Eagle Portland — Restaurant in Portland

Have loved coming here regularly for the past 5 years, but really don't love getting scolded by the bartender for asking them to stop patrons from breaking the bar rules.

Apparently, according to Jaren, masturbating isn't "sexual activity" unless they're ejaculating directly onto me.

The Leather, Kink, BDSM, and LGBTQ+ communities are all founded on a basis of consent. I come here under the assumption that this should be a safe and comfortable space based on the implicit contract this sign on the door creates.

There are not many good safe spaces left for LGBTQ+ folks these days. The Eagle has been my last safe haven for quite some time and I would really hate for that to change. Yes, I understand that this bar is BDSM and kink focused, but BDSM and kink are not inherently sexual. There is no way you can spin or frame blatant public masturbation as anything other than sexual activity.

It's one thing in a thick crowd where you're not really sure what's going on on the other side of that wall of people, but during the slowest time on the slowest day, right between the back door and the patio where I have no choice but to walk past you if I want to use the bathroom or buy a drink... that's just absurd and a violation of my consent; I didn't sign up to be a voyeur in your exhibition fetish.

I'd really love to see this place following their own rules since this is the only place left where I can spend time with my friends and really be myself. I previously rated this bar as 5 stars and will be happy to do so again once I know this has been handled appropriately. The staff and owner know how to reach me considering I'm there several times a week and am a former employee.

Cheers.

Edit: I've been informed by the owner that I'm banned indefinitely due to "slandering" the bar online. Legally speaking, "slander" requires something to be knowingly untrue, and none of the contents of my review were untrue.

The owner did confirm that the bartender was in the wrong and let me know that they have been coached on how to correctly handle similar situations in the future. (And also that he would be fired, but I doubt that's true and genuinely hope it's not the case.) He asked me what my side of the story was, but did not let me tell the story before he interrupted and started scolding me for slander and asking me to leave.

I asked him if he would actually hear my story, and he agreed, but interrupted me several times in a defensive manner before finally telling me to see myself out and not to come back until he says otherwise.

Unfortunately, this means I have no safe social spaces left in PDX, as everyone I know chooses this bar as a meeting/hangout point. For a bar that claims itself to be a safe and welcoming LGBTQ+ space, they are living up rather poorly to the claim.

I broke no rules of the establishment. My only "wrong" was giving a negative (and truthful) review because I had no idea who to go to for this issue. I also made it clear and fully intended to set the review back to 5 stars as soon as I was told that similar situations would be handled appropriately in the future, leaving no real grounds for a "slander" claim.

Hope to see you around, Portland. And keep in mind: it's not safe to raise concerns at Eagle Portland, apparently it gets you banned.

P.S. the food is great. If you're gonna go at all, make sure to support Meat Daddy...

Hmm what I can say. It's not like there are overwhelming options as far as bear-bars go. I seem to have good luck meeting new people here, and usually find someone attractive to cuddle with. Maybe not the best place to go if you are trying to find someone special, 'cause the vibe is hyper-sexual with porn grinding away on 10 different screens throughout the place. If you can manage to endure the aggressive groping, you still might find a meaningful date or 2 with a little time and effort, I know I have.

I like the atmosphere(aside from being blasted with porn.) The lighting and the ambiance is comfortable and inviting, and usually not too loud to have a nice conversation.

Being the only real bear-bar in Portland, it's a great place to go if you like fuzzy man creatures. It is positively packed with bears, cubs and their admirers on the weekends. There are themed and rotating events here nearly every day, and I have to say these are a stroke of genius that continuously attracts a varied crowd of fuzzy men for different reasons.

On the not awesome side. At some time, some years ago, they quit serving good cocktails. No longer is one allowed to purchase AMFs, Long Islands, or the like. I mean, how dare one try to get drunk at a bar!? Also, I'm 386 lbs, so that's just a nice way to start my evening adventures -- I am quite bitter about the absence of such beverages.

Mostly I have a good time here, after CC Slaughters was taken over by twinks and straight people, this was the only bar left where I can consistently find the type of...

The Eagle Portland has evolved into one of the most welcoming and eclectic LGBTQ+ spaces in town. Once known mainly as a leather and masculine hangout, it has transformed into a truly inclusive bar that embraces every expression of gender and sexuality without losing its character or edge.

The staff is consistently warm, friendly, and quick with a pour—whether you’re craving a strong spirit or a cold beer. The vibe is both unpretentious and playful: a corner with lottery machines, a free pool table, and gay porn looping on the TVs keeps the space true to its roots.

What sets the Eagle apart is its variety of themed nights. From gamer nights to karaoke, naked pool, underwear parties, cigar and scotch evenings, red hankie events, and pup nights—there’s always something different to look forward to. It feels like a living calendar of queer culture, with each night catering to a different slice of the community.

And don’t skip the back patio. With shaded seating and gourmet hot dogs served up fresh, it’s the perfect place to relax, chat, and connect.

The Eagle Portland is more than a bar—it’s a community hub that respects its history while embracing the future of queer nightlife. Whether you’re a longtime regular or a first-timer, you’ll feel...