Portland

Portland, Oregon, is a green, laid-back city on the Willamette River with a strong café and bar culture. The queer scene has an alternative feel and ranges from historic drag stages to leather bars and community projects.

The scene

The heart of the nightlife is Old Town/Chinatown, where CC Slaughters, Badlands, Stag PDX and the Darcelle XV Showplace are just a few steps apart. The Eagle Portland is in the north on N Lombard St, and the Q Center is on N Mississippi Ave. Other venues such as Escape Bar & Grill are spread across the residential neighbourhoods east of the river.

When to go

  • Halloween: Darcelle-O-Ween at Darcelle XV (30 October to 1 November 2026) and Eternal Night at the Eagle Portland (31 October 2026)
  • Weekends: Sunday drag brunch at Darcelle XV, Stag PDX and CC Slaughters
  • Autumn to spring: Triangle Productions’ season

Tours & activities in Portland

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Practical tips

  • Old Town is easy to cover on foot; for the Eagle, the Q Center or Escape you’ll need the bus, a bike or a rideshare
  • Book ahead for the weekend shows at Darcelle XV
  • Bars are 21+: always carry ID

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Please check event dates with the organisers each year.

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Places in Portland

Nightlife

ClubBadlands PortlandGay dance & video bar · Portland Old Town/ChinatownDance and video bar in Old Town, opened in 2024 by LGBTQ+ operators in the former Embers Avenue premises. More than 40…ClubCC Slaughters Nightclub and LoungeClub & lounge · Portland Old Town/ChinatownPortland's oldest gay nightclub, in Old Town since 1981. A lounge side with piano and cocktails, and a club side with a…Karaoke & Drag BarDarcelle XV ShowplaceDrag cabaret · Portland Old Town/ChinatownDrag cabaret in Old Town with Las Vegas-style revues since 1967. The venue has been on the National Register of Historic Places…Fetish & Leather BarEagle PortlandLeather & bear bar · Portland Piedmont (North Portland)Leather and bear bar in North Portland and the official home of the Oregon Bears. A simple room with a pool table,…BarEscape Bar & GrillQueer neighbourhood bar · Portland East Portland (Parkrose)Queer neighbourhood bar with a kitchen on NE Sandy Blvd in east Portland, not far from the airport. Known for karaoke, trivia,…BarSilveradoGay bar & strip club · Portland Old Town/ChinatownGay bar with male dancers over two floors in Old Town, in Portland since 1981 and on NW Couch St since late…BarStag PDXGay bar with dancers · Portland Old Town/Chinatown (Pearl edge)Gay bar and lounge in a 1912 building on NW Broadway, with dancers every night since 2015. Plus Sunday drag brunch and…

Food & Café

RestaurantMis TaconesQueer vegan taquería · Portland Vernon (NE Killingsworth)Queer, vegan taquería in northeast Portland with Chicano owners. The menu features tacos, tortas and papas nachos with hand-pressed tortillas.

Community

Community CenterQ CenterQueer centre · Portland Boise (N Mississippi Ave)Non-profit LGBTQ+ centre on N Mississippi Avenue, founded in 2005. Groups meet here, and there's counselling, a food pantry and a closet…

Culture

Triangle ProductionsQueer theatre · Portland Kerns (NE Sandy Blvd)Queer theatre company founded in 1989 by Donald Horn, with its own venue, The Sanctuary at Sandy Plaza. The programme features LGBTQ+…

FAQ: Portland

Which gay bars and clubs are there in Portland?

The Atlas currently lists 7 bars and clubs in Portland, including Badlands Portland, CC Slaughters Nightclub and Lounge, Darcelle XV Showplace and Eagle Portland. Each listing has the address, opening hours and our take on the place.

Is there a gay sauna in Portland?

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