Local Lounge

I enjoyed an art showing here by the local artist Butch Williams.
It’s a great simple bar space and they are very involved in the community to host special events, game nights etc so that it can be so much more than just another bar. Bravo to the cast and crew that make this place special. I love that Portland has no gayborhood and ends up with these amazing neighborhood LGBT friendly places that value community over big city gay scene.

First visit and I’m loving it. Friendly neighborhood atmosphere, good drinks, and fabulous service. My new hangout!

All are welcome here. Lot of regulars at this bar right on MLK. Friendly owner engages guests and makes you feel welcome.
A few rotator taps and drink specials. I haven’t had food here.
Lots of events — check their window for flyers on upcoming events, music.
Love the rotating art pieces. Lottery, clean bathrooms. Opens at 3:30pm.

An intimately pleasant gay bar. I was surprised at the neighborhood feel, and the friendliness of the patrons. I fully intend to return when I am back to town. At the end of the day, it is still a bar, but it has a far better feel than so many other gay spots I have been to before.

I love this place. Stiff drinks, gracious staff, friendly customers and a fun atmosphere. I felt like I could be myself and have a good time with my friends.

My favorite local bar. Always nice friendly people both tending and in the bar. Reasonably priced and the food is tasty. Only been to a couple events but have been busy and good entertainment for sure.

Just like any bar. It is what you want to make it. My suggestion is to come in relax and have a great drink and some food. They have music and a wonderful music. If you are looking for some fun come in during the great special event nights.

Nice little neighborhood bar. It hasn’t been overly busy the two times I’ve been in, but have had solid service and friendly conversation.
Try the Disco Tots or Fries — very good.
I haven’t yet been here with any events, so will update if I hit a busier night.
They also have a pool table and video poker.

This place is soooooo DRY!!! If you truly have no life and/​or bored then you go to the local lounge.
A.) 2Pac should NEVER be played in a gay club, period. Watching a «Thug» switch with his pants sagging is NEVER a good thing.
B.) The lounge was full of girly men & masculine women. WTF!!!
C.) 2 big LGBT Rainbow Flags hanging from the building entrance (Ok not really my preference but whatever).
D.) The drinks were watered down.
E.) The pool table was lop-​sided.
F.) The music was so loud that we couldn’t even hear each other.
G.) The food was pretty lame but thankfully there’s a Subway next door.
GOOD LUCK!!!

Inconsistency pisses me off. The website shows a totally different menu than what is available. Very disappointed going for dinner based on their published online menus and the menu presented.
Love the space and all that. Their website and social media sites need to be synced, they currently are not.
Service and bartenders are top notch!

This is a fun place to grab a drink and gab with friends.
It is sort-​of in the middle of nowhere, which is my only complaint.
The local usually has decent music playing. The bartenders are friendly, but could pour stiffer drinks… I think it’s best to order a double.
I’ll be back when in town and friends want to go!

I want to say that I came on a Tuesday night. It was pretty empty when I wandered in. I simply wanted to get drunk and this cavern of a lounge did just that.
I would like to speak more of the bartender. I didn’t get her name. I know that she wore plaid and had lip rings — but then again this is Portland — and that is somehow the dress code or part of it. She was awfully nice. She kept the beer coming along. I would like to commend her about the house salad.
Apparently it is a member of the House Specials list for $ 4.00. I really didn’t care about the cheap price. I wanted something healthy — at a bar — which is pretty odd. The salad was served on a modern rectangular dish and piled high with croutons. There was Ranch salad. The bartender went in the mysterious kitchen — which is to the right and in the darker part of the large room — to make it. She came back and it was the best salad I ever had at a bar. I know that it sounds odd but it was good. There was ’90’s music playing on and America’s Got Talent. The beer was good and I’m willing to come back again on a night that doesn’t have any people.

Oh no. The $ 5 cover and the pat down at the door should have been a clue. Doesn’t seem like a safe hang out. The DJ/​music was way too loud. We couldn’t even talk amongst ourselves over the music. Friendly bartender. I won’t be interested in returning.

This place is the best. They support so many communities, lesbian, bears, artists, even church stuff? Awesome. Non profit fundraisers, acoustic shows, loud dances, birthday parties… You guys are family!
I’ve seen all generations, races and cultures here. I’ve met straight people who feel comfy there also. The owner is great to work with. Great art, food, and atmosphere. Parking is tough to find, and too small for big events though.
It’s a gayborhood of it’s own! Hugs

My first time to Local Lounge was first Twerk. I wasn’t a fan at first because of the small dance floor, but I loved the music so much I have gone back several times. I’m used to the small dance floor now and I just shove my way in there to dance. The bartender is nice and there are seating options available throughout the bar.
I have not been here outside of Twerk, though.

Very relaxed atmosphere gay bar and in a «daring» location to open one. I say that though in a proud way — kudos to the owner!

Been here twice and The environment is very relaxed and chill. The bartenders are nice. The drinks are good, The only downside for me was the portions of the food were a bit on the smaller side. The tater tot casserole was good but so tiny. I will def be back.

A welcoming, mellow, inexpensive lesbian bar on the east side… yay! The music is definitely hit or miss but there are always lots of people dancing who don’t seem to care that the dj doesn’t really know how to mix records. Friendly female staff and only a couple of weird leering dudes. Overall, a fun place to hang out on a Friday night.

Great bar! It is about time they started opening gay bars somewhere outside of the Pearl. Nice interior — the décor is fun but not over the top and I liked the layout. Some bars do not have good spaces set up to actually sit and talk to your friends. This bar has lots of perfect spaces set up, pours a good drink for a good price. I will say I am impressed someone finally opened a non dive bar in a dive bar side of town giving people over there options. It looks like they also do a lot of fun stuff throughout the week as well bringing in small crowds.

Although Local Lounge is waaaaay across town from where I live, I still like trekking over to this little slice of awesomeness. And it’s definitely little! Weeknights is normally good for people wanting to grab drinks and food with friends, while weekends are perfect for those who are down to party. I personally enjoy coming for «TWERK,» which is a queer, hip-​hop dance event hosted on the 4^th Friday of every month. First time I went it was ok. Second time — much better! The space can fill up quickly, and when it does, it gets hot in there! No worries though, because you can easily step outside if need be to cool off.
The drinks are definitely priced right ($ 6 for two beers!!!), the bartenders are attentive, they have some pretty good seating options, and there’s a pool table in the back. Me likes this. My friend and I came over for some beers and a couple rounds of pool on a weeknight. It wasn’t packed, there was no cover, the games were free, and the music was good. Hells yeah! I’ve seen some people complaining about the neighborhood, but I haven’t had a problem. I love this bar.