Every good gay bar, minus the guesswork.

Old Town/Chinatown · 219 NW Davis St, Portland, OR 97209

Portland's longest-running gay nightclub, open since 1981. New owners stepped in when it nearly closed in 2025. There's drag bingo on Mondays, live-band karaoke on Sundays and dancing on weekends.

Old Town/Chinatown · 208 NW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97209

A drag cabaret running since 1967, with a house cast and weekend shows. The Sunday drag brunch is a great outing for first-timers and visiting friends.

Old Town/Chinatown · 110 NW Broadway, Portland, OR 97209

A video bar and dance club in the old Embers space, with music videos on lots of screens. Nights include karaoke, trivia, open-call drag and Drag Race viewing parties.

Piedmont, North Portland · 835 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97217

A laid-back leather bar with bear nights, karaoke and a free Sunday cookout. It draws locals more than tourists.

NE Alberta · 827 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211

After 46 years downtown, Scandals moved into a yellow bungalow on Alberta in March 2026. Now it's more neighborhood hangout than party bar, with New Mexican plates, a patio, karaoke and live music.

Buckman, inner Southeast · SE Morrison St (former Crush space), Portland, OR

A cheerful rainbow-themed bar in the old Crush space, with karaoke, trivia, drag and comedy nights. It's a relaxed east-side alternative to Old Town.