glory holes..I thought I should warn you before you head out there with an intention to stick into a *cough* hole *cough*. Ok, time to go back there and get some more whips and chains. Toodles. read more

Popped in to pick something up for a kinky boot friend. This place is good if you're looking to put together an outfit for a party or if you're a performer. Lots of options that are skin tight, barely there, sparkly, shiny and shear. Loved the shoe selection. You can go goth, slutty or sexy. Drags you can find some hot shoes here. Cinder-fellahs they've got banana hammocks to give you the illusion its bigger than you think. They've got the leather goods. 50 Shades of PDX. Yay Spartacus! That's the front of the store. Head towards the back and they've got your adult Toy's R Us back there. Stimulators, ticklers, gadgets to solicit you want a wedding ring. But honey you will have to settle on choosing the right cock ring first from the array on display. I've seen some items so sexy its art work. Love that. Well if you want to pop in, Spartacus might pop up lol. Cheers my Naughty Yelpers read more

Small selection of adult products. I think maybe one of the smallest I've seen in Portland, the size of a spacious walk in closet, or maybe a tiny child's room. For a much larger selection, I say go to Fantasy or Mr. Peeps on the westside. I guess they've got a good selection that might be far superior than say, fantasy when it comes to S&M garb. But I'm talking about toys, lube, blowup dolls and fists here, oh and porn. The rest of their store is leather gear, lingerie, clothes, novelty products and jewerly for your piercings.. which is what I came for. Please.. you think I came for some lube and a blowup doll to hold me at night?? How DARE you.. I'm an untouched Saint. Pfft!! Scandalous thoughts in your head, Indeed. Now go pray!!! Sinners... oh yeah.. it's open pretty late too. Late as in past 11:30pm, when I strolled on by. read more

This review is strictly on customer service, not on the store, in general. Spartacus has a great selection on adult toys, which is why I went there last night to purchase a We Vibe 4. The woman working the counter came to the adult room where the toys are to see if we needed any help. I knew what I wanted, so I told her. She said they were at the front, and we all headed to the counter. I picked my color and asked to feel it when it was turned on (standard operating procedure with vibrators). She didn't have one charged, which was a bummer. I think they should make sure to have at least one model of the high-end vibes charged, to show customers how they work. My friend and I told her we could go shop at Powell's so the vibe could charge. She said ok, and we left. We went to Powell's, and we stayed about a half hour. I actually browsed extra-long, to give the We Vibe time to get a good charge. When we came back, the cashier just started to ring up the item without letting me check it out. I asked to see it, so she took it out of the box and tried to turn it on. Nothing. She kind of mumbled that it had turned on a while ago. I asked, "Didn't you leave it on while we were gone?" She said "No". I asked, "Wasn't that the point of us leaving and then coming back? To let the vibe charge?" She really didn't say anything. No real apology. I was SO disappointed. I called the manager to let him know one of his sales people had blown a pretty big sale. He thanked me and that was about it. Anyways, Spartacus is a really nice store, with a lot of choices in adult toys. I just wish the woman who'd helped me last night would have been better at her job. read more

They definitely should allow shoe try ons especially since they have a no return policy. Not trying on clothing and lingerie is understandable but considering how high the shoe price point is and that they can be disinfected, seems like a miss for the company. read more

One of the best places in Portland to get stockings and tights. And the other stuff in here? Don't look at me all dirty I just came here for the socks! read more

It's a fetish shop, so you're bound (haha.. no pun intended) to find something erotic and fun here. I swayed and bought a front zip corset, but like everyone else is saying, the prices are crazy expensive. Mine was $70! ! That's crazy talk! I meandered about and poked around and some other things. I will say if I had more money I would've indulged for the $220 limited time all leather corset, I've never seen it anywhere else. I was disappointed at the stock though, not a ton in my size (32-34 or size 4-5) which was sad. If you're in need of a whip on a random late night thrall into the dark side- this is the place to go, considering they are open late. read more

The window from my hotel (Crystal Hotel) was facing the Spartacus, and I just had go there and check it out because it had interesting window displays and it was in Portlandia. I made it in and it turned out to be one of the most thorough and well stocked places for anything and all things sex. There are rooms in the back where I saw things that I didn't know what they were even though I thought I have seen it all. If you can't find it here I am not quite sure that is available. There are lots of "tamer" items such as costumy clothes (for dress up?); body stockings, lingerie, stripper shoes, accessories, lotions and potions etc. and some rather nice tame items. They pretty much leave you alone and that might be best. It has a huge inventory and one can get lost in it all. All you need is your imagination, and that certainly it can be stimulated with a visit and a few purchases from Spartacus. read more

Spartacus is a sex shop, fetish and lingerie outlet, but their inventory isn't limited strictly to that. Certainly it's The Place to Go if you're into leather (actually, most of that is only available through their website), if you're looking for toys or for more...inventive lingerie. That said, they also sell clothes Most of the lingerie and clothing are either Not My Style or Out of My Price Range, but there are a few things that might appeal to those of us who don't have occasion (or the desire) to wear pasties, corsets or cupless bras on a regular basis. Oddly enough, the "normal" underwear is mostly cotton panties and non-underwire bras, with many sets packaged together (something I find impractical and inconvenient) and sized as small/medium/large -- not using the industry standard cup size and panty size designations. If you want to purchase pretty underwear for your SO, you'll need to take her with you; a surprise gift is unlikely to fit her, so for that, go to another store. Most of the clothing is clubwear and therefore Not My Thing, but I am a fan of the accessories they carry. In addition to the numerous adult-themed items (most of these in the sex shop in the back), there are several nice, non-skeezy gift items (Dirty Girl bath products and the like), cards, etc. Spartacus certainly targets a specific demographic, but their inventory is pretty inclusive. One thing that concerns me? The staff are quite young and seem pretty unhappy. It used to be my instinct to grouse about Lack Of Professionalism when I overheard service workers complaining about their shifts or about each other (something that has happened more than once during visits to this store), but I've worked enough shit jobs by now to know that's a warning sign that workers are not being treated well. There are probably inherent personnel problems in any business of this nature, but it's the sort of thing that makes me wish we had a Babeland in Portland -- staff there give the impression that they really like their jobs. read more

Great Service- old school Portland vibe, helpful and friendly staff! You have to stop by Spartacus if you are new to Portland!!!

Nice staff, super duper recommend when trying to spice up your sex life! Tad expensive but total band for your buck. And it will come up as a "leather store" on back statements. read more

3.5 stars. I had Spartacus bookmarked for a while now. I think the main reason was I was looking for clothing boutiques that specialized in unusual, funky, punky clothes. Spartacus is more geared towards women who want to dress sexy in naughty adult costumes like skimpy maid uniforms, Pocahontas and so on. As a gay man I felt like I was out of my element here. There are two kinds of sexy shops out there the heterosexual and homosexual varieties. But honestly I can't fault this store on anything. They just did not have what I was looking for. The staff were friendly and very kind. As I said before I was not finding what I was looking for but I did not feel uncomfortable or even like a fish out of water. The place is gay friendly (How could it not be LGBT friendly? It is downtown Portland after all!) but does not have a lot of merchandise for it. Behind a beaded curtain they have a corner of gay adult films. Some of them looked extremely amusing with triple X takes on Iron Man, Roots and the Wizard of Oz I believe. I enjoyed my visit to Spartacus and would consider going back but more for accessories for when I am planning an outfit for an event more than anything. read more

One of my favorite rooms in PDX is behind that beady curtain in the back. Yes, they have everything you need... And you can get it during your lunch break! They have a good selection of lubes, dildos, vibes, leather gear & other S&M goodies. On my last visit I was pleasantly surprised that they even had some Liberator shapes as well. Prices were a tad higher than the manufacturer website, but hey, they have to make a living... I bought the heart-shaped one, nonetheless #SupportSmallBusinesses The staff has always been pleasant and helpful. Shop policies are stated in front of the register, you can't miss them. If you do.. You aren't paying enough attention. read more

The selection is only Ok, however, I'm more concerned about the customer service. Sales associates here have always been snarky and not particularly helpful. They've been quite rude when carding us, insisting on taking the bouquet of flowers I was holding, and spoke to my friend in a condescending manner when she checked to see if a costume was in her size. If you're looking for a good adult store downtown, check out Fantasy for Adults only - the staff is great, they're open late, and the selection is amazing. read more

Although I didn't buy anything today it was definitely a place to come visit again. In from out of town just needed a lubricant for the night... this place had every type you can imagine. Also had nipple clamps, cock rings, vibrating toys, glass items, things made of rubber for a night and so much more... minagerie of clothing was plentiful and there were plenty of other things to suit your fancy...wigs, tights/stocking and costumes.. You name it they might have it even behind the beaded curtain read more

lollipop lube. stainless steel anus openers. Suicide girl books and some panties. the lollipops are like, 9.99. the stainless anus pokers are like 99.99 and the panties go from 25.00 to 68.00 dollars. There is a 25th anniversary catalog that is eye catching, as are their business cards. I need a job. read more

Let's get down to it. Sparty has a great "something for everyone" kind of thing here. Decent variety. They do have a nice area of leather bondage stuff. Lots of clothing. Decent little collection of platforms and such. The service was good. The folks in Portland talked about this place as if it was kinda strange..I don't know..I found it on the normal side of a fantasy place really. Then again, I'm not very normal in this regard either so..enjoy! read more

Very rude employees. The woman working there told my friend and I to get out of her way because we were walking too slow in the store.

This is a great store with a nice variety and selection. I recently went in and made a nice size purchase. The person that helped us was a young man with red hair and I am writing this review mostly for him. I did not get his name, but he was a doll. He helped answer my questions, was pleasant fun and also gave me some privacy. He was close by but let me browse and then subtly indicated he was available to help. I give him 5 stars for excellent service in a sexy industry. read more

The staff is lovely. Great selection of cockrings. There are a few creams I bought and tried. I tried this high cream, love it. I will definitely come back when I am back in the area. read more