The comfort of a dive

Angels

Portland, OR

Maybe it was the post-Halloween sugar crash but Angels was dead on that Saturday night. Other nights feature more dancers and I guessed that they were all worn out from the night before. The parking…

Dream on Saloon

Portland, OR

I stopped in about 3 in the afternoon to see the talent. The cross street had a few homeless homesteads, but I’ve never had any trouble with them. Parking is in the back where the…

Desire

Portland, OR

Plenty of parking around the Desire building, with the entrance on the front. It felt like entering a short tunnel that ended with two security guys. One took my ID for examination while the other…

The oddest stage I've seen (and I've been to Scarlet Lounge). The stage floor is maybe five feet below floor level, but with a step inside, so if a dancer stands on the step, her…

If you’re looking for divey, old Portland, titty bar charm, it’s tough to beat 82nd. It’s a small venue (just one stage) and it’s not exactly filled with amenities. But the drinks are cheap at…

I was in the area of 82nd Strip this last Wednesday afternoon and decided to make a stop. This club is owned by the same person that owns Columbia Strip and Angels. A couple…

Decided to venture out of the ordinary stops and visit a few dive bars Tuesday afternoon, this one was definitely dicey and odd all around. As you walk in the two lap dance booths are…