The Embers Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 222-3082
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- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30am, , Sat-Sun 1pm-2:30am
Editorial Review for The Embers Avenue – by Nancy Levenson
In Short
Here, you get two clubs for one cover charge. On the dance club side, rainbow flags fly high. DJs swimming in neon lights spin '80s, Top 40 and techno booty-shaking beats, while young hipsters crowd the dance floor. If the club's dance energy isn't up to snuff, head next door for one of Embers' famous drag shows where you'll see Dolly Parton and Madonna like you've never experienced.
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Insider Tips
When to GoWork downtown? Stop by Embers for lunch and feast on burgers and sandwiches for cheap.
The ExtrasSundays are about karaoke, so bring your friends and show them how it's done. Gay-themed movies and TV shows are shown on a big screen at 8:30pm every Monday.
User Reviews for The Embers Avenue
04/07/2008 Posted by JOHNNYROCKETONTHESPOT
Drag show leaves much to be desired. These "Ladies" have little or no talent. If you're going to lip-sync--please try to learn the words. No ventilation--so be prepared to be hot boxed by cigarette smoke. Dance floor is small, lights are over-the-top in a bad way, creates a feeling like a bad acid trip--and watch out for gropers. Bathroom stalls are shorter than 5', so be prepared for awkward situations...
Pros: Uh...
Cons: Everything.
03/01/2008 Posted by Magician07
Rude large bartender with long frizzy hair wouldn't fix my drink right. He has an attitude problem, and even threw an object at a customer. However, really fun drag queen, lip synch show with great costumes and dance moves! Fun show that went on for a few hours on friday night. Plenty of video poker machines, pool table and gold fish aquarium inside the bar, must see to believe! In the back dance club, another rude waitress pushing drinks on me over and over, even though I had a drink 2/3 full. But great dark, moody atmospher and fun retro music from Depeche Mode, Human League and classic bands with real style. Not todays American Idol and rap junk. Interesting crowd of gay, straight and bi folks. Some were dancing alone, seemed to be in their own world. Not too much mingling, people seemed to stay alone, or stick with their group. Older rundown place, but seems to fit the mood and character of the people there.
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