Looks like a well-painted dive bar in an industrial area. BUT, the food is A M A Z I N G!!! The…read moresandwiches are huge, well-flavored and just darn good. I had a Cubano that was as good as any I've ever had. Husband had the pulled pork with a slaw that stood on its own but highlighted the sandwich (very messy - don't wear white!) The server was great, too. She was efficient, friendly but not a "honey" or "sweetie" in the conversation. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND FOR A SUPER LATE-AFTERNOON LUNCH!

Visited here on a Thursday night with some girlfriends. They were closing within 30 minutes of us…read moregetting there, so we got one drink & danced around a bit. Seems like a fun place! $5.50 for a white claw seems a bit steep though

Good ambiance/aesthetics, slightly cramped dance floor featuring a small stage area, generally good…read moremusic, overall decent layout with a smattering of seating areas. Restrooms are acceptable. Drinks are maybe avg-slightly overpriced. Not sure what happened but, if you're expecting a patio or rooftop or any kind of outdoor area within the confines of the club itself, you will be displeased that they no longer exist, for whatever reason (as well as the food cart). Reentry is allowed but drinks are not allowed outside.

Made a visit out of recommendation and found myself really excited to visit a Portland goth bar…read more The person who handled the ID check was welcoming and even participated in some playful banter, the good vibes were high. That immediately was swiped when we encountered probably the most sour bartender I've ever encountered. I never got their name but they had blonde burnt to a crisp hay style blonde hair. It was like it was an inconvenience that we ordered a drink and they had to do their job. Left after one drink because they ruined the vibe and destroyed what could have been a solid experience. Huge bummer because it seemed like such a fun place.

The best thing to come from SNL in years is, without a doubt, Stefon, the uber-hip club kid and…read moreCity Correspondent on SNL's Weekend Update. His recommendations for things like "family-friendly holiday activities" or Mother's Day brunch inevitably begin with "NY's hottest club is..." and he then goes on to describe completely absurd parties that sound like "visions a dying gay man would have if he was under too many blankets", including all-night secret raves featuring performance art like "human luggage" (midgets on roller skates you wheel through airports). Compare some Stefon skits with the usual descriptions of Blow Pony, and I'll bet my boa you might not be able to distinguish them. After all, BP's got bears, chubs, hawks, cocks, pigs, trannys, queens, shirt lifters, pillow biters, crap stabbers, furries, femmes, and knob shiners. Stefon would feel right at home, especially if it was Teddy Graham Night (you know... men with short arms and big bellies). Blow Pony, a monthly event, was started in 2007 as a place where "all our brothers and sisters felt welcome and loved." They list their primary concerns and involvement as being in queer rights, trans rights, women's rights, and "a search in the dumpster for more trash." There's a big sign at the entrance making it known that if you are racist, homophobic, sexist, or just generally do not like hard-partyin' weirdos, this is not the party for you. The venue itself (Rotture/Branx) is a filthy, hot, sweaty mess, and it does get packed to the gills. You will meet new friends. You will get drinks spilled on you. You will be dripping sweat from head to toe. You will dance with strangers. You will see people of every imaginable body type wearing anything from... well, nothing, to clown suits, to pony costumes, to dominatrix outfits. You will also see people in jeans and tshirts; it's definitely not about the wacky get-ups but those are a bonus. There are generally 4-5 different DJs for each event, both upstairs (Rotture) and downstairs (Branx), frequently out-of-town guests and some local celebs. There's a no-frills bar on each level, pouring beer and simple mixed drinks in plastic cups. The bathroom lines get insane. Just past the pinball machines on the upper level, there's a rickety old deck that I cannot believe has not been shut down yet. It gets so goddamned hot in the party, everyone pours onto the deck, and you can feel the damn thing swaying, like it's going to give out any second. It overlooks the Tazo tea factory, which gives off a most wonderful aroma, thank God. I've seen some wicked crazy shit at these parties. I don't really have a more eloquent way to put that. Once, a woman on stage in a hot teal corset threw a chain around my neck. I found out later it was a famous singer that I didn't recognize. At the last BP I attended, I got motorboated, on stage, by a woman in red underpants, and danced with a man dressed as a skunk. This was moments before we convinced an especially attractive but normally shy friend of ours to ascend the go-go dancer platform. Clothing was removed, and that's probably as much as I should say. Five stars for the enthusiasm and for Keeping Portland Weird, though I could break that down to less for some of the trickier aspects of these events, like the super-long lines, icky bathrooms and occasionally less-than-stellar DJs. BUT, I still go with a fiver for the general wacky experience. There is a good time to be had here, people. When the DJs are good, they are very good. One of my favorite Stefon bits - "New York's hottest club is Twice... where you will be greeted at the door by a Rabbi that looks like Joaquin Phoenix... and human fire hydrants. You know, it's that thing when high-waisted midgets have, like, the red pants and the big ass." Or, even better - "New York's hottest club is Creep... lights, psychos, furbies, and screaming babies in Mozart wigs." I wouldn't put any of those things past Blow Pony, no sir. If Bill Hader, the gifted actor who plays this Stefon gentleman ever comes to town, I will make it my personal mission to get him to attend, solely for more (and non-fiction!) material for the skit. It's a helluva good time and one of about 178764 reasons I love Portland, where this kind of debaucherous behavior is not only normal, but welcomed and encouraged. We are blessed, dear reader. Blessed by the Pony. Psst: If you haven't seen a Stefon skit, here's an example http://www.mediaite.com/online/bill-haders-stefan-struggles-to-keep-a-straight-face-on-weekend-update/

I love this place. Let me validate, I am straight. this is a great place to go and dance when…read morefeeling asexual. My tip if you are a man get drinks on the bottom floor. Ladies top floor. Stick with that and you get strong pours. Music is a letdown. Wish they went with a rivethead/industrial/punk mix. My friends make fun of over half of the music played.

This bar was so much fun. The DJ was killing it, even on a Tuesday. The girls are fantastic, so…read morenice and took care of everything we needed. Definitely recommend for a week night out.

Came for a friends birthday. Immediately walked into good vibez. A VIP Table. Jello Shots! Great…read moreMusic. Drinks weren't expensive either. A must go to for a chill spot to unwind and let loose! Shoutout to Ryan and the crew thank you guys!!

This is my favorite karaoke spot in Portland. All the guy's who work there are super nice, each…read moreroom i've been in is clean, the food is yummy (get the sweet potato fries) Minors are not allowed in after 11pm! Be Aware!

Don't come unless you have YouTube premium. You play the songs off your phone. Not sound proof so…read moreexpect to hear other people singing. Didn't get food but I've heard it's good. Paid $50 for an hour so keep that in mind.

Went to the UFO Fest & was looking for the local dive bar & found what appeared to be this…read morebeach-themed biker friendly bar. Great service, friendly staff serving lots of locals. Found what I was looking for.

My first time here and I was greeted politely by the bartender. The decor didn't fail to deliver on…read morethe tropical cabana theme. This place is an oasis in of itself. The late night munchies beckon you here for the late night fried food and dancing. Drinks are pretty run of the mill but if you find yourself in McMinnville for a night, this is worth stopping by for a beverage or two. Amenities.. 2 pool tables, dart board, mini basketball, punching pressure bag, touch tunes jukebox and a couple large projection screens playing videos. There's a DJ booth as well if you're looking for a place to dance.

I love Shawn Gardner Dancing! They have such a beautiful setup and it's so large! I run a much…read moresmaller venue nearby and love sending people here for bigger events or just for social dancing! I really enjoyed the themed events Ron hosted here too. It was a fancy dress up social.

I went here looking for a close place to go dancing on a Friday night. The venue was really cool…read moreand the people were super nice, very accommodating for beginners and advanced people alike! They played a lot of different music so that people from all dance styles had something for them. I'll definitely go again some time, probably the next time they have live music.

I was visiting Portland Halloween weekend 2023. It was my best friend's bday and we wanted to go…read moreout. We stopped by here and the place was fun. Big dance room but at the time the music was kind of targeted only for a certain kind of crowd. We still had fun and I'd come visit again.

We love going to your events! We have so much fun dancing and love your song selection. The only…read morething that makes us and many of our friends not want to come to your events are the excessive lasers. They shoot right in our eyes and become so annoying that we have to leave. Please reduce or figure out how to shoot them higher. They really don't add anything to the experience for many people.