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A bartender makes sparks at Local Lounge.

You'll detect plenty of LGBTQ+-friendly places to call on when the star goes down in Portland.

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Note: This section was produced in collaboration with ProudQueer.com, formerly recognizable as PQ Monthly.

Portland has no shortage of LGBTQ-owned and queer-friendly bars and clubs. Whether you’re looking for a shielded space to savor a relaxing evening with friends, a high-energy dance party or a kingly show, Portland delivers.

North Portland

Florida Room is both queer-friendly and dog-friendly. Enjoy a drink with your favorite two-legged and four-legged friends on one of their two patios.

Eagle Portland is Portland’s leather bar and house base for the Oregon Bears. Guests who wear a leather harness, vest, chaps, or entire drag with “significant effort,” get in free on Friday or Saturday nights.

Downtown and The Pearl District

Scandalscalls itself, “Portland’s Gay ‘Cheers.'” The relaxed vibe makes it a excellent place to date with friends, or meet new ones. During warmer months, grab a seat outside and view the summer crowd cruise by.

There are two all-male strip clubs in Portland. Silverado, locat

Portland LGBTQ City Guide

Portland is a pretty old seacoast town known for its boutiques, shops and incredible seafood, as well as for its friendly people, its diversity, and all that it offers to notice and do. It has always been a busy seaport for both cargo and fishing, but it is also a very famous tourist destination, particularly in the summer. People flock to the town to enjoy the shopping and nearby beaches, and to soak in Portland’s singular coastal beauty. Truly, it is a beautiful city that would make a wonderful place to call home!

A Glance at Portland’s History

Portland was initially founded in 1786 when the citizens of nearby Falmouth formed a separate town and named it Portland. Prior to that, Portland had been abode to the Algonquin native American people. Since its founding, the city has grown steadily as an important port, and also as a city affluent and industry, agriculture, culture, and diversity. It remains so to this day.

A Few Fun Proof About Portland

  • Roughly 40 percent of all Maine residents inhabit in the greater Portland area.
  • There is no transatlantic port in the Combined States which is closer to Europe than Portland. Portland is also the 20

    Do We Have Gay Bars in Maine?

    Kind of…

    We used to have Styxx in Portland but that closed down years ago and we really don’t include much to replace it with.

    We’re no Portland, Oregon but if you step down our streets you’d think there would be a lot more gay-friendly places given our demographic.

    For those of you who are unaware, Ogunquit is actually where our main gay-bar scene is. The charming coastal town is a safe space for the community and suggestions more LGBTQ+-friendly bars and businesses than other parts of our state.

    MaineStreet

    This spot in Ogunquit is actually one of the biggest queer bars and clubs in New England and they regularly host drag performances.

    It’s open seven days a week and hosts themed events to keep us on our toes and entertained. They have two dance rooms, two outdoor decks, three bars, and is right down the street from the beach. Not a bad setup if you ask me.

    The Front Porch Piano Bar

    The blog Travel Gay lists The Front Porch Piano Bar as a gay-popular bar in Ogunquit. They have events almost every night and a killer food and cocktail menu.

    Flask Lounge

    Flask Lounge is an extremely high-energy, intimate

    Portland, Maine, Only Has 2 Lgbtq+ Bars – Here’s Why We Might Not See Another One

    It seems that under a decade ago, the LGBTQ community had several bars to call their own in Portland, Maine, but is now down to two.

    That would be Blackstone's, Portland's oldest gay bar, and a newer establishment, Cocktail Mary.

    With Portland being the progressive, gay-friendly capital that it is, it makes you wonder what happened? And will there be another one?

    The answer to both of those questions isn’t truly known, but with changing times and progression toward acceptance of all sexual preferences and identities, it can’t be ruled out that everyone just started blending in as one community.

    The LGBTQ community getting together at a local brewery, dive bar, or pub has become the norm, especially over the last decade.

    Most of the members of the community that I've spoken with enjoy Blackstone's and Cocktail Mary, but are missing the often traditional twirl floor. However, in order for that to happen, a much larger establishment would need to open, which also comes with higher expenses along with the risk of being a prosperous business.

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