I can not believe Embers is gone .... when I first came out [20 yrs ago], i lived in my van here in pdx and Embers was my living room where i found friends and acceptance. I learned how to present myself as a proud butch dyke performing w my drag mother - Mesha. ... Cheers - Here's to all those that found themself and community on the stage at Embers.
In my opinion it's still the best club in town if you want to dance like there's no tomorrow. The crowd is always very accepting and love is in the air! The drag show is always fun!
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Embers is the granddaddy/lady of the gay bar scene in Portland. It may or may not be politically correct, but when I was in high school, the City was where the kids went and Embers was for the 21+ crowd. Everyone knew the gay bars had the best music, and so that's where we went, gay/straight, didn't matter if you liked to dance.
I recently went to Embers for "afters" with some friends, and it's a good spot to hit up. Really it's two different venues in one: a back area bar/dance floor/nightclub, and a front area bar/cabaret stage.
Both have good things going for them. Drinks are reasonably priced and well poured. Rarely had to fight for a space at the bar to order or wait for a drink, even if busy.
The back dance space is solid, and the music good. As for the front bar, I've only been there when they've had a drag show and it's a hell of a lot of fun. Hard not to have a good time at a drag show.
Because it's closest of the Old Town entertainment area to the Park Blocks, and easier place to find close by parking than most.
Definitely on the list if you're doing an Old Town pub crawl.
Went here for my birthday and had a wonderful time. The drag show was great! All the bartenders were friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was so welcoming and not intimidating at all. Will definitely be coming back.
i can't help but to keep coming back to this place. perfect dance floor in the heart of downtown. the music they play is top 40s so it's easily danceable and this crowd really really likes to dance! the other half is karaoke and they have a fishtank bar, so cool!
All around Party Place. If you like to dance, head to the back area let loose, no one will judge you. I personally enjoy the drag shows as they are always entertaining. There are a couple of pool tables and some Video Poker for you gamblers. The drinks are ok and the bar tenders are frisky. :) Always a good time for all.
I have had many fun dancing nights here. Drinks aren't bad. Staff is friendly. Drag shows are fun. Definitely a historic venue in Portland.
The drag shows in the place are fun! I love how big the place is! The latin night is super fun! The music is great! The wait staff was super fun! I like everything about this place. I wish it had more people in it.
We have come to many of the drag queen shows here over the years and have always been treated right, love the bartender he is great!! Dancing on the other side is always a blast!! Good times!!
I've been here a few times and have liked it every time. Coming from someone who isn't a fan of drag shows this place actually has some fun ones. They also have contests once in a while and those are fun too.
Super cool bar and amazing staff. Drag shows are awesome and really fun, love coming here. I would definitely recommend coming here!
Great bar...not tacky...it has "color", different ages, types, rooms, dancing, not dancing, fish tank bar....this is not a "fancy" bar...this is a real bar...love it....better than any others I've seen in Portland
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