PORTLAND
There’s more to Portland than just Langlitz. A lot more!
Drink Fuck Shake Buy Crash Eat Pump Trim Ink Hang See Plan
WHERE TO DRINK (AND CRUISE)
BDSM Brewing Company (516 S 1st Ave, Hillsboro) The kinkiest place to get craft beer in the suburbs. link
Eagle Portland (835 N Lombard St) One of the hottest leather bars in the country. Be sure to check out L.U.R.E. night on 4th Saturdays. link
WHERE TO FUCK
Hawks PDX (335 SE 99th Ave) A bathhouse for everyone. Check the calendar for their men-only Bears & Leather & Cigars nights. link
PDX Men’s Dungeon Party (Vancouver, WA) A fully equipped dungeon space hosting monthly parties. link
Rooster Rock State Park (Corbett) This park east of Portland has a cruisy clothing-optional beach on the Columbia River. link
Steam Portland (2885 NE Sandy Blvd) Portland’s only male-only bathhouse. link
WHERE TO SHAKE YOUR ASS (AND CRUISE)
Badlands (110 NW Broadway) Leather-friendly gay nightclub. link
WHERE TO BUY GEAR
Cuir Gear (1608 N Columbia Blvd) Get your custom-made gear from this longstanding Portland Leathermen. link
Langlitz Leathers (2443 SE Division St) Mecca for Leathermen around the world, especially BLUF men. link
Wesco (52838 NW Shoe Factory Ln, Scappoose) The official boot of the West Coast. Lick ’em! link
WHERE TO CRASH (AND MAYBE FUCK SOME MORE)
The Bidwell Marriott Portland (520 SW Broadway) A gay-friendly upscale boutique property to get your Marriott points. link
The Clyde Hotel Portland by Kasa Living (1022 SW Harvey Milk St) Beautiful, hip property with self check-in and limited on-site staff. link
Courtyard by Marriott Portland Downtown/Convention Center (435 NE Wasco St) Leather-friendly place to get your Marriott points. link
Crystal Hotel (303 SW 12th St) Wanna stay in a historic property that used to be a gay bathhouse? Here’s your chance! link
Dossier Hotel (750 SW Alder St) Ditch the hotel chains at the gay-friendly hotel with the largest rooms in Portland. link
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown (319 SW Pine St) Get your Hilton points at this centrally located gay-friendly property. link
Four Points by Sheraton Portland East (1919 NE 181st Ave) This gay-friendly place to get your Marriott points may be good if you need to stay near the eastern suburbs of Portland. link
Hilton Portland Downtown (921 SW 6th Ave) Gay-friendly spot in Portland Downtown to get your Hilton points. link
The Hotel Zags Portland (515 SW Clay St) Did you leave your skateboard at home? No problem. This gay-friendly funky property in Portland Downtown has you covered for all sorts of gear. link
The Jupiter (800 E Burnside St) Two funky boutique hotels in one in Portland’s artsy Pearl District. link
Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland (422 SW Broadway) Gay-friendly luxury located in Portland Downtown. link
The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland (525 SW Morrison St) Gay-friendly spot to get your Marriott points in a luxury environment. link
Portland International Guesthouse (2185 NW Flanders St) Stay in this small, intimate guesthouse in Portland’s charming Nob Hill neighborhood. link
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront (1401 SW Naito Pkwy) Get your Marriott points and overlook at the Willamette River at this gay-friendly property. link
The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown (506 SW Washington St) Stay at this gay-friendly outpost of the international chain. link
Sentinel (614 SW 11th St) A gay-friendly hotel in a very walkable neighborhood. link
The Society Hotel Portland (203 NW 3rd Ave) Stay in a gay-friendly hotel in Old Town Chinatown. link
WHERE TO EAT (AND CRUISE)
Casa Zoraya (841 N Lombard St) Delicious Peruvian food served up right next door to the Eagle. link
Clarklewis (1001 SE Water Ave) Explore farm-to-table Pacific Northwest cuisine at this gay-friendly spot. link
Dolly Olive (527 SW 12th Ave) Serving up a Pacific Northwest twist on Italian cuisine. link
Eagle Portland (835 N Lombard St) That’s right, you can get delicious Peruvian food at the Eagle Wednesday through Sunday evenings. link
Either/Or (4003 N Williams Ave) Either brunch or Chinese food. You decide at this quirky gay spot. link
Elephants Delicatessan (115 NW 22nd Ave) Gay-friendly gourmet deli. link
Farmhouse Kitchen, Hawthorne (3354 SE Hawthorne Blvd) Curry up to this gay-friendly Thai spot! link
Farmhouse Kitchen, Pearl District (121 NW 9th Ave) Another location for this gay-friendly Thai chain. link
Firehouse Restaurant (711 NE Dekum St) Hearty Italian fare in a gay-friendly spot. link
Friendship Kitchen (2333 NE Glisan St) Delightful Vietnamese food with patio dining. link
Gracie’s (729 SW 15th St) Hollywood glamour in the Pacific Northwest. link
Kann (548 SE Ash St) Try something different and get some Haitian food at this award-winning restaurant. link
Le Pigeon (738 E Burnside St) French delicacies in a gay-friendly location. link
Mis Tacones (1670 NE Killingsworth Ave) Colorful gay-owned cantina. link
Miss Delta (3552 N Mississippi Ave) Gay-friendly spot for Southern and Cajun comfort food. link
Mississippi Pizza & Atlantis Lounge (3552 N Mississippi Ave) This gay-friendly pizzeria and lounge hosts all sorts of live events. link
Mother’s Bistro & Bar (121 SW 3rd Ave) A boy’s best friend is his mother. And you can’t beat her homestyle cooking. link
The Observatory (8115 SE Stark St) Classic American cuisine and craft cocktails in a gay-friendly location. link
Pizza Kat (2174 W Burnside St) Gay-friendly place for gourmet ‘za. link
¿Por Qué No? (4635 SE Hawthorne Blvd) Gay-friendly taqueria. Why not! link
República (100 NW 10th Ave) Gay-friendly upscale Mexican. link
Stickers Asian Cafe (6808 SE Milwaukie Ave) Yummy Asian street food. link
Tamale Boy (1764 NE Dekum) Leather-friendly spot for Mexican street food, with a large patio. link
Taquería Los Puñales (3312 SE Belmont St) Quite the gay Mexican restaurant. link
Tin Shed Garden Cafe (1438 NE Alberta St) Gay restaurant for breakfast and lunch with a focus on sustainability. link
Urdaneta (3033 NE Alberta St) Tapas for you! link
Wild Rose Coffee (1909 SW 6th Ave) Leather-friendly community-focused coffee shop. link
WHERE TO PUMP IRON (AND CRUISE)
24 Hour Fitness (1210 NW Johnson St) Find some muscle boys here. link
Barry’s Portland (1210 NW 10th Ave) Get fit! link
LA Fitness (1400 NW Northrup St) Find muscle boys here, too. link
Prism Moves (4515 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd) A proudly inclusive gym. link
WHERE TO GET A BUZZ CUT AND BEARD TRIM
Bart’s Barbershop (8134 N Denver Ave) This old school barbershop has a large gay clientele. Inside tip: Ask for David. link
Cowlick Barbershop (5925 SE Foster Rd) An inclusive environment to get groomed. link
Gold + Grit Barber Company (2574 NW Thurman St) Proudly serving Portland’s diverse community. link
Take Pride Barbershop (2502 NE Sandy Blvd) Take pride in the way you look! link
WHERE TO GET INKED
Gold Sparrow Tattoo (3430 NE 41st Ave) Creative body art. link
WHO TO HANG WITH
Masters And slaves Together: Portland Local branch of the organization for those who live the lifestyle. link
Onyx Pacific Northwest The newest chapter in the nationwide brotherhood of men of color in leather. link
Stumptown Strokes For guys who love jerkin’ it with other guys. link
WHAT TO SEE WHILE YOU’RE IN TOWN
Darcelle XV Showplace (208 NW 3rd) This showcase for female inpersonators isn’t just any drag club. This historic drag club was the first LGBTQ site in Oregon placed on the National Register of Historic Places. link
DarcelleXV AIDS Memorial (11801 SE Mt Scott Blvd, Lincoln Memorial Park & Funeral Home) This memorial to Oregonians lost to AIDS is named for the famous drag performer who was a tireless advocate for AIDS awareness and support. link
WHAT TO PLAN FOR
April
KinkFest An annual 3-day event celebrating sexual diversity and the BDSM, fetish and leather communities. link
Mr Eagle Portland Contest What Leatherman will proudly represent Eagle Portland? link
July/August
Pacific Northwest Leathermen’s Campout An annual clothing-optional camping retreat where men can take part in a variety of activities and workshops. link
August
Oregon Leather Pride 10 full days of Leather fun and pride! link
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