Best Gay & Lesbian Bars In Portland (LGBT Nightlife Guide)
Welcome everyone, if you are looking for info on the best gay and lesbian bars or clubs in Portland we have you fully covered. This local LGBT nightlife guide will also discuss topics like mixed clubs, trans bars, drag shows, the main queer area of town and more!
We will also be covering the best LGBT online dating sites for your area, particularly for those who are more interested in hooking up than getting too deep into a serious relationship at the moment. Plus we will mention all of the best Portland LGBT pride events and meet ups we know about.
Some people like to party, others don’t really want to hang out at the lesbian or gay bars near you all night so we will attempt to give you as many options as possible and then you can choose which one sounds best for your own personal needs.
Best LGBT Bars & Clubs In Portland
Right now the best gay, lesbian, and mixed LGBT bars and nightclubs in Portland are:
We know some of you are here to find out about gay bars in Portland for men to meet men. The thing is, as the world becomes more inclusive those old lines are getting blurred. These days most gay bars are actually mixed, and any of the above spots can easily lead to local gay hook ups.
Best Lesbian Bars & Clubs in Portland
Women looking to meet women in Portland can go to Temporary Lesbian Bar at Mississippi Pizza held once or twice a month. Of course the bars and clubs from the mixed LGBT list will also work well.
Drag Shows & Trans Bars
We aren’t really to the point of having full on trans bars in Portland, but you can find drag shows that may help you locate ts near you at:
RuPaul’s Drag Race Viewing Party at Local Lounge every Monday
RuPaul Drag Race at CC Slaughters every Thursday at 6 pm
Female Impersonators at Darcelle XV at 208 NW Third Ave Wednesday through Saturday
Scandals on Mondays
Superstar Divas Mega Show at CC Slaughters on Sundays
Rainbow Room on Saturdays
Eagle on Sundays
Look, trying to differentiate between a strictly gay bar or a mixed LGBT bar in your area can be pretty difficult. We don’t want to list anything as strictly gay or lesbian because these days everything is becoming more inclusive which is great news for the whole scene.
With that said if you think any bar should be listed as for men or women only please let us know. Or if we just posted any out of date information then please tell us in the comments below so that our lists can be as correct and up to date as possible. Many of these gay or lesbian bars and clubs can be found in Portland’s LGBT nightlife area of The Burnside Triangle.
Go do your partying in that part of town and you will be able to check out the various venues and find out the right spots for your personal tastes. If you like to travel to try and hook up read our posts on:
Here are some of the best LGBT events that occur on a weekly or monthly basis:
Blow Pony at Bossanova Ballroom at 722 E Burnside St
Queer Horror at Hollywood Theatre at 4122 NE Sandy Blvd
Mrs. at Mississippi Studios at 3939 N Mississippi Ave
Don’t forget about the Pride Portland event held in June or Bearracuda which often happens in July but sometimes takes place in other months.
Best LGBT Dating Sites
LGBT bars or clubs may not be your preferred way to meet new people, heck they aren’t they way most of us like to do that anymore. Fortunately technology has opened up some new doors for us and now we have more options at are disposal.
Some may also not feel comfortable in LGBT bars for various reasons, maybe they are not fully ‘out’ quite yet. Whatever your motivations are LGBT dating sites are a great way to meet people without having to get all dressed up and head to a gay or lesbian bar in your area.
We have a few options to mention here, and the first ones are mostly geared towards casual sex, not full on serious dating. Men Nation is a really good gay dating site for hook ups, and if you want to hook up with gay guys in Portland you should look into it.
Lesbian Personals is a cool lesbian hook up site, and they are both run by Adult Friend Finder. Men looking for other gay men near you to hook up with can use Men Nation to get the job done quickly. Women who want to meet lesbian women would be best off using Lesbian Personals, and those who are bi-sexual and like all types can check out Adult Friend Finder which covers the whole gambit.
Serious relationships aren’t for everyone and these sites are a great way to hook up for those that don’t enjoy partying in the LGBT bars, clubs, and nightlife. We also want to tell you about the world’s top transgender dating site, MyTransgenderDate. Trans dating in Portland is more popular than it has ever been and will only continue to grow as more ts feel confident enough to be the person they really want to be.
At this point we have covered the local LGBT nightlife as well as we know how. You have learned all about the best mixed, gay, or lesbian bars and clubs in Portland plus drag shows to party with trans and all sorts of LGBT dating sites. Now choose the best option for you and enjoy yourself.
