Blackstones — Restaurant in Portland

Frankly, I had an obscenely terrible experience here. I am from New York and came in with my sisters to have a fun night in an inclusive space as some of us identify as queer. From the second we walked in it felt as if we were being profiled. As he was checking our IDs, the bartender (I believe he is named JR), was berating my sister incessantly. Then, as she was pulling her ID out of her wallet, he went to the other end of the bar to loudly talk trash about her to someone who was sitting there. All before we ordered drinks, which I assume he would've spat in. We go to gay bars to feel welcomed as historically they are safe spaces, but our experience here was so misogynistic that I think if you're not an older gay man this is NOT A SAFE SPACE FOR ANYONE. We have family in Portland and will be spreading the word on how awful it was here. The swiftness in which they reply to bad reviews should be very telling for prospective visitors, as it makes it clear they are anticipating these for their awful behavior. I hope to find a better...

This is not a safe place for women. From the second my group and I walked in we were profiled. We were visiting from out of town and I was the designated driver. From where we are from you don’t need to see someone’s ID if they weren’t drinking and I wasn’t. The bartender was checking our IDs and I simply told him “I’m the designated driver”. He was not happy with that. He immediately snapped back and before the business replies to my review (don’t waste your time by the way you know deep down you are in the wrong, but i genuinely feel bad for you as you clearly have it so hard you need to act out against others. it’s genuinely sad). it was NOT just a joke he went on and on, even went as far as to go down the bar and start talking bad about me to others. It was weird and he was aggressive and mean for no reason. You go to places like this to have fun and feel safe, but this bartender made us feel the opposite. Don’t waste your time here. Especially if JR is working. I...

My experience here has been pleasant, I’ve read the reviews and have seen the receipts, however I decided that it’s best to experience it for yourself to actually get a feel for something and be able to build your own judgment. I love it. The bartender was on it and the crowed was great. I made friends without even trying. The environment overall was very welcoming.

Not sure what others experienced during there visit into the bar, but I can assure that it’s definitely something you have to come in and develop you’re own judgment. Of course, like any other established people will always have an opinion if it doesn’t work in there favor.... the drinks are strong, the service is fast, and the judgment doesn’t Exist. So, with that being said... any review take with grain of salt and experience for yourself in Oder to give a valid opinion or thought.

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