Crush Bar

Oakshire Espresso Stout blew my mind! Best dark beer Ive ever had! And Im usually an ipa! Staff is amazing.. Aka Kuntface the famous bartender is there to make you feel at home and figure out your worries! ❤ 🌈

I have to say I was pleasantly surprised to find that the menu was varied and had some very creative drinks. I had the Tricky Nick. Which is apparently theyre most popular and I can see why! Very refreshing and packs a punch. Then I ordered the bacon, blue cheese, double-patty Burger. Man it was juicy and delicious, once again another surprise. This bar has been around for a little over 25 years and is queer owned. Everyone is welcome! So I suggest you check out this local neighborhood bar and enjoy some great drinks and food.

A cute little bar that I went to with my nieces when I was visiting them in Vancouver. We just ordered drinks and met some of their friends there. The outside seating area is nice, and the weather was perfect for it.

My wife and I had a couple of afternoon drinks here totally by chance looking for a place to sit for a while.Bartender was very nice, place had a great vibe for a bar on a Sunday afternoon. Hope to wander by again next time Im driving though Portland.

Early September Thursday at 6pm. The place is nearly full with an event in the backroom. The menu is all over the place with lots of fried foods combined with wraps and humus plates. The tots are perfect. Everyone here is really nice with no ego posturing like many bars. Yes it is considered a gay bar, if that bothers you please find a different place to go. This is a great neighborhood bar that anyone should enjoy drinking at. There is outdoor seating for sidewalk people viewing and the whole bathroom area is non labeled so help yourself to a stall. We would gladly go here again if our travels go that direction. Colorful cultural Portland bar.

This once great place is now run by queer women who hate anyone thats outside of their community. This use to be a cool place for gay men but the queers have driven us out. No problem! Theres better places to go! That once packed patio of theirs now has cobwebs on it. I give it til the end of 24 before they close shop.

On 01/19/24 I witnessed a form of discrimination at this establishment that really left a bad taste in my mouth. A person of color was clearly discriminated on in such a public way that it made me fear for their safety. Clearly this establishment needs some professionalism and deescalation training. Instead of pulling the person aside and explaining the why they were being asked to leave, they publicly humiliated him and kicked him out. It was a public character assasination at its finest. Treating a fellow gay member of the community in such a deplorable way was not what I expected. I will not be giving them anymore business.

This is not a safe space. It seems like the few regulars that frequent this place own it. The high school mentality and lack of leadership are very obvious. Lets not even talk about how discriminatory they are against Hispanics. Predominantly white queers with a token black or Hispanic queer frequent this place, and their racism bleeds through their pores. The Salem witch hunt is alive and well at Crush Bar PDX. This is a place where they give you poor customer service and make you aware that outsiders are not welcome. ITS ALL WHITE EVERYONE! 😉

I have been here twice now. Both times were mid-week. Its a great place for drinks and food. Its been busy each time but not so busy as to slow down the service. There were plenty of tables and a few seats at the bar. I really like this bar.

Fantastic place. The servers are very nice people. The drinks are good and inexpensive. They have non gendered restrooms that have excellent privacy. Im new to the area, so I showed up alone. It didnt take long for someone whom is a regular to pull me over to their table with their friends. I got to meet alot new awesome people. Ill definitely be back.

I have been watching the quality of food and size of Servings decline over the last several months. Ex. The Idaho fries are $16 for a small serving. The size is a lot smaller, it had a small amount of cheese on it-only covered about half of the ser ing, some sour cream, and bacon bits. They went from real bacon to bacon bits. The entire serving probably cost less than $5 to make. It feels like getting screwed by rubbery bacon bits that got stuck in my teeth.

Besides the bartender and the tasty drinks, our experience was just okay.It feels like more of a bar for an older crowd.

I’ve been to this bar numerous times and always have had an amazing experience. 1/26/23 however, I attended a paint and drink night and was harassed by the “manager” about the tip I had left in front of my guest. I would just like the staff and owner know/: #1: it was known to manager i was there for an event. #2 bartender/ manager was slow/ignored my orders for event, manager confronted me in-front of my guest about tip amount during private painting show. Extremely embarrassing after how much I had raved about how inclusive of a bar CRUSH is. No you do not get an exclusive tip when you ignore customers and head to the kitchen/ back area while trying to place a drink order during a private event. I feel extremely discriminated against and it will affect future attendance at Crush bar. It was the short “manager” with blonde hair. Her confrontation infront of my guest will affect my attendance at Crush Bar.

Was higher until I caught them making fun of me behind scenes. They thought I left and when I didn’t they felt dumb. Yeah, I’m not from PORTLAND, but I’m still a customer.

I am not much of a bar person but one of the meet ups that I belong had their white elephant gift exchange there. The back room is big enough for over 50 people or accommodate a large crowd. The staff is very friendly and the bar food is pretty good. I will have to say not much in the way of gluten free options except salad. My friend ordered fish and chips and she said it was spicy. So I guess it is pretty typical bar food. Crush is very popular for dancing and a night of fun and drinking. If you are out for a night on the town the is a good option for you.

Probably my favorite gay bar in Portland. Everyone is friendly, decent mix of drinks/beers/bar food, and good space for drag shows or dancing. Also a pretty cozy and sizable patio

Cute cozy bar with great food!

I love this place! Super friendly and fast bartenders and the clientele is an eclectic mix of mostly LGBT* friendly folks and so I feel very comfortable and welcomed there. And everyone is so friendly to my dog, which is important to me. My go-to haunt these days, for sure.

Crushing on crush! This bar is so friendly that you can go there by yourself on a Friday night and leave with an entire new group of friends. The drinks are delicious and they always have something interesting going on in the slushy machine. This is an lbgtq+ friendly environment that is comfortable for all people. Ive never seen a night when there werent customers in the bar and that saying something in a neighborhood where there is a bar every other block. Go check it out.

The bar is fun, the drinks are great, the crowd is friendly. Bartenders are efficient and the rest of the staff is very nice. The only thing about this place is the lack of room to move. When it is full, and it often is, it can be a challenge to move or even stand and chat. But, it is an amazing bar and an asset to the community.

Excellent drinks, stellar service, and queer friendly. Also a good patio to spread out while social distancing.

Great neighborhood bar! We always make a point to stop in here when we are in Portland. Terrific bartenders who can whip up some strong drinks! Great happy hour menu & the best food fresh from their kitchen: home-made bread, hummus, sandwiches & brunch items! They also host fun events during the week - check out their calendar.

Michael was the best bartender I have had in the last 3 years. They catered to my exact taste, reccomeding drinks off of the menu that perfectly reflected what I requested. Could not reccomend a better bar tender.

They said it best when WW voters gave them best bar so many years in a row. Amazing bar staff, great food, fantastic cocktails, so many awesome shows. When you go there, you will feel like and you are family. Hands down best spot in Portland.

Crush is an odd sort of spot.It is definitely Queer friendly, but not so much a gay bar. The owners and staff are friendly, and they pour a pretty good drink.Ive come here when music was awful, and also come here when the music was so good we closed the place down.Never tried their food, though I lived two blocks away for a number of years and my Buckman friends said the food is solid.Outside seating is nice, and indoor is good conversation space.Midweek hours can vary sometimes, but weekends its usually hopping, and fun.

Love this place! It gets busy, but its always nice. Ask for the vegan menu for options.

Crush is a great all around LGBTQ+ bar and venue.They have a solid set of cocktails and great bar tenders, and a decent menu. The drinks Ive had were moderately strong, which is always a plus.Ive been here for Pride and Burlesque shows and always love the vibe/atmosphere. The art in the place seems to rotate frequently and is mostly Gay-centric, but I get the feeling they are trying their hardest to be a good place for all of the LGBTQ+ community.

Had a good time at open mic and witnessed a sweet moment before the show started. Strong drinks all around.

Best bar in Portland! And best LGBT friendly bar in Portland! The have amazing food, good drink selection and the best prices. The events are lots of fun so plan to come early as the good ones fill up. Everyone Ive ever brought here just loves it completely. Bathrooms are private which is also a bonus. The main dj they use for events is awesome. She plays the best songs. I always have fun at this bar!Not too be passed up, the bartenders are all super friendly, very cute, and totally entertaining. Each one mixes great drinks. They are awesome!!

Cheap, strong drinks just like every good gay bar! Like the outdoor patio seating and they have pretty decent food options too. Very accommodating to vegans which is fabulous. Also very accommodating to larger groups and parties. Really, the main downfall is this place is hardly ever busy and it feels a bit swallowed when its not busy (most of the time). This is mostly due to Portland though and not the bar itself. Give it a shot!

Nice enough, but theres nothing in particular to especially recommend it. Okay food, good service, interesting decor. The happy hour deals arent especially great. The Idaho Nachos used to be a highlight, but theyre nothing special since the switch from waffle fries to steak fries. I dont drink, so I cant judge the bar portion.

Cool atmosphere, good food and drinks. You can have a conversation here with out music drowning you out. Quick and courteous staff.

LGBTQ friendly bar that frequently hosts queer events. They have an event space in the back. Ive been to Drag: A King Review twice and loved it. The menu at Crush is affordable and delicious, drinks are great. The staff is friendly and committed to keeping Crush Bar a safe space. At one event a heckler was interrupting the performance and was kicked out after he refused to stop yelling. I also saw that one person got very drunk and was trying to force people to hold their hand, and the staff removed them as well. Their bathrooms are kept clean and since they have three, even when the venue is crowded theres not much of a wait.

Best Lesbian bar in town now. Everything on the menu is great, except the burgers which unfortunately taste like theyve been microwaved. Cool wrap around out door patio, unisex bathrooms, friendly bar staff, friendly patrons.

Around the corner from my first apartment in Portland, Crush has been my favorite bar for years. The environment is nice, the staff awesome, and the fare fantastic, but mostly its the vibe that keeps me coming back. Being bi, and not really syncing with a traditionally gay scene, Crush is a chill space for whatever flavor of human you enjoy. As a queer space, it has an openness that isnt present in most places, and I feel more at home three than any other spot in Portland.Whether its checking its myriad events or just unwinding after a long week, this place will make you feel like the weird is normal. Which it is, and should be.

Crush is hands-down the best LGBTQ bar in Portland. The staff are friendly and professional, the prices are reasonable, the music is nearly always amazing, and the special events that they host are super fun. On a low-key night, expect a low-key kinda hang. On a party night, expect a wild yet very safe-feeling ride. On the whole I have felt respected, welcomed, and safe at Crush, and have met so many wonderful people here. Its a real community hub for the queer community in Portland and Im grateful that it exists!

Is a wonderful place to meet friends and family at Crush. Friendly staff. Great food/Drinks. Good happy hour. Saturday & Sunday between 11 am to 2pm is Branch really good and fun. Plus so much more.

I used to love going to Crush Bar. It was the only space I felt really welcome as a queer, non-binary person. This was because of the amazing staff, and had very little to do with the wealthy white owners. When the COVID-19 hit our community, instead of doing the right thing, the owners let all of their employees go and called the cops when they organized a sit in to discuss the concerns they have. I will never give them another dime of my money until they recognize the Crush Bar Workers Collective. Without those people, who made the place a safe and welcoming space, this is just another bar.

This place is super awesome! We got great service, and their signature drink, the Orange Crush, was spectacular. The giant preztal was also delicious!

I usually get the lemon drop as it is very refreshing. Really like that there is so much sitting outside even though so many smoke, sadly. Very LQBTQ friendly.

I brought a vegan group here for lunch on a Saturday and the staff were so accommodating! They printed out special menus for us that had just their vegan options and it was a wonderful lunch.This is such a fun place to grab a drink and bite to eat with friends.

This place is a local haunt and is one of the main LGBTQ bars in the area. The service is always good, but the food is pretty standard and Ive had a couple duds where the fryer oil definetly need to be changed. Its casual, and does get pretty crowded on peak nights!

Crush is a friendly neighborhood gay-owned queer-ish cocktail bar that happens to serve amazing food and has a weird dance/performance space in the back. I completely ignore the back part, because the staff and majority of other patrons are so friendly its better to hang out in the front to meet people or just people watch. Ill admit that Ive been going here off and on for years now, almost since they opened, and its just a fun place to be. Everyone I know agrees this is a real life Cheers type of place. If youre ordering food, I recommend the mac & cheese (its baked), the nachos (theyre done flat on a platter instead of in a bowl, so toppings are on every chip), their salads (most of their dressings are made in-house), and just the other night they had steak and potatoes on special and it was perfectly done!

The clientale is a little bit conceited and standoffish. Made me feel quite uncomfortable and alone. Not very welcoming

Terrible customer service on Friday evening. Went to have dinner with two other lady friends and all of us were treated really rudely by all of the male servers.For example : I hadn’t eaten the food there before and when I asked about the size of a menu item, they told me they didn’t know and couldn’t tell me anything about it. It was really strange.Snappy/short words and no eye contact. Step it up crush.

Im here at least once a month for Dr. Sketchys Drink and Draw. This place is welcoming and comfortable. If I had a neighborhood bar, this would be it, except I dont live in their neighborhood. The food is good, the staff is fun, the drinks are yummy and the atmosphere inclusive.

Crush is awesome. The crowd seems to contain more male presenting people than female presenting people, but the staff are usually very nice, drinks are good, food is good, and the earlier hours arent as packed as the later night hours.

Nice and friendly bartenders who serve everyone. I liked the genderless shared restroom, but the stalls werent the cleanest and floors were wet with water or pee probably? A little off putting, but I will most likely return.

Went to Crush for the first time today for lunch with my coworkers and it was the best meal Ive had in this area! At first I was skeptical choosing a bar for lunch but I thought I would give it a go since there isnt much restaurant wise in the area. The bar tender mentioned it was their first day using their new menu since it had been recently revamped so I thought what the hell. I had the half of grilled salmon sandwich with a side of Caesar salad, and it was tasty. The dressing was perfect and they added a few lemon zest shavings on the salad which I have never had before on a caesar but it was brilliant. The salmon was cooked just the way I like it and the bread was a nicely toasted ciabatta.Service was good as well. The bartender was quick with a smile and after ordering I received my food in couple minutes.Price was average for the area. $10 for a whole sandwich or $5 for a half a sandwich (which is what I did), and adding a side salad was $2 or you could go with a side of fries for $1.Overall I will be back again and again.

My first real time out in Community was here. And though COVID makes organic interactions harder, I still feel comfortable here and that means a lot. Also, the food is great and the drinks strong and tasty

Ok I’m at the patio writing a review while sipping my drink because I couldn’t wait. AMAZING!!!!! I’m here with my fiancé. I don’t drink and I asked for a mock tail semi-meekly because the request is usually met with an eye roll while they add some OJ to soda water back home in LA. Well, that wasn’t the case with Issa (hope I spelled that right). She was so kind and excited to make the best damn mock tail ever, and she may have succeeded. But it was more than just drinks. Issa is simply a walking ball of positive affirmation and kindness. If you want to find a great drink of any modality and an awesome vibe this is the place. Now all we need to do is bottle whatever it is that makes Issa so f-ing amazing and I can quit therapy. You all made my week.

Theres frequent weekly events in the back, like burlesque, drag, latin music dance night etc. The patio area is nice and usually is where people who smoke hang out. Inside has really interesting decorations like a bottle chandelier. The food is on the expensive side, but its pretty good hipster bar food. The menu is extensive with breakfast on weekends as brunch. I really like their specials and desserts that they switch around. It gets really busy on the weekends and end of the week so Id recommend going monday-wednesday for a quieter/less crowded experience if youre into bars but not the bar scene. Go on the busy days for the bar scene. Drinks tend to be on the stronger side.

Very neat bar! Friendly bartenders! Drink prices were also good! Grab a drink here before your show at Revolution Hall!

I love this place. They always have very good looking for staff not only are they good looking but they are very good bartenders the food is excellent the Burgers and Fries are my favorite and yam fries with some garlic sauce perfect man. It is normally very slow which I like cuz I can get my food and drinks very quickly and flirt with the bar staff. Do yourself a favor and go in today and check it out or hang outside and have a nice cold beer

One of the best smash burgers in town. They always have fun things going on

Not normally my scene. Though it made me feel welcome and had a great time. Boasting kind service and prompt attention, I really appreciated the staff.

This place union busts and calls the cops on its own employees and accuses them of trespassing and doesn’t hold managers who engage in discriminatory practices accountable. Performative allyship is practiced here. Not a safe space for trans or BIPOC folks. Don’t drink here.

It is so great to have a place for people who identify as not straight to hang out. We need to increase the bi/queer women vibe here but its great so far. 👍

Queer bar with a variety of events for all segments of our community, even burlesque shows. Good food too. Straights, please stay away. You have so many of your own places you can go to.

I miss salsa night! Fingers crossed we can get back there soon 😷 but I still go here! Food is delicious, drinks are great, and there are always hella cute doggos walking by. Bonus!

Worst service ever. I was there for almost an hour nobody asked me if I wanted anything. It was not crowded so there was no reason to ignore me. I would not recommend this bar

Excellent drinks and laid back, fun staff. Wide variety of happy hour drinks and food, including great vegetarian/vegan options. Excellent to visit if youre waiting for a table at Nostrana or after dinner.

Everybody has their favorite spots... this one is mine. A pseudo-gay spot (very mixed crowd where everyone is welcome), Crush will eternally hold a special place in my heart. Why? Let me count the reasons:1. Staff - everyone is friendly, fun, and delivers wonderful service2. Food - not just typical bar food, they switch the menu (at least the specials) frequently, deliver delicious food with good presentation and have great happy hour (4-7; till midnight on Tuesdays)3. Drinks - always some unique cocktails with ever-changing specials (try the cheap date, with freshly shaved ginger)4. Outdoor Seating - bring on the sunshine and watch SE Portland residents strut by5. Special Events - from burlesque shows, comedy troupes, outdoor block parties to one of the official spots for the Naked Bike Ride after party, theres always something fun happening here. Also, a projector for occasional viewing parties (where I watched the most recent presidential election)6. Layout/Design - Split into two adjoining spaces, the bar side has a good amount of table and bar seating; the event space next door has comfy couches and cocktail tables, facing a newly (bigger) redesigned stage. Theres some fun artwork around. I also appreciate the gender neutral bathrooms.

Very happy lovely lively diverse bar with great food and drinks. The bar tenders and cooks and wonderful people who are always in a uplifting mood. Its the place where they say everyone a little Gay.

Environment was lively and fun. Very queer. There was a jackass who was very disruptive and disrespectful during the Drag King show and he was escorted from the premises expediently. Barkeep helped recommend delicious drinks. Plus, hosting Portlands 2nd or 3rd Ddag King show is wonderful

Would make zero stars if I could. Roaches all over, one fell into my friends DRINK no idea from where. Avoid avoid avoid. DisgustingOwner said there was nothing they could do, theyve been trying traps for YEARS and the roaches keep coming back. “Building is infested” then shut it down!!! Inexcusable to serve things people eat and drink with this many roaches. Reporting this bar to a health official as soon as I canThey hide reviews that mention roaches so if u see this know it won’t be here for long

The blue hair bartender she is so welcoming and impressive for me,such a nice bar!

One of the best places to go for a drink, good food, service and excellent entertainment. Go see the drag shows. They are incredible. The drinks are affordable and this place is so accepting to everyone that shows love. Visit this place for a great time.

There are three gender-neutral bathrooms, all painted a pleasant pink with tall ceilings. You would feel comfortable pooping here which is a lot to be said. 5 star bathroom rating.

Appropriately dubbed the best bar in town.There are few places that can stand up to Crush Bar in the multitude of ways that they (excuse me) crush the bar game. They had me at the logo.... Crush, though termed a gay bar by some, is more accurately an all-inclusive bar. Be respectful of your fellow patrons and the barstaff, and thats what most places should be. But Crush executes what they present with surprising tact and grace. Everyone who works at Crush has always been very welcoming, professional and appreciative of my patronage.The food is good, for being at a bar. The drinks are reasonably priced. The shows in the backroom are diverse and fun and open to all..... Rupauls Drag Race showings and open-mic drag performances, as well as some really edgy and avant garde burlesque performances.But I really cannot stress enough how grateful I am for the cultural magic that Crush performs on a daily basis. Its easy to make assumptions about someone based on appearance. Im a man, married to a woman, and we enjoy going on dates with each other. The easy assumption is to place a label upon us of straight couple. My immense appreciation for Crush and the folks who run the place is that I dont feel that automatic label placed upon my partner and I when we walk in the place.The complexity of ones sexual identification and preferences are private (or should be, if desired) and I love Crush Bar because they dont assume anything. Equal rights and service to all, including gender neutral toilet stalls.Thank you for being the best, yall!!

Crush Bar is a turd hole. Walk in and get told bar is at capacity, feel free to grab a drink, but you have to go outside with it. At 5:30 p.m. Friday at 96 degrees. After parking block and a half away and walking to door in heat and sun in my face. I have a better idea: Shove it, and I will go to Silverado for happy hour!

The bartender Raphael is awesome!

I stopped being supporting this bar the day I watched them call the cops on their queer workers who were just asking for their paychecks and a meeting with the owner.Yep. A bar that proudly displays photos of the Stonewall Riots called the cops on its queer staff.Since then Ive watched them be repeatedly and increasingly abusive and dismissive to any of their workers questions or requests.Support queer workers, and avoid exploitative businesses trying to capitalize off of the movement (like this one).

Great happy hour, friendly staff, wonderful people. VERY good prices and decent beer selection. Havent tried mixed drinks, but heard they are good and strong.

I came for this just for the drink and draw “dr.sletchy” event. While this was generally a lack-luster-don’t-come-to-event, I’m going to look at this place as just a bar separate from the event (if you are looking for illustration practice, go anywhere else)I’m an average looking white guy, and all I can say is be ready to wait to be served after the usuals. A line? Don’t worry about it. The usuals will glom on from any direction and get served- on a calm Sunday night.Scan your card and give it back to you? Well that’s the rule at the bar but don’t worry bae tenders will forget this. It will be solved after you get another drink, but it speaks to the skill level and preferences here of the bartenders- if you are a local you are gold and if you aren’t, well, go somewhere else.So come here if you want to weather the storm to be a usual, in their seemingly “be a gender neutral goth” way, or just walk a block to any other bar- you will get timely service and reasonable prices elsewhere.Hilarious side note- female bar tender couldn’t deal with me ordering a vodka neat. She wanted to serve it in a short martini glass with ice. Like seriously. Not a bar to drink at.

A FANTASTIC booze and artisan cocktail menu- coupled with a casual, relaxed atmosphere in a classy setting welcoming of every crush you bring! Great selection of eye candy as well.

Not just for the guys, but way too busy during Bear Happy Hour on a Friday night. Wait people don’t take orders at your table which made it that much worse when ordering since you had to go up to the bar. Might try again on a night with no specials.

I moved right next to this bar over a year ago and since then I have come to this bar for birthdays, parties, for bad days and good days, to work on projects and to get trashed. I have come here for a drink after work and to see shows. This bar cannot simply be described as an LBGTQ bar. This bar is an inclusive bar. Body, spirit and mind. If you are smart, you will make this your go-to bar. Thank you to the staff for making this bar a wonderful place to be any time of the day. And since Im literally there right now, Im going to get another drink cause its happy hour!

Pretty open areas. Was packed for an event. Staff was super nice and accommodating. Patrons were a great group of friendly people. Great time.

This place has really good margaritas. I mean really good! the food is very tasty too. This is one of my favorite summer spots. The bartenders are nice and the customers are fun!

Great drinks and bar staff. Atmosphere is pretty local. Very casual bar. We were here for a special event kicking off Pride week.

A great gay bar with a friendly and hands-on owner and friendly people to match. Good food, good drinks, amd plenty of fun events. Its a nice way to get to know the LGBTQ+ community

Some of the best quality cocktails in city that $12 is really worth the cost and friendly staff...the only thing I can say is as a event venue it can be a little slow but thats a space issue nothing against the events.

Nice atmosphere, plenty of tables, average drink prices. Large room in back, possibly for private parties?! I think they have karaoke back there during busier times.

This is one of those things that reminds me how much I love Portland.There is no gayborhood per say here and what I love about that is it has resulted in a sprinkling of liberal minded gay and gay friendly bars throughout the neighborhoods of Portland. This is a gay bar in spirit but open and friendly to all walks of life. A very safe space with amazing and diverse events for all types of sexual expression.My personal favorite is PODO, standing for Pants Off Dance Off. A lovely event that fills fast, so come early and enjoy the evening with a bunch of fun like minded strangers soon to be friends.Happy hour and TV events are also great here. The kitchen is pretty good and I typically get the nachos as they spread um out all on one giant tray so EVERY nacho gets all the nachoness all over it! MMMMMMMMMM nachos.Go support our local gay bars and enjoy all that Portland has to offer.

Been coming here for years! The staff is super friendly and pour some great cocktails. The staff and clientele represents what Crush is all about.

Ive been to several happy hours and took my food and friends outdoors and NEVER saw or heard from a server again that evening It would be good to check in with us folks out doors once during your shift lol . I also took some bears to the sing a long twice and will not go back AGAIN Your drag queen ingnored us older folks by extending her rep of music to recent Disney and drag show musicals ...really My table was almost run into twice by a very young female dancer who was part of a group of very rude straight folks putting on their show right in the aisles when the stage was there for them and the drag host to perform up there. lol The MC even asked mid show to write for her suggestions for music to be added to the evening. CLASSICS. which we did and never was honored. When I asked why she mentioned. Wellllllllll Our money and love of music will go else where O Yeah

I havent been here for years and its definitely become much more of a cocktail hip place to get a beverage and be seen... I have been taking friends and dates there for the last few weeks and have really enjoyed the great service friendly staff and really creative cocktails

Great community bar with frequent shows, activities and dances. Drink prices are reasonable with a friendly staff. I have enjoyed myself each time I visited.

Great hangout spot for the queer community. They have great dishes with many vegan options. They serve some good drinks too. Watch for their events.

The bar was comfy n clean n pleasant. However. I ordered 2 negronis and was charged $26. Thats ridiculous. I was honestly saddened by it. Dont think Ill be coming back.

Friendly staff & patrons. Definitely not a strictly gay bar. More like a naked old bearded dude dancing next to someones drunk secretary. An eclectic mix.

The music and prices are decent, but the atmosphere leaves a little to be desired. A little too divey for my taste. However, if you want a drink and your in the area it is a decent place to go.

Fun little gay bar in Portland. Outside tables and bowls for the puppy. Met the chef outside and hes pretty awesome.

Shameful that a bar I used to love could be so cruel and harmful to their workers and to the community. In normal times this would be a travesty, but during a pandemic it is outright evil. Crush Bar Workers Collective is what made Crush great!

While I appreciate crush having a space with a stage, the space was relatively small and they just made it smaller, almost too the point of unusable. Staff are not always the friendliest, and at times have been down right rude.

Always friendly service and great prices at crush the food is excellent and great outdoor seating along the sidewalks. Fun spot for summer and to get together with friends. That entertainment and events often check out their website or Facebook page because theyre always updating it.

I just found out that my tab has been kept open even though I explicitly told the barkeep to close my tab as I am only purchasing 1 beer and 1 pork slider. Well I was charged 13.25 extra so the tab was kept open and I was charged for somebody elses bill. I am a below poverty retiree and only went to Crush for DR Sketchy on Sunday 10/5.The food was okay because there was too much Mustard on the slider. Will I go again to DR Sketchy? Probably yes but I will have cash on me since I do not trust Crush Bar not to close the tab when it is requested.If you go to that bar you better keep all your receipts and check your bank account more than likley you will find the same thing that happened to me.

Great vibe, and while I didnt get any of the food, it looked good!

Good drinks and good service. A little smaller but in the back they have the best shows! I would highly recommend!

Dont go to the drag show. My ears are bleeding..not from the (super horrible) acts, but the audio situation. Please bring ear plugs to save your ears for better events. Drag queeens or women who want to be men pretending to be men women is not entertaining. #angryinoregon

Love this place, the food is great, the people are wonderful and the message is perfect. They do live performances of all kinds! Friendly staff, for sure. :)

Awesome place to meet new people. Staff is awesome, food is great! Parking not so much ... well its portland so... (otherwise five stars )

My go to bar for day drinking, people watching and vibing with my community. Neighborhood bar for me. Staff is always really friendly and entertaining.

It was just about dead when I came in but yummy drinks, good food, and friendly bar staff. And even better LGBTQ friendly!!!

Wonderful charity events, friendly, awesome space! The owner is so sweet! I saw DJ Aurora here a few times…love her!

Fun drag nights good slushie drinks. Love the bathroom i hate most bars bathrooms but this one is totally tolerable and no one can see me through any cracks.

Very open and accepting to anyone that just wants to have a pleasant experience, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender. This is a safe space!

“Hexxuss(sp?)” could use a real attitude adjustment and a trading from the health department. I don’t know when it became ok to eat food and immediately serve anything without washing your hands( eating skittles and picking it out of your teeth and immediately serving a drink) but along side the attitude, and constant failure to hear the customers over the loud sounds I guess he’s an ok(f- bartender).

Super nice staff. All-gender bathrooms. Even had scary movies playing on Halloween.

The environment is cozy and clean. The staff are polite. Service is quick. This is a great venue for smallish queer events.

Visited from out of town and had a great time here! Great vibes and great drinks. Would highly recommend.

This place is good for drinks and nice conversation with friends. Went for breakfast on a weekend some time back that was tasty! Tables go fast tho!

Went for happy hour with some friends while visiting Portland! Loved it! Definitely will become a regular once we move here!

The bartender either stole my card on file or gave it to someone else it was all the money I had this is not anywhere near a lesbian bar there are tons of old men boring sleepy and sad

Can never tell if it will be busy or empty but drinks reliably very good and so is the food. Love the artistic atmosphere.

This is a fantastic spot with great food and drinks. The staff is always welcoming to all walks of people and the nachos are FANTASTIC!

Lovely atmosphere, cheap drinks and friendly bar staff.Came here to watch Rupaul and had a great time and the place was packed!

May I just say...... Chris is the most beautiful human specimen I have ever seen?..... but then again I have not run into a mirror in the last four hours. ... still.... great place to just hang out....

First visit, and wont be the last. Had a great time with the LOCA meetup group there. Thanx Crush Bar for hosting ! It was lovely.

As a bisexual male I find this an interesting place. And now its quite a lesbian venue! Keep it up!

3.5 stars - good drinks at high prices. Went with a friend, neither of us were particularly impressed. Ill try it again.

This was the gay bar I thought had the pinball machines! In hindsight they dont have room, but I was drunk last time and dont remember the interior well.

Didnt even know how much I wanted someone to make me some Bombay Poutine! OMG soo amazing.

The last time I was here I got invited for free entry at a drag show! Everyone is very kind and fun.

Great outside area. Very friendly staff. Nachos are so good.

Its sad how poorly they treated their employees and rather pathetic that the queer community continues to see that venue as a viable option for event hosting.

One of my favorite bars in Portland, very relaxed and intimate environment. Perfect place to have a drink and a chat.

Best queer bar in Portland 2018 for a reason fun and comfortable with the best Idaho nachos! Carl the server is a gem!

It’s small, but they make great drinks and they host some really good events.

Best east side gay bar, hands down. Its a great neighborhood bar, all are welcome, and they put on some great events.

Nice little spot and queer friendly. They have an amazing prickly peartini you must try. Their house specials are also quite good.

Best bar ever. Great friendly service and awesome menu. Its one big family. ❤😊

Nice atmosphere. People are chill. Staff & entertainers have great interactions. With customers.

I love the stuff that they have their especially some of their men and I think theres a lot of them are very cute and everything is reasonable

Great food, great people, and amazing drinks

This place is Awesome. Great atmosphere and the employee provided fantastic service. I’ll be frequenting this establishment

Great food and atmosphere. Cool decor. Not too noisy to have good conversation.

Nice little bar. Good food. Nice staff and patrons. Ill be back for sure

Gladly took cover charge but never got in due to overcrowding. Bar did not have event planned properly

Lovely neighborhood bar, that also serves food and is a community center with shows. Very friendly people.

Food is NOM (poutine omg), drinks are fresh, vibe is mellow up front party in the back on show nights!

Fun bar, friendly staff, welcoming environment and great special events a must visit when Im in Portland

Their hours listed aren’t accurate online.. I am fairly certain that Crush is temporarily closed! Don’t waste your time coming here to check.

Nice, clean, friendly, happy. Food is hit or miss, small beer selection.

Great burlesque show, not the best seating, though. Those balance out to a five though.

Great vibe. Healthy pours for a reasonable price. Its no wonder its a local favorite!

It is kind of bland and doesnt really have a fun atmosphere. Tried it three times and it just isnt really anything special. Not going back a fourth time.

Revising my review after learning about their shady business practices. Support the Crush Bar Workers Collective instead!

Friendly atmosphere, very inclusive to all people. Great entertainment options.

Love the location and atmosphere (but layout could be improved), note that service generally is on gay standard time

Peoples Choir is the best. And that ginger cocktail drink was over the top. Thanks.

Queer friendly neighborhood hangout with cute servers and patrons.

Super cute LGBT+ space that has some fantastic shows!

Great drinks, amazing food and the service is top notch!

Cheap drinks, comfortable atmosphere, especially fun for trivia on Wednesday nights!

Super adorable. Great music and good affordably priced drinks.

Drinks were fine. Bartenders were good . lottery paid well.

Love this place. Amazing drinks, good food, friendly atmosphere.

Other than being threatened at eviction. Being I own the place .Rather fabulous place. Funny thing

Great place to come down. My friend Aurora DJs here. Pretty awesome place to hang.

If i could give it no stars i would.... Rude to there employees, and its full of rats! I dont see much changing when they re-open!

Havent been to shows here since before covid and I miss them so much.

Awesome staff and space. All inclusive safe space with great food and drinks.

Your local hometown gay bar where everyone knows your name. Plus great food, drinks and drag shows

Friendly lovely people accepting of all walks of life. Will definitely come back sometime

No as great but ok ok local bar not much people.

Nice, friendly, but kind of small. great lounge area though

Great atmosphere, fun place to watch Drag race on Thursdays

Super friendly, great food, awesome drinks

Perfect for lunch and a cider. Try the prickly pear ❤️

Felt like my Black life mattered! Love it here.

Literally the worst menu on Morrison. Gross food thats overpriced.

I never been more happy seeing that many naked body parts on one dance floor, 5/7 for sure

Love coming here. Very relaxed environment for food and drinks.

Friendly staff, nice atmosphere, and smooth drinks. Up.

Pretty good drinks, but not quite extraordinary otherwise.

Always a great place to hang out with friends and meet new ones!

Turned their backs on the comunity and called the cops on their workers. 0 stars.

I love the vibe and the food! Great place to mingle .

Such good and friendly vibes. An easy going atmosphere!

Great place nice people comfortable and relaxing great show

Best queer bar in America, safe to say.

Very busy, yet intimate. Night club show in the back.

Enjoyed visiting and had a fantastic salad surprisingly was delicious

Good clean fun. Nice to see friendly faces.

Great service, good food, welcoming, and friendly crowd

Great drinks. Great food. Great atmosphere.

The staff is attentive and friendly and the food is superb!

Ill hold off on visiting again until they rehire the collective employees that they didnt bring back

A decent bar with lots of cool queer events.

Drinks were small but good

Love this local gay space.

They have their people if we are new in the plece no body talk whith you.

Great crowd, great music, great prices!

Great drinks & food is awesome!

Great cocktails, good bar food

Sometimes you wanna go where everyones knows your name..... And your business

So friendly and great curry fries!