Badlands Portland

Gay dance & video bar · Portland Old Town/Chinatown

Dance and video bar in Old Town, opened in 2024 by LGBTQ+ operators in the former Embers Avenue premises. More than 40 screens, DJs, drag and karaoke.

• Drag shows
• Usually no cover

Address

110 NW Broadway
97209 Portland

Opening hours

Mon–Fri 4 pm–2 am
Sat–Sun 2 pm–2 am
Happy hour daily until 8:30 pm

Crowd

Mixed and diverse, lots of partygoers from 11 pm

Programme

Musical Mondays, karaoke Tue and Wed, drag showcases on Fridays, dance party on Saturdays, Noche Kaliente (Latin)

Location

Old Town, opposite the scene block around NW Broadway and Couch

What makes Badlands Portland special

Badlands continues the tradition of Embers Avenue, an institution here from 1969 to 2017. The focus is on music videos on lots of screens, a full weekly calendar and fairly priced drinks. The toilets are all unisex. It’s more relaxed during the week and gets full after 11 pm at the weekend.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Out x Out (events 18–21 Oct 2026, guide Jun 2026), website (calendar 2026). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.