Eagle Portland

Ive been a die-hard eagle goer for years in every city ive lived but this one in Portland ruined it for me. The staff are awkward rude robots (especially Paxton. Youre not as cool as you think you are.) I told Rico to not flick me when he walked by all the time and he flipped out on me over that. Door guy just waved his hand dramatically at me like was annoyed my ID got stuck in my wallet. Old bartender with glasses threw away my ICE kits with emergency info amd whistles for people that I spend a lot of time and money making. So he was rude to me but also doesn't care about people safety. At least 10 people have told me Paxton in a racist. I try to have a good time and just mind my own business and have my beer but people suck

Why is google trying to hide this review? (My views do not necessarily reflect that of all patrons or staff, so have those conversations with your friends and weigh cultural appreciation against appropriation.) I know in today's world, this will sound controversial, but this review is posted with care and the genuine desire to have a marginalized perspective understood. Please keep that in mind when reading. I support inclusive spaces, and I am happy that they do exist for all genders and gender-fluid individuals nowadays. And at the same time, I appreciate that this is still a place where traditional gay men (If there is such a group?) can go to be themselves. What some patrons may not often stop to consider is how some of us gay men who have challenges or trauma from different genders throughout the years may feel unsafe to dress (or undress) how we want, or to act how we want in a space of mixed company. There are straight bars, gay women-focused spaces, trans spaces, and ally spaces throughout the city, but the spaces strictly for gay men are no longer what they used to be. I can't tell you how many times I've been at older gay bars (most of which no longer exist) and a bachelorette party comes parading through full of ladies who think that it's appropriate to grab every man they see simply because he is gay and "[their] boyfriend/fiancee won't care." It's embarrassing. There is a difference between being inclusive and being intrusive or invasive, and simply because someone is an ally doesn't necessarily mean it's appropriate to inhabit certain scenes. Over the years I've felt, as a "traditional" gay man, there are no more places to go where I can be 100% myself and dress up (or down) without feeling like I am being judged or viewed as a zoo animal. The Eagle still provides me that space, and I appreciate that. Please consider cultural appreciation. Men - please keep this in mind when bringing your lady friends who walk around the place sipping wine and gawking at those of us in underwear and harnesses. There are places that may be better suited for them to go, and plenty of ally bars in the city. We love you all, we just still need a space for just us. The bartenders are fantastic, and the vibe is still classic gay men and themes. I absolutely feel like I can be myself here. Hopefully it stays this way!

I went in the door and there was a five dollar cover charge. I don’t carry cash, so I was told to sign up through Venmo. Sigh… Fine. I go through the process and Venmo didn’t take my phone number. I asked about an ATM and I was told it was out of order. REALLY?? You’re going to charge a cover and you won’t take a card for it and you have a broken ATM? I was told to come here at the recommendation of three people… I drove 8.5 miles to get here. I’m SEVERELY disappointed.

Paul is the best bartender. Friendly and sweet.