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'
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. :)
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
Nice gay bar in downtown portland. Appears to be more for an older crowd from the times i have stopped in. Also they do a lot of drag shows which are always fun!
I know, I know, this place has slipped out of the 70s-80s and still has not been renovated but between the medicore-trashy drag queen show, decent drinks, GREAT STAFF and spectacular holiday decorations (kids go in here during Christmas no gay bar does it the same). there is a place is my heart for
Stopped in on our way back to the car. Nice service, but the atmosphere was a little on the tacky end. The crowd was awesome though!
Longest running nightclub in downtown Portland. Great mixed crowd. Dancing, androgyny, and cheap drinks. :)
Nice staff. Fun crowd. Playful dance floor set up. Good music. :-)
I've done a few promotions at Embers and the staff is super friendly. Great show on Friday nights too
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